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Alec Bell, Dallas, TX US
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20100036762 | System and Method for Tracking a Billing Cycle - A system for tracking a billing cycle in a billing system includes a data tracking engine and a rule-based engine. The rule-based engine retrieves information from the billing system during the billing cycle based on a set of rules, and provides the data to the data tracking engine. The data tracking engine generates status information and reports based on the data. The status information and reports can be accessed via a web client to monitor the billing cycle. Additionally, the rule-based engine identifies events in the billing cycle and generates a notification to alert a person if the event is not successfully completed according to a billing schedule. The notification can be accessed via a web client or a wireless communications device. The rule-based engine can subsequently issue an escalated notification to alert another user if the event has not successfully completed at a later time. | 02-11-2010 |
20110161215 | Method and System for Tracking Billing Information - Described herein are systems and methods for tracking, monitoring, projecting and reporting billing information. One embodiment is related to a computer readable storage medium including a set of instructions that are executable by a processor, the set of instructions being operable to receive billing data from at least one billing process, analyze changes in the at least one billing process, monitor the at least one billing process for an occurrence of time-based events, reconcile unique identifiers within the billing data to verify data integrity, generate a billing report based on the changes, the time-based events and data integrity, and audit the billing report for format errors. | 06-30-2011 |
Andrew Martin Bell, Houston, TX US
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20160131637 | SUSPENDED NANO-ELECTRODES FOR ON-CHIP ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY - A microfluidic device includes a first microfluidic channel comprising a side wall and an electrode, disposed on the side wall. The microfluidic device further includes an intersection of the first microfluidic channel and a second microfluidic channel proximate to the electrode. The electrode is suspended into an interior region of the first microfluidic chamber. | 05-12-2016 |
Brandon S. Bell, Cleburne, TX US
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20140216735 | SANDLINE SPOOLING MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM - Example embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to measurement and control systems and methods of improved spooling accuracy. Specifically, the systems and method disclosed herein provide techniques for accurately monitoring the depth of a sandline in a wellbore through sensing spool rotation, and controlling certain aspects of the spooling and/or producing certain notifications when the depth is above or below a certain threshold. Thus, the spool can be operated with increased diligence when it gets close to the wellhead. In certain example embodiments, the depth of the sandline is measured based at least partially on the number of spool rotations, compensating for decreasing length of sandline per layer of sandline on the spool. | 08-07-2014 |
Bruce C. Bell, Round Rock, TX US
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20150278293 | ASYNCHRONOUS IMAGE REPOSITORY FUNCTIONALITY - Embodiments of methods for asynchronous image repository functionality are presented. In an embodiment, a method includes storing user data in a data storage device that is local to a user interface device, storing a copy of the user data to a storage location that is remote from the user interface device, performing a service for a user of the user interface device using the copy of the user data stored to the storage location, and communicating information associated with the service back to the user interface device. Additionally, the data image may be directly scanned for malicious software. In a further embodiment, the method may include providing a software inventory associated with the user data, such as software, stored in the image. | 10-01-2015 |
Bryan Bell, Georgetown, TX US
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20130107445 | VEHICLE DOCK FOR RUGGEDIZED TABLET | 05-02-2013 |
Charles Elmer Bell, Rockwall, TX US
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20110146996 | METHOD OF FRACTURING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS WITH CROSSLINKED FLUID - Subterranean formations, such as tight gas formations, may be subjected to hydraulic fracturing by introducing into the formation a fracturing fluid of an aqueous fluid, a hydratable polymer, a crosslinking agent and proppant. The fracturing fluid is prepared in a blender and then pumped from the blender into the wellbore which penetrates the formation. The fluid enters the reservoir through an entrance site. The apparent viscosity of the fluid decreases distally from the entrance site such that at least one of the following conditions prevails at in situ conditions: | 06-23-2011 |
20130153233 | METHOD OF FRACTURING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS WITH CROSSLINKED FLUID - Subterranean formations, such as tight gas formations, may be subjected to hydraulic fracturing by introducing into the formation a fracturing fluid of an aqueous fluid, a hydratable polymer, a crosslinking agent and proppant. The fracturing fluid is prepared in a blender and then pumped from the blender into the wellbore which penetrates the formation. The fluid enters the reservoir through an entrance site. The apparent viscosity of the fluid decreases distally from the entrance site such that at least one of the following conditions prevails at in situ conditions: | 06-20-2013 |
20130341030 | METHODS OF IMPROVING HYDRAULIC FRACTURE NETWORK - The complexity of a fracture network may be enhanced during a hydraulic fracturing operation by monitoring operational parameters of the fracturing job and altering stress conditions in the well in response to the monitoring of the operational parameters. The operational parameters monitored may include the injection rate of the pumped fluid, the density of the pumped fluid or the bottomhole pressure of the well after the fluid is pumped. The method provides an increase to the stimulated reservoir volume (SRV). | 12-26-2013 |
20150330197 | USE OF AN ACID SOLUBLE OR DEGRADABLE SOLID PARTICULATE AND AN ACID LIBERATING OR ACID GENERATING COMPOSITE IN THE STIMULATION OF A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - The flow of a stimulation fluid may be diverted from a high permeability zone to a low permeability portion of a subterranean formation by use of an acid soluble or acid degradable solid particulate and a composite of an acid or an acid generating compound adsorbed onto a water-insoluble adsorbent. Conductive flow of hydrocarbons from an occluded fracture may be resumed by release of the acid from the adsorbent or the acid generating compound. | 11-19-2015 |
20160069175 | METHOD OF FRACTURING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS WITH CROSSLINKED FLUID - Subterranean formations, such as tight gas formations, may be subjected to hydraulic fracturing by introducing into the formation a fracturing fluid of an aqueous fluid, a hydratable polymer comprising guar or a guar derivative, a borate crosslinking agent and proppant. The fracturing fluid is prepared in a blender and then pumped from the blender into the wellbore which penetrates the formation. The fluid enters the reservoir through an entrance site. The apparent viscosity of the fluid decreases distally from the entrance site such that at least one of the following conditions prevails at in situ conditions: | 03-10-2016 |
Christopher R. Bell, Humble, TX US
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20140175083 | Digital Multi-Use Thermo-Cup - A multi-use thermal cup device is provided that includes a cup, a sensor, a thermometer, a user interface, and an electronic controller. The cup has at least one heating element disposed between its inner and outer walls. Electro-mechanical connection points are included on the outer wall of the cup and the electronic controller, which are sized to allow the controller to be connected to the cup at a distance sufficient to insulate the controller from heat dispersed from the cup. An insulating air gap is formed between the cup and the electronic controller to protect the controller from any dissipating heat. The controller is programmable to direct the power supply to the heat conductors and to control the function of any device connected to the sensor in response to information received from the sensor and the user-defined sampling parameters. | 06-26-2014 |
Christopher Ray Bell, Humble, TX US
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20130276554 | Multi-Fluid Injector Core Holder - A core holder comprises a plurality of fluid flow lines, a housing, a core sleeve disposed within the housing, an end cap coupled to a first end of the core sleeve and a first end of the housing, and an injector assembly disposed within the housing and coupled to a second end of the core sleeve. The injector assembly comprises a plurality of fluid passages coupled to the plurality of fluid flow lines, and a chamber in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid passages and an interior of the sleeve. | 10-24-2013 |
Debra Bell, Dallas, TX US
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20140077852 | DELAY LINE OFF-STATE CONTROL WITH POWER REDUCTION - A method and apparatus is provided for controlling a delay line for achieving power reduction. The device comprises a delay lock loop to provide an output signal based upon a phase difference between a reference signal and a feedback signal, said delay lock loop comprising at least one delay circuit comprising a plurality of logic gates configured to provide for substantially uniform degradation of a plurality of NAND gates in a static state. | 03-20-2014 |
20140355361 | CIRCUIT IN DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY DEVICES - A circuit in dynamic random access memory devices includes a command extension circuit. The command extension circuit is configured to generate at least one multiple-cycle command signal by lengthening a single-cycle clock command signal from a command decoding circuit. Control logic extends and reduces the multiple-cycle command signal to provide additional functions such as burst length and burst chop. Additional control logic is configured to determine whether a clock signal is enabled in output control logic circuitry according to the multiple-cycle command and logic level generated in the output logic circuitry. | 12-04-2014 |
20150243344 | METHOD FOR CLOCK CONTROL IN DYNAMIC RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY DEVICES - A circuit in dynamic random access memory devices includes a command extension circuit. The command extension circuit is configured to generate at least one multiple-cycle command signal by lengthening a single-cycle clock command signal from a command decoding circuit. Control logic extends and reduces the multiple-cycle command signal to provide additional functions such as burst length and burst chop. Additional control logic is configured to determine whether a clock signal is enabled in output control logic circuitry according to the multiple-cycle command and logic level generated in the output logic circuitry. | 08-27-2015 |
Debra M. Bell, Dallas, TX US
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20140119141 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR CAPTURING DATA IN A MEMORY - Apparatuses and methods for capturing data in a memory are disclosed herein. An apparatus may include a command path and a data capture logic. The command path may be configured to receive a command signal and to delay the command signal with a delay based, at least in part, on a plurality of propagation delays. The data capture logic may be coupled to the command path and configured to receive the delayed command signal and a data strobe signal. The data capture logic may further be configured to capture data according to the data strobe signal responsive, at least in part, to receipt of the delayed command signal. | 05-01-2014 |
20150055420 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE ROW REFRESHES - Apparatuses and methods for selective row refreshes are disclosed herein. An example apparatus may include a refresh control circuit. The refresh control circuit may be configured to receive a target address associated with a target plurality of memory cells from an address bus. The refresh control circuit may further be configured to provide a proximate address to the address bus responsive, at least in part, to determining that a number of refresh operations have occurred. In some examples, a plurality of memory cells associated with the proximate address may be a plurality of memory cells adjacent the target plurality of memory cells. | 02-26-2015 |
20150243339 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE ROW REFRESHES - Apparatuses and methods for selective row refreshes are disclosed herein. An example apparatus may include a refresh control circuit. The refresh control circuit may be configured to receive a target address associated with a target plurality of memory cells from an address bus. The refresh control circuit may further be configured to provide a proximate address to the address bus responsive, at least in part, to determining that a number of refresh operations have occurred. In some examples, a plurality of memory cells associated with the proximate address may be a plurality of memory cells adjacent the target plurality of memory cells. | 08-27-2015 |
Denise A. Bell, Austin, TX US
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20120151416 | CONTROLLING THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIEWS OF SELECTED PORTIONS OF CONTENT - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to presenting a first portion of content and a second portion of content in a two-dimensional view via a graphical user interface and detecting an input associated with one or more of the first portion of the content and the second portion of the content. Some embodiments are further directed to selecting the first portion of the content in response to the detecting of the input, and changing the presenting of the first portion of the content from the two-dimensional view to a three-dimensional view in response to the selecting the first portion of the content. Some embodiments are further directed to continuing to present the second portion of the content in the two-dimensional view while changing the presenting of the first portion of the content to the three-dimensional view. | 06-14-2012 |
20120159351 | MULTIPLE REVIEWS OF GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACES - Embodiments includes a method comprising generating a User Interface (UI) application, based on instructions from a developer using a software development tool. The UI application includes an edit layer configured to enable multiple reviewers of the UI application to graphically overlay multiple reviews of the UI application over a display of the UI application, wherein the multiple reviews comprise a markup of at least one of a design, a layout and a wording of text of the UI application. The method also includes receiving the multiple reviews of the UI application from the multiple reviewers. The method includes displaying, for review by the developer, the UI application and the multiple reviews graphically overlaid on the UI application. | 06-21-2012 |
20120174020 | INDICATION OF ACTIVE WINDOW WHEN SWITCHING TASKS IN A MULTI-MONITOR ENVIRONMENT - Exemplary embodiments disclose methods and systems for indicating a location of an active window when switching tasks performed by an application executing on a computer that is coupled to multiple monitors, including a primary monitor and at least one secondary monitor, wherein the primary monitor displays a task switching application showing running tasks. Aspects of the exemplary embodiments include: querying an operating system of the computer for monitor configuration, including a physical arrangement of the multiple monitors; in response to a user bringing to focus a task displayed in the task switching application, determining on which one of the one or more secondary monitors the task is running; and displaying a direction indicator indicating a direction of the one or more secondary monitors on which the in focus task is currently running with respect to the primary monitor. | 07-05-2012 |
20120272166 | SPATIALLY-ORIENTED TRAVERSAL ANIMATIONS FOR NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSITIONS - Embodiments include a method that includes receiving a destination Internet address for a destination web page into a graphical web browser that is displaying a current web page having a current Internet address on a display. The method includes determining a relationship between the destination Internet address and the current Internet address. The method also includes determining a spatially-oriented traversal animation based on the relationship between the destination Internet address and the current Internet address. The method includes animating bringing the destination web page onto the display using the spatially-oriented traversal animation. The method also includes displaying the destination web page after the spatially-oriented traversal animation. | 10-25-2012 |
20120303813 | ENABLING AND MANAGING USER-SPECIFIED ALIASES - Techniques are described for suggesting aliases for a resource within a computing environment based on user-provided aliases for the resource. Embodiments determine a plurality of user-provided aliases for the resource and generate a suggested alias for the resource based on the plurality of user-provided aliases. The suggested resource may be provided to a user of the computing environment. The suggested alias is then associated with the resource, such that the user may refer to the resource using the suggested alias for the resource. | 11-29-2012 |
20130007614 | GUIDE MODE FOR GESTURE SPACES - A gesture system executes actions or commands based on gesture inputs. The system includes a detection subsystem and a gesture processing device. The detection subsystem monitor a plurality of gesture spheres, including a participant gesture sphere and a guide gesture sphere. The participant gesture sphere corresponds to a first user and a participant domain on a display device. The guide gesture sphere corresponds to a second user. The gesture processing device implements a guide mode to execute an action within the participant domain based on a gesture from the guide gesture sphere. | 01-03-2013 |
20130007616 | GUIDE MODE FOR GESTURE SPACES - A gesture system executes actions or commands based on gesture inputs. The system includes a detection subsystem and a gesture processing device. The detection subsystem monitor a plurality of gesture spheres, including a participant gesture sphere and a guide gesture sphere. The participant gesture sphere corresponds to a first user and a participant domain on a display device. The guide gesture sphere corresponds to a second user. The gesture processing device implements a guide mode to execute an action within the participant domain based on a gesture from the guide gesture sphere. | 01-03-2013 |
20130191740 | Content Volume Throttling in Feed Aggregators - Methods and systems of managing feed items may involve receiving a feed item and determining an estimate of an amount of time to read the feed item. In addition, the feed item can be prioritized in a feed aggregator based at least in part on the estimate of the amount of time to read the feed item. | 07-25-2013 |
20140005926 | NAVIGATION SYSTEM EFFICIENTLY UTILIZES POWER BY PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DRIVER FOR ONLY THE DRIVER SELECTED PORTION(S) OF ROUTE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006971 | SELECTIVE SHARING OF WINDOWS AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN A WEB CONFERENCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140006974 | SELECTIVE SHARING OF WINDOWS AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN A WEB CONFERENCE | 01-02-2014 |
20140013281 | CONTROLLING THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIEWS OF SELECTED PORTIONS OF CONTENT - Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter are directed to determining that at least a portion of content would be obscured by a border of a graphical user interface if the content were to be presented in a two-dimensional state via the graphical user interface, and presenting the at least the portion of the content in a stereoscopic three-dimensional state in response to the determining that the at least the portion of the content would be obscured by the border of the graphical user interface, wherein a stereoscopic depth effect of the stereoscopic three-dimensional state makes the at least the portion of the content appear to extend beyond the border of the graphical user interface. | 01-09-2014 |
20140018038 | AURAL CUING PATTERN BASED MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY - When visual focus on a mobile device is limited, aural cues can be used to aid in entering a pattern based access code. The mobile device displays a plurality of positions from which an access code for accessing a mobile device can be selected. Indications of a set of positions of the plurality of positions in a sequence are received. The sequence of the set of the positions form an access code. For at least the first of the set of positions, an aural cue associated with the first position is determined, and the aural cue is emitted to indicate the first position based on the aural cue. It is determined whether the access code is correct. Access to the mobile device is allowed if the access code is correct. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020088 | AURAL CUING PATTERN BASED MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY - When visual focus on a mobile device is limited, aural cues can be used to aid in entering a pattern based access code. The mobile device displays a plurality of positions from which an access code for accessing a mobile device can be selected. Indications of a set of positions of the plurality of positions in a sequence are received. The sequence of the set of the positions form an access code. For at least the first of the set of positions, an aural cue associated with the first position is determined, and the aural cue is emitted to indicate the first position based on the aural cue. It is determined whether the access code is correct. Access to the mobile device is allowed if the access code is correct. | 01-16-2014 |
20140039789 | DYNAMIC PROGRESSIVE MAP GRANULARITY FOR NAVIGATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for dynamic, progressive route granularity for a computed route in a navigation system. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for dynamic, progressive routing granularity for a computed route in a navigation system is provided. The method includes computing a route of turn by turn directives from an origin to a destination in memory of a navigation computing system. The method additionally includes determining one segment of the route from amongst multiple different segments of the route to be a familiar segment. The method yet further includes removing from the familiar segment at least one of the turn by turn directives. Finally, the method includes displaying the route in the navigation computing system without segments that have been removed as part of the familiar segment. | 02-06-2014 |
20140095166 | DEEP TAGGING BACKGROUND NOISES - In a method for deep tagging a recording, a computer records audio comprising speech from one or more people. The computer detects a non-speech sound within the audio. The computer determines that the non-speech sound corresponds to a type of sound, and in response, associates a descriptive term with a time of occurrence of the non-speech sound within the recorded audio to form a searchable tag. The computer stores the searchable tag as metadata of the recorded audio. | 04-03-2014 |
20140208271 | PRESSURE NAVIGATION ON A TOUCH SENSITIVE USER INTERFACE - A menu and application navigation system utilizing pressure includes a display device including a touch sensitive user interface, and a navigation engine coupled to the display device. The navigation engine is configured to generate a measurement of pressure applied by a user as a function of time at the touch sensitive user interface. The navigation engine is further configured to navigate through a three dimensional data set in response to the measurement of pressure. An increase in the pressure navigates in a first direction through the three dimensional data set, and a decrease in the pressure navigates in a second direction through the three dimensional data set. | 07-24-2014 |
20140280534 | DYNAMIC SOCIAL NETWORKING CONTENT - A method, computer program product, and system for performing a dynamic social content selection. According to an embodiment, a method may include determining, via one or more computing devices, a plurality of status indicators available to be associated with social content associated with a first user. The method may also include defining one or more rules for the plurality of status indicators based on, at least in part, a recipient characteristic. The method may further include selecting one of the plurality of status indicators to associate with the content for a second user based on the one or more rules. The method may further include providing the content and the selected one of the plurality of status indicators to the second user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282104 | DYNAMIC SOCIAL NETWORKING CONTENT - A method, computer program product, and system for performing a dynamic social content selection. According to an embodiment, a method may include determining, via one or more computing devices, a plurality of status indicators available to be associated with social content associated with a first user. The method may also include defining one or more rules for the plurality of status indicators based on, at least in part, a recipient characteristic. The method may further include selecting one of the plurality of status indicators to associate with the content for a second user based on the one or more rules. The method may further include providing the content and the selected one of the plurality of status indicators to the second user. | 09-18-2014 |
20140303970 | ADAPTING SPEECH RECOGNITION ACOUSTIC MODELS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CUES - An acoustic model adaptation system includes a memory device and a model selector engine coupled to the memory device. The model selector engine is configured to compile information of environmental conditions to identify a current speech environment for audio input into a speech recognizer on a device. The model selector engine is further configured to compare the information of the environmental conditions with profiles of acoustic models. Each profile associates with an acoustic model. Each acoustic model compensates for background noise or acoustical distortions of the audio input. The model selector engine is further configured to select a first acoustic model for the speech recognizer based on the information of the environmental conditions exclusive of audio input from the user. | 10-09-2014 |
20140357237 | CUMULATIVE VOICEMAIL MESSAGE MANAGEMENT - Configured called party-controlled voicemail reception preferences are obtained that allow a called party to control voicemail message recording by repeat callers that previously recorded an unheard voicemail message within a voice mailbox of the called party. An unanswered call to the called party by a caller is detected. A determination is made as to whether the voice mailbox of the called party includes an existing unheard previously-recorded voicemail message from the caller and that the caller is a repeat caller that is subject to the called party-controlled voicemail reception preferences. The voicemail message recording within the voice mailbox by the repeat caller is controlled using the configured called party-controlled voicemail reception preferences. | 12-04-2014 |
20140358435 | TRAVEL DEPARTURE TIME DETERMINATION USING SOCIAL MEDIA AND REGIONAL EVENT INFORMATION - A request is received from a route traveler for a suggested departure time associated with travel to a destination. Community event and social media information, related to events and activities near a travel route to the destination, is evaluated. The suggested departure time is determined based upon the community event and social media information related to the events and activities near the travel route to the destination. The suggested departure time determined based upon the community event and social media information related to the events and activities near the travel route to the destination is provided. | 12-04-2014 |
20140372446 | EMAIL CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND VISUALIZATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system, method, and program product to manage and visualize email content using metadata tags. In an embodiment, the method comprises a computing device receiving an email message that is addressed to a recipient and includes a metadata tag; associating the metadata tag with a predefined category and/or subcategory; transmitting a predefined category and/or subcategory to be displayed using at least a pie chart icon that includes a circular chart divided into sectors that illustrate a numerical portion of the transmitted predefined category and/or subcategory associated with a metadata tag, wherein each sector includes an arc length that is proportional to a quantity of email messages received that have a metadata tag associated with the sector; and generating an object associated with the transmitted predefined category and/or subcategory, wherein in response to a user interacting with the object an action is generated. | 12-18-2014 |
20150035721 | SMART DEVICE NOTIFICATIONS FOR SURFACE COMPUTING - Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for smart device notifications in surface computing. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for smart device notifications in surface computing includes registering in memory of a surface computing system, a placement of multiple different smart devices upon a surface of the surface computing system. The method also includes detecting a receipt of a notification in one of the smart devices. Finally, the method includes rendering in a visual display of the surface computing system, an indication of a particular one of the smart devices in which the receipt of the notification is detected. | 02-05-2015 |
20150058284 | MEDIA FILE REPLACEMENT - The computer manages media content by receiving, at a first memory storage location, a first file having one or more associated properties. The computer identifies a second file, at a second memory storage location, having one or more associated properties that are substantially similar to the first file. The computer compares the one or more properties of the first file to the one or more properties of the second file. The computer determines whether to replace the first file with the second file, based on the comparison of the one or more properties of the first file to the one or more properties of the second file. Responsive to determining to replace the first file with the second file, the computer stores at the first memory storage location a link to the second memory storage location. | 02-26-2015 |
20150149561 | TIME CONVERSION IN AN INSTANT MESSAGE - In a method for determining and displaying a corrected time of a time included in the text of an instant message, one or more processors determine that an instant message sent from a first user to a second user includes a first time and a first time zone corresponding to the first time. The one or more processors determine that the first time zone corresponding to the first time does not match a second time zone, wherein the second time zone is the time zone where the second user is the time zone where the second user is scheduled to be, based, at least in part, on the first time. The one or more processors convert the first time to a second time, wherein the second time is determined based, at least in part, on the first time, the first time zone, and the second time zone. The one or more processors cause the second time to be displayed to the second user. | 05-28-2015 |
20150161867 | Smart Device Safety Mechanism - An approach is provided in which a smart device identifies a crime risk based upon proximity parameters corresponding to the current location of the smart device. In turn, the smart device determines whether to alert a user of the smart device based upon user preferences and, in turn, alerts the user accordingly. | 06-11-2015 |
20150195230 | PREVENTING UNNECESSARY MESSAGES FROM BEING SENT AND RECEIVED - A method, system and computer program product for preventing unnecessary messages (e.g., e-mails) from being sent and received. Recipients designated by an author to receive a message are identified. A time constraint associated with a timeframe to complete a task discussed in the message (e.g., “prepare a report in 3 days”) is obtained. The availability of the recipients to complete the task within the required time constraint is determined prior to the author sending the message. If one of the recipients is unavailable to complete the task within the required time constraint, then the author is informed as such thereby providing the author an opportunity to not send that message to the unavailable recipient. As a result, an unnecessary message is prevented from being sent and received thereby reducing the amount of messages for a user to review. | 07-09-2015 |
20150195234 | PREVENTING UNNECESSARY MESSAGES FROM BEING SENT AND RECEIVED - A method, system and computer program product for preventing unnecessary messages (e.g., e-mails) from being sent and received. Recipients designated by an author to receive a message are identified. A time constraint associated with a timeframe to complete a task discussed in the message (e.g., “prepare a report in 3 days”) is obtained. The availability of the recipients to complete the task within the required time constraint is determined prior to the author sending the message. If one of the recipients is unavailable to complete the task within the required time constraint, then the author is informed as such thereby providing the author an opportunity to not send that message to the unavailable recipient. As a result, an unnecessary message is prevented from being sent and received thereby reducing the amount of messages for a user to review. | 07-09-2015 |
20150264528 | QUERY BASED VOLUME DETERMINATION - An approach, carried out by one or more processors, for providing volume information to communication devices. The approach may further comprise receiving a query for a set of volume information for a first communication device. The volume information includes at least a volume range for audible communicating. The approach may further comprise determining if a second communication device is in a vicinity of the first communication device. Responsive to determining the second communication device is in the vicinity of the first communication device, the approach may further comprise determining a first location and a second location for the respective first communication device and second communication device. The approach may further comprise determining the set of volume information for the first communication device based on at least the second location of the second communication device. | 09-17-2015 |
20150339032 | AUTOMATED ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION OF COMPLEX DATA - A system, and computer program product for automated analysis and visualization of log data are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A subset of information to be visualized is selected from a set of information. Each information in the set comprises a result of a corresponding analysis technique applied to the log data. For an information in the subset of information, a tagged portion of the log data is analyzed according to the corresponding analysis technique to discern the information. The information corresponds to a tag used in conjunction with the tagged portion. For the information, a manner of visualizing the information is selected. A set of graphical visualizations comprising a corresponding graphical visualization for each information is generated, including a visualization in the selected manner of visualizing the information. The graphical visualizations in the set are combined such that a subset of graphical visualization is selectable for presentation. | 11-26-2015 |
20150370877 | AUTOMATED ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION OF COMPLEX DATA - A method for automated analysis and visualization of log data is provided in the illustrative embodiments. A subset of information to be visualized is selected from a set of information. Each information in the set comprises a result of a corresponding analysis technique applied to the log data. For an information in the subset of information, a tagged portion of the log data is analyzed according to the corresponding analysis technique to discern the information. The information corresponds to a tag used in conjunction with the tagged portion. For the information, a manner of visualizing the information is selected. A set of graphical visualizations comprising a corresponding graphical visualization for each information is generated, including a visualization in the selected manner of visualizing the information. The graphical visualizations in the set are combined such that a subset of graphical visualization is selectable for presentation. | 12-24-2015 |
20160026279 | SURFACE COMPUTING BASED SOCIAL INTERACTION - A method for surface computing based social interaction is provided. The method includes projecting by a surface computing system disposed in a public space, a multiplicity of different surface computing displays upon respectively different flat surfaces in the public space, each of the different surface computing displays including a single application user interface to a collaborative application executing in the surface computing system. The method also includes concurrently accepting user input through the single application user interface of different ones of the different surface computing displays. The method further includes providing accepted user input from each of the different surface computing displays to the collaborative computing application. Finally, the method includes presenting through all of the different surface computing displays the accepted user input to the collaborative computing application. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028781 | SURFACE COMPUTING BASED SOCIAL INTERACTION - A method for surface computing based social interaction is provided. The method includes projecting by a surface computing system disposed in a public space, a multiplicity of different surface computing displays upon respectively different flat surfaces in the public space, each of the different surface computing displays including a single application user interface to a collaborative application executing in the surface computing system. The method also includes concurrently accepting user input through the single application user interface of different ones of the different surface computing displays. The method further includes providing accepted user input from each of the different surface computing displays to the collaborative computing application. Finally, the method includes presenting through all of the different surface computing displays the accepted user input to the collaborative computing application. | 01-28-2016 |
20160028895 | IDENTIFYING TOPIC EXPERTS AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN A CONFERENCE CALL - A computing device determines one or more skills associated with one or more participants in a conference call. The computing device identifies one or more topics associated with a first time period of the conference call. The computing device designates a first set of participants as experts for at least one of the one or more topics associated with the first time period. | 01-28-2016 |
20160043908 | Compressing Topological Information Pertaining to Managed Resources to Enhance Visualization - A method is provided in association with a managed system having a substantial number of resources. The method includes the step of selecting an attribute that is common to all of the resources, wherein each resource has a status in regard to the selected attribute that is one of a plurality of prespecified statuses that are available for the attribute. The method further includes compressing the group of resources into a set of subgroups, wherein each subgroup corresponds to a different prespecified status of the plurality, and each resource having a given status is placed into the subgroup that corresponds to the given status. Each of the subgroups is represented by a display element on a single computer display screen, and specified information is displayed with each display element, wherein the specified information for a display element pertains to all of the resources placed into the subgroup that are represented by the display element. | 02-11-2016 |
20160110898 | EMAIL CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND VISUALIZATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system, method, and program product to manage and visualize email content using metadata tags. In an embodiment, the method comprises a computing device receiving an email message that is addressed to a recipient and includes a metadata tag; associating the metadata tag with a predefined category and/or subcategory; transmitting a predefined category and/or subcategory to be displayed using at least a pie chart icon that includes a circular chart divided into sectors that illustrate a numerical portion of the transmitted predefined category and/or subcategory associated with a metadata tag, wherein each sector includes an arc length that is proportional to a quantity of email messages received that have a metadata tag associated with the sector; and generating an object associated with the transmitted predefined category and/or subcategory, wherein in response to a user interacting with the object an action is generated. | 04-21-2016 |
20160118063 | DEEP TAGGING BACKGROUND NOISES - In a method for deep tagging a recording, a computer records audio comprising speech from one or more people. The computer detects a non-speech sound within the audio. The computer determines that the non-speech sound corresponds to a type of sound, and in response, associates a descriptive term with a time of occurrence of the non-speech sound within the recorded audio to form a searchable tag. The computer stores the searchable tag as metadata of the recorded audio. | 04-28-2016 |
20160119754 | QUERY BASED VOLUME DETERMINATION - An approach, carried out by one or more processors, for providing volume information to communication devices. The approach may further comprise receiving a query for a set of volume information for a first communication device. The volume information includes at least a volume range for audible communicating. The approach may further comprise determining if a second communication device is in a vicinity of the first communication device. Responsive to determining the second communication device is in the vicinity of the first communication device, the approach may further comprise determining a first location and a second location for the respective first communication device and second communication device. The approach may further comprise determining the set of volume information for the first communication device based on at least the second location of the second communication device. | 04-28-2016 |
Denise Ann Bell, Austin, TX US
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20080215560 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DATABASE FOR COORDINATING THE INFORAMTION TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITES FOR A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE - A business enterprise level information technology management system database implementation providing search results responsive to a user query that filters the extensive data that may be generated in the search result so that the user and his need for data is taken into account. An implementation determining the role of the requesting user relative to the selected activities, tracking the frequency of use of the requesting user's actions relative to the selected activities and presenting the search results to the requesting user with suggested user actions customized based upon said role of the user and prioritized based upon said frequency of use. | 09-04-2008 |
20090037847 | ADDRESS RANGE VIEWER - The exemplary embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for a graphical user interface for managing a plurality of internet protocol ranges. A plurality of internet protocol ranges are displayed in a control area. A user selects either a one-dimensional or a two-dimensional graphical representation of a portion of the plurality of internet protocol ranges. A visual representation of the internet address space of the plurality of internet protocol ranges is generated in a view manipulation component. A graphic display component displays the selected graphical representation of the portion of the plurality of internet protocol range. | 02-05-2009 |
20090043751 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR DATA MANAGEMENT - The exemplary embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for managing data. A user interface is generated. A user makes a selection at the user interface of at least one data type of a set of data types to be measured for relevancy. The set of data types comprise an age of data, modification of data, and access of data. The user also selects, at the user interface a granularity of the at least one data type to be measured. Data is collected from multiple sources. The collected data is analyzed to determine a relevance for the data type selected by the user based on the granularity selected by the user, which forms a result. The result is displayed to the user, by the user interface. The result includes a visual representation of the relevance of the data type selected by the user based on the granularity selected by the user. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044107 | DATA MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES - The exemplary embodiments provide a computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code for managing data. A graphical user interface is generated. The graphical user interface comprises a first selecting component for receiving a selection from a user of at least one attribute of a record from a set of records to be measured for relevancy, a second selecting component for receiving a selection from the user for a granularity of the at least one attribute to be measured for relevancy, and a displaying component for displaying a result to the user, wherein the result includes a visual representation of the relevancy of the at least one attribute selected by the user based on the granularity selected by the user. | 02-12-2009 |
20090292997 | Method for Compressing Topological Information Pertaining to Managed Resources to Enhance Visualization - A method is provided in association with a managed system having a substantial number of resources. The method includes the step of selecting an attribute that is common to all of the resources, wherein each resource has a status in regard to the selected attribute that is one of a plurality of prespecified statuses that are available for the attribute. The method further includes compressing the group of resources into a set of subgroups, wherein each subgroup corresponds to a different prespecified status of the plurality, and each resource having a given status is placed into the subgroup that corresponds to the given status. Each of the subgroups is represented by a display element on a single computer display screen, and specified information is displayed with each display element, wherein the specified information for a display element pertains to all of the resources placed into the subgroup that are represented by the display element. | 11-26-2009 |
20120030576 | REDUCING THE VALUE OF A BROWSER FINGERPRINT - A method, operable on a processing device, for reducing the value of a browser fingerprint may include receiving, by the processing device, a request to provide a list of plugins installed on a browser. The method may also include generating, by the processing device, a fake list of plugins installed on the browser. The method may additionally include communicating, by the processing device, the fake list of plugins installed on the browser in response to the received request to provide a list of plugins installed on the browser. | 02-02-2012 |
Donald E. Bell, Fritch, TX US
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20140260842 | Fishing Line Tool System and Method - A first fishing line tool comprising: a body portion having a first end and a second end; a sleeve wrapping around a portion of said body portion; a blade attaching to a portion of said body portion; a notch in said first end of said body portion; a strap attached to said second end of said body portion; and an aperture in said second end of said body portion. Said blade is attached to said body portion within said notch. Said sleeve selectively covers a portion of said notch with said blade. Said strap attaches to said body portion by passing a portion of said strap through said aperture. Said body portion comprises wood. Said sleeve comprises rubber. | 09-18-2014 |
Fred A. Bell, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX US
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20130316319 | DENTAL PATIENT MODELS - A model head including a jaw insert having layers of varying materials replicating the anatomical features of a human jaw. The jaw may include a mock nerve system that provides a signal to indicate the condition of the nerve. The jaw also may include a circulatory system including vessels that simulate the bleeding that occurs when a vessel in a human has been damaged. | 11-28-2013 |
20140154655 | DENTAL IMPLANT SURGICAL TRAINING SIMULATION SYSTEM - A bone implant surgery system is used for simulating a dental surgical procedure having a display that shows placing a simulated bone implant at a simulated implant site on a living body by using a simulated surgical tool holding the simulated bone implant. At least one hand-held haptic device is used to control the surgical tool and at least one controller is specifically configured to cause movement of the surgical tool on the display based on motions of the haptic device and to cause haptic feedback to a user holding the haptic device depending on the position of the surgical tool on the display. A user may then review and evaluate the results of the surgical simulation. | 06-05-2014 |
20140272868 | PATIENT MODELS FOR ORAL SURGERY - A model head including a jaw insert having layers of varying materials replicating the anatomical features of a human jaw. The jaw may include a mock nerve system that provides a signal to indicate the condition of the nerve. The jaw also may include a circulatory system including vessels that simulate the bleeding that occurs when a vessel in a human has been damaged. | 09-18-2014 |
Gregory Bell, Houston, TX US
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20150074979 | MAGNETIC FRAME AND GUIDE FOR ANTI-ROTATION KEY INSTALLATION - An apparatus for guiding an anti-rotation key installation tool includes at least one magnet mounting member. A tool positioning member is coupled to the magnet mounting member and has a first end and a second end. An installation tool positioning channel extends from the first end to the second end of the tool positioning member and has an opening at the first end of the tool positioning member for accepting a portion of the anti-rotation key installation tool. At least one mechanically switchable frame securing magnet assembly is mounted to the at least one magnet mounting member for releasably securing the apparatus to an outer surface of a tubular connection. | 03-19-2015 |
Gregory P. Bell, Dallas, TX US
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20090064246 | DISTRIBUTED AND INTERACTIVE GLOBECASTING SYSTEM - Described is a distributed, interactive broadcast system having a plurality of robotic modules coupled to a broadcast control center and data center, the control center and data center capable of pulling and pushing audio and visual information from and to each individual robotic module within the distributed, interactive broadcast system. The system being ideal for broadcasting live events from venues equipped with audio and video devices. Interactive applications are also facilitated by the system allowing for real-time interactivity between global remote viewers and with spectators at the venue. | 03-05-2009 |
Jason M. Bell, Austin, TX US
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20110029683 | Real-time Attribute Processor and Syntax Schema for Directory Access Protocol Services - A processor which cooperates with directory servers to handle requests for values of dynamic attributes which would otherwise present a real-time processing challenge to the directory server due to the server's dependence on the data normally being static in nature. Special schema syntax identifiers are used to identify dynamic attributes which then are not stored directly in the directory, but whose values are resolved at the time a read request is made for those attributes. This approach eliminates the need to store the dynamic information in the directory, and allows user-supplied modules to perform the resolution of the dynamic attributes in a real-time manner, including not only retrieving a value from a dynamic data source, but optionally performing calculations or manipulations on the data as well. One embodiment of the invention cooperates with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (“LDAP”) directory servers. | 02-03-2011 |
Jason Murray Bell, Austin, TX US
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20080222161 | Distributed Directory Deployment - Each LDIF entry of a directory tree is read, split to a domain of LDIF fragments (corresponding to backend servers) and written to each LDIF fragment. The split may be accomplished through a hash function, establishing, for that iteration of LDIF entry, a write file. The LDIF entry is appended to the write file. A subsequent LDIF entry is read. A corresponding LDIF fragment is determined, which need not be different from the LDIF fragment to which the first LDIF entry was written. The current LDIF entry is written to the currently selected write file. The process continues until all LDIF entries are exhausted from the directory tree. LDIF fragments are each copied to distinct backend servers, where, each LDIF fragment may be loaded into a distributed directory data structure. | 09-11-2008 |
Joel David Bell, Katy, TX US
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20080216587 | TORUS WEDGE FLOW METER - A flow meter for measuring the volume of fluid flowing through the meter includes an inner cylindrical tube through which the fluid flows and an outer cylindrical tube tending over the inner cylindrical tube. The outer cylindrical tube is radially spaced from the cylindrical inner tube to provide an annular cylindrical space between the inner cylindrical tube and the outer cylindrical tube. A seal between the inner cylindrical tube and the outer cylindrical tube closes the annular cylindrical space adjacent ends of the annular cylindrical space. The inner cylindrical tube further defines at least one opening in a wall of the inner cylindrical tube to balance the fluid pressure in the annular cylindrical space with the pressure in the inner cylindrical tube. A torus wedge flow restriction member is integrally formed within full internal circumference the inner cylindrical tube for restricting the flow of fluid through the inner cylindrical tube and produces a pressure drop in the fluid as it flows past the flow restriction member. The inner cylindrical tube and the outer cylindrical tube in combination further define at least one port for receiving a pressure sensing device to measure the pressure of the fluid flowing through the flow meter. | 09-11-2008 |
20090065061 | Flow Restrictor Cartridge for Fluid Flow Measurements - A flow restrictor member having a means for conditioning the flow of fluids through a circular aperture, a means for positioning the flow restrictor member within a path for fluid flow, a means for aligning the flow restrictor member within the path for fluid flow, a means for sealing the flow restrictor member within the path for fluid flow, and a means for communicating information related to the flow restrictor member while the flow restrictor member is positioned, aligned, and sealed. In a specific example, a two-faced flange is integrally disposed on a torus-wedge flow restriction, forming hubs that are receivable by a flow path disposed in a pair of receiving flanges. | 03-12-2009 |
Jonathan Lee Bell, Austin, TX US
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20160044083 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLIENT-SIDE CONTEXTUAL ENGAGEMENT - Disclosed is a new approach for client-side contextual engagement with a website visitor. A browser loads a page containing a reference to a script file implementing a visitor client. The visitor client may store visitor client data including site rules and a visitor profile locally on the client device. The visitor client may include a context monitor for calling the decision engine, a decision engine for evaluating the site rules relative to a context defined at least partially by events occurring on the page and the visitor profile, and a widget manager for managing visitor client data persisted on the client device. The content monitor may call the decision engine when the context changes. The decision engine may determine, in real time and relative to the context, that proactive or reactive engagement(s) may be appropriate and call the widget manager to launch and display corresponding engagement channel(s) on the page. | 02-11-2016 |
Kenneth Bell, Plano, TX US
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20150222890 | DUAL-CHANNEL THREE-DIMENSION PROJECTOR - A dual-channel three-dimension projector is provided. The dual-channel three-dimension projector comprises a video processor, an FPGA, a first driver, a second driver and a digital micromirror device (DMD). The video processor receives a first video data via a first input interface and a second video data via a second input interface to generate a left-eye signal and a right-eye signal. The FPGA receives the left-eye signal and the right-eye signal via two paths respectively, and generates a left-image signal and a right-image signal. The first driver receives the left-image signal to generate a left-image control signal. The second driver receives the right-image signal to generate a right-image control signal. The DMD electrically connected to the first driver and the second driver alternately projects a left-eye image and a right-eye image according to the left-image control signal and the right-image control signal. | 08-06-2015 |
Kevin William Bell, Conroe, TX US
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20160088753 | THERMALLY MANAGED ENCLOSURE - An enclosure includes an explosion resistant housing having a back wall, a top, a first side, a second side, and a door. The enclosure further including a transistor disposed on the back wall of the explosion resistant housing. The enclosure also includes a passive heat exchanger disposed on the outside of the back wall of the explosion resistant housing. Also, a method of thermal management within an enclosure includes transferring heat from a transistor within an explosion resistant housing, wherein the heat is transferred from the transistor to a back wall of the explosion resisting housing. The method further includes passively removing the heat from the explosion resistant housing. | 03-24-2016 |
Mark Brian Bell, San Antonio, TX US
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20130019312 | Computer Network Defense - Training defense of a computer network. The system includes an enterprise asset subsystem to be defended. The enterprise asset subsystem runs operating system, support services, and application programs. The system also includes a neutral subsystem that is in communication with the enterprise asset subsystem and is used to set up and run at least one exercise scenario, and score performance of enterprise asset defenders in defending the system against exploits. Exploits are launched by an exploitation subsystem communication with the enterprise asset subsystem. | 01-17-2013 |
Marshall J Bell, Austin, TX US
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20140267217 | REDUCING DISPLAY ARTIFACTS AFTER NON-DISPLAY UPDATE PERIODS - Embodiments of the present invention generally provide a processing system for a display device having an integrated sensing device. The processing system includes a driver module coupled to a plurality of source lines and a plurality of transmitter electrodes. Each transmitter electrode includes one or more common electrodes configured for display updating and input sensing. The driver module is configured for selecting a first display line for display updating and driving the sources lines with first display update signals to update the first display line. The drive module is further configured for driving a first transmitter electrode of the plurality of transmitter electrodes for input sensing during a non-display update period and driving the source lines with restore signals during a restart period. The processing system further includes a receiver module coupled to a plurality of receiver electrodes and configured for receiving resulting signals with the receiver electrodes. | 09-18-2014 |
Marshall J. Bell, Dripping Springs, TX US
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20100213985 | FAST COMMON MODE FEEDBACK CONTROL FOR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVER - A system and method for a fast stabilizing output buffer. A differential driver circuit is provided with an amplifier stage for receiving a differential input signal and generating a differential output based upon the input signal. The differential output has a corresponding common-mode (CM) voltage level typically based upon a value half of the power supply. A common-mode feedback buffer (CMFB) stage detects a change in the CM voltage level and recovers the CM voltage level to its desired value within a very fast settling time based upon a very high bus frequency. The CMFB stage utilizes a topology comprising only a single device. In one embodiment, this single device is a nmos transistor utilized as a transimpedance stage. Stability is provided by a circuit biasing stage and a shunting capacitor within the CMFB stage. | 08-26-2010 |
20140333368 | CHARGE DISTRIBUTION - A charge distributor comprises a charge generator configured to output a charge, a current conveyor, and a plurality of output stages. The current conveyor is configured to receive the charge from the charge generator as an input and to couple this charge to a plurality of output stages. A first output stage, of the plurality of output stages, comprises a plurality of current mirrors. The plurality of current mirrors is configured to mirror and scale the charge received from the current conveyor into a scaled mirrored charge. The first output stage is configured to provide the scaled mirrored charge as an output. | 11-13-2014 |
20140375384 | SLEW-ENHANCED OPERATIONAL TRANSCONDUCTANCE AMPLIFIER - Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to improving the slew rate of an amplifier as the amplifier charges or discharges a capacitive load. In one embodiment, the amplifier is coupled to a slew-enhancing circuit which uses a control signal from the amplifier to aid the amplifier when charging or discharging the load. For example, the control signal may be an internal voltage used by the amplifier to control circuit elements within the amplifier. By routing the control signal to the slew-enhancing circuit, the control signal biases the circuit elements within the slew-enhancing circuit to source a boost current when charging the capacitive load or sink the boost current when discharging the capacitive load. | 12-25-2014 |
20150049060 | CHARGE DISTRIBUTION - A processing system for an input device includes a receiver module and a charge distributor. The receiver module includes a first charge integrator coupled to a first sensor electrode and configured to integrate a charge on the first sensor electrode. The charge distributor includes a current conveyor and a plurality of output stages coupled to the current conveyor, wherein a first output stage of the plurality of output stages comprises a plurality of current mirrors and is configured to output a first scaled mirrored charge to offset the charge integrated by the first charge integrator, wherein the first scaled mirrored charge is based on a charge signal provided via the current conveyor. | 02-19-2015 |
Matt Bell, Houston, TX US
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20160024911 | Advanced Perforation Modeling - A technique is provided for modeling flow simulations at downhole reservoir conditions and rock formations after performing wellbore perforations. By utilizing these flow simulations, a user may be able to simulate and compare different scenarios, thereby facilitating a more effective, profitable, and realistic choice of perforating systems and operating conditions. | 01-28-2016 |
Matthew Robert George Bell, Dallas, TX US
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20100132945 | Method for Perforating a Wellbore in Low Underbalance Systems - By substantially eliminating the crushed zone surrounding a perforation tunnel and expelling debris created upon activation of a shaped charge with first and second successive explosive events, the need for surge flow associated with underbalanced perforating techniques is eliminated. The break down of the rock fabric at the tunnel tip, caused by the near-instantaneous overpressure generated within the tunnel, further creates substantially debris-free tunnels in conditions of limited or no underbalance as well as in conditions of overbalance. | 06-03-2010 |
20100132946 | Method for the Enhancement of Injection Activities and Stimulation of Oil and Gas Production - By removing material of low permeability from within and around a perforation tunnel and creating at least one fracture at the tip of a perforation tunnel, injection parameters and effects such as outflow rate and, in the case of multiple perforation tunnels benefiting from such cleanup, distribution of injected fluids along a wellbore are enhanced. Following detonation of a charge carrier, a second explosive event is triggered within a freshly made tunnel, thereby substantially eliminating a crushed zone and improving the geometry and quality (and length) of the tunnel. In addition, this action creates substantially debris-free tunnels and relieves the residual stress cage, resulting in perforation tunnels that are highly conducive to injection under fracturing conditions for disposal and stimulation purposes, and that promote even coverage of injected fluids across the perforated interval. | 06-03-2010 |
20100132947 | Method for Perforating Failure-Prone Formations - By using reactive shaped charges to perforate failure prone formations, the present invention is able to keep formation sand in place and increase productivity. An efficient flow distribution is surprisingly produced without requiring surge flow or post-perforation stimulation. Further, using the secondary reactive effects of reactive shaped charges allows for the reduction of the risk of erosion and minimization of sand production. In a preferred embodiment, a liner capable of producing a strongly exothermic intermetallic reaction between liner components within and around the tunnel is used to achieve a high percentage of substantially clean and enlarged perforation tunnels conducive to flow or gravel packing | 06-03-2010 |
20100133005 | Method for the Enhancement of Dynamic Underbalanced Systems and Optimization of Gun Weight - By using reactive shaped charges, a dynamic underbalance effect associated with detonation of a perforating system is enhanced without compromising shot density. Fewer shaped charges can be loaded to achieve the same or better effective shot density as a gun fully loaded with conventional shaped charges, thereby increasing the free volume within the gun while creating debris-free tunnels with fractured tips and substantially eliminating the crushed zone surrounding each perforated tunnel. Further, the strength and grade of gun steel required to construct the gun can be reduced without compromising the amount the gun swells following detonation. | 06-03-2010 |
Matt R. Bell, Dallas, TX US
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20090217739 | METHOD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY CONTROL OF FLOW-OPTIMIZED SHAPED CHARGES - An improved test setup facility, referred to as a “Quick Development Cell” (QDC), which allows for rapid turnaround testing with valuable feedback to a design engineer. Because the QDC allows for quick and efficient testing at a sufficient frequency, QDC tests are compatible with production quality control. In addition to fostering improvement of the API's Section 2 type tests using stressed natural rock for benchmark experiments, the QDC tests allow for progress to be made towards the development of a flow-optimized shape charge and superior well performance. | 09-03-2009 |
Miller Lee Bell, Houston, TX US
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20150260878 | Hydrophone Response Compensation Filter Derivation, Design and Application - A method to derive, design and apply digital signal filters to compensate for variations in hydrophone sensitivity. The impedance or resonance of a hydrophone is measured and compared respectively to the impedance or resonance values from a library of hydrophone responses containing values for impedance, resonance, amplitude sensitivity, phase response, or other hydrophone characteristics. A corrective filter is determined based on library values, and this filter is applied to the data collected by the hydrophone. | 09-17-2015 |
Noel Bell, Austin, TX US
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20120046764 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO TEST PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS - Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to test process control systems are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes obtaining user inputs to a first process control system, obtaining process inputs and first process outputs of the first process control system, providing the user inputs and the process inputs to a second process control system to operate the second process control system, obtaining second process outputs of the second process control system operated with the user inputs and the process inputs, and comparing the first and second process outputs to determine whether the second process control system is implemented as intended. | 02-23-2012 |
20120209557 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO TEST BATCH CONFIGURATIONS - Example methods, apparatus and articles to test batch configurations are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes identifying, using a processor, an execution path through a batch configuration of a process control system, generating a test plan for the execution path, stimulating the process control system to execute the test plan, and recording a result of the test plan. | 08-16-2012 |
20160042541 | Graphical Process Variable Trend Monitoring, Predictive Analytics and Fault Detection in a Process Control System - A process control monitoring system for a process control plant uses graphic trend symbols to assist in detecting and monitoring trends of process variables within the process control plant. A graphic display application within the process control monitoring system may implement and display each graphic trend symbol to graphically indicate or encapsulate current trend and value information of a process variable within the process control plant. The graphic display application may display the graphic trend symbol in a spatially realistic location within a graphical representation of the process control plant while maintaining the hierarchical structure or each hierarchical level of the process plant. The graphic display application may also include a navigation pane and a zoom feature that enable a user to quickly drill down through tend data to obtain more information and to support problem identification and diagnosis tasks. | 02-11-2016 |
Paul Bell, Allen, TX US
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20150039351 | Categorizing Life Insurance Applicants to Determine Suitable Life Insurance Products - Methods and apparatuses, including computer program products, are described for categorizing a life insurance applicant to determine one or more suitable insurance products. A computing device receives data associated with the applicant. The computing device determines a risk level for one or more insurance risk factors, an insurance need factor, and an insurance probability factor associated with the applicant based on the received data. The computing device combines the risk level, the insurance need factor, and the insurance purchase probability to generate an insurance suitability profile associated with the applicant. The computing device identifies one or more insurance products available to the applicant based on the insurance suitability profile. | 02-05-2015 |
Peter J. Bell, Addison, TX US
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20090107107 | Multi-function rural fuel platform - A multi function rural fuel platform has a biofuel production unit and a diesel engine incorporated onto a transportable platform, wherein said biofuel production unit produces fuel for said diesel engine. | 04-30-2009 |
Rachel Renee Bell, Austin, TX US
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20150235268 | EVENT-BASED OFFERS FOR A GEOFENCED GEOGRAPHIC AREA - Provided are systems, methods, and computer-readable media for providing an event-based offer. An event-based offer may be created in response to a request for a merchant. An event-based offer may be associated with event criteria that define when an event-based offer is to be provided to users. Mobile user devices of users attending an event may cross an event geofence at an event venue. Event data associated with an event may be obtained, and an event-based offer may be sent to the mobile user devices if the event data meets the event criteria. | 08-20-2015 |
Reginald J. Bell, Sugar Land, TX US
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20120273200 | METHODS FOR TREATING A WELLBORE - A method of converting a completed well into a dual completed well that includes selectively pumping a water-based fluid into a first production zone of the completed well, wherein the water-based fluid has a pH of greater than about 5; allowing the water-based fluid to form a continuous, non-flowing water-based gel in the first production zone of the completed well, wherein the water-based gel has a pH of greater than about 5; disposing a layer of cement into the completed well above the water- based gel; perforating a second production zone of the completed well in a location above the layer of cement; drilling through the layer of cement; and breaking the water-based gel located in the first production zone of the completed well, wherein the breaking comprises: exposing the water-based gel to a breaker fluid, wherein the breaker fluid has a pH of greater than about 5 is disclosed. | 11-01-2012 |
Richard L. Bell, Richardson, TX US
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20110057128 | OPTO-ISOLATOR INCLUDING A VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER - The present invention relates to opto-isolators. Opto-isolators are disclosed that include a transmitter package and a vertical VCSEL disposed within the transmitter package. The opto-isolators further include a receiver package and a photodetector disposed within the receiver package. The photodetector is optically coupled to the VCSEL and configured to receive an output optical signal generated by the VCSEL. The opto-isolators further include an alignment package configured to receive the transmitter package and the receiver package. In another embodiment, opto-isolators include a VCSEL and a photodetector optically coupled to the VCSEL and configured to receive an output optical signal generated by the VCSEL. The opto-isolators further include a package enclosing both the VCSEL and the photodetector. | 03-10-2011 |
20140197338 | OPTO-ISOLATOR INCLUDING A VERTICAL CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER - An opto-isolator is disclosed that include a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), a photodetector and a package enclosing the VCSEL and the photodetector. The photodetector is optically coupled to the VCSEL and configured to receive an output optical signal generated by the VCSEL. | 07-17-2014 |
Richard Lee Bell, Seguin, TX US
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20150158637 | Reclosable Package or Bag with Audible Reclosure - The present disclosure relates a reclosure or zipper for a reclosable package or container, such as a plastic bag, wherein opening or closing the zipper causes an audible sound and a tactile feel. The reclosure or zipper is manufactured by an apparatus which includes a cutting wheel which is opposed to a pressure wheel. The cutting wheel includes cutting teeth spaced about its periphery. Interlocked zipper material is engaged between the cutting wheel and the pressure wheel to form indentations in the interlocked zipper, thereby resulting in audible and tactile feedback when the zipper is operated. | 06-11-2015 |
Rick Bell, Seguin, TX US
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20140331835 | Apparatus for Manufacturing Reclosable Bag Material with Audible Closure - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a reclosure for a reclosable package or container, such as a plastic bag, wherein opening or closing the zipper causes an audible sound and a tactile feel. The apparatus includes a cutting wheel which is opposed to a pressure wheel. The cutting wheel includes cutting teeth spaced about its periphery. Interlocked zipper material is engaged between the cutting wheel and the pressure wheel to form indentations in the interlocked zipper, thereby resulting in audible and tactile feedback when the zipper is operated. | 11-13-2014 |
Robert H. Bell, Austin, TX US
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20080235459 | PROCESSOR, METHOD, AND DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM EMPLOYING A VARIABLE STORE GATHER WINDOW - A processor includes at least one instruction execution unit that executes store instructions to obtain store operations and a store queue coupled to the instruction execution unit. The store queue includes a queue entry in which the store queue gathers multiple store operations during a store gathering window to obtain a data portion of a write transaction directed to lower level memory. In addition, the store queue includes dispatch logic that varies a size of the store gathering window to optimize store performance for different store behaviors and workloads. | 09-25-2008 |
20080244187 | PIPELINING D STATES FOR MRU STEERAGE DURING MRU-LRU MEMBER ALLOCATION - A method and apparatus for preventing selection of Deleted (D) members as an LRU victim during LRU victim selection. During each cache access targeting the particular congruence class, the deleted cache line is identified from information in the cache directory. A location of a deleted cache line is pipelined through the cache architecture during LRU victim selection. The information is latched and then passed to MRU vector generation logic. An MRU vector is generated and passed to the MRU update logic, which is selects/tags the deleted member as a MRU member. The make MRU operation affects only the lower level LRU state bits arranged in a tree-based structure state bits so that the make MRU operation only negates selection of the specific member in the D state, without affecting LRU victim selection of the other members. | 10-02-2008 |
20090199138 | Method and Apparatus for Evaluating Integrated Circuit Design Model Performance Using Basic Block Vectors and Fly-By Vectors Including Microarchitecture Dependent Information - A test system or simulator includes an IC test application sampling software program that executes test application software on a semiconductor die IC design model. The test application sampling software includes trace, simulation point, CPI error, clustering and other programs. IC designers utilize the test application sampling software to evaluate the performance characteristics of IC designs with test software applications. The test application sampling software generates basic block vectors (BBVs) and fly-by vectors (FBVs) from instruction trace analysis of test application software. The test application sampling software analyzes microarchitecture dependent information that it uses to generate the FBVs. Test application sampling software generates a reduced representative test application software program from the BBV and FBV data utilizing an instruction budgeting method. Designers use the test system with test application sampling software to evaluate IC design models by using the representative test application software program. | 08-06-2009 |
Ronald D. Bell, Spring, TX US
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20090288583 | LOW OXYGEN VORTEX BURNER - A low oxygen vortex burner is provided. With the use of exhaust gas discharged from a combined boiler internal combustion engine as a supply source of air for re-combustion, it is possible to have the exhaust gas discharged in a state of complete combustion and to suppress the pollution of the natural environment due to the exhaust gas. The low oxygen vortex burner includes: a frame | 11-26-2009 |
Samuel Bell, Tomball, TX US
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20100283468 | Remotely located tuning circuits for multi-frequency, multi-puropse induction antennae in downhole tools - A unified circuit without using a relay is proposed to resonate an antenna at more than two frequencies. The use of such analog IC switches are common place for transceiver applications in high RF frequencies (500 MHz and above). However, the use of selectively tuned antennas has for the most part been accomplished by the use of latching relays or fixed value components. The IC switch allows for not only the functionality of a single antenna to be either a transmitter and/or a receiver, but also allows, by adding additional switches to select any number of frequencies to resonate the antenna. This frequency resonation could be at fixed frequency points or sweep in either linear or logarithmic steps. The component selection of capacitors for either method would be controlled by a DSP or other microcontroller device. In one embodiment, an antenna for a downhole measurement tool is provided with a tuning circuit couple by a transformer to at least one antenna. The tuning circuit is disposed entirely within and protected by the hollow body of the tool and selectively tunes the antenna to at least three discrete frequencies. Advantageously, no structural modification is made on the outer surface of the tool to accommodate the tuning circuit. In one embodiment, a switching circuit enables a single antenna to function as both a transmitter and a receiver. | 11-11-2010 |
20110068796 | FREQUENCY FILTERING AND ADJUSTMENT OF ELECTROMAGNETICALLY RECEIVED SIGNALS FROM ANTENNAS - An apparatus for estimating a property of an earth formation penetrated by a borehole, the apparatus having: a carrier configured to be conveyed through the borehole; a transmitter disposed at the carrier and configured to transmit electromagnetic energy at a first frequency into the formation; a first antenna disposed at the carrier and configured to receive electromagnetic signals from the formation as a result of the transmitted electromagnetic energy interacting with the formation; and an active filter coupled to the antenna and configured to filter electromagnetic signals received by the antenna to let the electromagnetic signals at the first frequency pass for processing to estimate the property. | 03-24-2011 |
20120032868 | Remotely Located Tuning Circuits for Multi-Frequency, Multi-Purpose Induction Antennae in Downhole Tools - An antenna system for a downhole tool has an antenna that is configured to operate at a plurality of frequencies. The tuning circuit is on the interior of the tool and shielded from borehole fluids. The tuning circuit is coupled to the antenna by a transformer circuit. | 02-09-2012 |
Samuel R. Bell, Tomball, TX US
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20130057411 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SYNCHRONIZATION OF DOWNHOLE TOOL WITH REMOTE TRANSMITTERS AND SENSORS - The present disclosure includes an apparatus and method for operating a downhole tool in a borehole. The apparatus may include a downhole tool that may include at least one second clock, which may be synchronized to a first clock by way of a modulator/demodulator device. The downhole tool may be configured to estimate a parameter of interest of an underground feature. The underground feature may relate to one or more of: a borehole, a casing, or an earth formation. The downhole tool may comprise two or more sections that are configured to operate synchronously when the one or more second clocks are synchronized with the first clock. The modulator/demodulator may include a modem associated with the first clock, a modem associated with the at least one second clock, and a low frequency conductor between the two modems. The method includes using the apparatus. | 03-07-2013 |
Stuart Andrew Bell, Austin, TX US
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20090063274 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TARGETED ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS USING TABLETOP DISPLAY DEVICES - A system comprises multiple display devices that deliver digital advertising and promotional content directly to the tabletop of restaurant or bar patrons, along with a support server that may be responsible for recharging batteries and/or replicating data files and managing communications. The support server may be linked by a conventional computer network or telephone data link to a content replication server that coordinates and directs placement of ads and other content on the display devices. The promotional, advertising, or other data may be made available to the distribution network from a network of one or more web application servers that may implement a variety of methods or processes that not only provide for direct customer management and control of that data, but also contain a database of information to help target, design, manage, measure and/or track the performance of advertisements and promotions based on a variety of criteria. | 03-05-2009 |
20120323676 | System And Method For Targeted Advertising And Promotions Using Tabletop Display Devices - In one embodiment, a system includes a plurality of table-top display devices for displaying advertising content associated with advertiser to patrons of a business establishment. Each of the plurality of table-top display devices includes a display screen configured to display the advertising content, a data storage configured to store content data that defines the advertising or promotional content, and a control unit configured to access the content data in the data storage and control the display of the advertising content on the display screen. The display screen is a touchscreen display. The system also includes a server subsystem configured to allow user selection of the content data and to facilitate distribution of the content data to the plurality of table-top display devices. Distribution of the advertising content to the plurality of table-top display devices is at least partially managed by the advertiser. | 12-20-2012 |
20140195336 | System and method for targeted advertising and promotions using tabletop display devices - In one embodiment, a system includes a plurality of table-top display devices for displaying advertising content associated with advertiser to patrons of a business establishment. Each of the plurality of table-top display devices includes a display screen configured to display the advertising content, a data storage configured to store content data that defines the advertising or promotional content, and a control unit configured to access the content data in the data storage and control the display of the advertising content on the display screen. The display screen is a touchscreen display. The system also includes a server subsystem configured to allow user selection of the content data and to facilitate distribution of the content data to the plurality of table-top display devices. Distribution of the advertising content to the plurality of table-top display devices is at least partially managed by the advertiser. | 07-10-2014 |
20150199720 | System and method for targeted advertising and promotions using tabletop display devices - In one embodiment, a system includes a plurality of table-top display devices for displaying advertising content associated with advertiser to patrons of a business establishment. Each of the plurality of table-top display devices includes a display screen configured to display the advertising content, a data storage configured to store content data that defines the advertising or promotional content, and a control unit configured to access the content data in the data storage and control the display of the advertising content on the display screen. The display screen is a touchscreen display. The system also includes a server subsystem configured to allow user selection of the content data and to facilitate distribution of the content data to the plurality of table-top display devices. Distribution of the advertising content to the plurality of table-top display devices is at least partially managed by the advertiser. | 07-16-2015 |
Thomas M. Bell, Houston, TX US
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20100206389 | PRESSURE-COMPENSATED ACCUMULATOR BOTTLE - A pressure-compensated accumulator bottle is provided. In one embodiment, the accumulator bottle includes a housing and an interior wall that generally define first, second, and third chambers within the housing. In this embodiment, a spring is disposed in the second chamber and configured to apply a biasing force on a first piston disposed within the first chamber. Further, in this embodiment, an additional piston is disposed within the third chamber and is configured to facilitate balancing of the pressure of a fluid disposed in the second chamber with the pressure of the external environment such that the magnitude of a second biasing force applied on the first piston by the pressure of the fluid depends at least in part on the pressure of the external environment. Hydraulic circuits and systems including a pressure-compensated accumulator bottle are also disclosed. | 08-19-2010 |
20110302911 | Methods And Systems For Subsea Electric Piezopumps - In at least some embodiments, an apparatus includes a hydraulic directional control manifold and a plurality of electric piezopumps. The apparatus also includes an electric piezopump controller that operates the plurality of electric piezopumps in varying combinations to provide generation and directional control of hydraulic power to linear hydraulic actuators using localized closed-loop hydraulic fluid. | 12-15-2011 |
20120234396 | PRESSURE REGULATOR WITH IMPROVED DEADBAND - A pressure regulator is provided. In one embodiment, the pressure regulator includes a piston and supply seal rings, wherein the diameter of the piston is at least half of the sum of the diameters of the supply seal rings to reduce deadband and increase sensitivity. In another embodiment, the pressure regulator has a maximum deadband of less than 200 pounds per square inch when coupled to a supply pressure of at least 1000 pounds per square inch. Other embodiments related to pressure regulators are also provided. | 09-20-2012 |
20120305120 | PRESSURE-COMPENSATED ACCUMULATOR BOTTLE - A pressure-compensated accumulator bottle is provided. In one embodiment, the accumulator bottle includes a housing and an interior wall that generally define first, second, and third chambers within the housing. In this embodiment, a spring is disposed in the second chamber and configured to apply a biasing force on a first piston disposed within the first chamber. Further, in this embodiment, an additional piston is disposed within the third chamber and is configured to facilitate balancing of the pressure of a fluid disposed in the second chamber with the pressure of the external environment such that the magnitude of a second biasing force applied on the first piston by the pressure of the fluid depends at least in part on the pressure of the external environment. Hydraulic circuits and systems including a pressure-compensated accumulator bottle are also disclosed. | 12-06-2012 |
Thurmond Bell, Manor, TX US
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20100007711 | vPhone (video phone), V3Phone (video, voice,vehicular phone) and V3Phone Console for vehicular and portable wireless communication,entertainment, global positioning, and video conferencing - Wireless vPhone series of products: vPhone, v | 01-14-2010 |
Vanessa Bell, Irving, TX US
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20130258903 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MODELING TELECOMMUNICATION SWITCH INVESTMENTS - In one of many possible embodiments, a system is provided for modeling telecommunication switch investments. The exemplary system includes a telecommunication switch modeling application configured to determine equipment quantities having capacity to satisfy switch design parameters descriptive of at least one model telecommunication switch, and calculate model investments associated with the equipment quantities. The exemplary system also includes a telecommunication switch investment modeling application configured to weight the model investments in accordance with at least one of a network parameter descriptive of an actual telecommunication switch and a “what-if” input descriptive of a hypothetical telecommunication switch configuration to form weighted investments that are specific to at least one of the actual telecommunication switch and the hypothetical telecommunication switch configuration. | 10-03-2013 |
William K. Bell, Austin, TX US
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20120217676 | FLUORINATED SILAZANE RELEASE AGENTS IN NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY - An imprint lithography release agent having general formula (1): | 08-30-2012 |
William T. Bell, Huntsille, TX US
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20150068765 | Explosive well tool firing head - A firing head embodiment of the invention confines a connected capacitance cartridge, explosive detonator, and wireline connection switch within an independent, cylindrical housing tube that is environmentally capped at both ends by threaded closures for secure transport to a well site. | 03-12-2015 |
William T. Bell, Hunstville, TX US
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20100132578 | RADIAL-LINEAR SHAPED CHARGE PIPE CUTTER - A radial-linear shaped charge pipe cutter is constructed with the booster explosive packed intimately into a booster aperture that is bored axially through the charge upper end plate. The cutter explosive is initiated at the interface between the upper margin of the cutter explosive and the contiguous inside surface of the upper end plate. This interface is within a critical initiation distance from the half charge juncture plane. In one embodiment, a half charge liner is configured as the assembly of two, coaxial, frusto-cones with the smaller cone diverging from the half charge juncture plane at a smaller angle than the outer cone. In another embodiment, the liner thickness increases from the juncture plane out to the liner perimeter. | 06-03-2010 |
William T. Bell, Huntsville, TX US
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20100212480 | Explosive well tool firing head - A firing head embodiment of the invention confines a connected capacitance cartridge, explosive detonator, and wireline connection switch within an independent, cylindrical housing tube that is environmentally capped at both ends by threaded closures for secure transport to a well site. | 08-26-2010 |
20120111217 | Explosive well tool firing head - A firing head embodiment of the invention confines a connected capacitance cartridge, explosive detonator, and wireline connection switch within an independent, cylindrical housing tube that is environmentally capped at both ends by threaded closures for secure transport to a well site. | 05-10-2012 |
20130299194 | Shaped charge tubing cutter - A shaped charge pipe cutter is constructed with the cutter explosive material packed intimately around an axially elongated void space that is continued through a heavy wall boss portion of the upper thrust disc. The boss wall is continued to within a critical initiation distance of a half-cuter junction plane. An explosive detonator is positioned along the void space axis proximate of the outer plane of the upper thrust disc. Geometric configurations of the charge thrust disc and end-plate concentrate the detonation energy at the critical initiation zone. | 11-14-2013 |
20140083718 | Explosive well tool firing head - A firing head embodiment of the invention confines a connected capacitance cartridge, explosive detonator, and wireline connection switch within an independent, cylindrical housing tube that is environmentally capped at both ends by threaded closures for secure transport to a well site. | 03-27-2014 |
20140096670 | Perforating gun drop sub - A perforating gun assembly comprises a drop sub linking the firing head to the gun tube or tubes. The drop sub includes a 360° perimeter shaped charge explosive for severing pipe having an axial bore to accommodate a pass-through of the perforation charge detonation chord. Consequently, the severing tool is detonated by the traverse of a detonation wave along the chord length to disconnect the perforating gun prior to detonation of the perforation charges. | 04-10-2014 |
20140338910 | Drill collar severing tool - A pipe severing tool is arranged to align a plurality of high explosive pellets along a unitizing central tube that is selectively separable from a tubular external housing. The pellets are loaded serially in a column in full view along the entire column as a final charging task. Detonation boosters are pre-positioned and connected to detonation cord for simultaneous detonation at opposite ends of the explosive column. Devoid of high explosive pellets during transport, the assembly may be transported with all boosters and detonation cord connected. | 11-20-2014 |
20150198000 | Drill Collar Severing Tool - A pipe severing tool is arranged to align a plurality of high explosive pellets along a unitizing central tube that is selectively separable from a tubular external housing. The pellets are loaded serially in a column in full view along the entire column as a final charging task. Detonation boosters are pre-positioned and connected to detonation cord for simultaneous detonation at opposite ends of the explosive column. Devoid of high explosive pellets during transport, the assembly may be transported with all boosters and detonation cord connected. | 07-16-2015 |
20150233219 | Shaped Charge Tubing Cutter - A shaped charge pipe cutter is constructed with the cutter explosive material packed intimately around an axially elongated void space that is continued through a heavy wall boss portion of the upper thrust disc. The boss wall is continued to within a critical initiation distance of a half-cuter junction plane. An explosive detonator is positioned along the void space axis proximate of the outer plane of the upper thrust disc. Geometric configurations of the charge thrust disc and end-plate concentrate the detonation energy at the critical initiation zone. | 08-20-2015 |
20150345245 | Shaped Charge Casing Cutter - A shaped charge casing cutter is constructed with the cutter explosive formed into radial section modules aligned in a toroidal cavity between a pair of housing plates. The center sections of the housing plates are contiguously aligned with opposite parallel surfaces of a center disc. The housing plates comprise annular edges or rims, and the rims can be offset from respective center disc planes in opposite directions from each other to form a toroidal cavity. The toroidal cavity is enclosed by a circumferential belt secured to said housing plate rims. V-grooved shaped charge explosive in the form of multiple pi sections is distributed about the cavity to intimately contact a pair of frusto-conical liners. Assembly tolerance space between the pi sections is filled by dense paper card stock. | 12-03-2015 |