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Charles Terrel Adams, Spicewood, TX US
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| 20090035619 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF PRODUCING MOLECULAR HYDROGEN USING A PLASMA SYSTEM IN COMBINATION WITH AN ELECTRICAL SWING ADSORPTION SEPARATION SYSTEM - Systems and methods for production of molecular hydrogen are described herein. Systems may include a plasma reformer and an electrical swing adsorption system. The plasma reformer may produce a gas stream from the liquid feed. The gas stream may include molecular hydrogen and carbon oxides. The electrical swing adsorption system may produce a molecular hydrogen stream from the gas stream generated in the plasma reformer. The gas stream and/or molecular hydrogen may be used as a fuel in a fuel cell. | 02-05-2009 |
Christopher Steven Adams, Montgomery, TX US
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| 20120091092 | UNIVERSAL CAP - A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for an endoscope includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, air/water connector, and anchor. The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120095293 | COMBINED IRRIGATION AND RINSING TUBE SET - A combined tube set for a disposable water bottle for a medical instrument includes a cap with threads suitable for attachment to various water bottles. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that includes an air and water tubes, and air/water connector The combined tube set also provides a second tube set for irrigation that includes an irrigation connector, backflow valve(s), and flexible tubing section. In some embodiments, the tube set can provide warm and/or humid gas to the endoscope. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120095391 | CONNECTOR COMPRISING BACKFLOW VALVE FOR A TUBE SET - A connector is provided that is configured to pass a liquid from a bottle and a gas between a tube set assembly and a medical instrument, the tube set assembly comprising a first tube for gas flow and a second tube for liquid flow, the first and second tube contacting the connector, and a valve disposed within a flow path of the second tube and configured to prevent flow of the liquid back from the medical instrument to the bottle. The connector can be connected to a combined tube set for a disposable water bottle. The combined tube set provides a first tube set for rinsing that also includes air and water tubes. | 04-19-2012 |
Clint Adams, Houston, TX US
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| 20110290492 | BLENDING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING EMULSIONS - Embodiments of the current application are generally related to systems and methods for preparing emulsions. In some embodiments, there is disclosed an on-site emulsifying system comprising a first fluid tank, a second fluid tank, a circulation loop comprising a buffer tank and a pump. The first fluid tank and the second fluid tank are in fluid communication with the circulation loop via a first fluid inlet pipe and a second fluid inlet pipe, respectively. An outlet pipe is in fluid communication with the circulation loop. | 12-01-2011 |
Corey F. Adams, Frisco, TX US
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| 20110128965 | Hosted IPTV System Incorporating A Gateway Adapter For Processing In A Shared IPTV Environment - A shared (or “hosted”) IPTV system including intermediate IPTV facilities controlled by a host operator and accessible to one or more hosted operators pursuant to a shared service arrangement includes a gateway adapter for intercepting and manipulating operator transactions with the intermediate IPTV facilities. The gateway adapter is operable to modify operator calls directed to the intermediate IPTV facilities to include indicia of data uniquely available to the operator initiating the calls, the data having been logically partitioned into respective subscriber groups; and to forward the adapted calls to the intermediate IPTV facilities to invoke the operator transactions. Advantageously, execution of the adapted call provides the sourcing operator access to account information of its corresponding subscriber group while restricting access to account information of other subscriber groups. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110131621 | Tiered service resell mechanism for IPTV - A media backend server deployed within an IPTV system and operated by a hosting operator enables tiered reselling of IPTV services to a hosted operator. The media backend server receives a web service call for a plurality of media content from a branch server operated by the hosted operator. The media backend server proxies the web service call to a head end server to retrieve media metadata for at least a portion of the media content. In addition, the media backend server provides filtered media metadata corresponding to media content purchased by the hosted operator from the hosting operator to the branch server. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110235579 | Method And Apparatus For Home Network Access Using A Remote Mobile Device - A manner of facilitating access to a home network having an HA by a remote mobile device, such as a smartphone, having an FA that is or may be registered with the HA. A secure tunnel or similar communication path is established between the FA and an HA of a home network, and an SSR (specialized service request) is transmitted to the mobile network though which the mobile device is communicating, providing advance notification that a bandwidth intensive operation is anticipated so that the mobile network may take preparatory action. The SSR is preferably sent by the FA after a tunnel to the HA has been established, but prior to the user selecting a particular bandwidth intensive application for execution. The user may be queried in advance to determine which operation might be anticipated. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110238833 | Method And Apparatus For Home Network Access - A manner of extending a home network to a mobile device. An FA (foreign agent) in the mobile device registers with an HA (home agent) in the home network, preferable exchanging static UIDs (unique identifiers) and certificates. The HA creates an address for the FA and maintains a registration table listing all registered FAs. The FA registration is in most cases performed while the FA is operating non-remotely and directly connected to a component of the home network. The HA registers with an SG (signaling gateway) in a secure manner and awaits a request for access to the home network. After registration with the SG, the HA initiates a heartbeat message that is acknowledged by the SG. When an FA access request is received from the SG, the HA determines whether the FA is registered with the HA and any applicable access limitations prior to granting or rejecting access. | 09-29-2011 |
David Adams, Katy, TX US
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| 20110162849 | Method and System for Determining Formation Properties Based on Fracture Treatment - A method and system for determining formation properties based on a fracture treatment that may include collecting data from a fracture treatment for a well. A flow regime of the fracture treatment is determined based on the data. Formation properties may be determined based on the flow regime and the data. | 07-07-2011 |
Dennis Eric Adams, Katy, TX US
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| 20090027380 | 3-D visualization - An apparatus, computer program, method, system, and graphical display are provided for analyzing and imaging 3-D or multi-dimensional data volumes using linked 2-D parametric surfaces. At least two 2-D parametric surfaces are each derived from a multi-dimensional data volume. The 2-D parametric surfaces are displayed. The 2-D parametric surfaces are linked to each other. A user interface enables rotation, translation, or scaling of the planes. The linked planes are operated upon in unison. The 2-D parametric surfaces are redisplayed. A subset area may be defined to restrain the area of additional computations. | 01-29-2009 |
Ernest D. Adams, Austin, TX US
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| 20080275587 | FAULT DETECTION ON A MULTIVARIATE SUB-MODEL - A method and an apparatus are provided for fault detection based on a multivariate sub-model. A method and apparatus is provided for fault detection on a multivariate sub-model. The method comprises defining a first model associated with a first sub-system of a processing tool, defining a second model associated with a second sub-system of the processing tool and detecting a fault associated with at least one of the first sub-system based on the first model and the second sub-system based on the second model. | 11-06-2008 |
Harold Adams, New Braunfels, TX US
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| 20090141292 | PREDICTIVE PACKAGER FOR DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING - The present invention provides a method for printing digital images wherein concurrent with selection of an image by a user, the image is rendered and placed on a storage location before a print order is completed, and printing the image upon selection of a print command. Multiple images may be rendered and placed on the storage location prior to the completion of the print order and printing of all or some of the images will not begin until the print command is given. In another embodiment of the present invention, the images may be placed in a separate cache memory and transferred to a printer buffer upon selection of the print command. A user may create an edited image after the image has been initially selected, rendered, and placed on the storage location. The edited image may then replace the original image on the storage location until the print command is given. | 06-04-2009 |
Harold S. Adams, New Braunfels, TX US
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| 20080259819 | Automatic device detection and configuration in a network-aware print fulfillment engine - Disclosed is a system and method for automatically detecting the topology of output devices present in a network, and for automatically configuring those output devices for outputting a specific media type. One or more network devices are present in a computer network environment configured for processing orders for physical and/or electronic photographic prints. Such network devices may have one or more output devices attached thereto for fulfilling consumer orders for photographic prints. In accordance with a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the system and method described herein query the network devices to determine the numbers and characteristics of output devices that are attached to and active on each network device, update a listing of such available output devices on an administrative management unit attached to the network, and configure each such output device for outputting specific media types. | 10-23-2008 |
James C. Adams, Burleson, TX US
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| 20090174556 | RFID PROTECTION DEVICE, AND RELATED METHODS - Devices and methods of preventing data transfer between an RFID reader and an RFID device to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal capture device includes a container, a signal capture circuit configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID reader when the RFID signal capture device is positioned to protect the RFID device, and an interrogation indictor configured to indicate to a user of the RFID device that an unauthorized RFID reader is attempting to interrogate the RFID device when the RFID signal capture device is positioned in close proximity to the RFID device to provide protection thereto and when the RFID reader is producing the interrogation signal. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20120112887 | RFID Protection Device, and Related Methods - Devices and methods of preventing data transfer between an RFID reader and an RFID device to be protected, are provided. An example of an embodiment of an RFID signal capture device includes a container, a signal capture circuit configured to substantially disrupt the signal provided by the RFID reader when the RFID signal capture device is positioned to protect the RFID device, and an interrogation indicator configured to indicate to a user of the RFID device that an unauthorized RFID reader is attempting to interrogate the RFID device when the RFID signal capture device is positioned in close proximity to the RFID device to provide protection thereto and when the RFID reader is producing the interrogation signal. | 05-10-2012 |
James C. Adams, Frisco, TX US
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| 20090060677 | Wheel lug nut management device - A multifunction wheel nut cap is used on motor vehicle to indicate loosening and rotation of a lug nut. On large trucks on which the lug nuts have to be frequently torqued to prevent the lug nut from loosening and turning until it drops from the wheel bolt, the indication of rotation and limiting of the rotation prevents the lug nut loss and requires tightening only when there is an indication that the lug has become loose. The Wheel cap nut device gives a visual warning when a nut has become loose. It also prevents water and contaminants from penetrating the lug nut and bolt threads. | 03-05-2009 |
Jason Adams, Frisco, TX US
Jason Erik Adams, Rowlett, TX US
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| 20100086453 | ANTISEPTIC/ANTIBACTERIAL FUMIGATOR - A fumigation apparatus comprises a first container for holding a substance to be dispensed. The substance comprises at least two of a deodorizer, an anti-bacterial substance, an anti-allergenic substance and a disinfecting substance. A dispensing mechanism converts the substance in the first container into at least one of a mist or spray. A canister encloses the first container and the dispensing mechanism. | 04-08-2010 |
Jennifer Jane Adams, Houston, TX US
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| 20110056271 | METHOD FOR MEASUREMENT OF CRUDE OIL AND BITUMEN DEAD OIL VISCOSITY AND DENSITY - A process is described for measuring a property of oil extracted from a sample, for example, the viscosity or density. The oil is extracted from the sample using a volatile polar first solvent. A portion of the extracted oil is used to determine a concentration factor. A dry weight of the oil in the sample is calculated using the concentration factor. A second solvent less volatile than the first solvent is added to the remaining extract. The first solvent is substantially removed from the remaining extract. Different amounts of the second solvent are removed from each of a series of sub-samples taken from the remaining extract. Solvent concentrations and viscosity values and/or density values of the solvent-oil mixtures are measured for each sub-sample. Based on the measured solvent concentrations and viscosity values and/or density values, the second-solvent free viscosity and/or density of the oil in the sample is estimated. | 03-10-2011 |
Joel Adams, Austin, TX US
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| 20080219208 | System and Method for Optimizing Roaming in a Wireless Data Network - A system and method for a mobile client device to associate with a preferred access point in a wireless network A determination is made as to whether the mobile client device is stationary within the wireless network The preferred access point is determined between the different access points within the wireless network. The mobile client device associates with the preferred access point to gain desired access to the wireless network | 09-11-2008 |
| 20120099020 | System and Method for Controlling Antenna Tuning Using an Auxiliary Channel of an Embedded Display Port Interface - An information handling system includes a capacitor, an antenna, a wireless wide area network card, an embedded display port interface, and a digital-to-analog converter. The capacitor has a variable capacitance that varies based on a voltage applied to the capacitor. The antenna is coupled to the capacitor, and has a variable resonance frequency that is based on the variable capacitance. The wireless wide area network card is in communication with the antenna, and is configured to set the variable resonance frequency to a specific frequency based on a control signal. The embedded display port interface is configured to transmit the control signal from the wireless wide area network card to a display control circuit via an auxiliary channel of the embedded display port interface. The digital-to-analog converter is in communication with the display control circuit, and is configured to provide the voltage to the capacitor in response to a signal from the display control circuit. | 04-26-2012 |
John Adams, The Woodlands, TX US
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| 20080306186 | Low-dust additive & pigment blends with improved color - Solid, low dust pigment compositions are formed i by mixing pigments with certain polymer stabilizers under conditions wherein the stabilizers are in a liquefied state. The pigment compositions are easily handled and have a high color yield when incorporated into polymer substrates. In many cases, the color development attained is not readily achievable using pigment compositions comprising conventional carriers. | 12-11-2008 |
John R. Adams, Pasadena, TX US
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| 20100048970 | REFORMATE BENZENE REDUCTION VIA ALKYLATION - A process for reformate benzene reduction, the process including: feeding a light reformate fraction, an olefin feed, and an alkylation catalyst to an alkylation reaction zone; contacting the light reformate fraction and the olefin feed in the presence of the alkylation catalyst in the alkylation reaction zone to convert at least a portion of the benzene and the olefin to a monoalkylate; recovering a catalyst fraction from an alkylation reaction zone effluent; and recovering a light reformate product having a reduced benzene content. | 02-25-2010 |
Kathleen Adams, Haslet, TX US
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| 20110016045 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRICING OF MERCHANT ACCOUNTS - A system for managing merchant payment transaction processing accounts is provided. The system includes a merchant initialization system that receives merchant account data from a user, such as to provide a quote to the merchant for payment processing. A transaction pricing system receives the merchant account data and provides transaction pricing data for payment transaction processing in response to the merchant account information. User access to one or more merchant account pricing algorithms that are used generate the merchant account pricing data in response to the merchant account data is restricted to a predetermined set of users, so as to prevent unauthorized users from obtaining access to the merchant account pricing algorithms. | 01-20-2011 |
Keith Mckinley Adams, Katy, TX US
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| 20110308619 | ELECTRONICALLY ACTUATED GATE VALVE - A system, in certain embodiments, includes a gate valve including a gate disposed within a valve body. The gate valve also includes a motorized ball screw actuator having an actuating rod assembly directly coupled to the gate. The motorized ball screw actuator is configured to linearly actuate the actuating rod assembly to drive the gate between an open position and a closed position. | 12-22-2011 |
Kristen Adams, Houston, TX US
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| 20110280811 | METHOD OF MEASURING PROPULSION IN LYMPHATIC STRUCTURES - Novel methods and imaging agents for functional imaging of lymph structures are disclosed herein. Embodiments of the methods utilize highly sensitive optical imaging and fluorescent spectroscopy techniques to track or monitor packets of organic dye flowing in one or more lymphatic structures. The packets of organic dye may be tracked to provide quantitative information regarding lymph propulsion and function. In particular, lymph flow velocity and pulse frequency may be determined using the disclosed methods. | 11-17-2011 |
Leatrice Lea Gallman Adams, Plano, TX US
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| 20100110527 | THERMAL CONDUCTION BY ENCAPSULATION - A packaged electronic device includes a substrate with an upper surface interrupted by a well formed in the substrate. The well has a substrate bottom surface and a substrate sidewall. An electronic device is located in the well over the substrate bottom surface and has a device top surface and a device sidewall. A trench is bounded by the substrate bottom surface, the substrate sidewall and the device sidewall. An encapsulant at least partially fills the trench and contacts the substrate sidewall and the device sidewall. The encapsulant has a first elevation on the substrate sidewall with respect to the substrate bottom surface and a second elevation on the substrate device sidewall with respect to the substrate bottom surface that is at least about 35% greater than the first elevation. | 05-06-2010 |
Mark A. Adams, Georgetown, TX US
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| 20080255872 | Powertag: Manufacturing And Support System Method And Apparatus For Multi-Computer Solutions - A solutions-based computer system manufacturing process includes assembling computer and storage system components for creation of a given solution-based product as a function of a customer order or plan. The process further includes assigning a solution identifier to the solution-based product. The solution identifier includes a solution type and a unique identifier within the solution type. | 10-16-2008 |
Nathaniel R. Adams, Spring, TX US
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| 20110226533 | PROGRESSIVE CUTTER SIZE AND SPACING IN CORE BIT INNER DIAMETER - A core drilling bit comprising a tubular body having an inner diameter, an outer diameter, and a leading face spanning from the inner diameter to the outer diameter; and a plurality of cutters mounted in the face; wherein cutters mounted along the inner diameter vary in configuration. For example, the cutters may be progressively larger along the inner diameter. The interior edges of the cutters along the inner diameter may be aligned in a circle with their outer edges being aligned in a spiral. The leading edges of the cutters along the inner diameter may be aligned at a constant depth, a progressively shallower depth, or a progressively deeper depth. The cutters may be spaced progressively wider or narrower along the inner diameter. | 09-22-2011 |
Patton M. Adams, Longview, TX US
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| 20110053006 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING AUXILIARY FUEL STREAMS DURING INTERMITTENT BYPRODUCT DISCHARGE FROM PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION ASSEMBLIES - Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies and hydrogen-producing fuel processing assemblies and/or fuel cell systems including the same. The PSA assemblies include, or are utilized with, combustion fuel stream supply systems that are adapted to regulate the flow of a byproduct stream from the PSA assembly for delivery to a heating assembly for use as a combustible fuel stream, such as to maintain at least a hydrogen-producing region of the fuel processing system at a hydrogen-producing temperature or range of temperatures. In some embodiments, the combustion fuel stream supply system is configured to ensure that the supply of combustible fuel from the PSA assembly to the heating assembly contains at least a sufficient fuel value, such as to maintain at least the hydrogen-producing region at or within a predetermined hydrogen-producing temperature or range of temperatures. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110150756 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING OPERATION OF PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION SYSTEMS AND HYDROGEN-PRODUCING FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMS INCORPORATING THE SAME - Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) assemblies with optimized startup times, as well as to hydrogen-generation assemblies and/or fuel cell systems containing the same, and methods of operating the same. Startup and shutdown methods for a PSA assembly, and optionally an associated fuel processing system, are disclosed to provide for shortened startup times. The PSA assemblies may be in fluid communication with a hydrogen source that may be used or otherwise configured or controlled to purge the PSA adsorbent columns of adsorbents during startup and/or shutdown procedures, the hydrogen source additionally or alternatively may be used or otherwise configured or controlled to charge the columns with hydrogen for idling in a pressurized state. The use of this hydrogen source, together with specific startup and shutdown methodologies, provides for reducing the startup time of the PSA assembly. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20120058885 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DILUTE PHASE IMPREGNATION OF A MILLED SORBENT WITH A CHEMICAL COMPOUND IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The present disclosure relates to apparatus designed to impregnate a sorbent. In some embodiments apparatus of the disclosure may comprise a mixing vessel having either a conical mixing chamber or an cylindrical mixing chamber designed to increase the contact surface area and/or contact/residence time of a sorbent and impregnant to produce compositions comprising an impregnated sorbent. Apparatus of the disclosure may also comprise one or more atomizers operable to produce atomized droplets of impregnant. The disclosure also provides methods for impregnation of a milled sorbent or an un-milled sorbent. Methods of the disclosure provide several technical advantages and may be cost effective. Impregnant sorbent compositions produced by methods and/or apparatus of the disclosure may have higher concentrations of an impregnant, a more uniform distribution of an impregnant and may have a greater sorbent efficiency. | 03-08-2012 |
Paul Adams, Dallas, TX US
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| 20120133205 | Programmed Control of a Handheld Battery Operated Device - A heat sink for a handheld device is formed as a one piece chassis for supporting heat-producing circuits inside the device while having heat radiating surfaces outside the device. In another embodiment a battery pack control circuit under microprocessor control allows battery packs having different battery chemistries and characteristics to be interchanged in the same device without switches or adapters. Control of operating modes of the device despite changes in the battery pack including battery chemistry, state of charge, available voltage, or desired operating mode are automatic. The microprocessor measures the battery pack characteristics, using look up tables in a suitable program to adjust the circuit operating modes. The microprocessor also responds to sequential switch contact closures in setting operating modes. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120136493 | Battery Pack Control Circuit for Handheld Battery Operated Device - A heat sink for a handheld device is formed as a one piece chassis for supporting heat-producing circuits inside the device while having heat radiating surfaces outside the device. In another embodiment a battery pack control circuit under microprocessor control allows battery packs having different battery chemistries and characteristics to be interchanged in the same device without switches or adapters. Control of operating modes of the device despite changes in the battery pack including battery chemistry, state of charge, available voltage, or desired operating mode are automatic. The microprocessor measures the battery pack characteristics, using look up tables in a suitable program to adjust the circuit operating modes. The microprocessor also responds to sequential switch contact closures in setting operating modes. | 05-31-2012 |
Paul S. Adams, Dallas, TX US
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| 20120029695 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING AND CONTROLLING ROBOT COMPETITION - A system and method for operating robots in a robot competition. One embodiment of the system may include operator interfaces, where each operator interface is operable to control movement of a respective robot. A respective operator interface may be in communication with an associated operator radio, where each radio may have a low power RF output signal. A robot controller may be coupled to each robot in the robot competition. A robot radio may be coupled to a respective robot and in communication with a respective robot controller and operator radio. The robot radios may have a low power RF output signal while communicating with the respective operator radios. Alternatively, the radios may be short range radios, where a distance of communication may be a maximum of approximately 500 feet. | 02-02-2012 |
Raymond J. Adams, Plano, TX US
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| 20100031253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A VIRTUALIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT - A secure network architecture. The secure network architecture includes a plurality of data processing system servers connected to communicate with a physical switch block, each of the data processing system servers executing a virtual machine software component. The secure network architecture also includes a data processing system implementing a virtualized logical compartment, connected to communicate with the plurality of data processing system servers via the physical switch block. The virtualized logical compartment includes a plurality of virtual components each corresponding to a different one of the virtual machine components. | 02-04-2010 |
Robbin B. Adams, Richmond, TX US
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| 20100017139 | Low-power satellite-timed seismic data acquisition system - A recording system and method for conducting seismic surveys including cordless battery-operated digital recorders, each employing an integral global positioning system receiver that is only periodically enabled for the purpose of establishing synchronized acquisition clock signals among all the recorders. The satellite receiver adjustment cycle is varied depending on past acquisition clock accuracy and temperature changes. A time stamp is recorded with the digitized seismic data in non-volatile memory. The memory is sized to allow extended periods of operation. Each recorder preferably includes a low-power system timer that may be used as a timer to remotely turn on and off the recorders according to a pre-programmed schedule to conserve power when the system is not in use. Electronic components are idled or de-energized when not needed. | 01-21-2010 |
Roger R. Adams, Hickory Creek, TX US
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| 20080313928 | Wheeled footwear with spring suspension system - An exemplary wheeled footwear with a spring suspension system is provided. In one embodiment, the footwear includes an upper, a midsole positioned in a midsole region, and an outsole. The spring suspension system is positioned in the midsole region of the footwear, and includes plurality of spring members, each having a first end and a second end, a top layer operable to support at least a portion of the plurality of spring members at the first end, and a bottom layer operable to support at least a portion of the plurality of spring members at the second end. The bottom layer may include an opening or openings formed in the bottom layer that may receive at least a portion of a wheel or wheels that may be positioned below the top layer and operable for rolling. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090200763 | Threelys - An exemplary wheeled footwear or skate is provided that may include footwear with an upper portion, a sole with a forefoot, an arch, a heel with an opening formed in the bottom surface of the heel with at least one wheel that rolls partially in the opening, at least one wheel adjacent the left side of the forefoot, and at least one wheel adjacent the right side of the forefoot. A user may roll on a surface using the wheels in the opening in the heel, and those positioned adjacent or near the left and right side of the forefoot. In other embodiments, the wheeled footwear may include removable wheels such that the wheeled footwear may be used in three configurations that may include: (i.) walking or running, (ii.) heel rolling, and (iii.) skating using wheels positioned adjacent the forefoot and the heel. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20100051372 | Motorized transportation apparatus and method - An exemplary motorized personal transportation apparatus is provided that may include a motorized heeling apparatus, a motorized heel bracket or a motorized wheel assembly. The motorized heeling apparatus may include a heeling apparatus and an electric motor mounted adjacent the heeling apparatus to impart forward rotation to at least one wheel adjacent the heel of a footwear to allow walking/running on forefoot, and transition to passive rolling and then electric powered rolling. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100117314 | Heeling apparatus wheel assembly - A heeling apparatus includes a shoe with a unique feature in the heel that allows one to walk, run, or roll seamlessly. The appearance is that of normal footwear because of the covert wheel assembly. The stealth wheel in the heel gives one the ability to roll or slide in areas you could only walk. Heeling is a new activity that employs a unique method of rolling and requires a newly learned skill set of balance, positioning, and coordination. | 05-13-2010 |
Sharon Sams Adams, Trophy Club, TX US
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| 20080314788 | Food and beverage container - A container suitable for storage of food and drink items is disclosed that allows for a quick visual check of whether the container has been properly and completely packed. The container also can be easily and inexpensively constructed from a single sheet of fiberboard. The container includes a base, wall sections, and a lid that is hingedly connected to one of the wall sections. The lid can include a handle and an aperture that allows the top of a drink bottle to extend out of the container. This provides a way to quickly verify the contents of the container. | 12-25-2008 |
Steven L. Adams, Leander, TX US
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| 20110120799 | Flexible Multiple Speaker Support Apparatus - A flexible multiple speaker support apparatus is provided for supporting a plurality of speakers therein and includes a flexible, hollow speaker support unit which includes a plurality of open, sound emission channels. The speakers are housed within the flexible, hollow speaker support unit, and the speakers are placed in registration with the open, sound emission channels. With one embodiment of the invention, the flexible, hollow speaker support unit includes a flexible, tubular speaker support member, and the flexible, tubular speaker support member includes a plurality of the open, sound emission channels. The speakers are placed in registration with the open, sound emission channels. With another embodiment of the invention, a suspension bracket assembly is connected to the flexible, hollow speaker support unit for supporting the flexible, hollow speaker support unit in a desired orientation from a ceiling, wall or other surface. | 05-26-2011 |
Steven L. Adams, Cedar Park, TX US
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| 20090236332 | Microwave oven turntable apparatus - A turntable apparatus is provided for use in a microwave oven which includes a turntable driving motor, turntable drive mechanism connected to the turntable driving motor, an oven door, and a door switch. The subject apparatus is comprised of a turntable unit which is mechanically connected to the turntable drive gearing. The turntable unit includes a plurality of article sensors which suitably may be weight sensors, photo-sensors, or the like. A turntable control microprocessor is electrically connected to the turntable driving motor, to the plurality of sensors, and to the door switch. By receiving signals from the sensors and from the door switch, and by sending signals to the turntable driving motor to rotate the turntable unit, the turntable control microprocessor is adapted to automatically adjusts the position of the turntable unit (and a sensed food container placed thereon) with respect to the oven door such that the food container is proximal to the oven door when the oven door is open. | 09-24-2009 |
Terry Adams, Dallas, TX US
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| 20120090258 | GROUTLESS TILE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A groutless tile system including groutless tiles, wherein each groutless tile includes a substrate, a durable surface disposed within a groove defined by the substrate, the durable surface having bottom surface, and a first coupling member disposed on an edge of the substrate. The first coupling member comprises a first bendable portion and a groove, the groove having an upper surface and a lower surface. The bottom surface of the durable surface is substantially coplanar with a point between the upper and lower surfaces of the groove. To provide for various mechanical benefits, one or more surfaces of the groutless tile can be encapsulated in one or more polymers. | 04-19-2012 |
Thomas H. Adams, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20080259810 | Broadband Service Applications Test Tool - A broadband internet system comprises a speed test tool, a database, and an internet portal. The speed test tool determines available bandwidth for a communication link. The database stores the available bandwidth for the communication link from the speed test tool. The internet portal offers a service to the customer based on the available bandwidth of the communication link stored in the database, therefore allowing the customer the most efficient usage of the bandwidth of the communication link. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100287586 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - A method includes receiving, at a first server, data from a set-top box device including login information for a user to establish a first session with a multimedia distribution system. The method includes determining at the first server that the user belongs to at least one presence group when the login information is verified. The method includes identifying one or more on-line members that are members of the at least one presence group and have established sessions with the multimedia distribution system. The method also includes sending information from the first server to the set-top box device, the information corresponding to session activity of each of the one or more on-line members. The information includes video content selected by a user of a particular set-top box corresponding to one of the one or more on-line members, where the video content is concurrently sent to the particular set-top box device. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110030049 | System and Method for Reducing Data Stream Interruption During Failure of a Firewall Device - A system includes first and second firewalls and a controller. The first firewall is configured to perform a firewall function on a first redundant input data packet and output the first input packet as a first redundant output data packet according to the firewall function. The second firewall is configured to perform the firewall function on a second redundant input data packet and output the second input packet as a second redundant output data packet according to the firewall function. The output packets are at least substantially similar when the firewall devices function properly. The controller is configured to receive the output packets from the firewalls, transmit at a given time one of the output packets, transmit the first output packet while the second firewall is failed, and transmit the second output packet while the first firewall is failed. | 02-03-2011 |
Thomas L. Adams, Austin, TX US
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| 20090059784 | DATA AND VOICE MESSAGING SYSTEM - A data messaging system includes a first Internet Protocol (IP) switch that includes a processor. The data messaging system also includes a first gateserver coupled to the first IP switch and coupled to a second IP switch. The data messaging system includes a second gateserver that is coupled to the first IP switch and to the second IP switch. The data messaging system further includes a first gatekeeper coupled to the first IP switch. The first gatekeeper is adapted to detect a failure of the first gateserver and to route data to the second gateserver in response to detecting the failure. | 03-05-2009 |
Thomas Lee Adams, Austin, TX US
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| 20100098061 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAINTAINING CONNECTIVITY WITH AN INTERNET PROTOCOL PHONE OPERATING BEHIND A FIREWALL - Methods and apparatus for maintaining connectivity with an Internet protocol (IP) phone operating behind a firewall are disclosed. An example method disclosed herein comprises registering the IP phone in response to receiving a first registration request from the IP phone, the first registration request including first registration information, the first registration information including a first public IP address associated with the firewall, storing the first registration information, reregistering the IP phone in response to receiving a second registration request from the IP phone, the second registration request including second registration information, the second registration information including a second public IP address associated with the firewall, the second public IP address different from the first public IP address, and reverting to the stored first registration information to process calls associated with the IP phone. | 04-22-2010 |
Thomas M. Adams, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20120117821 | Single Pull and Double Pull Fit Adjustment Systems for Shoes - Systems for securing shoes to the feet utilizing a one pull fit adjustment set of straps. The embodiments each utilize a number of straps, some fixed and some variable in length, positioned at select points across and around the top and sides of the shoe. At least one strap in the system provides an adjustable length whereby all straps may be drawn together to create a fit that tightens the shoe, preferably in both a horizontal and a vertical direction across the profile of the shoe. The systems use a variety of strong, but lightweight, nylon buckles, strips, anchor loops, and combinations thereof to permit the attachment and motion of the adjustment straps over the top and sides of the shoe. Three-point, as well as two-point attachment embodiments, most with a one pull adjustment are described. The systems are preferably on the medial side of the shoe. | 05-17-2012 |
Timothy E. Adams, Allen, TX US
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| 20090077981 | Topping Cycle for a Sub-Ambient Cooling System - According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a cooling system for a heat-generating structure comprises a heat exchanger, a first structure, a condenser heat exchanger, and a second condenser. The heat exchanger is in thermal communication with a heat-generating structure. The heat exchanger has an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is operable to receive fluid coolant substantially in the form of a liquid into the heat exchanger, and the outlet is operable to dispense fluid coolant at least partially in the form of a vapor out of the heat exchanger. The first structure directs a flow of the fluid coolant substantially in the form of a liquid to the heat exchanger. Thermal energy communicated from the heat-generating structure to the fluid coolant causes the fluid coolant substantially in the form of a liquid to boil and vaporize in the heat exchanger. The condenser heat exchanger receives a flow of the fluid coolant at least partially in the form of a vapor from the heat exchanger and transfers at least a portion of the thermal energy within the fluid coolant to a heat sink. The second condenser assists the condenser heat exchanger in transferring at least a portion of the thermal energy within the fluid coolant away from the fluid coolant. The second condenser is selectively activated when the heat sink reaches an undesirable temperature. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20100185354 | Dynamic Rollover Prevention - In certain embodiments, a method includes accessing data associated with one or more vehicle parameters and determining, based on the data associated with the one or more vehicle parameters, if a vehicle rollover is imminent. The method includes determining, in response to a determination that a vehicle rollover is imminent, a roll countering solution. The method includes determining, based on the roll countering solution, one or more vehicle thrusters to execute the determined roll countering solution. The method includes signaling the one or more vehicle thrusters to discharge to execute the determined roll countering solution. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100231441 | Vehicular Surveillance System Using a Synthetic Aperture Radar - According to one embodiment, a system for gathering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance information comprises a synthetic aperture radar that is housed within an enclosure coupled to a land vehicle. The synthetic aperture radar includes an antenna array that transmits and receives electro-magnetic radiation for generating images of objects around the land vehicle while the land vehicle is in motion. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110303817 | Systems and Methods for Securing Objects to Vehicles - Systems and methods for securing objects to vehicles are provided. In some embodiments, a system may include a first and a second standoff apparatus that may be configured to support an object. Each of the first standoff apparatus and second standoff apparatus may include a recoilable device and a connector for coupling the recoilable device to the object. The first standoff may also include an anchor coupled to the vehicle, a support arm coupled to the anchor, and a cable coupled to the support arm, wherein at least the cable supports the weight of the object. In some embodiments, recoilable device may be configured to flex in response to an impact on the object and return the object to a first original position in the absence of the impact. | 12-15-2011 |
Timothy M. Adams, Campbell, TX US
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| 20110153981 | Heterogeneous computer architecture based on partial reconfiguration - Systems and methods for partial reconfiguration of reconfigurable application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) devices that may employ an interconnection template to allow partial reconfiguration (PR) blocks of an ASIC device to be selectively and dynamically interconnected and/or disconnected in standardized fashion from communication with a packet router within the same ASIC device. | 06-23-2011 |
Vance H. Adams, Austin, TX US
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| 20080296633 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A TRANSISTOR STRUCTURE HAVING AN ACTIVE REGION ADJACENT TO A STRESSOR LAYER - An electronic device can include a transistor structure of a first conductivity type, a field isolation region, and a layer of a first stress type overlying the field isolation region. For example, the transistor structure may be a p-channel transistor structure and the first stress type may be tensile, or the transistor structure may be an n-channel transistor structure and the first stress type may be compressive. The transistor structure can include a channel region that lies within an active region. An edge of the active region includes the interface between the channel region and the field isolation region. From a top view, the layer can include an edge the lies near the edge of the active region. The positional relationship between the edges can affect carrier mobility within the channel region of the transistor structure. | 12-04-2008 |
Wade Adams, Houston, TX US
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| 20110198292 | DESALINATION OF WATER - A method and apparatus is provided for use in desalinating water. A desalination processes uses a polymer material to bind sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) ions in salt water. Once the polymer binds to the sodium and chlorine ions, they can be separated from the water. Once separated from the water, the sodium and chlorine molecules can be separated from the polymer, and the polymer reused in subsequent desalination cycles. | 08-18-2011 |
William S. Adams, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20110062708 | GENERATOR CONTROL HAVING POWER GRID COMMUNICATIONS - A system is provided for controlling power generation. For example, the system may include a drive, an electrical generator coupled to the drive, and a controller coupled to the drive. The controller may include a stabilizing mode responsive to a utility signal representative of a grid destabilizing event. | 03-17-2011 |