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| 20110240915 | Precipitation Prevention in Produced Water Containing Hydrate Inhibitors Injected Downhole - The precipitation of polymeric kinetic hydrate inhibitors (KHIs) in stored produced water is prevented or inhibited by incorporating a water immiscible solvent therein having a polarity index greater than about 3. The polymeric KHIs whose precipitation is inhibited or prevented include, but are not limited to, hyperbranched molecules, polyvinylcaprolactam, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and the like. Suitable water immiscible solvents include, but are not necessarily limited to, xylene, toluene, kerosene, mineral spirits, trimethylbenzene, cumene, heavy aromatic naphtha, ethylbenzene, polyethylbenzene, naphthalene, and mixtures thereof. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120190893 | Tertiary Amine Salt Additives for Hydrate Control - New tertiary amine salts are useful as gas hydrate inhibitors in oil and gas production and transportation. These tertiary amine salts give very good separation from an emulsion, are economic and have reduced toxicity concerns. | 07-26-2012 |
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| 20080284474 | Techniques for integrated circuit clock management - A clock generator ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080284476 | Techniques for integrated circuit clock management using pulse skipping - A processor ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080285696 | Techniques for integrated circuit clock management using multiple clock generators - A clock generator system ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080288804 | Techniques for integrated circuit clock signal manipulation to facilitate functional and speed test - An integrated circuit ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090108903 | LEVEL SHIFTER DEVICE - A first transistor of a level shifter provides conductivity between a reference voltage and a node of the level shifter to hold a state of the level shifter output. When an input signal of the level shifter switches, additional transistors assist in reducing the conductivity of the first transistor. This enhances the ability of the level shifter to change the state of the output in response to the change in the input signal, thereby improving the writeability of the level shifter. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090140819 | POWER MONITORING DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - To determine performance degradation at functional module in a normal power state due to a power control device, voltages are applied to oscillators at a power diagnostic module. A first voltage is a supply voltage for the data processing device, and a second voltage is a supply voltage applied at a functional module of the data processing device. Counters are adjusted based on the oscillators to determine the oscillators' respective frequencies. In addition, the power diagnostic module can include a timer to measure the length of time that the functional module is in a low-power state, and an analog to digital converter to measure the voltage applied to the functional module during transitions to and from the low-power state. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20100007396 | COMPOUND LOGIC FLIP-FLOP HAVING A PLURALITY OF INPUT STAGES - A compound logic flip-flop. The flip-flop includes a plurality of input stages, wherein each of the input stages is coupled to receive at least one input signal and a clock signal. Each of the plurality of input (i.e. ‘master’) stages is configured to perform a corresponding input logic function during a first phase of a clock cycle and to store a result of the corresponding input logic function. The flip-flop further includes an output (i.e. ‘slave’) stage coupled to receive the clock signal and the results of the input logic functions from each of the plurality of input stages. The output stage is configured, during a second phase of the clock cycle, to logically combine the results of the input logic functions by performing an output logic function and provide an output signal based on a result of the output logic function. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20120119816 | VARIABLE-WIDTH POWER GATING MODULE - A semiconductor device includes a primary voltage rail, a secondary voltage rail, a plurality of transistors coupled between the primary and secondary voltage rails, and control logic operable to enable a first subset of the plurality of transistors to couple the primary voltage rail to the secondary voltage rail. During a steady state condition, the first subset comprises less than all of the plurality of transistors. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20130009693 | PIPELINE POWER GATING FOR GATES WITH MULTIPLE DESTINATIONS - A first and second plurality of gates are coupled respectively between first and second source storage elements and first and second destination storage elements. The first and second plurality of gates are slept to reduce leakage current in the plurality of gates under certain conditions by turning off respective one or more transistors between the first and second plurality of gates and power supplies. A third plurality of gates are maintained in a reduced leakage current state (sleep state) or regular state (wake state) based on conditions associated with the source and destination elements for the first and second plurality of gates. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20130009697 | PIPELINE POWER GATING - Leakage current is reduced in a plurality of gates coupled between source storage elements and destination storage elements by waking the plurality of gates to allow current flow in response to assertion of any source clock enable signals that enable clocking of the source storage elements. The gates are slept to reduce leakage current in the plurality of gates, in response to assertion of a destination clock enable signal and all of the one or more source clock enable signals being deasserted, the destination clock enable signal enabling clocking of the destination storage elements. | 01-10-2013 |
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| 20080253093 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD EMPLOYING HEAT SINK RETAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A printed circuit board employing a heat sink retaining apparatus and method of use is disclosed. In one form of the disclosure, a heat sink apparatus can include a heat sink operable to be coupled to a first portion of a printed circuit board having an integrated circuit, and a retaining mechanism operably coupled along a first surface of the heat sink. The retaining mechanism can be coupled to a second portion of the printed circuit board to produce a tension between the first surface of the heat sink and the second portion of the printed circuit board. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080291621 | System and method for information handling system adaptive venting and cooling - An information handling system cooling system operates according to a thermal profile selected by a thermal profile manager based upon venting detected as available through a chassis wall. Venting through the chassis is provided, in part, by vent openings formed in a blank coupled to the chassis. A first thermal profile is selected if the blank is detected coupled to the chassis. A second thermal profile is selected if the blank is replaced with a component. The thermal profile is selected based upon detection of the component by the information handling system or, alternatively, by detection of the blank coupled to the chassis. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080291645 | INTERFACE RETENTION AND SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - An interface retention and support apparatus and method of use is disclosed. In one form, an extension apparatus can include a first coupling interface operable to be coupled to an first expansion terminal of a printed circuit board. The apparatus can also include a retention mechanism aligned to a surface of the first coupling interface. The retention mechanism can be used to engage a first exterior surface of the first expansion terminal upon coupling the first coupling interface to the first expansion terminal. The apparatus can further include an access terminal operably coupled to the first coupling interface and an expansion circuit coupled between the first coupling interface and the access terminal. The expansion circuit can electrically couple the first expansion terminal to access terminal. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100243586 | Rail Kit with Universal Mounting Connection Brackets - A rail system for supporting one or more information handling systems in both a four-post rack and a two-post rack includes a bracket support member, first and second toolless connection brackets coupled to the bracket support member, and first and second tooled connection brackets coupled to the bracket support member. The toolless connection brackets are configured to couple to first and second posts, respectively, of a four-post rack in a four-post toolless configuration. The tooled connection brackets are configured to couple to opposite sides of a post of a two-post rack in either a two-post flush-mounted or two-post center-mounted configuration. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110086520 | Interface Retention and Support Apparatus and Method of Use - An information handling system includes a printed circuit board and an extension card. The printed circuit board includes a first expansion terminal. The extension card includes a first coupling interface, a retention mechanism, and an access terminal. The first coupling interface is operable to engage the first expansion terminal. The retention mechanism is operable to be coupled to at least a first exterior portion of the first expansion terminal to secure the first coupling interface to the first expansion terminal. The access terminal is operably coupled to the first coupling interface, and the access terminal is electrically coupled the first expansion terminal to access terminal. | 04-14-2011 |
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| 20090236117 | CABLE MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES - A vertical cable manager includes a base, an interconnected double-spine assembly topped by a top frame, and a pair of doors. The double-spine assembly is supported by the base. Each door is removably coupled at each lower corner to the base and at each upper corner to the top frame, thus permitting each door to be opened or hinged along either of its lateral sides or removed entirely. The double-spine assembly may support selectively repositionable mounting members, which may in turn support a large cable spool, a selectively repositionable shelf-mounted handle spool assembly, and various other cable management accessories. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100122830 | CABLE MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES - A vertical cable manager includes a base, an interconnected double-spine assembly topped by a top frame, and a pair of doors. The double-spine assembly is supported by the base. Each door is removably coupled at each lower corner to the base and at each upper corner to the top frame, thus permitting each door to be opened or hinged along either of its lateral sides or removed entirely. The double-spine assembly may support selectively repositionable mounting members, which may in turn support a large cable spool, a selectively repositionable shelf-mounted handle spool assembly, and various other cable management accessories. | 05-20-2010 |
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| 20090292516 | Earth Stress Management and Control Process For Hydrocarbon Recovery - A method for controlling hydrocarbon recovery to improve well interactions while preventing excessive strain or stress-induced well deformations and mechanical failures is described. The method incorporates a systematic, transient analysis process for determining the formation effective displacement, stress and excess pore pressure field quantities at any depth within a stratified subterranean formation resulting from the subsurface injection and/or withdrawal of pressurized fluids. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100032165 | Modeling And Designing of Well Drilling System That Accounts For Vibrations - A method and apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons is disclosed. The method, which relates to modeling of drilling equipment, includes constructing one or more design configurations for at least a portion of a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and calculating results from each of the one or more design configurations. The calculated results of the modeling may include one or more performance indices that characterize the BHA vibration performance of the design configurations for operating parameters and boundary conditions that are substantially the same or may be different. These results are then simultaneously displayed for a user to facilitate design selection. The selected BHA design configuration may then be utilized in a well construction operation and thus associated with the production of hydrocarbons. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20110077924 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MITIGATING DRILLING VIBRATIONS - Methods and systems of reducing drilling vibrations include generation a vibration performance index using at least one frequency-domain model having a velocity-dependent friction relationship. The vibration performance index may be used to aid in the design or manufacture of a drill tool assembly. Additionally or alternatively, the vibration performance index may inform drilling operations to reduce vibrations. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110214878 | Methods and Systems For Modeling, Designing, and Conducting Drilling Operations That Consider Vibrations - A method and apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons is disclosed. The method, which relates to modeling and operation of drilling equipment, includes constructing one or more surrogates for at least a portion of a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and calculating performance results from each of the one or more surrogates. The calculated results of the modeling may include one or more vibration performance indices that characterize the BHA vibration performance of the surrogates for operating parameters and boundary conditions, which may be substantially the same as conditions to be used, being used, or previously used in drilling operations. The selected BHA surrogate may then be utilized in a well construction operation and thus associated with the production of hydrocarbons. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20120118637 | Drilling Advisory Systems And Methods Utilizing Objective Functions - Methods and systems for controlling drilling operations include using a statistical model to identify at least one controllable drilling parameter having significant correlation to an objective function incorporating two or more drilling performance measurements. The methods and systems further generate operational recommendations for at least one controllable drilling parameter based at least in part on the statistical model. The operational recommendations are selected to optimize the objective function. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120123756 | Drilling Advisory Systems and Methods Based on At Least Two Controllable Drilling Parameters - Methods and systems for controlling drilling operations include using a statistical model to identify at least two controllable drilling parameters having significant correlation to one or more drilling performance measurements. The methods and systems further generate operational recommendations for at least two controllable drilling parameters based at least in part on the statistical model. The operational recommendations are selected to optimize one or more drilling performance measurements. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120123757 | Methods to Estimate Downhole Drilling Vibration Indices From Surface Measurement - Method to estimate severity of downhole vibration for a wellbore drill tool assembly, comprising: identifying a dataset comprising selected drill tool assembly parameters; selecting a reference level of downhole vibration index for the drill tool assembly; identifying a surface drilling parameter and calculating a reference surface vibration attribute for the selected reference level of downhole vibration index; determining a surface parameter vibration attribute derived from at least one surface measurement or observation obtained in a drilling operation, the determined surface parameter vibration attribute corresponding to the identified surface drilling parameter; and estimating a downhole vibration index severity indicator by evaluating the determined surface parameter vibration attribute with respect to the identified reference surface vibration attribute. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120132437 | Plunger Lift Systems and Methods - The present invention discloses apparatuses, systems, and methods for operating a gas well. Some embodiments include a plunger apparatus configured to fall through a continuous water phase (including water slugs) in a gas producing well by overcoming pressure and drag 5 forces from the water by having a sufficient mass, hydrodynamic profile, and sufficiently large area for passage of the continuous water. In one embodiment, a plunger body and plug mechanism are provided, wherein the plug mechanism has open and closed positions, which may be automatically changed or controlled by a surface or other control system, and wherein the plunger body and plug may be a physically integrated one-piece system, or an interoperable two piece system. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20130066445 | DRILLING ADVISORY SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH COMBINED GLOBAL SEARCH AND LOCAL SEARCH METHODS - Combined methods and systems for optimizing drilling related operations include global search engines and local search engines to find the optimal value for at least one controllable drilling parameter, and a data fusion module to combine or select the operational recommendations from global and local search engines. The operational recommendations are used to optimize the objective function, mitigate dysfunctions, and improve drilling efficiency. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130066471 | DRILLING ADVISORY SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH DECISION TREES FOR LEARNING AND APPLICATION MODES - Integrated methods and systems for optimizing drilling related operations include global search engines and local search engines to find an optimal value for at least one controllable drilling parameter, and decision trees to select algorithms such as between learning mode algorithms and application mode algorithms for generating operational recommendations based on the results from global and local search engines. The operational recommendations are used to optimize the objective function, mitigate dysfunctions, and improve drilling efficiency. | 03-14-2013 |
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| 20100044110 | Ultra-low friction coatings for drill stem assemblies - Provided are drill stem assemblies with ultra-low friction coatings for subterraneous drilling operations. In one form, the coated drill stem assemblies for subterraneous rotary drilling operations include a body assembly with an exposed outer surface including a drill string coupled to a bottom hole assembly or a coiled tubing coupled to a bottom hole assembly and an ultra-low friction coating on at least a portion of the exposed outer surface of the body assembly, wherein the coefficient of friction of the ultra-low friction coating is less than or equal to 0.15. The coated drill stem assemblies disclosed herein provide for reduced friction, vibration (stick-slip and torsional), abrasion and wear during straight hole or directional drilling to allow for improved rates of penetration and enable ultra-extended reach drilling with existing top drives. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100206553 | Coated oil and gas well production devices - Provided are coated oil and gas well production devices and methods of making and using such coated devices. In one form, the coated oil and gas well production device includes an oil and gas well production device including one or more bodies, and a coating on at least a portion of the one or more bodies, wherein the coating is chosen from an amorphous alloy, a heat-treated electroless or electro plated based nickel-phosphorous composite with a phosphorous content greater than 12 wt %, graphite, MoS | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110042069 | Coated sleeved oil and gas well production devices - Provided are coated sleeved oil and gas well production devices and methods of making and using such coated sleeved devices. In one form, the coated sleeved oil and gas well production device includes an oil and gas well production device including one or more bodies and one or more sleeves proximal to the outer or inner surface of the one or more bodies, and a coating on at least a portion of the inner sleeve surface, outer sleeve surface, or a combination thereof, wherein the coating is chosen from an amorphous alloy, a heat-treated electroless or electro plated based nickel-phosphorous composite with a phosphorous content greater than 12 wt %, graphite, MoS | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110203791 | COATED SLEEVED OIL AND GAS WELL PRODUCTION DEVICES - Provided are coated sleeved oil and gas well production devices and methods of making and using such coated sleeved devices. In one form, the coated sleeved oil and gas well production device includes one or more cylindrical bodies, one or more sleeves proximal to the outer diameter or inner diameter of the one or more cylindrical bodies, hardbanding on at least a portion of the exposed outer surface, exposed inner surface, or a combination of both exposed outer or inner surface of the one or more sleeves, and a coating on at least a portion of the inner sleeve surface, the outer sleeve surface, or a combination thereof of the one or more sleeves. The coating includes one or more ultra-low friction layers, and one or more buttering layers interposed between the hardbanding and the ultra-low friction coating. The coated sleeved oil and gas well production devices may provide for reduced friction, wear, erosion, corrosion, and deposits for well construction, completion and production of oil and gas. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110220348 | Coated Oil and Gas Well Production Devices - Provided are coated oil and gas well production devices and methods of making and using such coated devices. In one form, the coated device includes one or more cylindrical bodies, hardbanding on at least a portion of the exposed outer surface, exposed inner surface, or a combination of both exposed outer or inner surface of the one or more cylindrical bodies, and a coating on at least a portion of the inner surface, the outer surface, or a combination thereof of the one or more cylindrical bodies. The coating includes one or more ultra-low friction layers, and one or more buttering layers interposed between the hardbanding and the ultra-low friction coating. The coated oil and gas well production devices may provide for reduced friction, wear, erosion, corrosion, and deposits for well construction, completion and production of oil and gas. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110220415 | ULTRA-LOW FRICTION COATINGS FOR DRILL STEM ASSEMBLIES - Provided are drill stem assemblies with ultra-low friction coatings for subterraneous drilling operations. In one form, the coated drill stem assemblies for subterraneous rotary drilling operations include a body assembly with an exposed outer surface including a drill string coupled to a bottom hole assembly, a coiled tubing coupled to a bottom hole assembly, or a casing string coupled to a bottom hole assembly and an ultra-low friction coating on at least a portion of the exposed outer surface of the body assembly, hardbanding on at least a portion of the exposed outer surface of the body assembly, an ultra-low friction coating on at least a portion of the hardbanding, wherein the ultra-low friction coating comprises one or more ultra-low friction layers, and one or more buttering layers interposed between the hardbanding and the ultra-low friction coating. The coated drill stem assemblies disclosed herein provide for reduced friction, vibration (stick-slip and torsional), abrasion, and wear during straight hole or directional drilling to allow for improved rates of penetration and enable ultra-extended reach drilling with existing top drives. | 09-15-2011 |
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| 20110049749 | Dynamically Controlled Extrusion - A lighting system is presented that includes a replaceable illumination module removably coupled to a base module. The replaceable illumination module includes one or more solid state lighting elements on a printed circuit board electrically and thermally connected to the base module. The base module may include a heat sink, where the heat sink is in thermal contact with the replaceable illumination module, and dissipates heat generated by the one or more solid state lighting elements during operation of the lighting system. The replaceable illumination module may also include one or more beam conditioning elements for generating a specified beam. The lighting system may be connected to an automated control network and may be automatically controlled thereby, or may be used to control some other system. The heat sink may be generated via a dynamically controllable extrusion die. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110050100 | Thermal Management of a Lighting System - A lighting system is presented that includes a replaceable illumination module removably coupled to a base module. The replaceable illumination module includes one or more solid state lighting elements on a printed circuit board electrically and thermally connected to the base module. The base module may include a heat sink, where the heat sink is in thermal contact with the replaceable illumination module, and dissipates heat generated by the one or more solid state lighting elements during operation of the lighting system. The replaceable illumination module may also include one or more beam conditioning elements for generating a specified beam. The lighting system may be connected to an automated control network and may be automatically controlled thereby, or may be used to control some other system. The heat sink may be generated via a dynamically controllable extrusion die. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110050101 | Controllable Lighting System - A lighting system is presented that includes a replaceable illumination module removably coupled to a base module. The replaceable illumination module includes one or more solid state lighting elements on a printed circuit board electrically and thermally connected to the base module. The base module may include a heat sink, where the heat sink is in thermal contact with the replaceable illumination module, and dissipates heat generated by the one or more solid state lighting elements during operation of the lighting system. The replaceable illumination module may also include one or more beam conditioning elements for generating a specified beam. The lighting system may be connected to an automated control network and may be automatically controlled thereby, or may be used to control some other system. The heat sink may be generated via a dynamically controllable extrusion die. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110050124 | Replaceable Illumination Module - A lighting system is presented that includes a replaceable illumination module removably coupled to a base module. The replaceable illumination module includes one or more solid state lighting elements on a printed circuit board electrically and thermally connected to the base module. The base module may include a heat sink, where the heat sink is in thermal contact with the replaceable illumination module, and dissipates heat generated by the one or more solid state lighting elements during operation of the lighting system. The replaceable illumination module may also include one or more beam conditioning elements for generating a specified beam. The lighting system may be connected to an automated control network and may be automatically controlled thereby, or may be used to control some other system. The heat sink may be generated via a dynamically controllable extrusion die. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110051414 | Lighting System with Beam Conditioning - A lighting system is presented that includes a replaceable illumination module removably coupled to a base module. The replaceable illumination module includes one or more solid state lighting elements on a printed circuit board electrically and thermally connected to the base module. The base module may include a heat sink, where the heat sink is in thermal contact with the replaceable illumination module, and dissipates heat generated by the one or more solid state lighting elements during operation of the lighting system. The replaceable illumination module may also include one or more beam conditioning elements for generating a specified beam. The lighting system may be connected to an automated control network and may be automatically controlled thereby, or may be used to control some other system. The heat sink may be generated via a dynamically controllable extrusion die. | 03-03-2011 |
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| 20090044211 | DISK DRIVE ACCESS DOOR - An information management system is disclosed and can include a housing that can have a front panel assembly. The front panel assembly can have a frame formed with an opening and a door adjacent to the opening. Further, the system can include a disk drive within the housing. The disk drive can include an open/close button and a disk drive tray that can movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The door of the front panel assembly can be movable between a closed position in which the disk drive is not accessible, an ejection position in which the open/close button is pressed, and an open position in which the disk drive is accessible and the disk drive tray is in the extended position through the opening. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20100085712 | Liquid Cooling System - A liquid cooling system includes a board and a plurality of heat producing components (HPCs) coupled to the board. A mounting structure is located on the board adjacent to the plurality of HPCs. A liquid cooling device is coupled to the mounting structure such that the liquid cooling device engages each of the plurality of HPCs. The liquid cooling device may be decoupled from the mounting structure without detaching liquid conduits that supply it liquid in order to allow for the addition or removal of HPCs. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100091441 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SUPPORT MEMBER AND A METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An electronic device can include a housing and support members. In an embodiment, the housing includes an opening extending through an exterior wall. The opening can include a wider portion that is spaced apart from the opposite ends of the opening. The housing can include a recessed region that lies along a perimeter of the opening. A support member lies within the opening, and a portion of the support member lies within the recessed region. The shapes of the opening and the support member can be such that the support member can be inserted relatively easily into the opening, yet still resist accidental removal of the support members during normal use and handling of the electronic device. In a particular embodiment, the support member can be a single piece of elastomeric material and help to provide acoustical isolation. | 04-15-2010 |
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| 20080298004 | Multi-stage alignment guidepin - An alignment guidepin comprises a pre-alignment portion, an alignment portion, and a release portion. The pre-alignment portion provides gross alignment for a connection between a connecting module of a server and a connector of a computer server chassis. The alignment portion is connected to the pre-alignment portion having a first diameter to allow a high precision alignment for the connection between the connecting module and the connector. The release portion is connected to the alignment portion having a second diameter different than the first diameter to allow the connecting module and the connector to guide the connection. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20110094978 | Modular Datacenter Server Rack Retention - A modular datacenter includes a server rack, a main beam, and an attachment member. The server rack is configured to hold a plurality of servers. The main beam is configured to hold the server rack in a specific location within the modular datacenter. The attachment member is coupled to the main beam and connected to the server rack. The attachment member is configured to apply a force to the server rack to put the server rack under compression or tension, and to change the natural frequency of the server rack based on the compression or the tension and on the location of the attachment member with respect to the server rack. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20120200206 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGNING A CONFIGURABLE MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for designing a configurable modular data center is presented. A configurable modular data center designed according to this invention may include a plurality of modules. Each of the modules may be dedicated to one of the primary elements of a data center, such as fluid handling, computing and power. Each of the plurality of modules may be separately configurable, according, at least in part, to operational and environmental requirements for the modular data center. The plurality of modules may then be incorporated into at least one modular data center structure, whose size and shape will depend, at least in part, on the configuration of each of the plurality of modules. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120200987 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRUCTURAL, MODULAR POWER DISTRIBUTION IN A MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for structural power distribution in a modular data center. In particular, the present application describes a modular data center with a modular structural frame. The modular structural frame defines an enclosure, and a plurality of information handling systems may be located in the enclosure. The modular data center may also include a power distribution pathway that is at least partially disposed within the modular structural frame of the modular data center. The modular data center may also include a plurality of power distribution elements disposed within the power distribution pathway, which power the information handling systems located in the enclosure. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120200992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONCURRENT MANUFACTURING, TESTING, AND INTEGRATION OF A MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for concurrent manufacturing, testing, and integration of a modular data center is presented. According to the disclosure, a first component of a modular data center and a second component of a modular data center may be separately and concurrently manufactured. The first component may include a first pre-designed integration element, and the second component may include a second pre-designed integration element. The manufactured first component and the manufactured second component are then integrated, using an integration process which utilizes the first pre-designed integration element and the second pre-designed integration element. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120201002 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OPTIMIZABLE RACK SOLUTION - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for an optimizable rack solution is presented. The system and method is directed to an optimizable rack that includes a frame. The frame has both a primary portion and a detachable portion. The primary portion may contain a primary enclosure and the detachable portion may container a secondary enclosure. Each of the primary enclosure and secondary enclosure are sized to hold a plurality of computing systems. Detaching the detachable portion of the frame both reduces the size and computing systems capacity of the frame. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120212901 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A MODULAR FLUID HANDLING SYSTEM WITH MODES IN A MODULAR DATA CENTER - In accordance with the present disclosure, a system and method for a modular fluid handling system with modes in a modular data center is presented. According to the present application, a modular data center may include a modular primary structure. The modular primary structure may include a plurality of information handling systems arranged in racks within it. The modular data center may also include a modular fluid handling system that circulates fluid through the modular primary structure according, at least in part, to a plurality of modes. The modular fluid handling system may be designed to accommodate environmental conditions in which the modular data center will operate as well as the usage requirements of the modular primary structure. | 08-23-2012 |
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| 20090171908 | Natural language minimally explicit grammar pattern - The invention utilizes a known syntax and concept model to enable a user to make a reliable and accurate database query with words that more closely resemble the user's natural language and less like a structured database query. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72( | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171912 | Disambiguation of a structured database natural language query - The invention compares a user-generated inquiry to a known data source in order to present a user with a choice of valid natural language inquiries. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171923 | Domain-specific concept model for associating structured data that enables a natural language query - The invention defines a domain specific concept model that is flexible, intuitive, and which easily integrates into disparate, but similarly architected, domain-specific databases. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090171924 | Auto-complete search menu - The invention builds a natural-language query by associating a auto-complete menu system with a domain-specific concept model, generating a command displayed in a list of proper commands, in a auto-complete fashion to the user (the list of proper commands comprising all elements of a set of proper commands), detecting a command choice of the user, and displaying the command choice in the entry area upon determining that the command choice is a proper command, and generating a target concept in a similar manner. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 07-02-2009 |
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| 20100160994 | CARDIOVASCULAR POWER SOURCE FOR AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATORS - Aspects according to the present invention provide a method and implant suitable for implantation inside a human body that includes a power consuming means responsive to a physiological requirement of the human body, a power source and a power storage device. The power source comprises a sheathed piezoelectric assembly that is configured to generate an electrical current when flexed by the tissue of the body and communicate the generated current to the power storage device, which is electrically coupled to the power source and to the power consuming means. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110275947 | CARDIOVASCULAR POWER SOURCE FOR AUTOMATIC IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATORS - Aspects according to the present invention provide a method and implant suitable for implantation inside a human body that includes a power consuming means responsive to a physiological requirement of the human body, a power source and a power storage device. The power source comprises a piezoelectric assembly that is configured to generate an electrical current when flexed by the tissue of the body and communicate the generated current to the power storage device, which is electrically coupled to the power source and to the power consuming means. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120310158 | BALLOON CATHETER HAVING METAL BALLOON AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A metal balloon catheter having a main tubular body, a metal balloon proximate a distal end of the main tubular body, a central annulus extending along an entire longitudinal aspect of the catheter for accommodating a guidewire therethrough and an inflation annulus adjacent the central annulus which extends along the longitudinal axis of the main tubular body and terminates in fluid flow communication with an inflation chamber of the metal balloon. The metal balloon catheter may be either unitary integral metal catheter in which the main tubular body and the balloon are fabricated of metal, or it may consist of a polymeric main tubular body and a metal balloon. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130018449 | ENDOLUMINAL CARDIAC AND VENOUS VALVE PROSTHESES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY THEREOF - This invention relates to prosthetic cardiac and venous valves and a single catheter device and minimally invasive techniques for percutaneous and transluminal valvuloplasty and prosthetic valve implantation. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130041251 | IN VIVO SENSOR AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Implantable in vivo sensors used to monitor physical, chemical or electrical parameters within a body. The in vivo sensors are integral with an implantable medical device and are responsive to externally or internally applied energy. Upon application of energy, the sensors undergo a phase change in at least part of the material of the device which is then detected external to the body by conventional techniques such as radiography, ultrasound imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, radio frequency imaging or the like. The in vivo sensors of the present invention may be employed to provide volumetric measurements, flow rate measurements, pressure measurements, electrical measurements, biochemical measurements, temperature, measurements, or measure the degree and type of deposits within the lumen of an endoluminal implant, such as a stent or other type of endoluminal conduit. The in vivo sensors may also be used therapeutically to modulate mechanical and/or physical properties of the endoluminal implant in response to the sensed or monitored parameter. | 02-14-2013 |
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| 20100073460 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL STARING LENS SYSTEM - Infrared stationary lens systems for performing multi-dimensional scans of scenes are provided. Systems illustratively include a stationary lens, a first scan mirror, a second scan minor, and at least one actuator. The stationary lens transmits infrared light and has an optical axis. The first scan minor has a first axis and pivots about the first axis to direct images of a scene to the stationary lens along a first dimension. The second scan mirror has a second axis and is located in an optical path between the first scan mirror and the stationary lens. The second scan mirror pivots about the second axis to direct images of the scene to the stationary lens along a second dimension. At least one actuator controls the first and the second scan minors such that the first and the second scan minors step and stare across the multi-dimensional scan of the scene. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100073475 | MOVING OBJECT DETECTION - Systems and methods for detecting moving objects are provided. Systems illustratively include an image acquisition component, an image processing component, and a display component. Image acquisition components capture image data over a wide spatial area. Image processing components have dedicated algorithms for change detection and receive captured image data from image acquisition components. Image processing components utilize the captured data and the dedicated algorithms to perform image change detection. Display components receive processed image data from image processing components and provide visual indications that items of interest have been detected. Methods illustratively include obtaining first and second images covering a wide field-of-view. The second image is registered to and compared to the first image. Based at least in part on the comparison, a moving object within the wide field-of-view is detected. An indication of the moving object is provided. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20110169867 | MOVING OBJECT DETECTION, TRACKING, AND DISPLAYING SYSTEMS - Moving object detecting, tracking, and displaying systems are provided. Systems illustratively include a graphical user interface and a processing unit. The processing unit is a functional part of the system that executes computer readable instructions to generate the graphical user interface. The graphical user interface may include an alert and tracking window that has a first dimension that corresponds to a temporal domain and a second dimension that corresponds to a spatial domain. In some embodiments, alert and tracking windows include target tracking markers. Target tracking markers optionally provide information about moving objects such as, but not limited to, information about past locations of moving objects and information about sizes of moving objects. Certain embodiments may also include other features such as zoom windows, playback controls, and graphical imagery added to a display to highlight moving objects. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120120189 | SYSTEM FOR EXTENDING A FIELD-OF-VIEW OF AN IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE - Systems for extending a field-of-view of an image acquisition device are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a rotatable image-directing device, an actuator, and a controller. The rotatable image-directing device directs optical images along an optical image path. The actuator controls a position of the rotatable image-directing device, and the controller generates signals for synchronizing the rotatable image-directing device and the image acquisition device. The signals illustratively include a first signal that is transmitted to the actuator, and a second signal that is transmitted to the image acquisition device. | 05-17-2012 |
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| 20080196797 | Flow formed high strength material for safety systems and other high pressure applications - A method for making a downhole tool material for a hydrocarbon well that includes solution heat treating a precipitation hardening nickel alloy; cold working the alloy following the solution heat treating; aging the alloy following the cold working and the material made therefrom. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100090410 | EXPANDABLE METAL-TO-METAL SEAL - A seal includes a seal body having a bridge; at least one leg extending from the bridge; and at least one concentrated deformation area of the at least one leg, at least that area being at least one of polished and annealed after machining and method. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100308517 | COATED SPRING AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A spring suitable for use in an acidizing wellbore is disclosed. The spring includes a spring member comprising an Ni-base or a Co-base alloy, the spring member having an outer surface. The spring also includes an acidizing fluid resistant coating layer disposed on the outer surface of the spring member. A method of making a spring suitable for use in an acidizing wellbore environment is also disclosed. The method includes forming a spring member comprising an Ni-base or a Co-base alloy, the spring member having an outer surface. The method also includes disposing an acidizing fluid resistant coating layer on the outer surface of the spring member. In an exemplary embodiment, the spring may include a torsion spring used in a flapper valve. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20120312559 | EXPANDABLE SEAL WITH CONFORMING RIBS - Expandable seals have one or more conforming ribs to facilitate creation of a seal to a sealing surface disposed in the well. The conforming ribs comprise a core of material either capped, partially covered by, or entirely covered by a ring. The ring can be formed of a metal that is softer than the metallic core material of each rib. Suitable metals forming the rings include copper formed by metal spun methods. Disposed adjacent to the rings are one or more sealing elements. By moving the rings into the sealing surface during expansion of the expandable seals, the rings close the extrusion gaps between the internal surface of the casing and the expanded tubular member ribs. The rings better conform to the sealing surface of the casing, thereby facilitating the creation of the seal between this sealing surface and each of the sealing elements. | 12-13-2012 |
