Bouldin, US
Brett W. Bouldin, Spring, TX US
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20080223588 | WELL TOOL HAVING ENHANCED PACKING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY - A well tool having an enhanced performance packing element assembly. A well tool includes a packing element assembly for sealingly engaging a surface, the assembly including a packing element having at least one circumferential variation. Another well tool includes a packing element assembly including a packing element and a backup ring, the packing element being configured to bias the backup ring into contact with a surface opposite a circumferential portion of the backup ring, while another circumferential portion does not contact the surface. A method of setting a well tool includes providing a packing element assembly with multiple packing elements, and setting the well tool by squeezing fluid from between the packing elements via a gap, and then closing off the gap. | 09-18-2008 |
20100051269 | BYPASS OF DAMAGED LINES IN SUBTERRANEAN WELLS - Bypassing damaged lines in a well. A subterranean well system includes a circuit extending in the well to a well tool. A set of multiple redundant lines is provided at a location along the circuit. Each of the set of lines is capable of providing conductivity between portions of the circuit. A method of providing conductivity across a damaged portion of a circuit in a subterranean well includes the steps of: damaging at least one line of a set of redundant lines extending along a tubular string; and isolating the damaged at least one line from an undamaged portion of the circuit. | 03-04-2010 |
20110056288 | POSITION INDICATING MULTIPLEXED CONTROL SYSTEM FOR DOWNHOLE WELL TOOLS - Position indication in multiplexed downhole well tools. A method of selectively actuating and indicating a position in a well includes selecting at least one well tool from among multiple well tools for actuation by flowing direct current in one direction through a set of conductors in the well, the well tool being deselected for actuation when direct current flows through the set of conductors an opposite direction; and detecting a varying resistance across the set of conductors as the selected well tool is actuated, the variation in resistance providing an indication of a position of a portion of the selected well tool. | 03-10-2011 |
Brett Wayne Bouldin, Spring, TX US
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20090314498 | SECUREMENT OF LINES TO DOWNHOLE WELL TOOLS - Apparatus and methods for securement of lines to downhole well tools. A method of securing one or more lines to a well tool includes the steps of: installing the one or more lines in a groove formed longitudinally along an outer surface of the well tool, the groove having a width at the outer surface of the well tool which is narrower than a width of the groove at a position radially inward relative to the outer surface; and securing the one or more lines in the groove. A well tool includes a groove formed longitudinally along an outer surface of an outer housing of the well tool. The groove has a width at the outer surface of the well tool which is narrower than a width of the groove at a position radially inward relative to the outer surface. One or more lines are secured in the groove. | 12-24-2009 |
Bruce Dan Bouldin, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090246009 | COMPRESSOR SCROLLS FOR AUXILIARY POWER UNITS - A compressor scroll is provided for redirecting an airflow from a compressor. The compressor scroll includes a spiral-shaped body; a radial inlet formed in the body for receiving the airflow from the compressor as inlet airflow; and an outlet formed in the body such that inlet airflow flows through the body and exits the outlet as outlet airflow, with at least a portion of the outlet airflow crossing at least a portion of the inlet airflow. | 10-01-2009 |
20100108809 | NOISE-SUPPRESSING STRUT SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE - A strut support system for a ducted fan unmanned aerial vehicle to suppress noise comprising: a ducted fan fuselage that defines an opening; an engine that extends longitudinally through the opening in the fuselage; a drive mechanism rotatably mounted to the engine, wherein a fan is mounted on the drive mechanism within a duct defined by the opening; and a plurality of struts extending between the ducted fan fuselage and the engine each comprising a first leg and a second leg joined together by a curvilinear junction, wherein the first leg is attached to the ducted fan fuselage and the second leg is attached to the engine, wherein the plurality of struts are positioned upstream of the fan, wherein the junction between the first leg of each of the plurality of struts and the ducted fan fuselage is outside the highlight of the ducted fan fuselage's leading edge. | 05-06-2010 |
20110001019 | RAM DOOR ASSEMBLIES - A ram door assembly is provided for an intake opening of an intake duct of an auxiliary power unit of an aircraft. The ram door assembly includes a ram door hingeably mounted adjacent to the intake opening and moveable between an open position to a closed position. The ram door has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The ram door assembly further includes a fairing positioned on the interior surface of the ram door. | 01-06-2011 |
20110070076 | COOLING SYSTEMS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR COOLING AN AFT BEARING ASSEMBLY MOUNTED TO A ROTOR - Assemblies for cooling an aft bearing assembly mounted to a rotor are provided. An assembly includes a static aft bearing structure configured to surround the aft bearing assembly and including a cylindrical section defining a cavity for disposal of the aft bearing assembly, a plurality of hollow struts extending from the static aft bearing structure, each hollow strut including an outer radial end configured to receive a gas from an air source and to provide a pathway for the gas to flow into the cavity, and a center-body cap disposed over an end of the static aft bearing structure, the center-body cap including a rim configured to create a low pressure region at an interface between the static aft bearing structure and the center-body cap, wherein the low pressure region has a pressure that is lower than a pressure within the cavity. | 03-24-2011 |
20120031520 | INSULATION ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH AN AUXILIARY POWER UNIT HAVING AN EXHAUST MUFFLER - An insulation assembly for use with an APU having an exhaust muffler is disclosed herein. The insulation assembly includes, but is not limited to, a first insulating member that is configured for placement on a top portion of the exhaust muffler and a second insulating member attached to the first insulating member and configured for placement on a bottom portion of the exhaust muffler. The second insulating member is less resistant to heat transfer than the first insulating member. | 02-09-2012 |
20120126064 | UAV DUCTED FAN LIP SHAPING - A ducted fan air-vehicle having a duct lip shape is described. The duct lip has an internal duct lip portion and an external duct lip portion, both of which are substantially curvature continuous around the circumference of the air duct. The duct has a plurality of cross-sections along its circumference and at least some of the plurality of cross-sections have a different shape. Further, each cross-section around the circumference of the duct has an a/b ratio and the a/b ratio for each cross-section is substantially the same. | 05-24-2012 |
20130318995 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIRECTING COOLING FLOW INTO THE SURGE PLENUM OF AN EXHAUST EDUCTOR COOLING SYSTEM - An eductor assembly comprises a primary nozzle configured to discharge turbine exhaust gas therefrom. The eductor assembly further comprises a cooler plenum having an inlet and an outlet and a surge plenum at least partially surrounding the cooler plenum and the nozzle, the surge plenum for conducting a surge flow. Cooling air flows through a vent between the cooler plenum and the surge plenum when there is no surge flow. | 12-05-2013 |
20140130510 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIRECTING COOLING FLOW INTO THE SURGE PLENUM OF AN EXHAUST EDUCTOR COOLING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus is provided for cooling the external surface of an aircraft APU eductor assembly. A processor is configured to open a surge valve by a predetermined amount when the surge valve is closed and the temperature of the exhaust gas exceeds a predetermined temperature in order to cool the surge plenum surfaces. | 05-15-2014 |
Danny Bouldin, Athens, AL US
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20130284339 | Ballistic Protection Systems and Methods - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally pertain to lightweight, environmentally durable, structurally rigid ballistic protection methods. An exemplary method of fabricating the ballistic protection system comprises the steps of assembling the sections separately and curing each section at a specific temperature and pressure. Once the sections are individually assembled and cured, the sections are joined together and cured at a separate temperature and pressure. | 10-31-2013 |
Floyd Bouldin, Mcminnville, TN US
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20140008474 | Apparatus and Method for Transforming Solid Waste into Useful Products - A system and method for processing solid waste disposal includes a hydrolyzer ( | 01-09-2014 |
Floyd E. Bouldin, Mcminnville, TN US
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20090181117 | Containment System for Continuous Flow Hydrolizers - A material handling system for a hydrolyzer, comprising a material injection assembly further comprising a ram, a cylinder having a cylinder shaft for reciprocating the ram upon actuation of the cylinder shaft, a sleeve having an interior in which the ram reciprocates during use; a gate having a gate plate operable from between an open and a closed position; the gate plate has an aperture formed therethrough and the aperture is sized to enable a plug of compressed municipal solid waste to pass through it when the gate plate is in the open position; and a material exit assembly. The preferred material handling system further comprises a gate plate is interpositioned between the pair of space apart end plates and reciprocates freely therebetween. The end plates are configured to allow a plug of municipal solid waste to pass therethrough. The material exit assembly further comprises a processed material handling apparatus including a processed material compaction chamber; and a plunger assembly attached to the compaction chamber and further including a working cylinder having a cylinder shaft and a ram operably connected to the shaft enabling the ram to compact the processed material within the compaction chamber upon actuation of the cylinder and the extension of the shaft therefrom. | 07-16-2009 |
John Bouldin, Christiansburg, VA US
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20120315081 | CONNECTOR DEVICES AND ASSEMBLIES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEM - A method and an apparatus for attachment provide enhanced connecting integrity between various structural components. The method and apparatus have particular applicability in connection with connecting a post for a deck. The post is connected directly or indirectly by a connecting device which is secured against the surface of the post and to a surface of a joist loaded in shear. An anchor member may be fastened to the side of a joist and threadably receive a fastener which extends through a bore and, at the opposite end, is secured against the outside surface of a second joist. Connecting devices which employ L-shaped shank members are also employed. Transportable buildings and building kits comprising connecting assemblies of the invention are also included. | 12-13-2012 |
Lisa Bouldin, Skillman, NJ US
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20120128755 | Personal Care Composition Containing Yeast Extract And Hexapeptide - A personal care composition comprising (a) a yeast extract, (b) Hexapeptide-11 (Phe-Val-Ala-Pro-Phe-Pro) (SEQ ID NO:1), and (c) a determatologically-acceptable carrier, wherein the total amount of components (a) and (b) is from about 2 wt % to about 6 wt %, preferably from 4-6% based on the total weight of the personal care composition. Also disclosed is a method for regulating skin conditions by using this composition. | 05-24-2012 |
Mark G. Bouldin, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX US
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20090000521 | Pretreated Aggregate for Hotmix Asphalt Concrete Applications and Other Related Applications - A process of producing an asphalt concrete with enhanced performance is provided by utilizing a primer. The primer is added to a hot aggregate with a surface temperature of at least 250 deg. F. prior to addition of an asphalt-derived base binder. The primer forms a primer interlayer between the hot aggregate and the base binder. As a result, the asphalt concrete has enhanced performance when compared with other asphalt concretes produced without a primer being added. | 01-01-2009 |
Richard Bradley Bouldin, Leander, TX US
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20100036691 | PHASE DRIVEN MODELING SERVICES - A software project management method uses templates from one project phase as inputs to their subsequent project phases. The project is organized in four phases, each phase having one or more steps and one or more attributes. Using XSL, a phase model is transformed into a starting point as input for the subsequent phase model. XSL-FO is used to generate PDF documents from any phase model to export a particular project deliverable. The information and data created within that phase still has meaning as input for the next phase. A model thus derived can be reused for another project as well as to transform into a model used by a subsequent phase within the same project. | 02-11-2010 |
Ryan M. Bouldin, Bar Harbor, ME US
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20140045218 | HYDROPHILIC MODIFICATION OF WATER INSOLUBLE POLYSACCHARIDE AS SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENTS - A surfactant produced by reacting naturally occurring polysaccharides that are not water soluble with a hydrophilic substituent on a carboxylic portion of the polysaccharide. In a second reaction, the surfactant is further substituted on a hydroxylic portion with a hydrophobic or lipophilic substituent, so as to make the reaction product both water soluble and capable of attracting oily material that is hydrophobic to be removed from a substrate by cleaning in water. Methods of making the surfactant and the follow-on reaction product are described. | 02-13-2014 |
Thomas Bouldin, San Francisco, CA US
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20120167074 | ON-DEMAND OR INCREMENTAL REMOTE DATA COPY - Files, or other data, may be stored in a package, and the contents of the package may be retrieved incrementally and/or on-demand. In one example, files are packaged into a ZIP file or similar type of package. Additionally, metadata is added to the package that describes the contents of the package at the sub-file level, thereby allowing portions of files to be retrieved by appropriately-configured software. When the package is to be used on a local machine, placeholder files may be created on that machine, which are to be populated by the package's contents at a later time. When a request for data in the package is made, if the data does not reside locally, then a request for the specific data (possibly at the sub-file level) is made, and the placeholder files are populated with the actual package data. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167075 | PREDICTIVE SOFTWARE STREAMING - A software streaming platform may be implemented that predictively chooses units of a program to download based on the value of downloading the unit. In one example, a program is divided into blocks. The sequence in which blocks of the program historically have been requested is analyzed in order to determine, for a given history, what block is the next most likely to be requested. Blocks then may be combined into chunks, where each chunk represents a chain of blocks that have a high likelihood of occurring in a sequence. A table is then constructed indicating, for a given chunk, the chunks that are most likely to follow the given chunk. Based on the likelihood table and various other considerations, the value of downloading particular chunks is determined, and the chunk with the highest expected value is downloaded. | 06-28-2012 |
Thomas A. Bouldin, Redmond, WA US
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20100318964 | SOFTWARE EXTENSION ANALYSIS - Multiple structured extension definitions can be obtained, each structured extension definition corresponding to one or more categories, and each structured extension definition being written in a software extension language. Data representing one or more registrations maintained in a format native to a registration store can be accessed, and this data analyzed based at least in part on the multiple structured definitions. In other aspects, a structured extension definition written in a software extension language is obtained. The registration store includes registrations stored in a format native to the registration store and different from the software extension language, and the registration store is modified based on the obtained structured extension definition. | 12-16-2010 |
Thomas Alan Bouldin, San Francisco, CA US
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20120158676 | ENABLING RANDOM ACCESS WITHIN OBJECTS IN ZIP ARCHIVES - Objects stored in a zip archive may be extracted in random-access fashion (without involving other objects stored in the zip archive) using the addresses of the objects stored in the central directory of the zip archive. However, zip archives often provide insufficient information to enable random access to the data within an object. This capability may be provided by segmenting the object into sections of a section size, and including in the zip archive a block table specifying, for respective sections, the block size of the corresponding block. A zip archive extractor may achieve random access to the object by using the block table to computing the addresses of blocks comprising the selected portion and extracting only those blocks. Backwards compatibility of the zip archive with other zip archive extractors may be preserved by including the block table within a zip extension of the central directory of the zip archive. | 06-21-2012 |
William B. Bouldin, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20120110277 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR STORAGE-SYSTEM MANAGEMENT - One example of the present invention is directed to a data-storage system comprising a plurality of data-storage devices, one or more communications connections through which the data-storage system receives management and data-access commands and sends responses to received commands, and one or more processors. The one or more processors execute controller functionality that controls command and response exchanges through the communications connections, accesses the data-storage devices, and provides a data-storage-system interface that includes a management-interface portion that provides access to management functionality, a data-interface portion that provides access to data-access functionality, and a management-interface tunnel that provides alternative access to management functionality through the data-interface portion of the data-storage-system interface. | 05-03-2012 |
William Brian Bouldin, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20100082715 | Reduced-Resource Block Thin Provisioning - A computer-executed method reduces a storage array's physical spindle requirements, leading to reduced power and resource costs, as compared to block thin provisioning. A computer-executed method for managing access of a plurality of applications to a storage array comprises monitoring storage space usage in a file system, and modifying size of logical units by selective increases and decreases based on the storage usage. | 04-01-2010 |