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Allan Bradley, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090149336Indexed library of cells containing genomic modifications and methods of making and utilizing the same - Methods and vectors (both DNA and retroviral) are provided for the construction of a Library of mutated cells. The Library will preferably contain mutations in essentially all genes present in the genome of the cells. The nature of the Library and the vectors allow for methods of screening for mutations in specific genes, and for gathering nucleotide sequence data from each mutated gene to provide a database of tagged gene sequences. Such a database provides a means to access the individual mutant cell clones contained in the Library. The invention includes the described Library, methods of making the same, and vectors used to construct the Library. Methods are also provided for accessing individual parts of the Library either by sequence or by pooling and screening. The invention also provides for the generation of non-human transgenic animals which are mutant for specific genes as isolated and generated from the cells of the Library.06-11-2009

Bill C. Bradley, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110031050ELECTRIC TRACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A power exchange unit (PXU) is coupled to an existing manual transmission of a vehicle via a PTO port. An electric motor generator coupled to the PXU. A battery is electrically coupled to the motor generator for supplying power to propel the vehicle. A control unit is coupled to the motor generator and the battery and configured to switch operation of the vehicle between first and second modes, wherein in the first mode an internal combustion engine of the vehicle propels the vehicle, and in the second mode the motor generator propels the vehicle in a motoring mode.02-10-2011
20110056185Vehicle Reduced Emission Deployment - A reduced emission apparatus is coupled to a vehicle such that the vehicle is enabled to operate in a reduced emission mode by use of the reduced emission apparatus. A data acquisition apparatus is mounted on the vehicle and configured to acquire data relating to operation of the vehicle. Security may be provided for the reduced emission apparatus and vehicle-mounted data acquisition apparatus. The credits from operating the reduced emission apparatus apply to resources for deploying the reduced emission apparatus.03-10-2011
20110202234OVER THE ROAD/TRACTION/CABIN COMFORT RETROFIT - A vehicle includes a drive train having a manual transmission. An internal combustion engine is coupled to the manual transmission via a clutch. Auxiliary devices operate auxiliary systems of the vehicle. A battery energizes electric drivers for the auxiliary devices. A power exchange unit is coupled to the manual transmission via a power takeoff port. An electric generator is coupled to the power exchange unit, and the internal combustion engine drives the generator via the power exchange unit. The battery is energized by the generator via a battery charger.08-18-2011

Douglas H. Bradley, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090013022Multiplier Engine Apparatus and Method - A multiplier engine that reduces the size of the circuitry used to provide the multiplier engine, as well as increases the speed at which the multiplication algorithm is performed, are provided. The illustrative embodiments may comprise a M*8 multiplication engine having one or more 4:2 compressors that comprise only two full adders, as opposed to the three full adders in the known 5:2 compressor based architecture. The 4:2 compressors are able to achieve the same operation as the known 5:2 compressor based architecture by virtue of using the unused bits in a least significant portion of the partial product inputs to store the negate bit values. Moreover, a negate bit value that is not fused with the partial product inputs may be input to the 4:2 compressors for a bit 01-08-2009

Patent applications by Douglas H. Bradley, Austin, TX US

Earl Terence Bradley, Eastland, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080203727PIPE RING APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method according to which the apparatus includes a pair of connected arcuate members for clamping around a pipe, with each arcuate member including at least one protrusion. The arcuate members have a first material hardness and at least a portion of the at least one protrusion has a second material hardness that is greater than the first material hardness so that the portion penetratingly engages the pipe when the arcuate members are clamped around the pipe.08-28-2008

Eddie R. Bradley, Richardson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110063049Phase Shifter Design Improvements - An improved phase shifter assembly is provided. The phase shifter assembly may comprise first and second sub-assemblies with certain common actuating elements. In one example, a first phase shifter sub-assembly is provided, the first phase shifter sub-assembly including a first phase shifter carrier, a first phase shifter printed circuit board mounted on the first phase shifter carrier, a first wiper printed circuit board coupled to an input of the first phase shifter printed circuit board and having at least a first end coupled to transmission lines on the first phase shifter printed circuit board, and at least one wiper support mechanically coupling the first wiper printed circuit board to the first phase shifter printed circuit board. A second phase shifter is similarly provided. Common actuating elements may include a pivot arm and a throw arm. The pivot arm may be rotatably mounted in the phase shifter assembly and be configured to engage a wiper support of at least one of the first and second phase shifter sub-assemblies. The throw arm may be mounted such that when the throw arm is moved linearly, the pivot arm rotates around a pivot.03-17-2011

Eddie Ray Bradley, Richardson, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100295748Top End Cap Improvement - A housing for an antenna has an end member having a radome seat and a back extension. The end member also has at least one actuator housing with an external opening and an internal opening. The end member has no through passage from its external side to its internal side, other than the opening of the actuator housing, such that upon assembly with a back and a radome, the antenna is water-tight. A retention assembly has an internal retaining member and an internal retaining member receiver. An actuator has an external actuation interface, and is mounted in the actuator housing to be water-tight. The retention assembly has a first position and a second position. The first position engages the internal retaining member with the internal retention receiver such as to maintain a closed water-tight engagement with the back and the radome. The retention assembly has a second, released position, that allows disengagement of the end member from a reflector tray.11-25-2010
20110043425DUAL BAND BASE STATION ANTENNA - A high band element and an antenna including a plurality of high band elements are provided. The high band element can include directors disposed above four dipoles, and the antenna can include a plurality of low band elements configured to accommodate the plurality of high band elements. The low band elements can be configured in a 1-2-2-2-1 arrangement or a 2-2-2-2-1 arrangement.02-24-2011

Patent applications by Eddie Ray Bradley, Richardson, TX US

Gerald R. Bradley, Scurry, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090056275ANTI-ROTATION NECK SUPPORT KNIFE - A neck support knife for supporting a bottle during capping includes an arcuate planar surface having a plurality of elongated cleats extending away from the planar surface and arranged in a radial pattern. The cleats have a tooth-like vertical cross-section. An inner arcuate face adjoins the planar surface and engages the bottle neck during operation. On each cleat, the corner nearest the inner arcuate face is shaped to reduce contact with the bottle flange/neck junction. In a preferred embodiment, the cleats are all canted from the radial orientation in the same direction so that the bottle is biased against the inner arcuate face during capping.03-05-2009

Jeffery S. Bradley, Missouri City, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120041158Method for Monitoring Monomer Concentration In Interfacial Polycarbonate Manufacturing Process - The present invention relates to an improved process for online measurement of monomer concentration, specifically bisphenol A, in an interfacial polycarbonate manufacturing process. Wherein the measurement is obtained by vibrational spectroscopy for the purpose of improving process control, specifically, controlling the carbonate polymer molecular weight.02-16-2012

Michael Bradley, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110039346DRUG DETECTION STRAW - The present invention relates to a drug detection device for detecting the presence of a date rape drug in a beverage comprising: a straw; and a chemical reagent, where said chemical reagent coats the surface of the straw and changes color upon contact with a date rape drug. In one exemplary embodiment, the drug detection device may be used to test for Gamma Hydoxybutyrate (GHB) or ROHYPNOL® (Flunitrazepam). A stirring straw may be used as a component of the drug detection device as opposing to a conventional straw. The present invention also includes a method of date rape drug detection comprising the steps of: coating a stirring device with a chemical reagent; inserting the stirring device in a beverage; and observing the stirring device to determine an indication of the presence of a date rape drug.02-17-2011

Michael Keith Bradley, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120070901DRUG DETECTION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a drug detection device for detecting the presence of a date rape drug in a beverage comprising: a drink consumption device such as a straw; and a chemical reagent, where said chemical reagent may be integrated with the straw and causes the straw to change color upon contact with a date rape drug. In one exemplary embodiment, the drug detection device may be used to test for Gamma Hydoxybutyrate (GHB) or ROHYPNOL® (Flunitrazepam). A stirring straw may be used as a component of the drug detection device as opposing to a conventional straw. The present invention further relates to a method of manufacturing a date rape drug detection device comprising the steps of: integrating a drink consumption device with a chemical reagent; and enabling a visual color reaction within the consumption device upon contact with a date rape drug.03-22-2012

Paul Bradley, Austin, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120034933METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING DATA BETWEEN A SYSTEM AND A MOBILE NETWORK THROUGH AN IP CHANNEL, CORRESPONDING PORTABLE OBJECT AND SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for communicating data between a communication system and a mobile radio-communication network through an Internet Protocol data communication channel. The communication system comprises a host device and a portable object cooperating with the host device. According to the invention, the portable object determines in which geographical place the communication system is located. The portable object determines whether at least one subscription before a mobile radio-communication network operator over a data communication channel using the IP within the geographical place exists or not. And, if at least one subscription before a mobile radio network operator exists, then the portable object sends to the host device a request for reading configuration data relating to an access to the data communication channel using the IP. The invention relates also to corresponding portable object and communication system comprising a host device and the portable object cooperating with the host device.02-09-2012

Richard Bradley, Cypress, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090183923Top drive drilling system and other applications using a low speed direct drive AC motor - A low speed alternating current motor having motor shaft speeds of about 300 is provided, and such motor has application in numerous industries and devices, such as, for example, in top drive drilling systems. Because of the low shaft speed, mechanical speed reduction equipment may not be necessary. In addition, the motor shaft may be hollow to facilitate the flow of fluid, such as, for example, drilling mud.07-23-2009

Ryan Bradley, Cypress, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100052309Umbilical Bullet Connector - The invention described herein is directed to a bullet connector for umbilicals, and for a method of disconnecting an umbilical from a bullet connector. The bullet connector described herein comprises a tapered nose cone, a body comprising a cylindrical housing, a cylinder removeably mounted in the cylindrical housing, and a locking plate removeably fastened to the lower region of the cylinder.03-04-2010

Thomas J. Bradley, Victoria, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100218678Gas Treating Method And Apparatus - A method and apparatus for treating natural gas comprises a contactor having a manifold for spreading gas in the contactor vessel, a plurality of perforated plates above the manifold, a spray system for spraying a treating liquid into an upwardly rising column of gas and a liquid level controller for maintaining the treating liquid above the perforated plates. Gas and liquid from the contactor pass through a cooler and are then separated. A treating liquid regeneration system receives the treating liquid and flashes the liquid at low pressure to separate hydrocarbon gases, hydrocarbon liquid and treating liquid. The treating liquid is regenerated by heating and flashing off contaminant gases and is ultimately redelivered to the contactor.09-02-2010

Walter Bradley, Woodway, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100093245NON-WOVEN FABRIC COMPOSITES FROM LIGNIN-RICH, LARGE DIAMETER NATURAL FIBERS - A non-woven fabric composite containing natural fibers and a method for producing such composites. The non-woven fabric composite is comprised of large diameter, lignin-rich natural fibers with a high viscous flow temperature and a high degradation temperature combined with fibers made of a thermoplastic polymer with a lower viscous flow temperature such as polypropylene, polyethylene or a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer fiber such as polylactic acid, or mixture thereof. A hot-pressed non-woven fabric composite material prepared from the non-woven fabric composite.04-15-2010
20110250813NON-WOVEN FABRIC COMPOSITES FROM COIR FIBERS - A non-woven fabric composite containing coir fibers and a method for producing such composites. The non-woven fabric composite is comprised of coir fibers, which are large diameter, lignin-rich fibers, with a high viscous flow temperature and a high degradation temperature combined with fibers made of a thermoplastic polymer with a lower viscous flow temperature such as polypropylene, polyethylene or a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer fiber such as polylactic acid, or mixture thereof. A hot-pressed non-woven fabric composite material prepared from the non-woven fabric composite.10-13-2011
20110250814NON-WOVEN FABRIC COMPOSITES FROM COIR FIBERS - A non-woven fabric composite containing coir fibers and a method for producing such composites. The non-woven fabric composite is comprised of coir fibers, which are large diameter, lignin-rich fibers, with a high viscous flow temperature and a high degradation temperature combined with fibers made of a thermoplastic polymer with a lower viscous flow temperature such as polypropylene (“PP”), polyethylene (“PE”), polylactic acid (“PLA”), and polyester (“PET”) or mixtures thereof. A hot-pressed non-woven fabric composite material prepared from the non-woven fabric composite.10-13-2011

William D. Bradley, Frisco, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080255617Vertebral Support Device - A vertebral support device (10-16-2008