Cao, TX
Andrew H. Cao, Round Rock, TX US
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20090055799 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOURCE CODE SECTIONAL LOCKING FOR IMPROVED MANAGEMENT - A system and method of managing source code and, more particularly, a system and method for locking sections of source code to eliminate conflicts during concurrent use by multiple users. The method includes locking a first section of a file and at least a second section of the file to permit editing thereof by different users to the exclusion of other users. The method further includes merging edits of the locked first section with remaining sections of the file including any edits made to the at least second section without overwriting any edits. | 02-26-2009 |
Changhua Cao, Austin, TX US
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20120319883 | TIME-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - Embodiments of a time-to-digital converter are provided, comprising a delay stage matrix and a measurement circuit. The delay stage matrix comprises a first and a second delay lines coupled thereto, and is arranged to propagate a transition signal from a starting delay stage in the first and a second delay lines, wherein each of the first and second delay lines comprises a same number of delay stages coupled in series, each delay stage in one of the first and second delay lines is coupled to a corresponding delay stage in the other delay line and operative to generate a delayed signal. The measurement circuit is arranged to determine a time of the transition signal propagating along the delay stages by sampling the delayed signals using a measurement signal to generate and hold a digital representation of the time. | 12-20-2012 |
Chris Cao, Austin, TX US
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20090305774 | USER CREATED CONTENT AND QUESTS - A computer-implemented method of providing an environment for a crafting player to craft a role-playing content and/or quests in a computer game, the method including: obtaining tokens that represent in-game assets; placing the tokens to craft the role-playing content and/or quests; inviting other players to participate in the role-playing content and/or quests; running the role-playing content and/or quests; receiving at least one reward based on the rating entered by the other players; and saving a layout and composition of the crafted role-playing content and/or quests in a blueprint. Keywords include MMO, role-playing event, quests, and souvenirs. | 12-10-2009 |
Christopher Udo Cao, Austin, TX US
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20100029382 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PERSISTENT CHARACTER PERSONALITIES IN A SIMULATION - Apparatus and methods are provided to implement a technique for managing the response of a digital entity in a simulation to reflect its interaction with one or more players over time, such as managing a non-player character's responses to player characters in an online computer game. In the system, a computer system tracks the interaction of the digital entity with other entities and the occurrence or status of internal and external events to control how the digital entity reacts to current events and interactions. | 02-04-2010 |
20100174593 | ONLINE SIMULATIONS AND NETWORK APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods are provided that involve a player to a significant degree with an advertisement and its accompanying product or service. One setting of the system and method may be a network application that is adjunct to an online simulation such as an MMO game. The system and method may be implemented in either or both, or in video games that are embodied in just one of these. The system and method provide a convenient way to tie advertising to game content. By use of advertisements, the user (through the player character) can become aware of and can access in-game items, player character attribute modifications, and rewards. Such advertisements may be banner advertisements or any other type of advertising. By taking advantage of the offers presented in the advertisements, a user of the network application may obtain items for their own use or for that of a corresponding MMO character. | 07-08-2010 |
Chunshe Cao, Houston, TX US
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20090192341 | Method Of Circulating Catalyst Between A Catalyst Regenerator And An External Catalyst Cooler - This invention relates to efficiently regenerating catalyst particles by minimizing the formation of localized “hot spots” and “cold spots” in a regeneration zone. Specifically this invention relates to a method for controlling regenerator temperature in an oxygenates-to-olefins system, comprising the steps of: contacting an oxygenate feed in a reactor with a catalytically effective amount of molecular sieve-containing catalyst under conditions effective for converting said oxygenate to a product containing light olefins and forming a coked catalyst; contacting a portion of the coked catalyst in a regenerator, having a catalyst bed height (H | 07-30-2009 |
20100331597 | Catalyst And Once-Through Reactor-Regenerator Process For Oxygenate To Olefins Production - Disclosed herein is a method of converting oxygenates to olefins comprising contacting an oxygenate stream with an acidic high silica chabazite catalyst in one or more oxygenate-to-olefins reactors; circulating greater than from 80% of the catalyst to one or more catalyst regenerators to form regenerated catalyst; circulating the regenerated catalyst, preferably the same amount of regenerated catalyst, back to the oxygenate-to-olefins reactor to contact an oxygenate stream; and isolating a stream of olefins from the one or more oxygenate-to-olefins reactors. | 12-30-2010 |
20110152478 | Method of Preparing A Molecular Sieve and Its Use In The Conversion Of Oxygenates To Olefins - A method of preparing a silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieve which comprises the steps of combining a source of silica, a source of phosphorous, a source of alumina and water to form a primary mixture; adding a structure directing agent to said mixture and optional seeds to form a synthesis mixture. The synthesis mixture is synthesized by heating the mixture to a crystallization temperature to form the sieve. The molar ratio of the structure directing agent relative to the source of alumina may vary between 1.3 and 1.9 and the ratio of water to the source of alumina may vary between 20 to 34. | 06-23-2011 |
20110190560 | Transalkylation of Heavy Aromatic Hydrocarbon Feedstocks - In a process for producing xylene by transalkylation of a C | 08-04-2011 |
20130197286 | Production of Paraxylene - The process concerns ethylbenzene conversion and xylene isomerization with a catalyst pretreated by sulfiding. | 08-01-2013 |
Chunshe Cao, Conroe, TX US
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20160122262 | Xylene Isomerization Process with Sulfidation - A process is provided for the isomerization of aromatic hydrocarbons including contacting an aromatic hydrocarbon feedstream with a catalyst comprising a hydrogenation metal wherein sulfur is continuously introduced after catalyst start-up for an extended period of time at a concentration of no more than 56 ppm by weight of the aromatic hydrocarbon feedstream. | 05-05-2016 |
Chunshe J. Cao, Houston, TX US
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20110021857 | Method And Apparatus For Regenerating Catalyst During Oxygenates To Olefins Reaction - Disclosed herein is a method of recovery of the activity of a molecular sieve catalyst following use of the catalyst in an OTO conversion process. This is achieved by a regeneration apparatus and a method of regenerating a molecular sieve catalyst, comprising two stages. In a pretreatment stage, the catalyst is pretreated under pretreatment conditions by heating the catalyst to a temperature of between 320° C. to 700° C. in an oxygen depleted medium for a residence time of between 1 minute to two hours; and, in a regeneration stage, the catalyst is regenerated under regeneration conditions by heating the catalyst at a temperature of between 200° C. to 700° C. in an oxidizing medium for a residence time of between 1 to 60 minutes. | 01-27-2011 |
Chunshe J. Cao, Conroe, TX US
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20160038929 | Regeneration of Aromatic Alkylation Catalyst Using Ozone - The present disclosure relates to a method of regenerating an at least partially deactivated catalyst, preferably an aromatic alkylation or transalkylation catalyst, comprising a molecular sieve. The method comprises the step of contacting the deactivated catalyst with an ozone-containing gas, preferably at a temperature of about 50° C. to about 250° C. | 02-11-2016 |
Dong Cao, Richardson, TX US
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20090196513 | Compressive Sampling for Multimedia Coding - An apparatus comprising a decorrelator, a compressive sampler coupled to the decorrelator, and an encoder coupled to the compressive sampler, wherein the compressive sampler is configured to receive sparse data and compress the sparse data using compressive sampling. Also included is a network component comprising at least one processor configured to implement a method comprising decorrelating sparse data or data including sparse data, compressing the sparse data using compressive sampling, and encoding the data. Also included is a method comprising receiving a data stream comprising a sparse data portion, compressing the sparse data portion using compressive sampling, and compressing the remaining data portion without using compressive sampling. | 08-06-2009 |
Guohua Cao, Missouri City, TX US
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20080261835 | Surfactant based compositions and process for heavy oil recovery - A process for recovering heavy oil with the steps of: a) injecting into one or more injection wells an aqueous injection fluid containing one or more surfactants designed to form a pseudo-emulsion between the injection fluid and the heavy oil, and, b) recovering the oil from one or more producing wells. The process does not require the addition of outside mechanical or thermal energy or solvents to recover the heavy oil and does not form emulsions between the injection fluid and the heavy oil that may be difficult to break when brought to the surface or may cause increased viscosity and injectivity problems within the reservoir. | 10-23-2008 |
20090023950 | Polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids and their salts - The present invention discloses a process for producing light colored polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids. The polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids may be further neutralized with alkalis or amines to form the corresponding light colored sulfonated salts. The present invention also makes manufacture of polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids possible as first intent products using an inexpensive and simple reaction. The structure of the polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids produced using the process described in the present invention is shown below: | 01-22-2009 |
20090023951 | Polyalkylated Arylalkyl Sulfonic acids and their salts - The present invention discloses a process for producing polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids by reacting arylalkyl sulfonic acids with olefins. The polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids may be further neutralized with alkalis or amines to form the corresponding sulfonated salts. The present invention also makes possible manufacture of polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids as first intent products using an inexpensive and simple reaction. The structure of the polyalkylated arylalkyl sulfonic acids produced using the process described in the present invention is shown below: | 01-22-2009 |
Haibo Cao, Flower Mound, TX US
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20150336828 | Method for Improving Quality of Aquaculture Pond Water - A method for treating and improving the quality of pond water used in growing aquatic species for aquacultural applications by adding to the pond water active bacteria that are preferably grown on site in combination with a nitrification enhancement agent such as calcium carbonate or calcified seaweed, and an optional reaction surface area modifier such as calcified seaweed or plastic or metal particles or fragments. | 11-26-2015 |
Hui Cao, Sugar Land, TX US
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20120150518 | Method and System For Coupling Reservoir and Surface Facility Simulations - A method, system and apparatus are disclosed for coupling independent reservoir and surface facility network simulators. A reservoir simulator is configured to simulate fluid flow in subterranean reservoirs and a surface facility network simulator is configured to simulate fluid flow in production equipment. Simulation of fluid flow in a subterranean reservoir is initiated using the reservoir simulator. Simulation of fluid flow in production equipment is initiated using the surface facility network simulator. The simulated fluid flow in the production equipment includes fluids produced from the subterranean reservoir. The simulation of fluid, flow in the subterranean reservoir is coupled with the simulation of fluid flow in the production equipment using, a sub-domain inflow performance relationship. | 06-14-2012 |
Huy Cao, Garland, TX US
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20110205119 | Dual-Beam Sector Antenna and Array - A low sidelobe beam forming method and dual-beam antenna schematic are disclosed, which may preferably be used for 3-sector and 6-sector cellular communication system. Complete antenna combines 2-, 3- or -4 columns dual-beam sub-arrays (modules) with improved beam-forming network (BFN). The modules may be used as part of an array, or as an independent 2-beam antenna. By integrating different types of modules to form a complete array, the present invention provides an improved dual-beam antenna with improved azimuth sidelobe suppression in a wide frequency band of operation, with improved coverage of a desired cellular sector and with less interference being created with other cells. Advantageously, a better cell efficiency is realized with up to 95% of the radiated power being directed in a desired cellular sector. | 08-25-2011 |
Jian Wei Cao, Houston, TX US
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20130269387 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE SEPARATION OF AIR BY CRYOGENIC DISTILLATION - An apparatus and process for separating air by cryogenic distillation includes a heat exchanger, a column system having at least one cryogenic distillation column, a conduit for supplying the column system with cooled air from the heat exchanger, a storage tank, a conduit for removing a liquid from the column system and sending it to the storage tank, at least one pump, at least one conduit for sending pumped liquid from the outlet of the or each pump to the heat exchanger, at least one conduit connected to the outlet of the pump or at least one outlet of at least one pump and to a column of the column system, said conduit passing directly to the column without passing via the storage tank. | 10-17-2013 |
Jiasheng Cao, The Woodlands, TX US
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20140246371 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING SULFATE AND SYSTEM FOR SAME - A process for removing sulfate includes combining a calcium compound and a fluid comprising sulfate to form a composition; adjusting the pH to be greater than or equal to 12; introducing, to the composition, an electrode comprising aluminum or a noble metal; contacting the composition with a material comprising aluminum if aluminum is absent from the electrode; applying a voltage to the electrode to oxidize the aluminum and to form aluminum ions; contacting the composition with the aluminum ions; and forming a precipitate to remove sulfate from the composition, the precipitate having a crystal structure including calcium, aluminum, and sulfate. A system for removing sulfate includes a first container to receive a composition comprising a calcium compound and a fluid comprising sulfate; a first transfer member to communicate the composition to a second container that includes a first electrode of and a second electrode to produce a precipitate of calcium, aluminum, and sulfate; and a second transfer member to communicate the precipitate and composition to a third container. | 09-04-2014 |
20140339162 | BORON REMOVAL FROM OILFIELD WATER - Electrocoagulation (EC) may remove oil and solids from oilfield water and other raw, untreated or unprocessed water as a pretreatment for increased boron removal efficiency using a subsequent boron selective resin. Boron selective resins are efficient for boron removal, but oil and solids in water lower the boron remove efficiency and capacity. | 11-20-2014 |
20150053619 | Process for Hardness and Boron Removal - Both the hardness and boron content of wastewater may be reduced by contacting the wastewater with liquid sodium silicate (LSS) in an effective amount for such reductions followed by one or both of two additional procedures. The additional procedure may be contacting the wastewater with an Al( | 02-26-2015 |
20150083669 | REDUCTION OR REMOVAL OF SULFATES FROM WATER - Some waters have high sulfate contents, such as acid mine drainage (AMD), which makes them unsuitable for use in fracturing fluids and difficult to dispose. Such waters may be treated with a solution of barium chloride to react with the sulfate ion of the sulfates and precipitate the sulfates as barium sulfate. Not all of the sulfates needs to be removed for the reclaimed water to be useful in formulating a fracturing fluid. The by-product of the reaction is almost pure barium sulfate, which is an inert, commercially valuable material that may be used in drilling fluids, paint and other industries. | 03-26-2015 |
Lifen Cao, Dallas, TX US
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20160030457 | TUMOR-SELECTIVE COMBINATION THERAPY - The therapies described herein can be selectively lethal toward a variety of different cancer cell types and cancer conditions in a subject. The combination therapies described herein can be useful for the management, treatment, control, or adjunct treatment of diseases, where the selective lethality is beneficial in chemotherapeutic therapy, particularly where the disease is accompanied by elevated levels of NQO1. | 02-04-2016 |
Lihong Cao, Austin, TX US
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20130341785 | SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP WITH EXPANSIVE UNDERBUMP METALLIZATION STRUCTURES - Methods and apparatus to protect fragile dielectric layers in a semiconductor chip are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes forming a first polymer layer over a conductor pad of a semiconductor chip where the conductor pad has a first lateral dimension. An underbump metallization structure is formed on the first polymer layer and in ohmic contact with the conductor pad. The underbump metallization structure has a second lateral dimension greater than the first lateral dimension. A second polymer layer is formed on the first polymer layer with a first opening exposing at least a portion of the underbump metallization structure. | 12-26-2013 |
20140177792 | 3D IMAGING WITH MULTIPLE IRRADIATION FREQUENCIES - Imaging methods, apparatus and systems are provided for using different irradiation frequencies to generate a composite three-dimensional image. One exemplary method for imaging a semiconductor device involves irradiating the semiconductor device with a first frequency of electromagnetic radiation, obtaining a first radiation response from the semiconductor device in response to the first frequency of electromagnetic radiation, irradiating the semiconductor device with a second frequency of electromagnetic radiation, obtaining a second radiation response from the semiconductor device in response to the second frequency of electromagnetic radiation, and generating a composite image of the semiconductor device based at least in part on the first radiation response and the second radiation response. | 06-26-2014 |
Lipeng Cao, Austin, TX US
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20100020910 | PHASE-LOCKED LOOP SYSTEM WITH A PHASE-ERROR SPREADING CIRCUIT - A phase-locked loop (PLL) system including a phase-frequency detector for generating an up signal or a down signal based on a phase difference between a reference clock and a feedback clock is provided. The PLL system further includes a phase-error spreading circuit for generating phase-spread pulses based on a relationship between a first time attribute of the up signal or the down signal and a second time attribute of the phase-spread pulses. The PLL system further includes a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) for generating a VCO clock based on the phase-spread pulses. The PLL system may also include a charge pump that generates a pumping signal based on the phase-spread pulses. | 01-28-2010 |
20100308793 | PHASE LOCKED LOOP DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A phase locked loop device includes a phase detector that measures a difference in phase between a reference clock signal and an output clock signal of the phase locked loop. The phase detector provides a pulse having a width indicative of the phase difference. A phase measurement module determines a digital value based on the pulse width. Accordingly, the digital value provides an indication of the phase difference between the reference clock signal and the output clock signal. A series of the digital values can be recorded to indicate how the phase difference varies over time, thereby providing a useful characterization of device behavior. | 12-09-2010 |
20100315141 | MULTIPLE-STAGE, SIGNAL EDGE ALIGNMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS - Signal edge alignment embodiments include multiple delay stages connected in series. Each delay stage includes a delay line, an interface circuit, and a tap selection circuit. The delay line applies fixed-width delays to an input signal to produce delayed versions of the input signal at a plurality of taps. The interface circuit, which is characterized by an inherent interface circuit delay, passes one of the delayed versions to an interface circuit output in response to a control signal. The tap selection circuit determines a finally-identified tap of the plurality of taps by determining an initially-identified tap at which a delayed version of the input signal most closely has a desired alignment with the input signal, and by identifying the finally-identified tap in the control signal as a tap that occurs earlier in the delay line than the initially-identified tap. This compensates for the inherent delay of the delay stage. | 12-16-2010 |
20130271196 | High Precision Single Edge Capture and Delay Measurement Circuit - A method and circuit for providing on-chip measurement of the delay between two signals includes first and second delay chains ( | 10-17-2013 |
20140086279 | THERMAL SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD BASED ON CURRENT RATIO - A thermal sensor system including at least one thermal sensor, a voltage control network, a current gain network, a current compare sensor, and a controller. The voltage control network applies reference and delta voltage levels to a thermal sensor, which develops reference and delta current signals. The current gain network is used to adjust current gain. The current compare sensor is responsive to the reference and delta current signals and provides a comparison metric. The controller selects a temperature subrange and controls the current gain network to adjust the gain of the delta current signal to determine a gain differential value indicative of the temperature. The controller may select from among different sized thermal sensors, current mode gain values, and control voltages corresponding with each of multiple temperature subranges. Any one or more of these parameters may be adjusted to adjust an operating point for selecting a corresponding temperature subrange. | 03-27-2014 |
Peimin Cao, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130011199 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRE-INSTALLING COLD WATER PIPES FOR A FLOATING OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY CONVERSION FACILITY - An apparatus for installing means to supply cold water from depth to a floating vessel comprises a template having a plurality of receptacles for receiving a plurality of vertically-oriented Cold Water Pipes. A method for installing a plurality of Cold Water Pipes at a floating, offshore Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion facility comprises: lowering such a template to the seafloor; inserting vertically-oriented pipes into the receptacles on the template; providing sufficient buoyancy near the top of the pipe to maintain the pipe in a generally vertical state; positioning a floating vessel having receptacles configured to engage the upper ends of the pipes over the template; raising the template with the inserted pipes from the seafloor until the upper ends of the pipes engage the receptacles; and, locking the pipes in the receptacles such that the pipes are in fluid communication with a Cold Water Sump on the floating vessel. | 01-10-2013 |
20140010597 | Top-Tensioned Riser System - A top-tensioned riser (TTR) is supported by a tensioning system on the deck of a floating platform. The tension ring may include an elastomeric layer which permits small angular and lateral displacements of the tension joint. The tension joint comprises a tapered section to resist the bending moment and shear imposed by the vessel's motion. The riser tension joint may be supported laterally by rollers below the tension ring. The rollers react on the tapered section when the riser strokes up and down. The tapered section may be engineered to maximize the use of the tension joint, and to reduce bending moment and shear loads imposed on the tensioning system. In certain embodiments, there may be a small gap between the rollers and the tapered section. In certain other embodiments, the rollers may be spring-loaded to increase the stability of surface equipment on the upper terminus of the riser. | 01-09-2014 |
20140305655 | RISER TENSIONER CONDUCTOR FOR DRY-TREE SEMISUBMERSIBLE - A top-tensioned riser system comprises a substantially vertical riser extending upward from the seafloor; a conductor surrounding an upper portion of the riser in spaced-apart relation; a coaxial keel guide surrounding a lower portion of the conductor; a tensioner attached to the conductor and the riser; a keel guide support structure attached to the keel guide and connected to the keel of a dry-tree, semi-submersible vessel; and, a keel joint centralizer attached to the riser proximate the keel guide and sized to prevent radial movement of the riser relative to the conductor. Side loads on the riser (such as those arising from displacement of the vessel from its nominal position or currents acting on the riser) are reacted from the riser to the conductor via the keel joint centralizer and thence to the keel of the vessel via the keel guide. | 10-16-2014 |
Renfang Richard Cao, Houston, TX US
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20100206570 | CIRCULATED HEATED TRANSFER FLUID SYSTEMS USED TO TREAT A SUBSURFACE FORMATION - A method for heating a subsurface formation includes applying heat from a plurality of heaters to at least a portion of the subsurface formation. A portion of one or more of the heaters are allowed to move relative to the heaters respective wellhead using sliding seals to accommodate thermal expansion of the heaters. | 08-19-2010 |
Renfeng Richard Cao, Houston, TX US
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20100096137 | CIRCULATED HEATED TRANSFER FLUID HEATING OF SUBSURFACE HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS - A method of heating a subsurface formation includes introducing a molten salt into a first passageway of a conduit-in-conduit heater at a first location. The molten salt is passed through the conduit-in-conduit heater in the formation to a second location. Heat transfers from the molten salt to a treatment area during passage of the molten salt through the conduit-in-conduit heater. The molten salt is removed from the conduit-in-conduit heater at a second location spaced away from the first location. | 04-22-2010 |
20120085535 | METHODS OF HEATING A SUBSURFACE FORMATION USING ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE PARTICLES - Systems and methods for heaters used in treating a subsurface formation are described herein. Some embodiments also generally relate to heaters that have novel components therein. Such heaters may be obtained by using the systems and methods described. Some embodiments also generally relate to systems, methods, and/or processes for treating fluid produced from the subsurface formation. | 04-12-2012 |
20130269935 | TREATING HYDROCARBON FORMATIONS USING HYBRID IN SITU HEAT TREATMENT AND STEAM METHODS - A method for treating a tar sands formation includes providing heated fluid to a first section of the hydrocarbon layer while providing heat to a second section of a hydrocarbon layer in the formation from a plurality of heaters located in the formation. The second section is vertically displaced from the first section. Heat is allowed to transfer from the heaters and heated water to at least a portion of the formation. Fluids are allowed to gravity drain to a third section of the hydrocarbon formation. Fluids are produced from the formation through at least one production well that is located in the third section of the formation. | 10-17-2013 |
Roger Cao, Tomball, TX US
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20130010418 | MODULAR, ALL-IN-ONE COMPUTING DEVICE - An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a modular, all-in-one computing device. The modular, all-in-one computing device includes a computer module comprising a processor, a memory, a storage system, and an interface, wherein the computer module does not include a keyboard or a video display. The modular, all-in-one computing device also includes a display unit, configured to support the computer module, provide power to the computer module, and interface with the computer module. | 01-10-2013 |
20130159120 | POINT OF SALE DATA SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Point of sale (POS) data systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. A POS data system ( | 06-20-2013 |
Ru Cao, Austin, TX US
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20120107824 | mPCR Methods for Analyzing Repeat Sequences - Methods are provided for determining the methylation status of GC-rich templates. The methods include use of GC reference standards that allow simultaneous characterization of methylation status and CGG repeat length. The methods are useful for detecting genotypes associated with GC-rich repeats, including Fragile X Syndrome. | 05-03-2012 |
Tam M. Cao, Trophy Club, TX US
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20130166372 | UTILIZING REAL-TIME METRICS TO NORMALIZE AN ADVERTISEMENT BASED ON CONSUMER REACTION - One or more consumers proximate to a kiosk can be detected. The kiosk can present a product advertisement associated with a product. The product can be a good or a service. Metrics associated with the consumers can be collected responsive to interacting with the product advertisement. The interaction can be a visual and aural interaction. The metrics can be analyzed to determine an impression associated with the consumers interacting with the product advertisement. The impression can be a rational descriptor and/or an emotional descriptor. The rational descriptor and/or emotional descriptor can be a computer readable value associated with a behavioral change of the consumers responsive to the interacting. A normalized content can be generated based on the impression associated with the consumer. The normalized content can adjust the product advertisement to improve the impression. | 06-27-2013 |
Thanh H. Cao, Spring, TX US
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20120046868 | DOWNHOLE CLOSED-LOOP GEOSTEERING METHODOLOGY - A closed-loop method for geosteering includes acquiring logging while drilling data and processing the logging while drilling data downhole while drilling to obtain a geosteering correction (a correction to the drilling direction based upon the LWD measurements). The geosteering correction is further processed downhole to obtain new steering tool settings which are then applied to the steering tool to change the direction of drilling. These steps are typically repeated numerous times without the need for uphole processing or surface intervention. | 02-23-2012 |
Wei Cao, Bellaire, TX US
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20110311558 | Recombinant Bone Marrow Stromal Antigen-2 in the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases - Methods, compositions and kits are disclosed for inhibiting interferon production and modulating immune responses, particularly an autoimmune response. In certain embodiments, the methods involve administering an effective amount of a BST2 protein or a nucleic acid encoding an BST2 protein to treat an autoimmune disease or disorder. | 12-22-2011 |
Wenqing Cao, Katy, TX US
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20090201500 | Hydrogen sensor - A hydrogen sensor for detecting/quantitating hydrogen and hydrogen isotopes includes a sampling line and a microplasma generator that excites hydrogen from a gas sample and produces light emission from excited hydrogen. A power supply provides power to the microplasma generator, and a spectrometer generates an emission spectrum from the light emission. A programmable computer is adapted for determining whether or not the gas sample includes hydrogen, and for quantitating the amount of hydrogen and/or hydrogen isotopes are present in the gas sample. | 08-13-2009 |
Xianyi Cao, Pearland, TX US
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20130085289 | Synthesis of Alkyl Cyclopentadiene Compounds - A method of synthesizing an alkyl cyclopentadiene compound is disclosed. The method includes contacting at least one cyclopentadienyl anion source and at least one alkyl group source to form at least one alkyl cyclopentadiene compound. The method further includes extracting the alkyl cyclopentadiene compound with a hydrocarbon solvent. The alkyl cyclopentadiene compound may be converted to a metallocene catalyst compound. | 04-04-2013 |
20150209751 | Method for Determining a Stickiness Temperature of a Resin - Methods and systems for controlling a polymerization reactor in a non-sticking regime are disclosed. An exemplary method includes measuring parameters for the polymerization reaction including a reactor temperature and a concentration of an induced condensing agent (ICA) in a polymerization reactor. An equivalent partial pressure ((PICA)equiv) of the ICA is calculated. The polymerization reactor operation is located in a two dimension space defined by a reactor temperature dimension and a ((PICA)equiv) dimension. The location in the two dimensional space is compared to an non-sticking regime, defined as the space between an upper temperature limit (UTL) curve and a lower temperature limit (LTL) curve. Parameters of the polymerization reactor are adjusted to keep the reactor within the non-sticking regime. | 07-30-2015 |
20150210782 | Controlling a Polyolefin Reaction - Methods and systems for controlling a polymerization reaction in a non-sticking regime are disclosed. An exemplary method includes measuring parameters for the polymerization reaction including a reactor temperature and a concentration of an induced condensing agent (ICA) in a polymerization reactor. An equivalent partial pressure ((P | 07-30-2015 |
Xun Cao, Austin, TX US
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20140085502 | HIGH RESOLUTION MULTISPECTRAL IMAGE CAPTURE - The use of a hybrid camera tool may capture high resolution multispectral images without sacrificing resolution in exchange for spectral accuracy. The capture of a high resolution multispectral image may include forming a high spatial resolution image based on a portion of incoming light and generating a high spectral resolution image that includes multispectral samples based on another portion of the incoming light. The high resolution multispectral image is then synthesized by consolidating the high spatial resolution image with the high spectral resolution image. | 03-27-2014 |
Zhaodan Cao, San Antonio, TX US
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20120315274 | Methods of Treating Glucose Metabolism Disorders - Methods of treating individuals with a glucose metabolism disorder such as diabetes, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia or obesity by administering human FAM3D (family with sequence similarity 3, member D) are provided. Specifically a method of treating hyperglycemia resulting in a reduction of plasma glucose is provided. Additionally, a method of treating hyperinsulinemia resulting in a reduction of plasma glucose is provided. In addition, a method of treating glucose intolerance resulting in an increased glucose tolerance is provided. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided. | 12-13-2012 |
20130017994 | Methods of Treating Glucose Metabolism Disorders - Methods of treating individuals with a glucose metabolism disorder, and compositions thereof, are provided. | 01-17-2013 |
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