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Charles F. Cook, Humble, TX US
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| 20090028209 | Energy Meter For Mixed Streams Of Combustible Compounds - An energy content meter can spectroscopically quantify oxidation products after oxidation of a combustible mixture. The measured oxidation product concentrations or mole fractions can be converted to an energy content of the un-oxidized combustible mixture using a conversion factor that relates oxygen consumption during oxidation of the combustible mixture to the energy content of the combustible mixture. | 01-29-2009 |
Danny M. Cook, Missouri City, TX US
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| 20100285689 | Power strip with 110 and 220 volt outlets - A mechanism that will provide 220 volts AC when the devise is properly plug-in to two home duplex outlets as shown in the attached drawing Figure Two and described in Summery of the Invention. The devise will also provide current in excess of 30 amperes at 110 volts when properly plug-in to two home duplex outlets as shown in the attached drawing Figure Three and described in Summery of the invention. | 11-11-2010 |
David P. Cook, Dallas, TX US
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| 20090150675 | SECURE MESSAGE FORWARDING SYSTEM DETECTING USER'S PREFERENCES INCLUDING SECURITY PREFERENCES - A system and method for providing secure message services. The system includes a forwarding service to receive message for delivery to a recipient. The system checks for preferences for delivery of the message content including encryption preferences and notifies the recipient or delivers the message according to the encryption preferences. The system includes an interoperability engine to determine delivery preferences including security preferences, the security preferences indicating a security protocol by which the message can be securely delivered to the recipient. | 06-11-2009 |
G. Dennis Cook, Kingwood, TX US
Grady Cook, Plano, TX US
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| 20090103604 | Method and Apparatus for On-Chip Voltage Controlled Oscillator Function - This invention uses a flying adder frequency synthesis circuit to provide the required frequency adjustments to accommodate the varying encoding density of a MPEG2 video data stream. This invention adjusts the local clock based on the information extracted from the program clock reference signal in the incoming data. This invention replaces an external or internal voltage-controlled crystal oscillator using a phase locked loop circuit on the video processing integrated circuit. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090161809 | Method and Apparatus for Variable Frame Rate - A method and apparatus for adjusting to a frame rate. The method displays the video frames with varying rates. The method comprising the steps of detecting a change in the frame rate, calculating the FREQ of the frame, adjusting the phase-locked loop utilizing the calculated FREQ, and utilizing the adjusted phase-locked loop output as the pixel clock to display the frame. | 06-25-2009 |
Jay W. Cook, China Spring, TX US
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| 20100101054 | Cook hinge - A hinge assembly may be provided to hingeably couple two substrates together to allow one of the substrates to pivot about the center plane of the other substrate. The hinge assembly may include two separable hinge components that are manufactured from lightweight materials and that are configured to provide up to about 180 degrees of swing for a door or other hingeably-coupled substrate. Polymer bushings may be employed to preclude the need for lubrication of the hinge assembly, and a spring loaded tab may be provided on a hinge pin of the hinge assembly to provide for ease of installation, removal or replacement of a hingeably coupled substrate. Flow channels with injection ports may be defined within each of the separable hinge components of the hinge assembly, and configured to evenly distribute injected bonding material around the components of the hinge assembly while they are positioned within respective substrate cavities. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100124457 | Systems and methods for securing components - Systems and methods for securing seats and other components to a seat track that may be implemented to provide flush symmetric and asymmetric seat track fitting assemblies that accommodate variances in the height of seat track extrusions. A component may be secured to mate directly with a seat track fitting surface and uppermost surface (flange) of a seat track, and with a fitting securing component (retainer or capture component) that provides additional load path in the lateral shear plane (X axis) while optimizing length of thread engagement of the component fastener. | 05-20-2010 |
John A. Cook, Austin, TX US
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| 20100031227 | Structured Representation of Integration Scenarios of Software Products - Providing a structured representation of integration scenarios of software products. Specifically, the invention provides methods and systems for modeling the conceptual entities that a software developer encounters when modeling software products and the people that use the software products. | 02-04-2010 |
Jonathan Cook, Houston, TX US
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| 20100263389 | Dockside Ship-To-Ship Transfer of LNG - Systems and methods for dockside regasification of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are described herein. The methods include providing LNG from a LNG carrier to a regasification vessel. The LNG may be regasified on the regasification vessel. The regasified natural gas may be discharged with a high pressure arm to a dock and delivered onshore. The regasification vessel may be moored to the dock. The LNG carrier may be moored to the regasification vessel or the dock. | 10-21-2010 |
Kenneth W. Cook, Athens, TX US
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| 20120036091 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED, RANGE-BASED IRRIGATION - A centralized irrigation system provides non-decision-making controllers in combination with a client server architecture that employs irrigation algorithms for monitoring and control. Live feedback means send information back to a server for use with sophisticated modeling capabilities to monitor exceptions to a planned control scheme, adjust control parameters, and provide a real-time update to system performance. This feedback is instantaneously routed from the server to monitoring and feedback client software connected to the server through a network and enables volume-based cycles and soaks of irrigation. Range-based control strategies determine a total volumetric water-holding capacity for a volume of soil and a range of desirable soil moisture. The system permits a shared-savings business model where the vendor provides a system and the customer only pays the vendor a portion of the savings obtained by using the system. It further permits rapidly deploying improved control systems to save water for a community. | 02-09-2012 |
Mark E. Cook, Lufkin, TX US
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| 20080286079 | TRANSPORT TRAILER AND METHOD - A trailer ( | 11-20-2008 |
Michael R. Cook, Grand Prairie, TX US
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| 20080282629 | Simulated log siding - Simulated log siding is formed of an engineered cementitious composite. Single or dual flanges on each log piece is used to apply siding units to a surface. Some siding members are molded into a three dimensional configuration to appear as a structural wood log. Individual end pieces and molded tail clusters when used with the siding provide the appearance of the characteristic stacked or staggered corners of a log structure. | 11-20-2008 |
Robert Cook, Montgomery, TX US
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| 20110127223 | PROCESS FOR TREATING POND WATER - A process for the treatment of phosphoric acid plant pond water where an increased recovery of phosphorus values from the input pond water is achieved through the dilution of the initial pond water with clarified water from the product generation stage and/or the final stage clarified water. The recycle of the product generation stage and/or final stage waters to dilute the feed pond water mitigates or eliminates the problems of silica gel formation and precipitation that occur when undiluted pond waters are processed. In addition, the dilution reduces phosphate losses in the first liming or neutralization stage rejected solids thereby increasing the yield of Di-Calcium Phosphate or ammonium magnesium phosphate or potassium magnesium phosphates. | 06-02-2011 |
Robert Lance Cook, Katy, TX US
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| 20090001721 | Protective sleeve for threaded connections for expandable liner hanger - A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090013516 | Methods for Expanding a Pipeline - A method of repairing a damaged portion of an underground pipeline positioned within a subterranean formation below the surface of the earth and having a flowbore. In some embodiments, the method includes inserting one or more pipe sections into the flowbore, the one or more pipe sections coupled and forming a throughpassage, positioning the one or more pipe sections within a damaged portion of the pipeline, disposing an expansion device within the throughpassage, and displacing the expansion device along the throughpassage, wherein the one or more pipe sections are radially expanded into engagement with at least the damaged portion of the pipeline. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090205839 | EXPANDABLE CONNECTION - An expandable tubular liner includes a first tube, a second tube, a mechanical coupling for coupling the first and second tubes, and an insert coupled to the mechanical coupling. The insert is capable of forming a metallurgical bond with at least one of the tubes when energy is injected into the insert. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100101072 | Apparatus for Radially Expanding and Plastically Deforming a Tubular Member - An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member includes a support member with a fluid passage. A mandrel is movably coupled to the support member and includes an expansion cone operable to radially expand and plastically deform the tubular member when moved relative to the tubular member. A pressure chamber is positioned between the support member and the mandrel, and the pressure chamber is fluidicly coupled to the fluid passage. A releasable support is coupled to the support member and operable to selectively couple the support member to the tubular member. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100282477 | SLEEVE FOR EXPANDABLE TUBULAR THREADED CONNECTION - A tubular sleeve overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members that are to receive an expansion device for radial expansion and plastic deformation of the threaded tubular connection. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110253394 | MODIFYING EXPANSION FORCES BY ADDING COMPRESSION - A method for expanding a tubular in a borehole, the tubular having upper and lower ends, the system comprises a) applying a compressive load to the upper end of the tubular and b) expanding the tubular by moving an expansion device relative to the tubular while maintaining the compressive load. Step a) may include resting a weight on the upper end of the tubular or applying hydraulic pressure to the upper end of the tubular. The lower end of the tubular may engage the formation before step b) or as a result of step b). | 10-20-2011 |
Ryan L. Cook, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20090203553 | Sand aggregating reagents, modified sands, and methods for making and using same - A composition for treating solid materials is disclosed, where the treating compositions coats surfaces or portions of surfaces of the solid materials changing an aggregation or agglomeration propensity of the materials. Treated solid materials are also disclosed. The methods and treated materials are ideally suited for oil field applications. | 08-13-2009 |
Steven Cook, Vega, TX US
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| 20110186083 | PHARMACEUTICAL CELL CLEANING PROCESS - A method of cleaning a pharmaceutical cell that can be carried out onsite in a pharmacy. In particular, the method can be used to clean a pharmaceutical super cell. The method includes placing the cell in a resealable container; adding a wash solution to the resealable container; sealing the resealable container; shaking the sealed container; pouring the wash solution out of the resealable container; and rinsing the cell by repeating the preceding steps using a rinse solution in place of the wash solution. The wash solution may include soap, alcohol, and/or a surfactant. The rinse solution may include deionized water and/or isopropyl alcohol, for example. | 08-04-2011 |
Steven Dwade Cook, Vega, TX US
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| 20100243672 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING LIQUID DISPENSATION FROM AN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN - An aerosol spray can is provided. The aerosol spray can includes but is not limited to a housing forming a storage chamber, an initial amount of chemical stored in a compressed liquid state within the storage chamber, a valve assembly attached to the housing, and an extension tube connected with the valve assembly at a first end and extending into the storage chamber at a second end. The initial amount of chemical forms a top surface. The general direction of the top surface is perpendicular to the direction of gravity. The valve assembly including a stem forming a central passage through which the chemical dispenses from the storage chamber. The second end of the extension tube remains a distance away from the top surface of the initial amount of chemical regardless of the position of the aerosol spray can. | 09-30-2010 |
Steven Owanda Cook, Vega, TX US
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| 20100243761 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PREVENTING LIQUID DISPENSATION FROM AN AEROSOL SPRAY CAN - An aerosol spray can is provided. The aerosol spray can includes but is not limited to a housing, an initial amount of a chemical within the housing in both liquid and gaseous states, a valve assembly attached to the housing, an extension tube connected with the valve assembly, and a flotation device connected with the extension tube. The chemical in a liquid state forms a top surface above which there is the chemical in a gaseous state. The extension tube is connected with the valve assembly at a first end and extends into the housing at a second end. The second end of the extension tube forms an opening. The flotation device floats on the chemical in a liquid state. | 09-30-2010 |
Susan E. K. Cook, Pilot Point, TX US
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| 20100227895 | METHOD FOR TREATING EQUINE LAMINITIS - A method for the treatment and preventative care of equine laminitis includes effective administration of the amino acid L-tyrosine, alone, or in conjunction with choline bitartrate, niacin, and/or d-calcium pantothenate to regulate and restore hormonal balance, blood pressure and normal catecholamine synthesis. Tyrosine administration fosters proper vasculation in the equine's body, and specifically promotes proper circulation in and to the hoof and laminae. | 09-09-2010 |
Thomas D. Cook, Austin, TX US
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| 20090039942 | LEVEL SHIFTER - A level converter comprises first and second latches, and first through fourth transistors. The first latch has first and second power supply terminals, and first and second nodes. The second latch has third and fourth power supply terminals, and third and fourth nodes. The first transistor has a first current electrode coupled to the first node, a control electrode coupled to receive a first bias voltage, and a second current electrode. The second transistor has a first current electrode coupled to the second current electrode of the first transistor, a second current electrode coupled to the third node, and a control electrode coupled to receive a second bias voltage. The third transistor has a first current electrode coupled to the second node, a control electrode coupled to receive the first bias voltage, and a second current electrode. The fourth transistor has a first current electrode coupled to the second current electrode of the third transistor, a control electrode coupled to receive the second bias voltage, and a second current electrode coupled to the fourth node. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090097285 | VARIABLE LOAD, VARIABLE OUTPUT CHARGE-BASED VOLTAGE MULTIPLIERS - A charge-based voltage multiplier device comprising a charge-pump circuit and a charge-pump controller is provided. The charge-pump circuit is configured to multiply an input voltage signal (V | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090243571 | Built-In Self-Calibration (BISC) Technique for Regulation Circuits Used in Non-Volatile Memory - A reference voltage regulation circuit ( | 10-01-2009 |
| 20110050326 | CHARGE PUMP WITH CHARGE FEEDBACK AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A charge pump charges a first capacitor to a predetermined input voltage using a first switch. The first switch is coupled to a first terminal of the first capacitor for coupling the first terminal to an input terminal that receives the predetermined input voltage. A second switch couples a second terminal of the first capacitor to a reference voltage terminal. Charge is sequentially transferred from the first capacitor to an output capacitance by using the first switch. A portion of charge is sequentially removed from the output capacitance to the input terminal using a third switch and a second capacitor. Configuration logic provides control signals to make one or more of a plurality of charge transfer capacitors switch the same as said first capacitor switches. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110115549 | CHARGE PUMP FOR USE WITH A SYNCHRONOUS LOAD - A charge pump has circuitry and implements a method for monitoring a synchronous load by using a first voltage threshold below a target output voltage and a second voltage threshold above a target output voltage. An output terminal is coupled to the load. Charge is demanded by clocking the load. When the target output voltage passes below the first voltage threshold, a first value representing a present size of a charging capacitance is stored as a stored first value, and a second stored value representing a needed changed size of the charging capacitance is used. The present size of the charging capacitance is changed in response to the passing of the target output voltage below the first voltage threshold. When demand for charge from the load is reduced, a present value is saved and a prior value is restored to change the size of the charging capacitance. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110133819 | LOW POWER CHARGE PUMP AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A charge pump and method for starting up a charge pump are provided. The charge pump comprises a plurality of charge pump cells and a start-up control circuit. Each charge pump cell has a clock terminal for receiving a delayed clock signal, an input terminal for receiving an input voltage, and an output terminal for providing a boosted voltage in response to receiving the clock signal and the input voltage. The start-up control circuit is coupled to the clock terminals of each of the plurality of charge pump cells. The start-up control circuit is for delaying the delayed clock signal provided to each charge pump cell of the plurality of charge pump cells. Each of the charge pump cells receives the delayed clock signal having a different predetermined delay so that each of the plurality of charge pump cells are enabled in a predetermined sequence during start-up of the charge pump. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110221511 | VARIABLE INPUT VOLTAGE CHARGE PUMP - A device for providing a constant output voltage based on a variable input voltage is provided. The device may include: (1) a charge-pump comprising a plurality of cells, wherein each of the plurality of cells can be configured as an input cell, a stepping cell, or a load cell; (2) a comparator; and (3) a differentiator coupled to the comparator output, wherein the differentiator is configured to monitor the comparator output and produce a reset pulse each time the comparator output changes its state. The device may further include: (1) a decimator; (2) an up/down counter; and (3) a controller for detecting whether the device is operating in a first predetermined mode or a second predetermined mode, wherein the two modes relate to the configuration of the plurality of cells into the input cell, the stepping cell, and/or the load cell. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110316592 | REFRESH OPERATION DURING LOW POWER MODE CONFIGURATION - A target circuit of an electronic device is placed in a suspended mode by disconnecting the target circuit from one or more voltage sources. A refresh controller periodically initiates a refresh operation during the suspended mode by temporarily reconnecting the target circuit to the one or more voltage sources for a duration sufficient to recharge capacitances of the target circuit. The refresh controller terminates the refresh operation by disconnecting the target circuit from the one or more voltage sources, thereby continuing the suspended mode of the electronic device. The refresh controller can employ a Very Low Frequency Oscillator (VLFO) to time the frequency of refresh operations. The VLFO manages the refresh initialization timing based on the voltage across a capacitor that is selectively charged or discharged so as to implement the refresh operation. The refresh controller further can employ a counter to time the duration of the refresh operation. | 12-29-2011 |
William Cook, Austin, TX US
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| 20090144267 | Searching for Virtual World Objects - Systems and methods for searching for objects located in a virtual world include having a virtual construct such as a bot crawl the virtual world by moving from place to place. Object information is collected about the objects associated with the place and the object information is stored in a searchable database. Users can search the database for objects in the virtual world. The information can be further filtered or classified to aid in searching. | 06-04-2009 |