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Bradfred W. Culp, Greeley, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090177840	System and Method for Servicing Inquiry Commands About Target Devices in Storage Area Network - Inquiry data received from sequential target devices is stored in a cache memory. In one embodiment, the cache memory is coupled to a router. In one embodiment, when the router receives from a host an inquiry command about a target, the router first checks to see if the inquiry command can be serviced from the cache. If so, the inquiry data about the target is retrieved from the cache and returned to the host. If not, the router checks to see if the target is busy. If not busy, the router routes the inquiry command to the target and stores the inquiry data returned by the target in the cache. If the target is busy, the router places the inquiry command in a queue. When the target becomes available, the router forwards the inquiry command to the target for processing, thereby keeping the inquiry command from timing out.	07-09-2009
20110161584	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INQUIRY CACHING IN A STORAGE AREA NETWORK - A system and method for servicing an inquiry command from a host device requesting inquiry data about a sequential device on a storage area network. The inquiry data may be cached by a circuitry coupled to the host device and the sequential device. The circuitry may reside in a router. In some embodiments, depending upon whether the sequential device is available to process the inquiry command, the circuitry may forward the inquiry command to the sequential device or process the inquiry command itself, utilizing a cached version of the inquiry data. The cached version may include information indicating that the sequential device is not available. In some embodiments, regardless whether the sequential device is available, the circuitry may process the inquiry command and return the inquiry data from a cache memory.	06-30-2011

Charles H. Culp, College Station, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090012654	System and Method for Remote Monitoring and Controlling of Facility Energy Consumption - A method for remote monitoring and controlling of energy consumption of a facility includes receiving energy consumption data associated with the facility at a processor disposed remotely from the facility. The method also includes receiving environmental data associated with the facility. The method includes determining whether an operating parameter of an energy consumption system of the facility requires modification to increase efficiency using the energy consumption data and the environmental data. The method further includes automatically modifying the operating parameter of the energy consumption system corresponding to the required modification.	01-08-2009
20120117987	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT AIR DEHUMIDIFICATION AND LIQUID RECOVERY WITH EVAPORATIVE COOLING - The present invention relates to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing humidity gradients in one or more dehumidification units. Water vapor from relatively humid atmospheric air entering the dehumidification units is extracted by the dehumidification units without substantial condensation into low pressure water vapor vacuum volumes. For example, in one embodiment, the water vapor is extracted through water vapor permeable membranes of the dehumidification units into the low pressure water vapor vacuum volumes. As such, the air exiting the dehumidification units is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification units. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is compressed to a slightly higher pressure, condensed, and removed from the system at ambient conditions. In addition, each of the dehumidification units may be associated with one or more evaporative cooling units through which the air will be directed, with the evaporative cooling units being upstream and/or downstream of the dehumidification units. In one embodiment, the dehumidification units function to reduce the humidity ratio and temperature to desired final conditions by iteratively approaching an ideal humidity ratio versus temperature curve.	05-17-2012
20120118145	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT AIR DEHUMIDIFICATION AND LIQUID RECOVERY - The present invention relates to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing a humidity gradient across a water selective permeable membrane in a dehumidification unit. Water vapor from relatively humid atmospheric air entering the dehumidification unit is extracted by the dehumidification unit without substantial condensation into a low pressure water vapor chamber operating at a partial pressure of water vapor lower than the partial pressure of water vapor in the relatively humid atmospheric air. For example, water vapor is extracted through a water permeable membrane of the dehumidification unit into the low pressure water vapor chamber. As such, the air exiting the dehumidification unit is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification unit. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently condensed and removed from the system at ambient conditions.	05-17-2012
20120118146	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT MULTI-STAGE AIR DEHUMIDIFICATION AND LIQUID RECOVERY - The present invention relates to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing humidity gradients in a plurality of dehumidification units, which are arranged in series and/or in parallel. Water vapor from air entering each stage of the plurality of dehumidification units is extracted by the dehumidification units without substantial condensation into low pressure water vapor chambers. For example, in one embodiment, the water vapor is extracted through water vapor permeable membranes of the dehumidification units into the low pressure water vapor chambers. As such, the air exiting each of the dehumidification units is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification units. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently compressed to a slightly higher pressure (i.e., just high enough to facilitate condensation), condensed, and removed from the system at ambient conditions.	05-17-2012
20120118147	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIR DEHUMIDIFICATION AND COOLING WITH MEMBRANE WATER VAPOR REJECTION - The present disclosed embodiments relate to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing a humidity gradient across a water selective permeable membrane in a dehumidification unit. Water vapor from relatively humid atmospheric air entering the dehumidification unit is extracted by the dehumidification unit without substantial membrane water vapor rejection into a low pressure water vapor chamber operating at a partial pressure of water vapor lower than the partial pressure of water vapor in the relatively humid atmospheric air. For example, water vapor is extracted through a water permeable membrane of the dehumidification unit into the low pressure water vapor chamber. As such, the air exiting the dehumidification unit is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification unit. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently expelled through a membrane vapor rejection unit to ambient conditions.	05-17-2012
20120118148	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AIR DEHUMIDIFICATION AND SENSIBLE COOLING USING A MULTIPLE STAGE PUMP - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing a humidity gradient across a water selective permeable membrane in a dehumidification unit. Water vapor from relatively humid atmospheric air entering the dehumidification unit is extracted by the dehumidification unit without substantial condensation into a low pressure water vapor chamber operating at a partial pressure of water vapor lower than the partial pressure of water vapor in the relatively humid atmospheric air. For example, water vapor is extracted through a water permeable membrane of the dehumidification unit into the low pressure water vapor chamber. As such, the air exiting the dehumidification unit is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification unit. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently condensed and removed from the system at ambient conditions.	05-17-2012
20120118155	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-STAGE AIR DEHUMIDIFICATION AND COOLING - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for dehumidifying air by establishing a humidity gradient across a water selective permeable membrane in a dehumidification unit. Water vapor from relatively humid atmospheric air entering the dehumidification unit is extracted by the dehumidification unit without substantial condensation into a low pressure water vapor chamber operating at a partial pressure of water vapor lower than the partial pressure of water vapor in the relatively humid atmospheric air. For example, water vapor is extracted through a water permeable membrane of the dehumidification unit into the low pressure water vapor chamber. As such, the air exiting the dehumidification unit is less humid than the air entering the dehumidification unit. The low pressure water vapor extracted from the air is subsequently condensed and removed from the system at ambient conditions.	05-17-2012

Christopher Michael Culp, Shelbyville, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100318443	APPARATUS FOR ASSESSING AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AN EQUIPMENT UPGRADE PROPOSAL - A computer-implemented method for delivering an equipment upgrade proposal is disclosed herein. The computer-implemented method includes the step of receiving input related to the nature of use of current equipment. The computer-implemented method also includes the step of estimating a payback period based on the received input. The computer-implemented method also includes the step of displaying textual information detailing the payback period for consideration by a potential customer. The computer-implemented method also includes the step of generating a plurality of different screen displays including at least one screen display during the receiving step and at least one screen display during the displaying step. The computer-implemented method also includes the step of customizing at least one of the plurality of different screen shots based on information associated with the potential customer other than the input related to the nature of use of current equipment. An apparatus for practicing the method and a readable memory containing program code operable to be executed by a computer in performing the method are also disclosed herein.	12-16-2010

Donald Culp, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100036170	Alkylene oxide purification processes and systems - Processes and systems for purifying ethylene oxide, including introducing a feed stream including ethylene oxide to a heat exchanger to heat the feed stream, feeding the heated feed stream to a distillation apparatus base below a first stage, removing from the distillation apparatus an impurity fraction as a top exit stream from the distillation apparatus located at a top take-off on the distillation apparatus, removing from the distillation apparatus an ethylene oxide stream of 99.7 weight percent purity, based on the total weight of the ethylene oxide stream, from the distillation apparatus, and removing from the distillation apparatus an aldehyde enriched fraction as a bottom stream from the distillation apparatus, where the aldehyde enriched fraction is fed directly to a glycol reactor.	02-11-2010

Gary L. Culp, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100036170	Alkylene oxide purification processes and systems - Processes and systems for purifying ethylene oxide, including introducing a feed stream including ethylene oxide to a heat exchanger to heat the feed stream, feeding the heated feed stream to a distillation apparatus base below a first stage, removing from the distillation apparatus an impurity fraction as a top exit stream from the distillation apparatus located at a top take-off on the distillation apparatus, removing from the distillation apparatus an ethylene oxide stream of 99.7 weight percent purity, based on the total weight of the ethylene oxide stream, from the distillation apparatus, and removing from the distillation apparatus an aldehyde enriched fraction as a bottom stream from the distillation apparatus, where the aldehyde enriched fraction is fed directly to a glycol reactor.	02-11-2010

Gordon W. Culp, Van Nuys, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090222061	PYRODE NEUROSTIMULATOR - A pyrode converts near-infrared light to an electric field that wirelessly stimulates nerve tissue at one or more locations in a host body, such as in a retina, a cochlea, a heart axon, or a motor nerve. Partial vision is restored when a pyrode implanted in a retina is activated by a scanner. Only the pyrode is implanted in the retina, whereas all other components remain external to the host body. Nerves other than the retina are stimulated by a pyrode coupled to a source of photonic energy by an optical conduit. In one preferred embodiment the photonic energy source is implanted in the host body. In another preferred embodiment, photonic energy from an external source is piped to the pyrode by way of an optical conduit via a percutaneous lead. Electrooptic diverters enable sequential activation of multiple pyrodes branched from a main conduit.	09-03-2009

Heath Culp, Austin, TX US

James Culp, Newburgh, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110026806	Detecting Chip Alterations with Light Emission - An emission map of a circuit to be tested for alterations is obtained by measuring the physical circuit to be tested. An emission map of a reference circuit is obtained by measuring a physical reference circuit or by simulating the emissions expected from the reference circuit. The emission map of the circuit to be tested is compared with the emission map of the reference circuit, to determine presence of alterations in the circuit to be tested, as compared to the reference circuit.	02-03-2011

James A. Culp, Downington, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080279443	MASK INSPECTION PROCESS ACCOUNTING FOR MASK WRITER PROXIMITY CORRECTION - A mask inspection method and system. Provided is a mask fabrication database describing geometrical shapes S to be printed as part of a mask pattern on a reticle to fabricate a mask through use of a mask fabrication tooling. The shapes S appear on the mask as shapes S′ upon being printed. At least one of the shapes S′ may be geometrically distorted relative to a corresponding at least one of the shapes S due to a lack of precision in the mask fabrication tooling. Also provided is a mask inspection database to be used for inspecting the mask after the mask has been fabricated by the mask fabrication tooling. The mask inspection database describes shapes S″ approximating the shapes S′. A geometric distortion between the shapes S′ and S″ is less than a corresponding geometric distortion between the shapes S′ and S.	11-13-2008
20090204930	IPHYSICAL DESIGN SYSTEM AND METHOD - A design system for designing complex integrated circuits (ICs), a method of IC design and program product therefor. A layout unit receives a circuit description representing portions in a grid and glyph format. A checking unit checks grid and glyph portions of the design. An elaboration unit generates a target layout from the checked design. A data prep unit prepares the target layout for mask making. A pattern caching unit selectively replaces portions of the design with previously cached results for improved design efficiency.	08-13-2009

James A. Culp, Hopewell Junction, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110068436	METHODS AND STRUCTURES FOR ENHANCING PERIMETER-TO-SURFACE AREA HOMOGENEITY - Methods and structures for enhancing the homogeneity in a ratio of perimeter to surface area among heterogeneous features in different substrate regions. At least one shape on the substrate includes an added edge effective to reduce a difference in the perimeter-to-surface area ratio between the features in a first substrate region and features in a second substrate region. The improved homogeneity in the perimeter-to-surface area ratio reduces variations in a thickness of a conformal layer deposited across the features in the first and second substrate regions.	03-24-2011
20110166686	AUTOMATED SENSITIVITY DEFINITION AND CALIBRATION FOR DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURING TOOLS - A method of automatic calibration of a design for manufacturing (DfM) simulation tool includes providing, as a first input, one or more defined rules for each of one or more semiconductor device levels to be simulated by the tool, and providing, as a second input, a plurality of defined feature size threshold ranges and increments for use in histogram generation of a number of failures with respect to a reference circuit; providing, as a third input, the reference circuit; executing the defined rules for the semiconductor device levels to be simulated, and outputting a fail count for the reference circuit at each defined threshold value, thereby generating histogram data of fail count versus threshold for the reference circuit; and providing, as a fourth input, a defined fail count metric, thereby calibrating the DfM tool for use with respect to a target circuit.	07-07-2011

James A. Culp, Downingtown, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090125868	MULTILAYER OPC FOR DESIGN AWARE MANUFACTURING - A method is provided for designing a mask layout for an integrated circuit that ensures proper functional interaction among circuit features by including functional inter-layer and intra-layer constraints on the wafer. The functional constraints used according to the present invention are applied among the simulated wafer images to ensure proper functional interaction, while relaxing or eliminating the EPE constraints on the location of the wafer images.	05-14-2009
20090210834	IC CHIP DESIGN MODELING USING PERIMETER DENSITY TO ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTIC CORRELATION - IC chip design modeling using perimeter density to an electrical characteristic correlation is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method may include determining a perimeter density of conductive structure within each region of a plurality of regions of an integrated circuit (IC) chip design; correlating a measured electrical characteristic within a respective region of an IC chip that is based on the IC chip design to the perimeter density; and modeling the IC chip design based on the correlation.	08-20-2009
20090278222	INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH UNIFORM POLYSILICON PERIMETER DENSITY, METHOD AND DESIGN STRUCTURE - Disclosed are embodiments of forming an integrated circuit with a desired decoupling capacitance and with the uniform and targeted across-chip polysilicon perimeter density. The method includes laying out functional blocks to form the circuit according to the design and also laying out one or more decoupling capacitor blocks to achieve the desired decoupling capacitance. Then, local polysilicon perimeter densities of the blocks are determined and, as necessary, the decoupling capacitor blocks are reconfigured in order to adjust for differences in the local polysilicon perimeter densities. This reconfiguring is performed in a manner that essentially maintains the desired decoupling capacitance. Due to the across-chip polysilicon perimeter density uniformity, functional devices in different regions of the chip will exhibit limited performance parameter variations (e.g., limited threshold voltage variations). Also disclosed herein are embodiments of an integrated circuit structure formed according to the method embodiments and a design structure for the integrated circuit.	11-12-2009
20090282380	METHOD OF LAYING OUT INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN BASED ON KNOWN POLYSILICON PERIMETER DENSITIES OF INDIVIDUAL CELLS - Disclosed is a method of laying out individual cells of an integrated circuit design, based at least in part on the known polysilicon perimeter densities of those cells. That is, the method embodiments use the knowledge of polysilicon perimeter density for known cells to drive placement of those cells on a chip (i.e., to drive floor-planning). The method embodiments can be used to achieve approximately uniform across-chip polysilicon perimeter density and, thereby to limit performance parameter variations between functional devices that are attributable to variations in polysilicon perimeter density. Alternatively, the method embodiments can be used to selectively control variations in the average polysilicon perimeter density of different regions of a chip and, thereby to selectively control certain performance parameter variations between functional devices located in those different regions.	11-12-2009

James C. Culp, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080292741	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MASS CUSTOMIZED MANUFACTURING - Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for manufacturing dental aligners. The system includes a workpiece introduction system having at least one workpiece preparation chamber. The system further has a mold manipulation system, having a mold introduction chamber, where a series of different molds may be introduced one after the other; a mold preparation chamber; a workpiece operation chamber; and a mold manipulator to move the mold between the mold introduction chamber, the mold preparation chamber, and the workpiece operation chamber; and a workpiece manipulator to move the workpiece between the workpiece preparation chamber and the workpiece operation chamber. In operation, the method includes steps of inserting a first workpiece into a workpiece preparation chamber; preparing the first workpiece for processing by subjecting the first workpiece to at least one preparation process; moving the first workpiece into a workpiece operation chamber; moving a first mold into a mold preparation chamber; preparing the first mold for processing by subjecting the first mold to at least one preparation process; moving the first mold into the workpiece operation chamber; moving the first mold and the first workpiece into cooperative engagement; subjecting the first workpiece to a vacuum on the side of the first workpiece facing the first mold; and repeating the above steps for a second workpiece and a second different mold.	11-27-2008
20080300824	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING A LOCATION FOR MARKING PLACEMENT - A system and associated method for selecting or creating an area which meets meet a set of marking criteria, for example, corresponding to a minimum surface area; a maximum slope angle; and a minimum deviation from a specified height. A marking station is directed to mark the selected area that meets the marking criteria.	12-04-2008
20100006640	SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING MASS-FABRICATED ITEMS WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL CODES - In the processing of mass-produced items that include a three-dimensional code formed therein, a system is provided for automating certain post-manufacturing processing steps. The system includes a printing mechanism that applies ink to the three-dimensional code to form an optically-readable code; a code-reading mechanism that reads the optically readable code and transmits a signal indicative of the code to a database that may be employed for tracking the processed items; and a transport mechanism that moves the items from the printing mechanism to the code-reading mechanism. In one embodiment, the system also includes a liquid agent application mechanism that applies a liquid agent to the items after the optically-readable code is formed. The transport mechanism includes a plurality of pallets on which the items are placed for processing, and that is operable to move the pallets sequentially to the several processing mechanisms.	01-14-2010
20100173266	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED GENERATING OF A CUTTING CURVE ON A SURFACE - In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, a system and method for automated generating of a cutting curve on a surface is provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a computer-implemented method for automated generating of a cutting curve on a gingival surface to facilitate cutting of an aligner material comprises the defining of initial gingival curves along the line around a tooth (LAT) on a patient's jaw, including within an interproximal area between teeth. The initial gingival curves are replaced with a modified, dynamic cutting curve comprising an offset adjustment configured to minimize weakening of a region of the aligner material within the interproximal area. This process for generating a modified, dynamic cutting curve within an interproximal area can be suitably applied or continued for each of other the teeth and interproximal areas between those teeth to define a complete dynamic cutting curve. The resulting complete dynamic cutting curve can then be output for conversion into machine executable code to facilitate cutting of the aligner material.	07-08-2010

James Clete Culp, Pleasanton, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110301745	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SORTING ITEMS - A system and associated method is provided for sorting parts, which includes a conveyor system for receiving and circulating a plurality of randomly presented parts, a sorting buffer for accumulating selected parts from the plurality of randomly presented parts in an assigned buffer location, and a sequencing system for sequencing the accumulated selected parts.	12-08-2011

James R. Culp, Towson, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120134527	HAZARD DETECTION FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT - An approach that detects locations of hazardous conditions within an infrastructure is provided. This approach uses satellite imagery, GIS data, automatic image processing, and predictive modeling to determine the location of the hazards automatically, thus optimizing infrastructure management. Specifically, a hazard detection tool provides this capability. The hazard detection tool comprises a detection component configured to: receive visual media containing asset location data about a set of physical assets, and hazard location data about potential hazards within a vicinity of each of the set of physical assets. The detection component further receives graphical information system (GIS) data containing asset location data about each of the set of physical assets. The hazard detection tool further comprises an analysis component configured to: analyze the visual media to determine if a hazardous condition exists for each of the set of physical assets; and apply the GIS data to the visual media to determine a location of hazardous conditions within the infrastructure.	05-31-2012

Jerry Culp, Oshtemo Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080269755	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING SAW BLADES AND LIKE CUTTING ACCESSORIES WITH A SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM - A system and method for locating cutting accessories such as saw blades that, when actuated by the complementary driver, move relative to the driver. The saw blade is provided with one or more geometric features. The location of these features is identified by a pointer. The pointer is part of a surgical navigation system used to monitor the position of the driver to which the saw blade is attached. Based on the location of the geometric features, data regarding the head of the saw blade are generated. Thus, the surgical navigation has data indicating the position and orientation of the driver and the position of the head of the cutting accessory relative to the driver. Based on these data, the surgical navigation system generates data indicating the position and orientation of the head of the saw blade or like cutting accessory.	10-30-2008

Jerry A. Culp, Oshtemo, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090281421	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TARGETED ACTIVATION OF A PHARMACEUTICAL AGENT WITHIN THE BODY CAVITY THAT IS ACTIVATED BY THE APPLICATION OF ENERGY - A system for selectively triggering an energy activated therapy agent. The system includes a member to which a device for emitting energy is attached. One or more navigation markers are also attached to the member. The position of the navigation markers is tracked to provide an indication of the position of the energy emitting device relative to the target tissue. When the energy emitting device is adjacent the target tissue, it is actuated.	11-12-2009
20110156903	WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING SOLID MEDICAL WASTE INCLUDING METAL DETECTION, PRE-DETECTION APPARATUS, AND/OR BAG- TENSIONING MECHANISM - A solid medical waste collection system for collecting solid medical waste. The system includes a mobile cart with a bag for storing the waste. A pre-detection apparatus detects metal-containing objects prior to placing them inside the bag to reduce costs to the facility in which the cart is employed. The system may also include a bag-tensioning mechanism for securing the bag to the cart.	06-30-2011

Jerry A. Culp, Oshtemo Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110266124	REMOVABLE HAND SWITCH FOR ATTACHMENT TO A POWERED SURGICAL TOOL - A hand switch for removable attachment to a powered surgical tool. The switch includes a ring formed with a slot that is snap fit over the tool with which the switch is used. A manually actuatable lever is pivotally mounted to the ring. Internal to the lever is a magnet. The position of the magnet is monitored by a sensor internal to the tool. A tab extends inwardly from the ring. The tab seats in a notch integral with the tool. The seating of the tab in the notch aligned the switch with the sensor internal to the tool.	11-03-2011

Patricia Culp, Oakland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090074762	THERAPEUTIC USE OF ANTI-TWEAK RECEPTOR ANTIBODIES - Compositions and methods for treating solid tumors are provided herein.	03-19-2009

Patricia Culp, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100074841	Compositions Against Cancer Antigen LIV-1 and Uses Thereof - Described herein are methods and compositions that can be used for diagnosis and treatment of cancer.	03-25-2010

Robert Dielman Culp, Katy, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090192340	ALKYLAROMATIC DEHYDROGENATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE SYSTEM - An alkylaromatic dehydrogenation system is described. In addition, a method is described for monitoring an alkylaromatic dehydrogenation process comprising: drawing a sample from the process at a first sample point; passing the sample through an analyzer; and measuring the amount of at least one component present in the sample wherein the sample is at least partially uncondensed. An apparatus is also described for monitoring an ethylbenzene dehydrogenation process comprising a plurality of sample lines that are heat-traced sufficiently to inhibit condensation in the sample lines; and a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer comprising two sample cells wherein the ratio of the length of a first sample cell to the length of the second sample cell is from about 1:1000 to about 1:1.	07-30-2009

Slade R. Culp, Coventry, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100294128	FUEL DEOXYGENATOR WITH POROUS SUPPORT PLATE - A device for use in a fluid system includes a fuel channel for receiving fuel having dissolved gas therein. A gas permeable membrane supported by a porous support, the gas permeable membrane in communication with the fuel channel. A gas-removal channel adjacent the gas permeable membrane for receiving the dissolved gas from the fuel through the gas permeable membrane and the porous support.	11-25-2010
20110248210	Bulk-Processed, Enhanced Figure-Of-Merit Thermoelectric Materials - The invention is a bulk-processed thermoelectric material and a method for fabrication. The material measures at least 30 microns in each dimension and has a figure of merit (ZT) greater than 1.0 at any temperature less than 200° C. The material comprises at least two constituents; a host phase and a dispersed second phase. The host phase is a semiconductor or semimetal and the dispersed phase of the bulk-processed material is comprised of a plurality of inclusions. The material has a substantially coherent interface between the host phase and the dispersed phase in at least one crystallographic direction.	10-13-2011

Thomas D. Culp, La Crosse, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080199618	Method of Strengthening a Brittle Oxide Substrate with a Weatherable Coating - The present invention relates to a method of strengthening brittle oxide pieces such as glass pieces with a siloxane-acrylate coating system that has superior weatherability, particularly hydrolytic stability. The coating system comprises a combination of a silane solution and a radiation-curable acrylate solution. The mixture is applied to a clean, brittle oxide surface. The silane solution comprises one or more silanes in a non-aqueous solvent and the radiation-curable acrylate solution comprises one or more acrylate or methacrylate monomers, acrylate or methacrylate oligomers, and initiators, such as photoinitiators.	08-21-2008
20090022997	Transparent Conductive Oxide Films Having Enhanced Electron Concentration/Mobility, and Method of Making Same - A variety of new n-type TCO films including films with dopants having ionic sizes that approximate those of the metal oxide host material, films with stabilized rutile MO	01-22-2009
20090191407	COATINGS PROVIDING LOW SURFACE EMISSIVITY - Coating compositions which reduce the surface emissivity of structural materials or maintain the surface emissivity of structural materials while protecting the structural materials from oxidation, weathering, and physical damage. The compositions comprise a polymerized organic monomer, an optional dispersible electrically conductive material, a catalyst, and a solvent.	07-30-2009
20100117035	ELECTROCONDUCTIVE TIN OXIDE HAVING HIGH MOBILITY AND LOW ELECTRON CONCENTRATION - Tin oxide having high mobility and a low electron concentration, and methods for producing layers of the tin oxide layers on a substrate by atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition (APCVD) are disclosed. The tin oxide may undoped polycrystalline n-type tin oxide or it may be doped polycrystalline p-type tin oxide. When the layer of tin oxide is formed on a crystalline substrate, substantially crystalline tin oxide is formed. Dopant precursors for producing doped p-type tin oxide are also disclosed.	05-13-2010

Tim Culp, Fort Worth, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090193884	MOBILE VACUUM SAMPLING SYSTEM - A mobile vacuum sampling system comprising: an inlet; a first filter; a gas sample vacuum pump; a solenoid valve; a sample tube; a pressure gauge; a first block valve; a second filter; a micro filter; a gasifier; a gas analyzer; and a computational, recording and/or analysis display device; wherein a natural gas stream enters the gas sample vacuum pump via the inlet and is compressed to between 3 and 5 psig; wherein the sample tube collects natural gas to be analyzed; wherein the gas analyzer is portable; wherein the gas analyzer analyzes gas samples from the sample tube; and wherein the entire system is contained within a truck or other mobile unit.	08-06-2009

Yiyun Culp, Wichita, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080210283	TENT WITH HINGED DOOR OR WINDOW - A hinged door (	09-04-2008
20080223449	VALVE FOR AN INFLATABLE PRODUCT	09-18-2008
20100018561	NEGATIVE ANGLE WINDOW FOR TENT - A collapsible tent is provided having windows which are provided at negative angles, facing the ground. In this configuration, the windows are protected from the entry of rain there through without the aid of a cover. The collapsible tent includes a shell and a frame securable to the shell for supporting the shell. The frame includes at least one outer pole for supporting a wail portion of the shell. The outer pole includes an upper curved section for supporting a window portion on the wall of the shell, where the outer pole positions the window in a substantially downwardly facing direction.	01-28-2010
20100283424	TENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An electrical system (	11-11-2010
20110023923	TENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An electrical system (	02-03-2011
20110079260	TENT WITH HINGED DOOR OR WINDOW - A hinged door (	04-07-2011
20110155199	TENT WITH AUTOMATICALLY STORING WINDOW AND DOOR COVERINGS - A tent having an automatically stored window covering. As a window for the tent is moved from a closed position, where a fabric cover covers the window opening, to an open position, where the fabric cover is partially or fully removed from the opening, the fabric cover automatically stores itself. The only use effort to both open and store the fabric cover is in opening the fabric cover.	06-30-2011
20120017958	TENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - An electrical system (	01-26-2012
20120021269	CAMPING KIT - An electrical system (	01-26-2012
20120125389	VENT FOR A TENT OR SHELTER - A vent is provided for a tent or shelter. The vent is supported by a centrally located vent pole, the vent pole running lengthwise with the vent flap. The vent pole is formed of a construction that is resilient enough to support the vent during use, but is flexible enough so that the vent may be collapsed during storage.	05-24-2012

Yiyun Sherri Culp, Wichita, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100059095	REVERSIBLE TENT RAINFLY - A rainfly (	03-11-2010