Edwards, TX
Brian Edwards, El Paso, TX US
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20120276838 | Radio frequency signal detection and replication apparatus and method - An apparatus and system for the replication of a Radio Frequency (RF) signal that is being employed as a method of activating or functioning a Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RCIED), which comprises the method of scanning the RF spectrum, detecting a signal, replicating any embedded coding contained within the signal and transmitting the signal in a repetitious state while periodically scanning the RF spectrum for the same signal or another signal that meets the programmed replication criteria. | 11-01-2012 |
Carl Edwards, Katy, TX US
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20080224696 | Nuclear quadrupole resonance logging tool and methods for imaging therewith - An instrument for investigating properties of an earth formation includes a body housing a nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) probe, the probe having at least one coil wound around a core material and an electronics coupling, the body being adapted for insertion into a wellbore within the earth formation. A method and computer program product are provided. | 09-18-2008 |
20090051359 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING FORMATION TEMPERATURE AND/OR PRESSURE USING NUCLEAR QUADRUPOLE RESONANCE - A system for measuring at least one of a temperature and a pressure of an earth formation is disclosed. The system includes: a downhole tool disposed in a borehole and configured to be movable within the borehole; at least one nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) measurement device including a transmitter configured to emit a radiofrequency magnetic field having at least one selected frequency band into the earth formation to cause a component thereof to produce a NQR signal, and a detector configured to detect the NQR resonance signal; and a processor in operable communication with the measurement device and configured to generate NQR data from the NQR signal and calculate at least one of the temperature and the pressure of the earth formation therefrom. A method of measuring at least one of a temperature and a pressure of an earth formation is also enclosed. | 02-26-2009 |
20140174147 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A SENSOR CONTAINING INTERFEROMETER - In one aspect, an apparatus for estimating a characteristic of a sensor is disclosed that in one embodiment may include a chamber housing sensor, wherein the sensor includes a suspended movable force mass having an opening therethrough, a first partially reflective member that moves with the force mass and a second partially reflective member spaced from the first partially reflective member, a source of buoyant fluid configured to supply the buoyant fluid to the chamber at a plurality of pressures, a device for directing light to the first and second partially reflective members at a plurality of angles, a detector for providing signals corresponding to light passing through the second partially reflective member corresponding to each of the plurality of angles and each of the plurality of pressures, and a processor for determining the characteristic of the sensor from the signals provided by the detector. | 06-26-2014 |
Carl M. Edwards, Katy, TX US
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20090102478 | CONFIGURABLE MAGNET ASSEMBLY FOR USING IN NMR WELL LOGGING INSTRUMENT - A magnet assembly for measuring properties of a formation from a borehole, the magnet assembly including a first device and a second device, each device adapted for insertion into the borehole, the first device producing a first magnetic field, the second device producing a second magnetic field; wherein the second magnetic field is configurable for one of reinforcing and reducing the first magnetic field; and wherein the first device comprises a permanent magnet and the second device comprises at least one of one of a switchable magnet and switching windings. | 04-23-2009 |
20090126486 | ORIENTATION INDEPENDENT GRAVITY SENSOR - An instrument for measuring gravitational acceleration, the instrument including: a plurality of accelerometers disposed about a three-dimensional structure, the plurality of accelerometers providing output used for measuring the gravitational acceleration; wherein each accelerometer in the plurality is implemented by at least one of a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) and a nano-electromechanical system (NEMS). | 05-21-2009 |
20100145620 | ROTATABLE ORIENTATION INDEPENDENT GRAVITY SENSOR AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING SYSTEMATIC ERRORS - A method to correct for a systematic error of a sensor having a plurality of accelerometers configured to measure gravitational acceleration, the method including: rotating the plurality of accelerometers about a first axis; obtaining a first set of calibration measurements from the plurality of accelerometers from the rotation about the first axis; determining a first systematic error for each accelerometer in the plurality using the first set of calibration measurements; and removing the first systematic error from sensor measurements to correct for the systematic error. | 06-10-2010 |
20110107852 | TEMPERATURE INSENSITIVE DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - An apparatus and method for estimating a parameter of interest using a force responsive element comprising, at least in part, a balanced material. The balanced material is temperature insensitive over a specified range of temperatures such that the force responsive element may estimate the parameter of interest by responding to a desired force with relatively little interference due to temperature changes within the specified range of temperatures. | 05-12-2011 |
20110196636 | MEASUREMENT METHOD FOR A COMPONENT OF THE GRAVITY VECTOR - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for calibrating a sensor, particularly a gravimeter, which involves positioning the sensor in at least three different orientations and calibrating the sensor using a linear model and the sensor outputs from the at least three different orientations. The method may include applying an external force to the sensor. The apparatus includes a processor and storage subsystem with a program that, when executed, implements the method. | 08-11-2011 |
20120092006 | Multiphase Flow Measurement Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - A method and apparatus for estimating a flow rate of a phase of a multiphase fluid is disclosed. A first velocity distribution is obtained for a first set of nuclei in the fluid from a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) signal received for the fluid in response to a first NMR excitation signal. A second velocity distribution is obtained for a second set of nuclei in the fluid from an NMR signal received for the fluid in response to a second NMR excitation signal. A velocity of the phase is estimated from the first velocity distribution and the second velocity distribution. The flow rate of the phase is estimated using the estimated velocity of the phase and an estimated volume fraction of the phase. | 04-19-2012 |
20120092007 | NMR Flow Metering Using Velocity Selection and Remote Detection - A method and apparatus for estimating a flow rate of a phase of a multiphase fluid is disclosed. In the first method, nuclei in the fluid are polarized over two distances and a measured magnetization gives the relative fraction of two components of the fluid for a selected velocity. In the second method, nuclei in the fluid are polarized over a specified distance and measurements of the decay of spin echo signals is used to give the relative fraction of two components of the fluid for the selected velocity. | 04-19-2012 |
20120212745 | WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE INTERFEROMETRIC TRANSDUCER WITH DIVERGENT BEAM - An apparatus and method for estimating a parameter of interest using values of a beam property from two or more electromagnetic beams that both pass through at least part of an optical displacement device. The apparatus may include a Fabry-Perot interferometer, a collimated light source, and a detection array. At least one mirror of the interferometer may be operably coupled to an element receiving an external stimulus, such as pressure, force, and/or acceleration. The method includes using the apparatus. | 08-23-2012 |
20120271549 | Method of Mapping Reservoir Fluid Movement Using Gravity Sensors - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for acquiring multi-component gravity information for an earth formation. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to estimating the movement of fluid in an earth formation using at least one gravimeter configured to generate multi-component gravity information. The method may include estimating density changes in the earth formation. The method may include estimating a position of the at least one gravimeter. The apparatus may include a multi-component gravimeter configured to estimate gravity vectors for each vector component. | 10-25-2012 |
20130018602 | Design and Apparatus of a Magnetic Resonance Multiphase Flow MeterAANM Ong; Joo TimAACI HoustonAAST TXAACO USAAGP Ong; Joo Tim Houston TX USAANM Bussear; Terry R.AACI SpringAAST TXAACO USAAGP Bussear; Terry R. Spring TX USAANM Edwards; Carl M.AACI KatyAAST TXAACO USAAGP Edwards; Carl M. Katy TX USAANM Young; Graeme S.AACI The WoodlandsAAST TXAACO USAAGP Young; Graeme S. The Woodlands TX US - An apparatus and method for estimating a parameter of a fluid flowing in a tubular is disclosed. A source of a primary magnetic field is coupled to the tubular and is configured to induce the primary magnetic field in the fluid to align nuclei of the fluid in the tubular along the primary magnetic field. A transmitter transmits an excitation signal into the fluid. A receiver detects a signal from the aligned nuclei responsive to the excitation signal. A processor estimates the parameter of the fluid from the detected signal. The source of the primary magnetic field is removable from the tubular. A coil may induce a secondary magnetic field to either enhance the strength of the primary magnetic field in the tubular or substantially cancel the primary magnetic field in the tubular, for example, to reduce particle build-up in the tubular. | 01-17-2013 |
20130191030 | DETERMINING RESERVOIR CONNECTIVITY USING FLUID CONTACT GRAVITY MEASUREMENTS - An apparatus and method for estimating reservoir connectivity using gravity estimates at a fluid contact for each of two or more boreholes. The method may include identifying fluid contacts in the boreholes. The method may include additional gravity estimates at and/or between a well head and the fluid contact of each borehole. The method may include gravity estimates along a surface between well heads of the boreholes. The method may include estimating true vertical depth for the boreholes. The apparatus may include at least one gravimeter and a processor configured to estimate reservoir connectivity using estimates from the gravimeter. | 07-25-2013 |
20130206397 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING AND ORIENTING A BOREHOLE TOOL - A downhole positioning apparatus includes: a carrier configured to be disposed in a borehole in an earth formation, the carrier including at least one measurement tool and an extendable member configured to be actuated between a first position in which the extendable member is disposed at the carrier and a second position in which the member is extended from an outer surface of the carrier; and a receiving element fixedly disposed at a borehole casing, the receiving element configured to receive the elongated member when the member is in the second position and guide the carrier to a selected orientation as the carrier is moved axially through the borehole. | 08-15-2013 |
20140165720 | ESTIMATING CHANGE IN POSITION OF PRODUCTION TUBING IN A WELL - Characterizing a parameter of interest relating to a formation intersected by a borehole. Methods may include estimating the parameter using at least one gravity measurement adjusted to account for a gravity field gradient associated with a change in a frame of reference caused by removal of a reference feature from the borehole. Methods may also include taking at least one prior gravity measurement before removal of the reference feature from the borehole; taking at least one prior gravity measurement after removal of the reference feature from the borehole; estimating the change in the frame of reference based on the prior gravity measurements taken before and after removal of the reference feature; and adjusting the at least one gravity measurement using the estimated change. | 06-19-2014 |
Christopher Lane Edwards, Pampa, TX US
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20120298358 | Method for quantifying cement blend components - Disclosed herein is a method of servicing a wellbore comprising the steps of preparing a dry cement blend comprising a base cement and a crystalline component wherein the dry cement blend is based on an initial dry cement blend formulation, obtaining a diffraction pattern of a sample of the dry cement blend, generating a model diffraction pattern, refining the model diffraction pattern using a structural refinement method, determining the type and amount crystalline components present in the dry cement blend, generating a final dry cement blend formulation, and comparing the initial dry cement blend formulation to the final dry cement blend formulation. | 11-29-2012 |
Darvin R. Edwards, Garland, TX US
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20090305464 | Array-Processed Stacked Semiconductor Packages - One embodiment of the invention is a semiconductor system ( | 12-10-2009 |
20120211889 | METHOD FOR CONTACTING AGGLOMERATE TERMINALS OF SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES - A plastic package ( | 08-23-2012 |
20140038358 | METHOD FOR CONTACTING AGGLOMERATE TERMINALS OF SEMICONDUCTOR PACKAGES - In fabricating a semiconductor device first layers are formed of sintered bondable and solderable metal on a carrier strip. The first layers are patterned into first pads and second pads. A set of first pads is surrounding each second pad. The first pads are spaced from the second pad by gaps. The patterned layers are formed of agglomerate metal vertically on the first layers of sintered bondable and solderable metal of the first pads and of the second pad. The second layers are formed of sintered bondable and solderable metal vertically on the layers of agglomerate metal of the first pads | 02-06-2014 |
Darvin Renne Edwards, Garland, TX US
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20090294937 | TWO-WAY HEAT EXTRACTION FROM PACKAGED SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS - One embodiment of the invention is a semiconductor device ( | 12-03-2009 |
20100300654 | MODIFIED HEAT PIPE FOR PHASE CHANGE COOLING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Exemplary embodiments provide a heat pipe including a flexible chamber that is capable of expanding, compressing and/or restoring. In one embodiment, the heat pipe can include a hollow metal casing including a pipe structure connected to an expandable chamber at one end of the pipe structure. The other end of the pipe structure can include an evaporating section for receiving heat and the expandable chamber can include a condensing section for releasing the heat. The expandable chamber can be configured to change in volume to control one or both of a temperature and a pressure in the hollow metal casing. The heat pipe can also include a capillary system arranged at an inner surface of the hollow metal casing that includes the pipe structure and the expandable chamber. | 12-02-2010 |
20130001746 | MULTI-FINGER CAPACITOR WITH REDUCED SERIES RESISTANCE - An electronic die includes a multi-finger capacitor including a first electrically conductive plate including a plurality of first metal fingers joined together by a first metal base, and a second electrically conductive plate including a plurality of second metal fingers joined together by a second metal base. A dielectric layer is between the first electrically conductive plate and the second electrically conductive plate for electrically isolation. The plurality of first metal fingers and plurality of second metal fingers are interleaved with one another. The die can include a first portion that includes the multi-finger capacitor and a second portion that includes active circuitry configured to provide at least one circuit function, wherein the first and second electrically conductive plates are coupled to the active circuitry. | 01-03-2013 |
David Glen Edwards, Dallas, TX US
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20090267648 | Apparatus for configuring I/O signal levels of interfacing logic circuits - Apparatus for configuring input/output signal levels of interfacing logic circuits operating at different voltage levels comprises: a logic circuit for operating at a first voltage level; a bank of input/output gates coupled to the logic circuit for interfacing input/output signals at a second voltage level, different from the first voltage level, to the logic circuit, the bank of gates including a port for setting the operational voltage level thereof; and a control circuit coupled to the port and governed by a control signal to configure the operational voltage level of the bank of gates to render the logic circuit and the interfacing input/output signals voltage level compatible. | 10-29-2009 |
Douglas Edwards, Gainesville, TX US
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20140059965 | Double Locking Mortarless Block - The invention is to make a rectangular block that will be used in a construction system based on the combined use of a double locking mortar-less block designed that locks together. The double locking mortar-less block of rectangular configuration with two end cavities of equal size and ears on the middle web. Each ear is the same dimension as the grooves in the internal faces of the end and sidewalls of each cavity. Each groove being positioned, shaped and dimensioned so that an ear and groove of adjacent blocks can be interlocked. The contour face of the block is contoured along axes perpendicular to the top and bottom faces of the block and the block face has protruding and receding portions. The respective protruding and receding portions interlock so that the block is adapted to form a rigid structure. | 03-06-2014 |
20140174010 | BOND BEAM AND BLOCK JOIST - A building has walls built from blocks with cavities. Roofs and floors are formed from joists extending between walls. Each joist has a vertical plate, an angle piece located on each side of the vertical plate and end plates. The end plates bear on the wall blocks. Pins extend from the end plates into cavities of the wall blocks. Bond beams can be positioned on walls parallel to the joist. Horizontal blocks are laid across the joists to form a roof or floor. | 06-26-2014 |
Eduard Edwards, Arlington, TX US
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20100072196 | CONTROLLED VENTING FOOD PACKAGE - A food package that controllably vents when heated in the microwave, and method of making the same, is provided. A microwave susceptor is provided to heat-weaken a sealant or wall during microwave heating and allow the seal to controllably fail. The susceptor can be attached to the food package as an adhesive tab, incorporated directly into the food packaging material, or incorporated into a flexible sleeve around the food package. Optionally, flap guards can be provided as part of the flexible sleeve to guard against the ejection of food particles from the package when the seal fails. | 03-25-2010 |
20110293207 | EASY OPEN BAG - An easy open bag and method for making the same. A film is fed into a jaw assembly comprising a first seal jaw comprising a blade gap and a second seal jaw comprising a removable insert. The removable insert comprises a blade pin. When the first and second seal jaws are mated, a notch is formed. The film also comprises a score line in the outer layer. Upon tearing the notch the tear propagates along the score line. Thus, the package can be easily opened by initiating a tear at a tear notch. | 12-01-2011 |
20130174523 | ELONGATED FILLING TUBE - An apparatus and method for reducing stress marks and pleats on a package. The apparatus includes the use of an elongated filling tube. The dimensions of the elongated filling tube reduce the stress on the film as it is being formed around the filling tube. Further, the dimensions of the elongated filling tube prevent the formation of pleats as the sealing jaws must travel a decreased distance to seal, and the filling tube cross section better resembles the final package. | 07-11-2013 |
20140361018 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING MULTI-COMPARTMENT PACKAGES - An improved method and apparatus for making a multi-compartment package on a form, fill, and seal machine. Two pairs of heat sealing jaws are provided below a product delivery tube. | 12-11-2014 |
20140363102 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING MULTI-COMPARTMENT PACKAGES - An improved method and apparatus for making a multi-compartment package on a form, fill, and seal machine. Two pairs of heat sealing jaws are provided which produce seals having different sealing strengths. | 12-11-2014 |
Gerard Edwards, San Antonio, TX US
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20080229362 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRESENTING INTERACTIVE TELEVISION INTERFACES - A method and system for presenting interactive Television (iTV) interfaces is disclosed. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an interactive Television (iTV) subsystem having a controller element that presents one among a plurality of selectable user interfaces (UIs) each having a selectable help menu contextually adaptable to its UI. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 09-18-2008 |
20090074164 | SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING A CALLING PARTY - A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media content processor having a controller adapted to establish communications with a voicemail system, receive a caller identification (ID) associated with a voicemail message stored in the voicemail system, detect a match between the caller ID and one among one or more communication identifiers recorded in an entry of an address book, retrieve an image excerpt associated with the entry of the address book, present the image excerpt at a media device to identify a calling party that recorded the voicemail message. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 03-19-2009 |
Greg Edwards, Austin, TX US
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20100223549 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES USING A DISPLAY - A method is disclosed for controlling an electronic device, the method including but not limited to electronically identifying a first remote control device for a first electronic device at a multimedia processor end user device; accessing specification data for the first remote control device for determining functions available on the first remote control device; displaying an image of a second remote control on the display for the multimedia processor end user device; mapping a set of remote control functions available on the first remote control device to a set of function keys on the second remote control display; and highlighting a function key on the image of the second remote control to which a function performed by a selected function key on the first remote control is mapped. A system and computer program product are disclosed for performing the method. | 09-02-2010 |
Gregory W. Edwards, Austin, TX US
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20100094901 | Method and System to Combine Keyword Results and Natural Language Search Results - A search query is received from a single input field of a user interface. A keyword search is performed based on the search query to generate keyword search results. A natural language search is performed of a frequently-asked question (FAQ) database based on the search query to generate FAQ search results. The keyword search results and the FAQ search results are combined in a display page. | 04-15-2010 |
20130073544 | Method and System to Combine Keyword and Natural Language Search Results - A search query is received from a single input field of a user interface. A keyword search is performed based on the search query to generate keyword search results. A natural language search is performed of a frequently-asked question (FAQ) database based on the search query to generate FAQ search results. The keyword search results and the FAQ search results are combined in a display page. | 03-21-2013 |
20140149377 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO COMBINE KEYWORD AND NATURAL LANGUAGE SEARCH RESULTS - A method includes receiving a search query from a user interface. The method includes performing a keyword search at a computer device based on the search query to generate keyword search results. The method includes performing a natural language search of a frequently-asked question database based on the search query to generate frequently-asked question search results. The method also includes outputting a display page for display at a display device. The display page categorizes the keyword search results and the frequently-asked question search results into a plurality of categories. | 05-29-2014 |
Greg W. Edwards, Austin, TX US
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20080250468 | System and method for scheduling presentation of future video event data - A method is disclosed for presenting video data comprising receiving at a first end user device, displayable video data for advertising a future video event; scanning the displayable video data for scheduling data associated with the future video event; and queuing the future video event for presenting data for the future video event based on the scheduling data. A system is disclosed for performing the method. A data structure is disclosed for containing data embedded in a computer readable medium for providing a functional and structural interrelationship between a processor, the data structure and data stored in the data structure. | 10-09-2008 |
20130326250 | MANAGING POWER CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES RESPONSIVE TO USAGE FORECAST - A system and process that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, transitioning a processor from a high-power consumption state to a low-power consumption state, wherefrom return to the high-power consumption state includes a boot process. Future demand for operation of the processor in the high-power consumption state is predicted, while the processor is in the low-power consumption state. The processor is transitioned from the low-power consumption state to the high-power consumption state in response to predicting future demand for operation of the processor in the high-power consumption state. Such transition of the processor from the low-power consumption state to the high-power consumption state sufficiently precedes actual demand for operation of the processor in the high-power consumption state so as to avoid perceptible user delay. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 12-05-2013 |
Henry L. Edwards, Garland, TX US
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20090061606 | METHOD FOR REDUCING DISLOCATION THREADING USING A SUPPRESSION IMPLANT - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. In one embodiment, the method for manufacturing the semiconductor device includes a method for manufacturing a zener diode, including among others, forming a doped well ( | 03-05-2009 |
20100065823 | GATED RESONANT TUNNELING DIODE - A gated resonant tunneling diode (GRTD) that operates without cryogenic cooling is provided. This GRTD employs conventional CMOS process technology, preferably at the 65 nm node and smaller, which is different from other conventional quantum transistors that require other, completely different process technologies and operating conditions. To accomplish this, the GRTD uses a body of a first conduction type with a first electrode region and a second electrode region (each of a second conduction type) formed in the body. A channel is located between the first and second electrode regions in the body. A barrier region of the first conduction type is formed in the channel (with the doping level of the barrier region being greater than the doping level of the body), and a quantum well region of the second conduction type formed in the channel. Additionally, the barrier region is located between each of the first and second electrode regions and the quantum well region. An insulating layer is formed on the body with the insulating layer extending over the quantum well region and at least a portion of the barrier region, and a control electrode region is formed on the insulating layer. | 03-18-2010 |
20100093140 | GATED RESONANT TUNNELING DIODE - A gated resonant tunneling diode (GRTD) that operates without cryogenic cooling is provided. This GRTD employs conventional CMOS process technology, preferably at the 65 nm node and smaller, which is different from other conventional quantum transistors that require other, completely different process technologies and operating conditions. To accomplish this, the GRTD uses a body of a first conduction type with a first electrode region and a second electrode region (each of a second conduction type) formed in the body. A channel is located between the first and second electrode regions in the body. A barrier region of the first conduction type is formed in the channel (with the doping level of the barrier region being greater than the doping level of the body), and a quantum well region of the second conduction type formed in the channel. Additionally, the barrier region is located between each of the first and second electrode regions and the quantum well region. An insulating layer is formed on the body with the insulating layer extending over the quantum well region and at least a portion of the barrier region, and a control electrode region is formed on the insulating layer. | 04-15-2010 |
20110127572 | GATED RESONANT TUNNELING DIODE - A gated resonant tunneling diode (GRTD) that operates without cryogenic cooling is provided. This GRTD employs conventional CMOS process technology, preferably at the 65 nm node and smaller, which is different from other conventional quantum transistors that require other, completely different process technologies and operating conditions. To accomplish this, the GRTD uses a body of a first conduction type with a first electrode region and a second electrode region (each of a second conduction type) formed in the body. A channel is located between the first and second electrode regions in the body. A barrier region of the first conduction type is formed in the channel (with the doping level of the barrier region being greater than the doping level of the body), and a quantum well region of the second conduction type formed in the channel. Additionally, the barrier region is located between each of the first and second electrode regions and the quantum well region. An insulating layer is formed on the body with the insulating layer extending over the quantum well region and at least a portion of the barrier region, and a control electrode region is formed on the insulating layer. | 06-02-2011 |
20120098590 | QUANTUM ELECTRO-OPTICAL DEVICE USING CMOS TRANSISTOR WITH REVERSE POLARITY DRAIN IMPLANT - A CMOS IC containing a quantum well electro-optical device (QWEOD) is disclosed. The QWEOD is formed in an NMOS transistor structure with a p-type drain region. The NLDD region abutting the p-type drain region forms a quantum well. The QWEOD may be fabricated with 65 nm technology node processes to have lateral dimensions less than 15 nm, enabling possible energy level separations above 50 meV. The quantum well electro-optical device may be operated in a negative conductance mode, in a photon emission mode or in a photo detection mode. | 04-26-2012 |
20130187252 | BONDPAD INTEGRATED THEROMELECTRIC COOLER - An integrated circuit has thermoelectric cooling devices integrated into bondpads. A method for operating the integrated circuit includes turning a thermal switch to a thermoelectric cooler operate position when the integrated circuit is powered up, turning the thermal switch to a thermoelectric cooler operate position to allow the thermoelectric cooler to operate when the integrated circuit powers down, and turning the thermal switch to a thermoelectric cooler off position when a predetermined integrated circuit chip temperature is reached. | 07-25-2013 |
20130188667 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO TEST EMBEDDED THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - An integrated circuit containing an embedded resistor in close proximity to an embedded thermoelectric device. An integrated circuit containing an embedded resistor in close proximity to an embedded thermoelectric device composed of thermoelectric elements and at least one switch to disconnect at least one thermoelectric element from the thermoelectric device. Methods for testing embedded thermoelectric devices. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192655 | THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE EMBEDDED IN A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A circuit board with an embedded thermoelectric device with hard thermal bonds. A method of embedding a thermoelectric device in a circuit board and forming hard thermal bonds. | 08-01-2013 |
20130255741 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR COUPLING HEAT TO AN EMBEDDED THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - An integrated circuit with an embedded heat exchanger for coupling heat to an embedded thermoelectric device from a thermal source that is electrically isolated from a thermoelectric device. A method for forming an integrated circuit with an embedded heat exchanger. | 10-03-2013 |
Jeffrey Layne Edwards, Southlake, TX US
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20100115410 | VIDEO PROCESSING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for producing video content. The method includes acquiring video data from a source. If the video data is not digitized, then the video data is digitized. The method includes generating scene indexes for the video data including a representative still image for each scene and combining the video data and scene indexes along with a media player on a video disc. The video player is operable to play the video data in accordance with the scene indexes including playing a scene from the video data on a client computer while displaying the representative stills for other of the scenes available for display on the video disc. | 05-06-2010 |
20130294750 | VIDEO PROCESSING SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for producing video content. The method includes acquiring video data from a source. If the video data is not digitized, then the video data is digitized. The method includes generating scene indexes for the video data including a representative still image for each scene and combining the video data and scene indexes along with a media player on a video disc. The video player is operable to play the video data in accordance with the scene indexes including playing a scene from the video data on a client computer while displaying the representative stills for other of the scenes available for display on the video disc. | 11-07-2013 |
Jeffry S. Edwards, Cypress, TX US
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20110048704 | Fracturing and Gravel Packing Tool with Upper Annulus Isolation in a Reverse Position without Closing a Wash Pipe Valve - A fracturing and gravel packing tool has features that prevent well swabbing when the tool is picked up with respect to a set isolation packer. An upper or jet valve allows switching between the squeeze and circulation positions without risk of closing the wash pipe valve. The wash pipe valve can only be closed with multiple movements in opposed direction that occur after a predetermined force is held for a finite time to allow movement that arms the wash pipe valve. The jet valve can prevent fluid loss to the formation when being set down whether the crossover tool is supported on the packer or on the smart collet. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048705 | Fracturing and Gravel Packing Tool with Anti-Swabbing Feature - A fracturing and gravel packing tool has features that prevent well swabbing when the tool is picked up with respect to a set isolation packer. An upper or multi-acting circulation valve allows switching between the squeeze and circulation positions without risk of closing the low bottom hole pressure ball valve. The low bottom hole pressure ball valve can only be closed with multiple movements in opposed direction that occur after a predetermined force is held for a finite time to allow movement that arms the low bottom hole pressure ball valve. The multi-acting circulation valve can prevent fluid loss to the formation when being set down with the crossover tool supported or on the reciprocating set down device and the multi-acting circulation valve is closed without risk of closing the wash pipe valve. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048706 | Fracturing and Gravel Packing Tool with Multi-position Lockable Sliding Sleeve - A fracturing and gravel packing tool has features that prevent well swabbing when the tool is picked up with respect to a set isolation packer. An upper or jet valve allows switching between the squeeze and circulation positions without risk of closing the wash pipe valve. The wash pipe valve can only be closed with multiple movements in opposed direction that occur after a predetermined force is held for a finite time to allow movement that arms the wash pipe valve. The jet valve can prevent fluid loss to the formation when being set down whether the crossover tool is supported on the packer or on the smart collet. | 03-03-2011 |
20110048723 | Multi-acting Circulation Valve - A fracturing and gravel packing tool has features that prevent well swabbing when the tool is picked up with respect to a set isolation packer. An upper or multi-acting circulation valve allows switching between the squeeze and circulation positions without risk of closing the low bottom hole pressure ball valve. The multi-acting circulation valve can prevent fluid loss to the formation when being set down with the crossover tool supported or on the reciprocating set down device and the multi-acting circulation valve is closed without risk of closing the wash pipe valve. | 03-03-2011 |
20110067861 | Fracturing and Gravel Packing Tool with Shifting Ability between Squeeze and Circulate while Supporting an Inner String Assembly in a Single Position - A fracturing and gravel packing tool has features that prevent well swabbing when the tool is picked up with respect to a set isolation packer. An upper or jet valve allows switching between the squeeze and circulation positions without risk of closing the wash pipe valve. The wash pipe valve can only be closed with multiple movements in opposed direction that occur after a predetermined force is held for a finite time to allow movement that arms the wash pipe valve. The jet valve can prevent fluid loss to the formation when being set down whether the crossover tool is supported on the packer or on the smart collet. | 03-24-2011 |
20110067862 | Fracturing and Gravel Packing Tool with Multi Movement Wash Pipe Valve - A fracturing and gravel packing tool has features that prevent well swabbing when the tool is picked up with respect to a set isolation packer. An upper or jet valve allows switching between the squeeze and circulation positions without risk of closing the wash pipe valve. The wash pipe valve can only be closed with multiple movements in opposed direction that occur after a predetermined force is held for a finite time to allow movement that arms the wash pipe valve. The jet valve can prevent fluid loss to the formation when being set down whether the crossover tool is supported on the packer or on the smart collet. | 03-24-2011 |
Jeff S. Edwards, Cypress, TX US
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20120168159 | SECONDARY FLOW PATH MODULE, GRAVEL PACKING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY THEREOF - An apparatus for gravel packing includes a sand screen and a secondary flow path module. The module is installed over the sand screen with the sand screen positioned radially inward the secondary flow path module. The secondary flow path module includes a protective cover to which the secondary flow path hardware is attached on an interior of the protective cover. | 07-05-2012 |
20120181024 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FORMATION FLUID PARTICULATES - A gravel packing apparatus includes: a screen assembly including at least one screen configured to be disposed in a borehole in an earth formation, the screen configured to prevent particulate matter from passing therethrough; an axially extending conduit configured to transmit a gravel slurry from a remote location to a borehole region located between the screen and a portion of the borehole wall; and an exit port including an opening having a first end in fluid communication with the conduit and a second end in fluid communication with the borehole region, the exit port including at least one standoff member extending radially from the second end and configured to prevent blockage of the opening. | 07-19-2012 |
Jermaine C. Edwards, Allen, TX US
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20140059341 | CREATING AND ACCESSING ENCRYPTED WEB BASED CONTENT IN HYBRID APPLICATIONS - In a method and program product for decrypting web based content in a hybrid mobile application, a computer receives a request to access encrypted content. The computer determines that a secret key is not cached on the computer. The computer decrypts an encrypted secret key to expose the secret key. The computer caches the secret key on the computer and decrypts the encrypted content. | 02-27-2014 |
20140082133 | DELIVERING OFFERS - A method and system for delivering offers is provided. The method includes enabling for a user via a device, a Web browser and an associated URL. A processor determines a manufacturer and model of the device and that the device is associated with a shared device list. A user agent receives the manufacturer and model of the device and the processor transmits the user agent, the manufacturer and model of the device, and the associated URL. The manufacturer and model of the hardware device is extracted from the user agent and a rules engine is evaluated with respect to the manufacturer and model of the device. Specified content associated with the device is determined based on results of the evaluation. The specified content is transmitted to the Web browser. | 03-20-2014 |
20150026826 | SUBSCRIBER IDENTITY MODULE-BASED AUTHENTICATION OF A WIRELESS DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS STORED THEREON - An approach is provided for performing a device-level and/or an application-level security check of a device. In the device-level check, a device hash is generated based on a subscriber identity module identifier (SIM ID), a device identifier, the number of secured applications, and the names of the secured applications. A temporary device hash is generated during a booting of the device. If the device hash is determined to not match the temporary device hash, the applications are removed from the device during the booting of the device. In the application-level check, an application hash is generated based on the SIM ID, the device identifier, and the application name. A temporary application hash is generated during a loading of the application. If the application hash is determined to not match the temporary application hash, the application is removed from the device without running the application. | 01-22-2015 |
Jermaine Charles Edwards, Allen, TX US
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20090326731 | Distributed Intelligent Remote Terminal Units - Multiple autonomous intelligent Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) are positioned on distribution lines in an electrical power grid. The intelligent RTUs are capable of performing advanced analytics on power flowing through the distribution lines, thus providing accurate real-time analysis of the power. | 12-31-2009 |
Jerry Edwards, Irving, TX US
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20090260440 | Document Inspection System - Document inspection system comprising a transport system for transporting documents along a transport path ( | 10-22-2009 |
Jerry Edwards, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20100156038 | Inertial Flattening Apparatus for Note Processing - The present invention provides an apparatus for maintaining surface smoothness of note as they pass through a high speed processing machine. A note fed into the processing machine is carried through the machine by a series of conveyor belts. The note is conveyed past a line scan camera that records the note as it crosses a gap while passing from a first conveyor belt to a second conveyor belt that is approximately orthogonal to the first conveyor belt. A curved note guide redirects the path of the note as it crosses the gap between the conveyor belts. The inertia of the note causes it to remain flush against the surface of the curved guide, allowing the line scan camera to record each line of the surface of the note with equal resolution. | 06-24-2010 |
20120187618 | INERTIAL FLATTENING APPARATUS FOR NOTE PROCESSING - According to an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus for guiding a document includes a curved document guide having a receiving end and an outgoing end. The receiving end is adapted to receive a moving document. The curved document guide is to guide the document along a curved path such that the document experiences a centrifugal force causing the document to substantially flatten against a concave surface of the curved document guide as the document moves toward the outgoing end of the curved document guide. At least a portion of the curved document guide has a radius of curvature. The curved document guide further includes an apex of the curvature at which one or more instruments are approximately directed. | 07-26-2012 |
Jody Edwards, Lubbock, TX US
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20100289265 | WIND DAM AND VERTICAL TURBINE SYSTEM - The present invention is a wind dam and vertical turbine system set on a ground surface that captures and directs wind to generate electricity. The system has a wind dam portion with a front opening, an airfoil above the front opening and a vertical turbine portion with a housing disposed on the dam portion's back side with a turbine slide door and actuator. There are also front outriggers with front wheels that are horizontally aligned to the front opening and back outriggers with drive wheels that are horizontally and movably aligned to each end of the back side of the dam portion. There is also a power drive assembly for the vertical turbine and exhaust doors and actuators to expel excessive wind. | 11-18-2010 |
Joel Edwards, The Woodlands, TX US
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20090288176 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO286, PRO706, PRO1800, PRO4354, PRO6029, PRO9739, PRO20044, PRO28631 or PRO34128 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 11-19-2009 |
20090313707 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO69122, PRO204, PRO214, PRO222, PRO234, PRO265, PRO309, PRO332, PRO342, PRO356, PRO540, PRO618, PRO944, PRO994, PRO1079, PRO1110, PRO1122, PRO1138, PRO1190, PRO1272, PRO1286, PRO1295, PRO1309, PRO1316, PRO1383, PRO1384, PRO1431, PRO1434, PRO1475, PRO1481, PRO1568, PRO1573, PRO1599, PRO1604, PRO1605, PRO1693, PRO1753, PRO1755, PRO1777, PRO1788, PRO1864, PRO1925, PRO1926, PRO3566, PRO4330, PRO4423, PRO36935, PRO4977, PRO4979, PRO4980, PRO4981, PRO5801, PRO5995, PRO6001, PRO6095, PRO6182, PRO7170, PRO7171, PRO7436, PRO9912, PRO9917, PRO37337, PRO37496, PRO19646, PRO21718, PRO19820, PRO21201, PRO20026, PRO20110, PRO23203 or PRO35250 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 12-17-2009 |
20100286051 | MEMORY AND LEARNING IMPAIRMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH DISRUPTION OF EPHRIN RECEPTOR A6 (EphA6) GENE - The present application is directed to a method of treating or preventing or ameliorating a neurological disorder associated with the disruption of a gene which encodes for an EphA6 polypeptide, the method comprising administering to a subject in need of such treatment whom may already have the disorder, or may be prone to have the disorder or may be in whom the disorder is to be prevented, a therapeutically effective amount of the therapeutic agent comprising a EphA6 polypeptide, or an agonist thereof, thereby effectively treating or preventing or ameliorating said disorder. | 11-11-2010 |
20120005766 | Methods of identifying agents that modulate phenotypes related to disruptions, of a gene encoding PRO235 polypeptide - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO188, PRO235, PRO266, PRO337, PRO361, PRO539, PRO698, PRO717, PRO846, PRO874, PRO98346, PRO1082, PRO1097, PRO1192, PRO1268, PRO1278, PRO1303, PRO1308, PRO1338, PRO1378, PRO1415, PRO1867, PRO1890, PRO3438, PRO19835, PRO36915, PRO36029, PRO4999, PRO5778, PRO5997, PRO6079, PRO6090, PRO7178, PRO21184, PRO7434, PRO9822, PRO9833, PRO9836, PRO9854, PRO9862, PRO10284, PRO37510, PRO35444, PRO20473, PRO21054 or PRO35246 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; cyc abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 01-05-2012 |
20120030776 | NOVEL GENE DISRUPTIONS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO69122, PRO204, PRO214, PRO222, PRO234, PRO265, PRO309, PRO332, PRO342, PRO356, PRO540, PRO618, PRO944, PRO994, PRO1079, PRO1110, PRO1122, PRO1138, PRO1190, PRO1272, PRO1286, PRO1295, PRO1309, PRO1316, PRO1383, PRO1384, PRO1431, PRO1434, PRO1475, PRO1481, PRO1568, PRO1573, PRO1599, PRO1604, PRO1605, PRO1693, PRO1753, PRO1755, PRO1777, PRO1788, PRO1864, PRO1925, PRO1926, PRO3566, PRO4330, PRO4423, PRO36935, PRO4977, PRO4979, PRO4980, PRO4981, PRO5801, PRO5995, PRO6001, PRO6095, PRO6182, PRO7170, PRO7171, PRO7436, PRO9912, PRO9917, PRO37337, PRO37496, PRO19646, PRO21718, PRO19820, PRO21201, PRO20026, PRO20110, PRO23203 or PRO35250 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 02-02-2012 |
20120174239 | Novel PRO1199 gene disruptions, and methods relating thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO224, PRO9783, PRO1108, PRO34000, PRO240, PRO943, hu A33, PRO230, PRO178, PRO1199, PRO4333, PRO1336, PRO19598, PRO1083, hu TRPM2 or PRO1801 genes. | 07-05-2012 |
Joel A. Edwards, The Woodlands, TX US
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20080311107 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO188, PRO235, PRO266, PRO337, PRO361, PRO539, PRO698, PRO717, PRO846, PRO874, PRO98346, PRO1082, PRO1097, PRO1192, PRO1268, PRO1278, PRO1303, PRO1308, PRO1338, PRO1378, PRO1415, PRO1867, PRO1890, PRO3438, PRO19835, PRO36915, PRO36029, PRO4999, PRO5778, PRO5997, PRO6079, PRO6090, PRO7178, PRO21184, PRO7434, PRO9822, PRO9833, PRO9836, PRO9854, PRO9862, PRO10284, PRO37510, PRO35444, PRO20473, PRO21054 or PRO35246 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 12-18-2008 |
20110061114 | NOVEL PRO258 GENE DISRUPTIONS, AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO196, PRO217, PRO231, PRO236, PRO245, PRO246, PRO258, PRO287, PRO328, PRO344, PRO357, PRO526, PRO724, PRO731, PRO732, PRO1003, PRO1104, PRO1151, PRO1244, PRO1298, PRO1313, PRO1570, PRO1886, PRO1891, PRO4409, PRO5725, PRO5994, PRO6097, PRO7425, PRO10102, PRO10282, PRO61709 or PRO779 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 03-10-2011 |
20110191865 | Novel Gene Disruptions, Compositions and Methods Relating Thereto - The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in PRO227, PRO233, PRO238, PRO1328, PRO4342, PRO7423, PRO10096, PRO21384, PRO353 or PRO1885 genes. Such in vivo studies and characterizations may provide valuable identification and discovery of therapeutics and/or treatments useful in the prevention, amelioration or correction of diseases or dysfunctions associated with gene disruptions such as neurological disorders; cardiovascular, endothelial or angiogenic disorders; eye abnormalities; immunological disorders; oncological disorders; bone metabolic abnormalities or disorders; lipid metabolic disorders; or developmental abnormalities. | 08-04-2011 |
Kipp D. Edwards, Victoria, TX US
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20120318371 | Bellows assembly and engaging structure - A gas handling transport assembly includes a bellows assembly together with a bellows engaging structure. The bellows engaging structure includes an engaging surface that engages an outer surface of the bellows assembly to restrain movement thereof. An open first end and an open second end may be provided along a longitudinal axis of the bellows assembly. A method of using the assembly is also provided. | 12-20-2012 |
Leslie C. Edwards, Kingwood, TX US
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20120210635 | PELLETIZATION AND CALCINATION OF GREEN COKE USING AN ORGANIC BINDER - A method of calcining green petroleum coke which includes separating the green coke having a particle size of between 0.1 mm and 50 mm into undersized and oversized fractions, pelletizing the undersized fraction with a binder to form pelletized coke, combining the oversized fraction and the pelletized coke to form a feed mixture, and calcining the feed mixture to form calcined coke. The method includes the addition of a pulverization step wherein all the green coke is pulverized before pelletization and the pellets are then calcined to produce a pelletized calcined coke product. | 08-23-2012 |
20120211913 | PELLETIZATION AND CALCINATION OF GREEN COKE - A method of calcining green petroleum coke which includes separating the green coke having a particle size of between 0.1 mm and 50 mm into undersized and oversized fractions, pelletizing the undersized fraction with a binder to form pelletized coke, combining the oversized fraction and the pelletized coke to form a feed mixture, and calcining the feed mixture to form calcined coke. The method includes the addition of a pulverization step wherein all the green coke is pulverized before pelletization and the pellets are then calcined to produce a pelletized calcined coke product. | 08-23-2012 |
Lisa Maxine Edwards, Granbury, TX US
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20120088949 | Ion Exchange Regeneration and Nuclide Specific Selective Processes - A method of processing ion exchange resin radioactive waste, wherein the radioactive waste contains a plurality of fractions of radioactive waste based on density, which may include cation resin waste and anion resin waste, wherein at least one of the plurality of fractions comprises a total concentration of at least one radionuclide, including performing at least one of the following operations (i), (ii) or (iii): (i) separating the at least one of the plurality of fractions from the radioactive waste utilizing a moving freeboard; (ii) separating the radioactive waste into cation resin waste and anion resin waste; or (iii) removing at least a portion of the total concentration of the at least one radionuclide from: the radioactive waste; the at least one of the plurality of fractions separated by the moving freeboard; or at least one of the radioactive waste, the cation resin waste or the anion resin waste. | 04-12-2012 |
20120184796 | CAPTURE, REMOVAL, AND STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE SPECIES IN AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a method of capturing radioactive species in an aqueous solution and removing the radioactive species for disposal. The method includes the steps of providing a macroporous bead form sequestration resin, subjecting the bead form sequestration resin to radioactive species contained in the aqueous solution to allow the bead form sequestration resin to capture the radioactive species; and disposing the radioactive species in a radioactive storage facility. | 07-19-2012 |
Mark A. Edwards, Pearland, TX US
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20120073806 | LOW CUT WATER SAMPLING DEVICE - An apparatus for sampling well production fluids comprises a vessel having an inner chamber. In addition, the apparatus comprises a hydrocarbon fluids outlet conduit in fluid communication with the inner chamber. Further, the apparatus comprises a well fluids inlet conduit coaxially disposed within the hydrocarbon fluids outlet conduit and in fluid communication with the inner chamber. The well fluids inlet conduit has a first portion extending from the vessel and a second portion extending into the inner chamber. The second portion of the well fluids inlet conduit includes a plurality of openings configured to direct the well production fluids radially outward from the well fluids inlet conduit. Still further, the apparatus comprises a sample fluids outlet in fluid communication with the inner chamber. | 03-29-2012 |
Michael L. Edwards, Houston, TX US
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20090132458 | Intelligent Drilling Advisor - A method, apparatus, and program storage device for integrating and implementing rule-based, heuristic, wellbore key performance rate of penetration indicators advising drilling operations personnel based on the situational awareness of trended earth properties and real time wellbore sensor data, is disclosed. | 05-21-2009 |
20100067329 | METHOD OF DETERMINING BOREHOLE CONDITIONS FROM DISTRIBUTED MEASUREMENT DATA - Methods of determining borehole conditions using distributed measurement data are disclosed herein. The disclosed methods utilize real time data measurements taken from sensors distributed along the length of a drill string to assess various conditions or properties of the borehole. The disclosed methods of processing or using distributed measurement data have not been described before. In particular, the distributed data may be used for example, to track the progress of a chemical pill or also track the location of different types of borehole fluids, and also to determine the hole size or volume of the borehole. | 03-18-2010 |
Michael W. Edwards, Houston, TX US
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20130187704 | LINEAR CAPACITIVELY COUPLED TOUCH SENSOR AND METHOD - A system includes a capacitively-coupled touch sensor having a conductive first layer and a conductive second layer on a first insulative layer. The width of the second layer varies along an axis of the first layer. A first excitation signal is applied to one of the first and second layers and is capacitively coupled through a touch element to the other layer, producing a first signal that produces a second signal which is digitized. Digitized peak values of the second signal are processed to compute a value for a touch element location. A conductive third layer can be placed on the opposite side of the first layer has width varying oppositely to the second layer. The first excitation signal is applied to the second layer and a non-overlapping second excitation signal is applied to the third layer. The resulting digitized peak values are processed to cancel errors due to variations. | 07-25-2013 |
Monty E. Edwards, Sudan, TX US
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20120330733 | AUTHENTICATED INFORMATION EXCHANGE - An authenticated information exchange for creating value in an agricultural producers' information, the exchange including an electronic information storage vault, an authentication protocol, at least one proprietary GIS layer, including a standard land unit, geo-referencing capabilities, gatekeeping programs, and an error resolution protocol. | 12-27-2012 |
Nathan Edwards, Lewisville, TX US
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20090161550 | Home Phoneline Network Alliance Responder for IPTV Installations - A device for testing a home phoneline network alliance performance of a local network is disclosed. The device includes a first network interface, a second network interface, a test module, and a processor. The first network interface is adapted to connect with the local network through a first type of cable. The second network interface is adapted to connect with the local network through a second type of cable. The test module is connected to the first network interface and to the second network interface, the test module is adapted to receive a test signal transmitted over a cable in the local network. The processor is connected to the test module and is adapted to execute a plurality of program instructions to determine a signal quality for the test signal received over the cable and to output a performance result signal for the cable in the local network based on the signal quality. | 06-25-2009 |
20100146578 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AN EMBEDDED TEST SIGNAL FROM A MULTIMEDIA PROCESSOR - A computer readable medium is disclosed containing computer program instructions that when executed by a computer concurrently send a plurality of test signals from a multimedia processor, the computer program instructions including but not limited to instructions to accept a test initiation signal at the multimedia processor; and instructions to concurrently send at least one of a plurality of test signals from each one of a plurality of output ports on the multimedia processor. | 06-10-2010 |
Nathan L. Edwards, The Colony, TX US
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20110099597 | System and Method for Using a Set-Top Box Application to Diagnose Customer Premises Equipment - A device having a test module configured to connect with a server through a cellular telephone network and a wireless area network. The test module is also configured to initiate, in the server, a diagnostic test of an Internet Protocol television network and a set-top box device. The test module is further configured to receive information indicating problems with the Internet Protocol television network and the set-top box device, and to display the information on a display. | 04-28-2011 |
20130152140 | System and Method for Using a Set-Top Box Application to Diagnose Customer Premises Equipment - A device having a test module configured to connect with a server through a cellular telephone network and a wireless area network. The test module is also configured to initiate, in the server, a diagnostic test of an Internet Protocol television network and a set-top box device. The test module is further configured to receive information indicating problems with the Internet Protocol television network and the set-top box device, and to display the information on a display. | 06-13-2013 |
Phillip Dean Edwards, Austin, TX US
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20100082768 | PROVIDING COMPONENTS FOR MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS - Audio stems and video segments are downloaded and selectively included (e.g., through software) in a multimedia presentation. In some embodiments, a user may select lyric tracks for download and inclusion with the multimedia presentation. The video segments and lyrics tracks are synchronized with the audio stems within the multimedia presentation. Embodied services may include selectable and downloadable click tracks that having timing data that corresponds to other downloaded components. In some embodiments, audio stems are selectable according to a musical key. | 04-01-2010 |
20100095829 | REHEARSAL MIX DELIVERY - Rehearsal mixes are provided for transport by disclosed methods, services, and computer programs. Transported rehearsal mixes include one or more music tracks that are at an adjusted (e.g., higher or lower) sound level compared to sound levels of other music tracks to emphasize or de-emphasize a part that a musician is required to learn, for example. Disclosed embodiments may include, communicate with, or be integrated with automated planning systems for automatically providing rehearsal mixes to musicians in response to the musicians indicating their planned participation in a performance or rehearsal. Backing tracks may be automatically provided to a music director if there is an unfilled need for a live musician at a planned performance. | 04-22-2010 |
Randy Edwards, Hooks, TX US
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20080295816 | COLLAPSIBLE SLINGSHOT BOW - A collapsible slingshot bow for firing an arrow has a head comprising a first U-shaped member including a central post and a pair of arms extending laterally of, and from, the post, the arms terminating in free end portions that extend rearwardly of the post. One end of the post opposite the arms includes a connector, and the head includes a bow string for engaging and launching the arrow. A handle is formed as an elongated handgrip portion having another connector at one end for engagement with connector on the post. An arm support includes a second U-shaped member attached to the handgrip portion via a releasable connector carried by the arm support. A flexible strap having a nock-engaging portion spans the length between the ends of the pair of arms. In using the bow, an archer inserts one of his hands between the ends of the U-shaped member so that his forearm is positioned below the strap; he then grasps the handgrip portion of the handle with the inserted hand thereby securely holding the bow in a fixed position while supporting the bow against his arm so that he can load and launch an arrow with his other hand. | 12-04-2008 |
Rocky D. Edwards, Lago Vista, TX US
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20090145543 | CARRIER TAPES HAVING TEAR-INITIATED COVER TAPES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - A cover tape for use with a carrier tape, where the cover tape includes at least one tear-initiation feature that defines a predetermined direction of tear to initiate a tear along portions of the cover tape. | 06-11-2009 |
20120273461 | COVER TAPE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE - An article includes a cover tape, which includes a base film layer, tear enabling features, and an adhesive. The base film layer has opposed longitudinal edges and top and bottom surfaces. The tear enabling features are substantially parallel to the longitudinal edges and at the top and bottom surfaces. | 11-01-2012 |
20130105196 | EDGE INSULATION STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRICAL CABLE | 05-02-2013 |
20130146326 | HIGH DENSITY SHIELDED ELECTRICAL CABLE AND OTHER SHIELDED CABLES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A shielded electrical ribbon cable ( | 06-13-2013 |
20140345903 | HIGH DENSITY SHIELDED ELECTRICAL CABLE AND OTHER SHIELDED CABLES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A shielded electrical ribbon cable includes conductor sets each including one or more insulated conductors, and a first and second shielding film on opposite sides of the cable. In transverse cross section, cover portions of the shielding films substantially surround each conductor set, and pinched portions of the films form pinched portions of the cable on each side of each conductor set. Dense packing is achieved while maintaining high frequency electrical isolation between conductor sets. When the cable is laid flat, a quantity S/Dmin is in a range from 1.7 to 2, where S is a center-to-center spacing between nearest insulated conductors of two adjacent conductor sets, and Dmin is the lesser of the outer dimensions of such nearest insulated conductors. Alternatively, a first and second conductor set each having only one pair of insulated conductors can satisfy a condition that Σ/σ1 is in a range from 2.5 to 3. Other shielded cables, systems, and methods, which may or may not utilize the dense packing, are also disclosed. | 11-27-2014 |
Scott Edwards, Bedford, TX US
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20100330316 | SELF-ADJUSTING INSULATION, INCLUDING INSULATION PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR PIPE OR DUCT - Embodiments disclosed herein include insulation used to insulate elongated members, such a pipe or duct, as examples. The insulation can address a number of features, including but not limited to expansion and compression of insulation material, expansion and compression of the elongated member insulated, and the ability to adapt the insulation for elongated member of different sizes and lengths. In one embodiment, the insulation is comprised of at least one plank comprised of a flexible polymeric foam configured to be wrapped around an elongated member. In order for the insulation to self-adjust to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the foam material, the plank is comprised of a plurality of flexible polymeric foam profiles. At least one flexible polymeric foam spacer may also be provided that self-adjusts to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the elongated member to prevent or reduce gaps in insulation. | 12-30-2010 |
20120315424 | SELF-ADJUSTING INSULATION, INCLUDING INSULATION PARTICULARLY SUITED FOR PIPE OR DUCT - Embodiments disclosed herein include insulation used to insulate elongated members, such a pipe or duct, as examples. The insulation can address a number of features, including but not limited to expansion and compression of insulation material, expansion and compression of the elongated member insulated, and the ability to adapt the insulation for elongated member of different sizes and lengths. In one embodiment, the insulation is comprised of at least one plank comprised of a flexible polymeric foam configured to be wrapped around an elongated member. In order for the insulation to self-adjust to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the foam material, the plank is comprised of a plurality of flexible polymeric foam profiles. At least one flexible polymeric foam spacer may also be provided that self-adjusts to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction of the elongated member to prevent or reduce gaps in insulation. | 12-13-2012 |
Stephen Edwards, Hockley, TX US
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20130311093 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TESTING THE INTEGRITY OF COMPONENTS OF A HYDROCARBON WELL SYSTEM - A component of the hydrocarbon well system and a first supply line to the component can be isolated from other components of the hydrocarbon well system. The component and the first supply line can be pressurized to a test pressure with a test fluid. Then, a pressure and a temperature of the test fluid in the component that was pressurized can be measured over a period of time. The pressure and the temperature that were measured can be analyzed and a pressure integrity of the component can be determined based on the analysis. | 11-21-2013 |
20140131101 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING ENHANCED EQUIVALENT CIRCULATING DENSITY AND INTERVAL SOLIDS CONCENTRATION IN A WELL SYSTEM USING MULTIPLE SENSORS - Multiple sensors on a drill string can be utilized to perform equivalent circulation density (ECD) analysis. By utilizing multiple ones of the sensors, the pressure drop in each section of the wellbore can be classified. Additionally, the inclusion of multiple sensors in the drill string allows a wellbore to be sectioned into intervals bounded by any two sensors. Pressure events occurring in a single section of the wellbore bounded by any two sensors can be isolated and analyzed. The isolation can be achieved by subtracting the pressure measured on the shallower sensor from that measured on the deeper sensor. | 05-15-2014 |
20140131104 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING HIGH DENSITY SWEEP ANALYSIS USING MULTIPLE SENSORS - Multiple sensors in a wellbore can be utilized in a high density sweep analysis. In particular, annular pressures, recorded by the multiple sensors as the sweep is circulated, can be utilized to analyze the performance of a high density sweep. The high density sweep analysis can be used to create a prediction of the impact of circulating a high density sweep. The high density sweep analysis can calculate the position of the high density sweep in the well during the circulation by utilizing the multiple sensors and derive information about the presence of solids in the well, their likely location and whether or not the wellbore is clean prior to tripping out of the well. | 05-15-2014 |
Stephen T. Edwards, Hockley, TX US
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20100067329 | METHOD OF DETERMINING BOREHOLE CONDITIONS FROM DISTRIBUTED MEASUREMENT DATA - Methods of determining borehole conditions using distributed measurement data are disclosed herein. The disclosed methods utilize real time data measurements taken from sensors distributed along the length of a drill string to assess various conditions or properties of the borehole. The disclosed methods of processing or using distributed measurement data have not been described before. In particular, the distributed data may be used for example, to track the progress of a chemical pill or also track the location of different types of borehole fluids, and also to determine the hole size or volume of the borehole. | 03-18-2010 |
20110241897 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL TIME DATA TRANSMISSION DURING WELL COMPLETIONS - Presently, existing completion tools have not been designed to couple with wired drill pipe. As such, present completions operations and tools have not been able to take advantage of the expanded bandwidth in wire drill pipe. Instead of designing new completions tools with wired pipe connections, the disclosed system and methods propose use of a short-hop or wireless system to transmit data from a completions tool to an upper receiver module coupled to the wired drill pipe. Various measurements from the region around the completions tool may be transmitted from one or more lower wireless modules to the upper wireless module and then transmitted through the wired drill pipe to the surface. Likewise, signals may be transmitted from the surface through the wired drill pipe to the upper module and then to the lower wireless module. | 10-06-2011 |
Steven A. Edwards, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20100327943 | ILLUMINATED PUSHBUTTON SWITCH WITH ELECTRONIC LATCHING AND BLINKING FEATURE - Within an illuminating pushbutton switch, an electronic circuit replaces an electromagnetic holding coil for latching or releasing a state of the illuminated pushbutton switch, and further provides blinking functionality. The electronic circuit includes inputs receiving set, reset and toggle control signals, outputs delivering open, closed and blink control signals, latch logic controlled by the set and reset control signals and delivering signals maintaining the illuminated pushbutton switch in either an open or closed state, and a frequency divider and oscillator coupled together to deliver a blink control signal. The electronic circuit fits within the illuminated pushbutton switch housing in space sized to hold two snap action switching devices without increase in the length, weight or mounting depth of the illuminated pushbutton switch. The inputs and outputs are coupled to external pins from the illuminated pushbutton switch and may be remotely controlled. | 12-30-2010 |
20110248769 | ILLUMINATED PUSHBUTTON SWITCH WITH CONFIGURABLE ELECTRONIC LATCHING FEATURES - Within an illuminating pushbutton switch, an electronic latching circuit replaces an electromagnetic holding coil for latching or releasing a state of the illuminated pushbutton switch. The electronic latching circuit includes inputs receiving clock and reset control signals, one or more outputs delivering latch output states, which may include multiple configurable states, and latch logic controlled by the clock and reset control signals and delivering signals maintaining the illuminated pushbutton switch in a predetermined condition depending upon the latch state. The electronic logic circuit fits within the illuminated pushbutton switch housing in space sized to hold one snap action switching device without increase in the length, weight or mounting depth of the illuminated pushbutton switch. | 10-13-2011 |
20120187861 | Illuminated pushbutton switch with embedded interface and driver logic - Illuminated pushbutton switches are improved by replacing the traditional time delay relays, Boolean interface logic or driver components often incorporated within interface wiring and harnesses with a subminiature electronic logic module located within the illuminated pushbutton switch housing. This Logic Module provides numerous additional benefits beyond the standard illuminated push button switch by incorporating functional capability such as pulse timing, edge detecting or Boolean logic that allow the unit to replace external electro mechanical relays, diode logic, or time delay relays that are typical in current applications. These additional features provide enhancements by allowing lower size and weight, longer switch life, no electrical spikes, remote set and reset capability, display blinking, and high reliability electronic driver circuits that can drive modest electrical loads. | 07-26-2012 |
20130017910 | ELASTOMERIC-COATED SPORTS RACKET SWING WEIGHT WITH QUICK RELEASE KNOB HANDLE - A swing weight training device for stringed sports rackets includes two major parts designed to be secured together from opposing sides of the racket strings, to be quickly secured and removed without damage to the strings. An over-molded elastomeric coating encases a mass, providing a soft surface to grab the strings and keep the swing weight from moving or sliding on the strings. The over-mold material may also cover a portion of an attachment mounting stud that protrudes between the strings. An opposing quick attachment knob receives a portion of the stud projecting through strings, securing the mass with a low friction material that slides easily against the racket's strings without damage and providing a quick but secure attachment of the device to the strings of the racket. The knob may have either a threaded attachment or a quick release mechanism incorporated within the stud attachment system. | 01-17-2013 |
Steven William Edwards, Keller, TX US
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20090115662 | Localizer cable fault analyzer - A Localizer cable fault analyzer that memorizes which antenna in a Localizer antenna array caused a fault. The Localizer equipment monitors the antenna transmit and monitor cables for continuity using a DC voltage. The present invention senses the voltage drop on the antenna circuit when a fault occurs and causes an indicator device to signal the presence of the fault in that particular antenna circuit. The indicator device continues to signal the presence of a fault until a reset switch is activated. | 05-07-2009 |
Thomas Bradley Edwards, Houston, TX US
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20090306724 | Orthopedic plates for use in clavicle repair and methods for their use - The present invention relates to a series of orthopedic plates for use in repair of a clavicle. The plate has a Y-shaped profile or an X-shaped profile which includes an elongate central trunk with a complex contour and wither one or two terminal pairs of arms that have a first arm and a second arm that form differing angles and lengths relative to the trunk portion of the plate. The arms include locking screw holes where the screws converge toward each other to provide for multiplanar fixatio but which do not impinge. | 12-10-2009 |
20120109214 | ORTHOPEDIC PLATES FOR USE IN CLAVICLE REPAIR AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention relates to a series of orthopedic plates for use in repair of a clavicle. The plate has a Y-shaped profile or an X-shaped profile which includes an elongate central trunk with a complex contour and wither one or two terminal pairs of arms that have a first arm and a second arm that form differing angles and lengths relative to the trunk portion of the plate. The arms include locking screw holes where the screws converge toward each other to provide for multiplanar fixation but which do not impinge. | 05-03-2012 |
20140309701 | ORTHOPEDIC PLATES FOR USE IN CLAVICLE REPAIR AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention relates to a series of orthopedic plates for use in repair of a bone. The plate has a Y-shaped profile or an X-shaped profile which includes an elongate central trunk with a complex contour and either one or two terminal pairs of arms that have a first arm and a second arm that form differing angles and lengths relative to the trunk portion of the plate. The arms include locking screw holes where the screws converge toward each other to provide for multiplanar fixation but which do not impinge. | 10-16-2014 |
20140309703 | ORTHOPEDIC PLATES FOR USE IN CLAVICLE REPAIR AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - The present invention relates to a series of orthopedic plates for use in repair of a bone. The plate has a Y-shaped profile or an X-shaped profile which includes an elongate central trunk with a complex contour and either one or two terminal pairs of arms that have a first arm and a second arm that form differing angles and lengths relative to the trunk portion of the plate. The arms include locking screw holes where the screws converge toward each other to provide for multiplanar fixation but which do not impinge. | 10-16-2014 |
Thomas W. Edwards, Mckinney, TX US
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20090307235 | DATA COPY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTI-PLATFORM DISASTER RECOVERY - Method and apparatus for providing disaster recovery with respect to a production mainframe having an operating system encoded in Extended Binary Coded Decimal Instruction Code (EBCDIC). The method includes copying said operating system from a direct access storage device (DASD) of said production mainframe to a file, compressing said file, transferring said file to a remote computer by binary File Transfer Protocol, and storing said file proximate said remote computer. | 12-10-2009 |
Tracy L. Edwards, Flint, TX US
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20100024696 | System and Method for Recycling Waste into Energy - A system for recycling solid waste into energy includes a heated enclosure | 02-04-2010 |
20100147671 | System and Method for Recovery of Hydrocarbons in Tar Sands - A system for recovering hydrocarbons from tar sands includes a heated enclosure | 06-17-2010 |
William Edwards, Selma, TX US
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20110289947 | Temperature-controlled beverage dispenser - A temperature-controlled beverage dispenser is disclosed, which provides a cold plate having disposed therein beverage lines and refrigerant lines. The refrigerant lines may be connected to a cooling system, such as a heat exchanger, which is configured to remove heat from the cold plate. The beverage lines may be connected to a beverage supply for dispensing a desired beverage. Valves and a pressure sensor in the refrigerant line are connected to a microprocessor. At regular intervals, the microprocessor closes the valves, waits a short time, and then takes a pressure reading, which corresponds to a temperature. If the temperature falls below a desired value, then the cooling system is shut off. This permits the microprocessor to closely control the temperature of the beverage being dispensed. | 12-01-2011 |
20120067076 | TABLE TOP WATER DISPENSER HAVING A REFRIGERATOR-COOLED COLD PLATE - Applicants provide a portable, modular table top system for dispensing chilled carbonated water, chilled non-carbonated water, and ambient (non-chilled) non-carbonated water therefrom. The table top water dispenser includes a cold plate that is chilled by evaporation of a refrigerant, which is part of a cold plate cooling circuit, which includes a compressor and a condenser. A pump and a motor move non-carbonated water through the cold plate to a dispensing valve engaged therewith. The same motor and pump typically drive non-carbonated water through the cold plate, through the carbonator where it becomes carbonated, and through the cold plate again, and out a second dispensing valve. A third dispensing valve is engaged to the remote source of pressurized water and bypasses the cold plate and, also, typically the pump for dispensing from a third dispensing valve. | 03-22-2012 |
20120234183 | COMBINATION CONCENTRATE MIX AND FRESH BREWED BEVERAGE DISPENSING DEVICE - A hot tea dispensing machine is disclosed. The hot tea dispensing machine has a tea brew basket with an urn situated below. Housing is provided for supporting the urn and the brew basket above the urn. Flow control circuits are provided that deposit hot water above the brew basket and makeup water and a concentrate directly into the urn. The makeup water and concentrate is pressurized and the flow directed from nozzles will direct a stream of the concentrate and the makeup water so they intersect within the interior of the urn. | 09-20-2012 |
20130206792 | Modular Beverage Dispenser Having A Built-In Cold Plate and Carbonator - A modular beverage dispenser for engagement with bag-in-box or other source of pressurized concentrate and a pressurized ambient water source, such as city water, is provided. The dispenser has a housing having housing walls, the walls defining an interior space, the interior having interior walls defining a multiple of interior spaces. The housing engages either a flange (configured to engage a perimeter of a countertop drop-in cutout) or legs configured to depend downward from the housing to support the same above a support surface. An ice container is provided for receiving ice therein configured to engage the housing so as to be substantially within the interior space. A cold plate is provided with a multiplicity of cold plate contained fluid lines therein adapted to engage the ice container so as to be cooled by the contents thereof. A carbonator is located in a first interior space. | 08-15-2013 |
20130277394 | MOVEABLE ROLL AROUND SELF-CONTAINED ICE COOLED BEVERAGE DISPENSING APPARATUS - A substantially self-contained moveable (roll around) ice cooled beverage dispensing apparatus, in one embodiment, disclosing onboard pressurized bag-in-box syrup concentrate, onboard carbonation and pump elements, as well as onboard cooling in a portable roll around unit, connecting up to a self-contained unit source of water, source of high pressurize CO | 10-24-2013 |
20140346189 | MODULAR BEVERAGE DISPENSER HAVING A BUILT-IN COLD PLATE AND CARBONATOR - A modular beverage dispenser for engagement with bag-in-box or other source of pressurized concentrate and a pressurized ambient water source, such as city water, is provided. The dispenser has a housing having housing walls, the walls defining an interior space, the interior having interior walls defining a multiple of interior spaces. The housing engages either a flange (configured to engage a perimeter of a countertop drop-in cutout) or legs configured to depend downward from the housing to support the same above a support surface. An ice container is provided for receiving ice therein configured to engage the housing so as to be substantially within the interior space. A cold plate is provided with a multiplicity of cold plate contained fluid lines therein adapted to engage the ice container so as to be cooled by the contents thereof. A carbonator is located in a first interior space. A carbonator pump and motor is located in a second interior space. A flow control and manifold assembly is provided, including a python and a bar gun having a nozzle adapted to dispense a beverage therefrom; a multiplicity of fluid lines are provided for engaging the cold plate containing the cold plate fluid lines, wherein the near ends of the fluid lines engage either a concentrate source (such as bag-in-box) or a water source, and the removed ends of the fluid lines engage the flow control and manifold assembly through a coupling member having an on/off switch. The cold plate includes an extension with a recess designed to receive at least some of the exterior of the carbonator. The multiplicity of fluid lines includes a line configured to pre-chill and post-chill the carbonated water, before delivering it to the coupling member. | 11-27-2014 |
William A. Edwards, Selma, TX US
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20080277420 | Method and apparatus for a modular dispensing tower - A dispenser including a plurality of tower sections allows an operator to remove one or more tower sections from the fluid dispenser without removing the fluid dispenser from a dispensing location. A housing of the dispenser includes multiple arrays of outlets from a housing fluid circuit that is connectable to fluid sources. Separate tower sections including complementary arrays are then coupled to arrays of the housing, thereby extending the housing fluid circuits to the dispense points disposed on the tower sections. The tower sections are secured to the fluid dispenser housing. The tower sections may further include mounting members that mate together to provide additional restraint and to ensure that the dispense points of the attached tower sections are aligned, thereby providing a clean, uniform appearance. | 11-13-2008 |
20090107559 | Method and apparatus for converter valve - A converter valve allows product dispenser operator to change from a first fluid source to a second fluid source without fluid crossover. The converter valve includes a first port in fluid communication with a dispense point, a second port in fluid communication with a first fluid source having a first fluid, and a third port is in fluid communication with a second fluid source having a second fluid. The converter valve includes a passage between the first and second ports, and a plug in fluid communication with third port. The second and third ports of the converter valve are disposed symmetrically about the first port, and, accordingly, the converter valve is rotatable about the first port. As such, the converter valve delivers the first fluid to the dispense point, and delivers the second fluid through the passage to the dispense point when the converter valve is rotated. | 04-30-2009 |
20090294475 | Method and apparatus for a beverage dispenser - A product dispenser reconfigurable in the field includes a housing, at least one tower unit, and a removable ambient box. The at least one tower unit includes at least one dispense point, whereby a product or diluent is delivered from a diluent or product source to the dispense point. The ambient box is an insulated product path that is adaptable to at least one external source and the tower units or the dispense points. The external source may be conditioned through external means or may deliver an ambient temperature product, wherein the product circuits passing through the ambient box may deliver product to any tower unit, thereby providing increased product variability within a same product dispenser. The product dispenser still further includes a tower structure that is removable without disabling the product circuits, and a method of merchandising on the tower structure. | 12-03-2009 |
William C. Edwards, Round Rock, TX US
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20120110262 | Systems and methods for remote raid configuration in an embedded environment - Remote RAID system configuration may be implemented in an embedded and out-of-band manner using an information handling system configured, for example, as a RAID server. The remote RAID configuration may be implement, for example, on a RAID server system in the condition as it is supplied directly out-of-the-box to a user without requiring downloading of any additional software or firmware, without requiring presence of a management framework and plug in, and/or in a manner that is operating system (OS)-independent or that requires no OS to be present on the server. The RAID server may then be remotely reconfigured one or more times thereafter | 05-03-2012 |
20130205063 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OUT-OF-BAND BACKUP AND RESTORE OF HARDWARE PROFILE INFORMATION - Systems and methods are provided that may be implemented for out-of-band backup and/or restore of information handling system components. Such out-of-band backup and restore operations may be performed, in one embodiment, to backup and/or restore hardware profile information such as firmware images and corresponding system configuration information. | 08-08-2013 |
20140082236 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT SYSTEM PROFILE UNIQUE DATA MANAGEMENT - Systems and methods are provided that may be implemented to manage machine-specific System Profile Unique Data (SPUD) information for one or more information handling systems. Such SPUD information may be managed and transported through in-band and/or out-of-band processing and communications, and may be employed to make restoration of machine-specific data possible either through network data communications and/or local system data communications. | 03-20-2014 |
20140250292 | SERVER INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FROM AN END STATE DEFINITION FILE - One step server information handling system configuration reduces complexities associated with remote server maintenance through a management network. A configuration end state sent through the management network, such as an XML file, is parsed by a management processor to automatically initiate and complete configuration of the server to the end state without further commands through the management network. | 09-04-2014 |
20150039939 | System and Method for Secure Remote Diagnostics - An information handling system includes a processor and a management controller separate from the processor. The management controller is operable to boot the information handling system to a system service management module, direct the system service management module to execute diagnostics code on the processor and to store a result from the execution of the diagnostics code in a predetermined memory location. The management controller is also operable to retrieve the result from the predetermined memory location. | 02-05-2015 |
Will R. Edwards, Houston, TX US
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20110162552 | Two and three level elevated train system - The Two and Three Level Elevated Train System has multiple rails, and therefore multiple trains, are accommodated by a series of elevated structures somewhat similar to the towers of cable-stayed bridges. These elevated structures are “A”-shaped, with two deep-foundation legs set approximately fifty to eighty feet apart. A vertical space of approximately twenty feet is open beneath the structures, such that the tower supports could be built over existing roadways and require relatively little clearing and disturbance of the landscape. The tower supports rise to a vertical height of approximately fifty to sixty feet. The tower supports accommodate rails on two levels, and are configured with two trains on the top level and three trains on the lower level, or one train on the upper level and two trains on the lower level. | 07-07-2011 |