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Allen Evans, Dripping Springs, TX US
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| 20090159321 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH ULTRAVIOLET BLOCKING LAYERS AND PROCESSES OF FORMING THE SAME - An electronic device can include a conductive feature and an ultraviolet (“UV”) blocking layer overlying the conductive feature. The electronic device can also include an insulating layer overlying the UV blocking layer. The electronic device can further include a conductive structure extending into an opening within the insulating layer, wherein the conductive structure is electrically connected to the conductive feature. In one aspect, the UV blocking layer lies within 90 nm of the conductive structure. The insulating layer can be at least 4 times thicker than the UV blocking layer. In another aspect, a method can be used in forming the electronic device. In still a further aspect, a system can include the electronic device, a processor, and a display, wherein the processor is electrically coupled to the electronic device and the display. | 06-25-2009 |
Allen L. Evans, Dripping Springs, TX US
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| 20090176369 | LOW-H PLASMA TREATMENT WITH N2 ANNEAL FOR ELECTRONIC MEMORY DEVICES - A method for forming a single damascene and/or dual damascene, contact and interconnect structure, comprising: performing front end processing, depositing copper including a copper barrier, annealing the copper in at least 90% N | 07-09-2009 |
Angela Dawn Evans, Arlington, TX US
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| 20090063241 | Demand Driven Scheduling - Scheduling of service calls for field service workers may be optimized based, at least in part, upon market demand for field service visits, in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. During relatively higher demand periods, schedules for field service workers may be optimized to be relatively compact such that relatively more appointments are placed on a given schedule. During relatively lower demand periods, schedules may be optimized such that relatively more time will be provided between appointments to allow for more up-selling opportunities during service visits. Such scheduling optimizations are referred to herein as demand driven scheduling because how a field service worker's schedule is optimized is determined based, at least in part, on market demand for service calls in a particular geographic region during a given period of time. | 03-05-2009 |
Barry Evans, Austin, TX US
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| 20090287902 | DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEM WITH UNIVERSAL ADDRESS SYSTEM AND METHOD - A distributed computing system that incorporates enhanced distributed storage and a universal address system and method are provided. | 11-19-2009 |
Brian A. Evans, The Woodlands, TX US
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| 20110030952 | METHODS OF GRAVEL PACKING LONG INTERVAL WELLS - Changing concentrations of brine in a gravel pack carrier fluid gelled with a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) increases the fluid efficiency for gravel packing long interval wells, such as wellbore producing interval greater than about 100 feet (about 30 m). VES-gelled fluids used as gravel packing fluids herein also include surfactants, fluid loss control agents, internal breakers and brine in addition to the grave. The viscoelasticity of fluid system can suspend and deliver high concentration of the gravels while reducing carrier fluid volume. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110100630 | Method of Mitigating Corrosion Rate of Oilfield Tubular Goods - Acid-soluble cupric acetate may used in conjunction with potassium iodide to generate cuprous iodide (CuI) as an acid corrosion inhibition aid. A suitable corrosion inhibitor together with the aid protects steel surfaces in an acid environment, for instance, while acid fracturing or matrix acidizing subterranean formations. Cupric acetate monohydrate may be used with an alkali metal iodide salt such as potassium iodide or sodium iodide to generate cuprous iodide in situ in aqueous acid solutions. Use of cupric acetate provides a somewhat delayed reaction rate with potassium iodide to generate the desired product, cuprous iodide, which has very low solubility in acid systems. The method includes delayed and in situ production of cuprous iodide for enhancing performance of commercially available corrosion inhibitors, commonly referred to as intensifying the effect of the corrosion inhibitor (corrosion inhibitor intensifier or simply an intensifier). | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110303414 | Method for Improving the Clean-Up of Emulsified Acid Fluid Systems - Using a complex emulsion for treating a subterranean formation, such as to dissolve minerals therein (e.g. carbonates, scales, and/or filter cake) to improve permeability, substantially improves post treatment fluid clean-up for improved hydrocarbon production. The complex emulsion is made by mixing an acid aqueous phase with an oil external microemulsion to give an initial product, where the acid aqueous phase is an external phase and the microemulsion is an internal phase. Then the initial product is mixed with a second oil (e.g. xylene, diesel, toluene, kerosene, other aromatics, refined hydrocarbons and the like) containing an emulsifier to make a complex emulsion. | 12-15-2011 |
Bruno J. Evans, Keller, TX US
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| 20090316134 | FIBER LASER LADAR - A laser radar system and a method for use in a laser radar system are disclosed. More particularly, the laser radar system includes a fiber laser capable of generating a laser signal; a first optical path through which the generated laser signal may be transmitted; a second optical path through which a reflection of the transmitted laser signal may be received; and a detector capable of detecting the received reflection. The method includes generating a laser signal from a fiber laser; transmitting the laser signal; receiving a reflection of the transmitted laser signal; and detecting the reflection. | 12-24-2009 |
Cheryl A. Evans, Cedar Hill, TX US
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| 20100129802 | Method of Sequencing a Genome - A method and computer-program product for sequencing nucleic acid sequences using restriction fragment maps derived from end-sequenced nucleotide fragments. The initial nucleotide sequence can be processed to form a shot-gun-data set. The present teachings employ a technique called Restriction Site Shotgun Sequencing (RSSS.) It can reduce the amount of overlap required between fragment ends while still producing a good assembly. A decrease in overlap can be achieved by using additional information in the fragments to assist in determining that two fragments overlap. | 05-27-2010 |
Dave Evans, Southlake, TX US
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| 20090018932 | System and method for idea sharing - An idea sharing community, particularly for marketing and branding, includes a database and an interface. The interface allows idea providers to upload creative idea proposals to the database. Idea users can search for idea proposals and purchase the idea proposals. The idea sharing community may include a brand interaction system in which brands may be presented with online discussion boards etc that allow users to upload creative ideas in respect of the brand. | 01-15-2009 |
David Lane Evans, Conroe, TX US
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| 20100096189 | Vertical drilling system for controlling deviation - Systems for controlling deviations during drilling operations, including a transmission housing and a bearing assembly secured between a stator housing and a drill bit. Two stabilizers are secured to the transmission housing, and one stabilizer is secured to the bearing assembly to provide enhanced stability to the lower portion of the drill string. The stabilizers can have a triangular shaped body for increasing flow area, reducing annular velocity, and increasing stiffness of the system. The stabilizers can be rotationally offset from one another to facilitate maintaining the gauge of the borehole. The transmission housing can be a one-piece construction to minimize connections within the system and improve reliability. The stabilizers can include laser clad metal surfaces and diamond dome inserts to prevent wear and erosion. A triangular reamer can be included beneath the stabilizers to further prevent wear to the stabilizers and to add stability to the drill bit. | 04-22-2010 |
David W. Evans, Allen, TX US
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| 20090015227 | Load-Induced Voltage Overshoot Detection And Correction In Switching Power Supplies - One embodiment of the invention includes a switching power supply system. The system includes a switch network comprising at least one switch configured to provide an output voltage based on switching activity thereof. The system also includes a switching controller configured to control the switch network to maintain the output voltage provided at an output based on a feedback signal associated with the output voltage. A converter pulse detector is configured to detect an output voltage overshoot condition based on the switching activity of the switch network corresponding to a transition in an output load to which the output voltage is provided. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090168387 | Packaged Integrated Circuits Having Inductors and Methods to Form Inductors in Packaged Integrated Circuits - Packaged integrated circuits having inductors and methods to form inductors in packaged integrated circuits are disclosed. An example method comprises forming a substrate having a first trace and a contact, attaching an integrated circuit to the substrate over the first trace, and electrically coupling the first trace to the contact via an electrical conductor that extends over the integrated circuit to form the inductor in the packaged integrated circuit. | 07-02-2009 |
Frank E. Evans, The Woodlands, TX US
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| 20100294498 | VISCOELASTIC SURFACTANT BASED WELLBORE FLUIDS AND METHODS OF USE - A wellbore fluid that includes an aqueous based fluid; an amphoteric, viscoelastic surfactant; and a modified starch is disclosed. Methods of drilling subterranean wells, methods of reducing the loss of fluid out of subterranean wells, and methods of completing wellbores using aqueous-based fluids having an ampoteric, viscoelastic surfactant and a modified starch are also disclosed. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110247986 | RECLAMATION OF FORMATE BRINES - A method of reclaiming a formate brine that includes increasing the pH of a spent formate brine fluid comprising water-soluble polymers; treating the fluid with an oxidizing agent; and removing at least a portion of suspended solids from the fluid is disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
Gary Alan Evans, Plano, TX US
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| 20080225918 | INDEX GUIDED SEMICONDUCTOR LASER WITH LOSS-COUPLED GRATINGS AND CONTINUOUS WAVEGUIDE - A system and a method of manufacture for a semiconductor laser with a continuous waveguide ridge extending the length of the laser. The continuous waveguide ridge is positioned through the center of the optical components of the semiconductor laser. The optical components including the waveguide ridge may be distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs), outcoupling gratings, and phase controllers. The illustrated embodiments include lateral-grating grating-stabilized edge-emitting lasers and lateral-grating grating-stabilized surface-emitting (GSE) lasers. Both loss-coupled and non-loss-coupled lateral-grating components are illustrated. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090180731 | PHOTONIC COUPLER - A photonic coupler including a substrate, first and second waveguides disposed along a longitudinal direction of the substrate for propagation of respective first and second optical signals along the longitudinal direction, and a coupling region between the first and second waveguides and including a medium of a refractive index different from the first and second waveguides. The coupling region has a width extending from the first waveguide to the second waveguide and a breadth extending laterally to form an angle to the longitudinal direction for frustrated total internal reflection of the first optical signal at an interface between the coupling region and the first waveguide. | 07-16-2009 |
Gary K. Evans, Kilgore, TX US
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| 20120011923 | Assembly for Insertion of an Object Into a Pipeline - An assembly for insertion of an object into a pipeline comprises a base, a connector, and a set of pins. The base has a cylindrical passage and is connected to a mechanism for configured to drive the object into an inlet in the pipeline. The connector includes a head and a cylinder with a threaded internal surface and a external surface having a groove spanning a circumference of the external surface. The connector is rotatable within the cylindrical passage in the base in a first direction and held substantially stationary within the cylindrical passage in the base in a second direction by the set of pins in cooperation with the groove. The base is rotatable in the first direction and held substantially stationary in the second direction while connected to the inlet in the pipeline by the connector. | 01-19-2012 |
Glen A. Evans, Plano, TX US
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| 20100173792 | Self-addressable self-assembling microelectronic systems and devices for molecular biological analysis and diagnostics - A method for analyzing nucleic acid obtained from a cell sample on a platform is described. A platform having a cell selector, a nucleic acid selector, and an array of microlocations, wherein at least one microlocation has an associated capture sequence, is provided. The cell selector is contacted with a cell sample, wherein a portion of the cells remain associated with the cell selector. At least a portion of cells associated with the cell selector are lysed to release a nucleic acid sample. The nucleic acid selector is then contacted with the nucleic acid sample, such that a portion of the nucleic acid sample remains associated with the nucleic acid selector. The associated nucleic acid sample is then released from the nucleic acid selector and then is contacted with the array of microlocations, such that at least a portion of the released nucleic acid sample hybridizes with the capture sequence. | 07-08-2010 |
John Evans, Plano, TX US
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| 20120096051 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVISIONING PACKETIZED VOICE COMMUNICATION SERVICES - An approach for enabling a customer to provision resources of a packetized voice service provider based on one or more customer conditions is described. A provision management platform receives a request for provisioning a domain name service as part of packetized voice service. In response to the request, the provision management platform prompts via a graphical user interface to obtain information for populating a service record of the domain name service. The provision management platform then generates the service record for storage corresponding to a customer account for the packetized voice service. | 04-19-2012 |
John G. Evans, The Woodlands, TX US
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| 20100032210 | Monitoring Drilling Performance in a Sub-Based Unit - In one aspect, a removable module or sub is provided for use in drilling a wellbore, which sub in one embodiment may include a body having a pin end and a box end configured for coupling between two members of a drill string, the body having a bore therethrough for flow of a fluid, and a sensor disposed in a pressure-sealed chamber in one of the pin end and the box end and configured to provide measurements relating to a downhole condition. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100326729 | CASING BITS, DRILLING ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS FOR USE IN FORMING WELLBORES WITH EXPANDABLE CASING - Casing bits include an expander for enlarging an inner diameter of expandable casing at least partially disposed within a body of the casing bits. Drilling assemblies include a casing bit attached to an end of expandable casing, and an expander disposed in proximity to the casing bit and a distal end of the expandable casing. Methods of forming casing bits include positioning an expander in proximity to a body of a casing bit. Methods of forming drilling assemblies include positioning an expander in proximity to a body of a casing bit and a distal end of expandable casing, and attaching the casing bit to the end of the expandable casing. Methods of casing a wellbore include one or both of drilling and reaming a wellbore using a casing bit attached to a distal end of expandable casing, and forcing an expander through the expandable casing. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110048739 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MANIPULATING AND DRIVING CASING - An apparatus and methods for manipulating and driving casing. The apparatus includes mechanically responsive elements for gripping an interior of a casing joint, and hydraulically responsive elements for gripping an interior of the casing joint responsive to pressure of drilling fluid flowing through the apparatus. One method comprises manipulating a casing joint by mechanically gripping an interior thereof, hydraulically gripping the interior of the casing joint responsive to drilling fluid pressure, and rotating the casing joint. Another method comprises driving casing by applying weight and torque thereto through engagement with an interior thereof. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110127044 | Remotely controlled apparatus for downhole applications and methods of operation - An apparatus for use downhole is disclosed that, in one configuration includes a downhole tool configured to operate in an active position and an inactive position and an actuation device, which may include a control unit. The apparatus includes a telemetry unit that sends a first pattern recognition signal to the control unit to move the tool into the active position and a second pattern recognition signal to move the tool into the inactive position. The apparatus may be used for drilling a subterranean formation and include a tubular body and one or more extendable features, each positionally coupled to a track of the tubular body, and a drilling fluid flow path extending through a bore of the tubular body for conducting drilling fluid therethrough. A push sleeve is disposed within the tubular body and coupled to the one or more features. A valve assembly is disposed within the tubular body and configured to control the flow of the drilling fluid into an annular chamber in communication with the push sleeve; the valve assembly comprising a mechanically operated valve and/or an electronically operated valve. Other embodiments, including methods of operation, are provided. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110172922 | Drop/Pump Memory Through-Casing Measurement Logging Tools - The present disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for evaluating an earth formation through a drillstring during tripping of the drillstring. The apparatus may include a logging instrument including a formation evaluation sensor configured to be dropped or pumped into a drillstring at the end of drilling. The logging instrument may be configured to make measurements through a homogenous portion of the drillstring while the drillstring is being tripped. The apparatus may include a memory and processor for logging data for later retrieval. The method may include making at least one measurement indicative of a property of an earth formation using a sensor operatively associated with a logging instrument, wherein the logging instrument is conveyed to proximate to a homogeneous portion of a drilling tubular using the drilling tubular. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20120043459 | USING LWT SERVICE TO IDENTIFY LOSS CIRCULATION AREAS IN A WELLBORE - The present disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for evaluating an earth formation though a drillstring during tripping of the drillstring, particularly locating an area of circulation loss in a wellbore. The apparatus may include a neutron source and at least one radiation detector, which may be disposed on a logging instrument, configured to be dropped or pumped into a drillstring at the end of drilling. The logging instrument may be configured to make measurements through a homogenous portion of the drillstring while the drillstring is being tripped. The apparatus may include a memory and processor for logging data for later retrieval. The method may include adding a radiation absorbing substance to drilling fluid in the wellbore; exposing the earth formation to neutron radiation; and making a plurality of measurement indicative of radiation measurements of sigma or distinct energy peaks along the wellbore. | 02-23-2012 |
Joseph W. Evans, Houston, TX US
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| 20120015786 | SELF-OPERATING BACK STRETCHING DEVICE - A manually operated back stretching device may relieve compressive forces of the lower lumbar vertebrae and may safely stretch lower back muscles. The device may include a platform to support a user's lower legs. As the user moves a portion of the device with their arms towards their legs, the forward edge of the platform may rise up and tilt away from the user's torso, causing the user's hips to lift off the floor and stretching the user's back at the same time. As the user moves their arms back over their head, the user's back and legs may relax while the arms are pulled above the user's head. The result may be a back-and-forth dynamic rotational arching motion to repetitively raise the completely relaxed hips and tilt them forward to decompress the spine using appropriate longitudinal and torsion forces at the most pain causing compression points of the lower lumbar vertebrae. The device may safely stretch lower back muscles by incrementally stretching and releasing totally relaxed muscles a relative amount to squeeze out and remove toxic biochemicals from damaged muscle areas unreachable by direct massage. | 01-19-2012 |
Kenneth M. Evans, College Station, TX US
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| 20080233635 | Methods and Apparatus for High Purity X-Chromosome Bearing and Y-Chromosome Bearing Populations Of Spermatozoa - Isolated non-naturally occurring populations of spermatozoa ( | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090276186 | Flow cytometer remote monitoring system - Generally, computer implemented remote monitoring system which generates a viewable reduced byte data representation for each one of a plurality of analyzed instrument signals. Specifically, a flow cytometer remote monitoring system which generates a viewable reduced byte data representation for each one of a plurality analyzed flow cytometer signals. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110054798 | FLOW CYTOMETER REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM - Generally, a computer implemented remote monitoring system which generates a viewable reduced byte data representation for each one of a plurality of analyzed instrument signals. Specifically, a flow cytometer remote monitoring system which generates a viewable reduced byte data representation for each one of a plurality analyzed flow cytometer signals. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110091963 | High resolution flow cytometer - High resolution particle differentiation process and separation system that provides enhanced resolution of particles based upon selected particle characteristics. In particular, the system may include an enhanced resolution flow cytometer. In an embodiment, the invention can include at least one fluid source conduit ( | 04-21-2011 |
Kenneth Michael Evans, College Station, TX US
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| 20110076712 | LUBRICIOUS MICROFLUDIC FLOW PATH SYSTEM - A flow cytometer having a nozzle assembly which provides a lubricious flow path through which a plurality of particles pass to be entrained in a flow of liquid to provide a faster method for sorting with increased cell quality. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110143389 | CELL ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHODS - Particular embodiments of the inventive technology relate to ‘off-axis detector’ technology that employs a third detector | 06-16-2011 |
Kent A. Evans, Houston, TX US
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| 20100025035 | Swelling Delay Cover for a Packer - A swelling packer is covered with a material that is preferably in a tubular form and slipped over the swelling element to be shrink fit with applied heat. The material is formulated to break down at temperatures slightly below the expected downhole temperatures so that ideally the packer has about 48 hours of swelling delay which is normally a time period long enough to allow it to be properly located without it swelling so much as to cause it to be damaged by running in. Various polymers can be used to make an imperious covering for run in that on the way starts to break down. Ideally the material for the cover disappears about the time of sealing or shortly thereafter. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100025049 | SWELLING DELAY COVER FOR A PACKER - A swelling packer is covered with a material that is preferably in a tubular form and slipped over the swelling element to be shrink fit with applied heat. The material is formulated to break down at temperatures slightly below the expected downhole temperatures so that ideally the packer has about 48 hours of swelling delay which is normally a time period long enough to allow it to be properly located without it swelling so much as to cause it to be damaged by running in. Various polymers can be used to make an imperious covering for run in that on the way starts to break down. Ideally the material for the cover disappears about the time of sealing or shortly thereafter. | 02-04-2010 |
Maria D. Evans, Houston, TX US
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| 20080218174 | Apparatus and method for identifying proper orientation and electrical conductivity between a semiconductor device and a socket or contactor - A semiconductor device with a semiconductor die thereon and a contactor board are electrically coupled when the electrically conductive elements on the semiconductor device and the contactor board are in physical contact. A continuous electrically conductive path is formed with electrically conductive elements involving both the semiconductor device and the contactor board. A complete electrical circuit involving both the semiconductor device and the contactor board is formed only when the relative orientation of the semiconductor device and the contactor board have predetermined relationship and the electrically conductive elements of the two boards are in good physical contact. | 09-11-2008 |
Megan V. Evans, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20080264099 | DOMESTIC GAS PRODUCT FROM AN LNG FACILITY - An LNG facility capable of producing a domestic gas product from an intermediate stream in the LNG facility. Withdrawing the domestic gas product from a location within the LNG facility can minimize operational disturbances typically caused by extracting a domestic gas product stream upstream of the liquefaction portion of the LNG facility. In addition, withdrawing the domestic gas product from this location can provide increased control of light contaminants (e.g., nitrogen) in open-loop refrigeration cycles and can ultimately result in incremental LNG and/or NGL production. | 10-30-2008 |
Megan V. Evans, Houston, TX US
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| 20090301132 | OPTIMIZED HEAVIES REMOVAL SYSTEM IN AN LNG FACILITY - An LNG facility employing an optimized heavies removal system. The optimized heavies removal system can comprise at least one distillation column and at least two separate heat exchangers. The heat exchangers can be operable to heat a liquid stream withdrawn from a distillation column to thereby provide predominantly vapor and/or liquid streams that can be reintroduced into the column. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100058803 | SYSTEM FOR INCONDENSABLE COMPONENT SEPARATION IN A LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITY - A liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility that employs a system to remove incondensable material from one or more refrigeration cycles within the facility. One or more embodiments of the present invention can be advantageously employed in an open-loop refrigeration cycle to remove at least a portion of one or more high vapor pressure components that have accumulated in the refrigerant cycle over time. In addition, several embodiments can be advantageously employed to stabilize facility operation in the event of drastic changes to the concentration of the natural gas feed stream introduced into the facility. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100218551 | Method for Utilization of Lean Boil-Off Gas Stream as a Refrigerant Source - This invention relates to a system and method for liquefying natural gas. In another aspect, the invention concerns an improved liquefied natural gas facility employing a closed loop methane refrigeration cycle. In another aspect, the invention concerns the utilization of lean boil-off gas. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110011127 | Process for Controlling Liquefied Natural Gas Heating Value - Process for efficiently operating a natural gas liquefaction system with integrated heavies removal/natural gas liquids recovery to produce liquefied natural gas (LNG) and/or natural gas liquids (NGL) products. | 01-20-2011 |
Merle E. Evans, Spring, TX US
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| 20100320754 | REVERSE SLIDING SEAL FOR EXPANDABLE TUBULAR CONNECTIONS - An expandable threaded connection between segments of expandable tubulars that provides a high bearing pressure seal at a specific area along the pin and box members is disclosed. The invention utilizes a “groove” in a surface of the box member and a corresponding “rib” on the pin nose. The radial expansion of the tubulars causes the pin to become shorter in length, thereby causing the pin nose to retract from the back of the box member. As the pin nose retracts, the rib on the pin nose moves backward until a portion of the rib contacts a portion of the groove in the box member. The point of contact between the rib and the groove creates a metal-to-metal seal between the pin and box members. Because the point of contact between the rib and the groove is a relatively small area, the force acting on the point of contact generates a high bearing pressure that is equal to or greater than the internal pressure within the expandable tubulars and, thus, generates a high pressure seal. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110005775 | APPARATUS AND METHODS TO PROTECT CONNECTIONS - The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for protecting tubular connections. In one aspect, an expandable tubular connection for use in a wellbore is provided. The tubular connection includes a tubular pin member. The tubular connection also includes a tubular box member having an end portion, wherein the tubular pin member is matable with the tubular box member to form the tubular connection. Additionally, the tubular connection includes a sleeve member disposed on the tubular pin member, wherein the sleeve member is configured to substantially protect the end portion of the tubular box member as the tubular connection is lowered into the wellbore. In yet a further aspect, a method for utilizing a tubular connection in a wellbore is provided. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110232355 | DYNAMIC LOAD EXPANSION TEST BENCH - A method and apparatus for a testing facility for simulating downhole conditions is provided. The testing facility may include a test bench for expanding tubular members having one or more threaded connections. The test bench may also be operable to simulate the expansion of a tubular connection downhole and to produce expanded tubular connection test samples. | 09-29-2011 |
Michael Evans, Missouri City, TX US
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| 20110012015 | Apparatus and Methods for Measuring Formation Characteristics - An apparatus can measure characteristics of a formation surrounding a borehole. The apparatus comprises a tool body including a neutron measurement section including a neutron source and a neutron detector arrangement spaced in an axial direction from the neutron source; and | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110077867 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FORMATION AND FLUID PROPERTIES - A downhole tool and method for determining a parameter of a formation as a function of radial distance from the borehole into the formation. The tool comprising a nuclear source for irradiating the formation and a plurality of sensors each independently measuring a density of the formation at a different radial depth into the formation. A processor combines the density measurements for determining the parameter of the formation as a function of radial distance. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110168879 | Nuclear Tool - A nuclear measurement tool for determining properties of a formation penetrated by a borehole fluid. The tool comprising: a nuclear source for irradiating the formation and a a plurality of nuclear sensors each operating with a different depth of investigation into the formation. The tool further comprising processing means for receiving the data from the nuclear sensors and based thereon determining the properties of the formation by taking into account the penetration of the borehole fluid. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110290011 | IDENTIFICATION OF CASING COLLARS WHILE DRILLING AND POST DRILLING USING LWD AND WIRELINE MEASUREMENTS - Systems and methods identify and/or detect one or more features of a well casing by utilizing one or more downhole measurements obtainable by a downhole component. The one or more features of the well casing are identifiable and/or detectable from the one or more measurements associated with one or more properties of the one or more features of the well casing. The one or more measurements for indentifying and/or detecting a presence and/or a location of the one or more features of the well casing include sonic measurements, nuclear measurements, gamma ray measurements, photoelectric measurements, resistivity measurements and/or combinations thereof. | 12-01-2011 |
Michael Evans, Missouri, TX US
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| 20120016588 | Correction for Low Porosity Effects on Neutron Gamma Density - Systems, methods, and devices are provided to determine an accurate neutron-gamma density (NGD) measurement for a broad range of formations, including low-hydrogen-index or low-porosity formations and formations with heavy elements. For example, such an NGD measurement may be obtained by emitting neutrons into a formation such that some of the neutrons inelastically scatter off elements of the formation and generate inelastic gamma rays. The neutrons and inelastic gamma rays that return to the downhole tool may be detected. Some characteristics of certain formations are believed to affect the fast neutron transport of the formations. Thus, if a formation has one or more of such characteristics, a correction may be applied to the count rate of neutrons, the count rate of inelastic gamma rays, or the neutron transport correction function, upon which the neutron-gamma density (NGD) may be determined. | 01-19-2012 |
Michael A. Evans, Houston, TX US
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| 20080283693 | Propulsion apparatus and system - A propulsion apparatus, the apparatus comprising a housing being mounted to a platform member, with the housing defining passageway. The apparatus further being adapted for enabling relative rotation of the housing with respect to the platform member and further comprising a propulsion element disposed with respect to the housing. The apparatus is further adapted for benabling relative rotation of the propulsion element with respect to the housing. | 11-20-2008 |
Michael Andre Evans, Houston, TX US
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| 20120042485 | Security Bracket Apparatus and Method - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for securing a box cover to a watthour meter socket box. In certain embodiments, the apparatus has a clamping member that fits over a wall of a meter box, and a lock housing that locks to the clamping member after a box cover has been installed, thereby securing the cover to the box in a manner such that the box cover cannot be installed unless the clamping member has been installed correctly. In various other embodiments, the clamping member consists of a clamp disposed between a clamp actuating member and a fastening shelf. In various other embodiments, the clamp includes a stopping member for indicating when the clamp actuating member is actuated into a fully secured position. Other embodiments relate to a locking bracket and a lock housing wherein the locking bracket generally comprises a clamping member and a fastening lever that attaches to a wall of a meter box base. The lock housing generally comprises a unitary member with a perpendicular flange. The meter box lid is secured to the meter box base when the locking bracket is secured to the side wall (or another wall) and used in combination with the lock housing and a locking shaft. | 02-23-2012 |
Michael J. F. Evans, Houston, TX US
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| 20080283693 | Propulsion apparatus and system - A propulsion apparatus, the apparatus comprising a housing being mounted to a platform member, with the housing defining passageway. The apparatus further being adapted for enabling relative rotation of the housing with respect to the platform member and further comprising a propulsion element disposed with respect to the housing. The apparatus is further adapted for benabling relative rotation of the propulsion element with respect to the housing. | 11-20-2008 |
Mike Evans, Missouri City, TX US
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| 20090045328 | Thermal Neutron Porosity from Neutron Slowing-Down Length, Formation Thermal Neutron Capture Cross Section, and Bulk Density - A method for determining at least one formation property calculated from neutron measurements acquired with a downhole tool includes emitting neutrons from a source in the tool into the formation, detecting neutrons with at least one detector in the downhole tool, calculating a first slowing-down length (L | 02-19-2009 |
Norman Scott Evans, Arlington, TX US
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| 20110034340 | Systems and Methods for Immunosorbent Assays for Single and Multiple Analytes - The present invention discloses systems and methods for minimizing or eliminating steps in immunosorbent assays for single and multiple analytes by eliminating both the need to attach target molecules to the test well and the need to remove unbound antibodies through rinsing. The immunosorbent assay (ISA) is utilized for a single analyte or target and includes the step of mixing the immunologic molecules with the sample and detection. The present invention further discloses an immunosorbent assay for multiple analytes (ISAMA) for testing a plurality of analytes or targets in a single well using a modified ISA test wherein different tags are attached to different antibody pairs. Alternate embodiments use multiple types of scavenger antigens with corresponding elimination of the need for scavenger antibodies. The present invention discloses various types of test wells for the rapid and simultaneous testing of fluids for a plurality of components and a methodology for a continuous immunosorbent assay. Also disclosed is a method for immunosorbent assay of micro-organisms to determine serotype. | 02-10-2011 |
Patricia A. Evans, Bacliff, TX US
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| 20110274376 | COLOR-CODING INTERCHANGEABLE POCKET LINER - A coded pocket liner system having a first translucent flexible bag of a first predetermined size having a first color-coded indicium and a closure device disposed at an open end thereof. The first translucent flexible bag is adapted for insertion into a pouch. A second translucent flexible bag of a second predetermined size includes a second color-coded indicium and a closure device disposed at an open end thereof. The second translucent flexible bag is adapted for insertion into the pouch. | 11-10-2011 |
Paul T. Evans, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20090276070 | METHOD TO CONSTRUCT AND PHYSICALLY JOIN BUILDING BLOCKS INTO A NEAR-NET SHAPED PART USING AN INTERFACIAL REACTION-ACTIVATION MECHANISM - The disclosure provides a method to construct and physically join near-net shaped structural building blocks into a composite part using an interfacial reaction-activation mechanism. | 11-05-2009 |
Paul Thomas Evans, San Antonio, TX US
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| 20100143089 | System For Autonomously Dispensing Media On Large Scale Surfaces - The present disclosure relates to a system, method and article which may be configured to autonomously dispense a medium onto a relatively large surface relatively accurately. | 06-10-2010 |
Ralph M. Evans, Addison, TX US
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| 20110191156 | PRE-APPROVED CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE VALIDATION - In general, embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and computer program products for producing a financial offer that is specific to a customer and storing the electronic acceptance and authentication of the acceptance in a digital medium. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to identifying a customer, providing a financial offer that is specific to that customer, and electronically storing both the authentication of the identity of the customer and the accompanying acceptance of the financial offer. | 08-04-2011 |
Randall L. Evans, Sugarland, TX US
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| 20090266546 | Apparatus and Method For Discharging Multiple Fluids Downhole - An apparatus and a method are provided for discharging a plurality of fluids downhole. In one aspect, the apparatus may include a first chamber and a second chamber separated by movable barrier, wherein draining the fluid from the first chamber causes the barrier to move and allow an actuating member to drain the second fluid from the second chamber. | 10-29-2009 |
Robert W. Evans, Montgomery, TX US
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| 20100319930 | Time-Controlled Release Device for Wireline Conveyed Tools - This invention relates to a time controlled release device for down line tools in oil or gas wells. Tools that are lowered into a well for various purposes occasionally become stuck in the well and are not able to be withdrawn using jars and other dislodging techniques. In such a situation it is desirable to provide a controlled release device that will disengage the tool from the line only after a given time period. This allows the operator to continue to exert upward force on the line for a given time period prior to the release device being actuated. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110049777 | Belleville Spring Guide System - Apparatus and method are provided for decreasing frictional effects in stacks of Belleville springs and limiting deflection of the springs. In one embodiment, carriers for springs overlap and minimize the effects of lateral forces that are developed as springs in a stack are loaded. Carriers may be used on mandrel guides, in cylindrical guides or without a guide. In other embodiments, maximum load and defection of springs may be provided by the spring carriers. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110083851 | Compact Jar for Dislodging Tools in an Oil or Gas Well - This invention relates to a jar used to dislodge tools stuck in a well. The jar includes two housing portions movable with respect to each other. A release collet forms a portion of one of the housings. A release sleeve is carried by a mandrel and is located within the release collet. After a given amount of movement of the housing with respect to the mandrel, the release mechanism is activated and the two housing sections rapidly move with respect to each other. A hammer portion of the mandrel then strikes an anvil in the anvil housing, thus applying an upward force to the tool lodged in the well. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110220345 | Dual Acting Locking Jar - A double action locking jar is operable to provide a jarring force in an upward or downward direction. A pair of pressure pistons form a pressure chamber in which a Belleville spring stack is located. A metering orifice in one of the pistons serves to provide a delay mechanism for release of a mandrel within the housing. Two collets are located within the housing for mechanically releasing the mandrel when a tension or compression force is applied to the mandrel. The jar may be mechanically actuated only by allowing the pistons to freely move within the housing without hydraulic resistance. | 09-15-2011 |
Ryan Evans, Frisco, TX US
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| 20100295796 | DRAWING ON CAPACITIVE TOUCH SCREENS - A device includes a memory to store multiple instructions, a touch-sensitive display, and a processor. The processor executes instructions in the memory to detect a touch on the touch-sensitive display, the touch having a path of movement. The processor further executes instructions in the memory to determine a dimension of the touch and to determine locations of the touch along the path of movement. The drawing tool is displayed, on the touch-sensitive display, at a fixed distance outside the dimension of the touch, the drawing tool having a path being associated with the path of movement of the touch. A fixed graphical image corresponding to the drawing tool path is generated. | 11-25-2010 |
Scott Evans, Houston, TX US
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| 20120082700 | COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATION OF MAMMALIAN INNATE IMMUNE RESISTANCE TO PATHOGENS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of treating, inhibiting or attenuating a microbial infection in an individual who has or is at risk for developing such an infection, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a TLR9 agonist and a TLR 2/6 agonist to the individual. | 04-05-2012 |
Scott Evans, Bellaire, TX US
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| 20110105383 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR STIMULATION OF MAMMALIAN INNATE IMMUNE RESISTANCE TO PATHOGENS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of treating, inhibiting or attenuating a microbial infection in an individual who has or is at risk for developing such an infection, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a StIR polypeptide or peptide or fragment or derivative or analog thereof to the individual. | 05-05-2011 |
Scott A. Evans, Carrollton, TX US
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| 20090186634 | Method and System for SMS/MMS Messaging to A Connected Device - The method and system for SMS/MMS messaging to a connected device may be realized as a system comprising at least one server module. The at least one server module may be adapted to receive from a connected device an outbound messaging message through a packet-based network. The at least one server module may also be adapted to send the outbound messaging message to an external messaging network. The connected device may be communicatively coupled to the packet-based network. The outbound messaging message may be associated with a user account. The user account may be associated with a telephone number. | 07-23-2009 |
Tracy L. Evans, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20110194839 | Mass Participation Movies - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for mass participation movies. A storyline is provided to story line subscribers. Video segments based on the storyline are received from the story line subscribers. Viewers are enabled to view at least one of the video segments as part of a mass participation movie via user interfaces associated with the viewers. | 08-11-2011 |
Wayne Errol Evans, Richmond, TX US
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| 20090050535 | REACTOR SYSTEM, AND A PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN OLEFIN OXIDE, A 1,2-DIOL, A 1,2-DIOL ETHER, A 1,2-CARBONATE AND AN ALKANOLAMINE - The present invention provides an epoxidation reactor system for preparing an olefin oxide comprising: | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090149981 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS, ONLINE MONITORING OF A CHEMICAL PLANT OR REFINERY - A near real-time system and method for continuous online monitoring of a plurality of operations in a continuous chemical process facility is described. The method of monitoring the operations is based on a multivariate statistical model developed using off-line, selected process-specific historical process data. Such a model is used by an online monitoring system to monitor the continual operation of a chemical manufacturing facility or refinery in real-time from a remote location. Such real-time monitoring allows for determination of whether one or more of the plurality of operations are operating within their normal operational parameters. This real-time, continuous monitoring system can further be used to predict impending failures or trouble-spots within the continuous production process, or to minimize catastrophic process failures which may occur in a continuous chemical manufacturing process. Process variables, or “tags”, that are most likely related to predicted process failures can be identified by the model system, such that appropriate control actions can be taken to prevent an actual process failure occurrence, which can lead to costly production down times. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090286998 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ALKYLENE CARBONATE AND/OR ALKYLENE GLYCOL - The invention provides a reaction system for the production of an alkylene carbonate and/or an alkylene glycol comprising: an epoxidation zone containing an epoxidation catalyst located within an epoxidation reactor; a carboxylation zone containing an iodide-containing carboxylation catalyst located within an alkylene oxide absorber; and one or more purification zones containing a purification absorbent capable of reducing the quantity of iodide-containing impurities in a feed comprising a recycle gas, which purification zones are located upstream from the epoxidation zone; and a process for the production of an alkylene carbonate and/or an alkylene glycol. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090287011 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ALKYLENE CARBONATE AND AN ALKYLENE GLYCOL - The invention provides a reaction system for the production of an alkylene carbonate comprising: an epoxidation zone containing an epoxidation catalyst located within an epoxidation reactor; a carboxylation zone containing an bromide-containing carboxylation catalyst located within an alkylene oxide absorber; and one or more purification zones containing a purification absorbent capable of reducing the quantity of bromide-containing impurities in a feed comprising a recycle gas, which purification zones are located upstream from the epoxidation zone; and a process for the production of an alkylene carbonate and an alkylene glycol. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090292132 | REACTOR SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR REACTING A FEED - A reactor system comprising: | 11-26-2009 |
| 20120077997 | EO PROCESS CONTROL - A process for the production of an olefin oxide, which process comprises reacting a feed comprising an olefin and oxygen in a reactor tube in the presence of a silver-containing catalyst, wherein the presence of water in the catalyst bed is controlled such that the ratio of the partial pressure of water (PPH | 03-29-2012 |
William M. Evans, Cedar Park, TX US
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| 20090044838 | OZONATION FOR ELIMINATION OF BACTERIA FOR WET PROCESSING SYSTEMS - In a first aspect, an apparatus adapted to clean a semiconductor device manufacturing component is provided. The apparatus includes an ozone module adapted to (1) obtain Ozone; (2) combine the Ozone with a fluid to generate ozonated fluid; and (3) deliver the ozonated fluid to the semiconductor device manufacturing component so as to clean the semiconductor device manufacturing component. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 02-19-2009 |
Willie V. Evans, Kilgore, TX US
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| 20120011923 | Assembly for Insertion of an Object Into a Pipeline - An assembly for insertion of an object into a pipeline comprises a base, a connector, and a set of pins. The base has a cylindrical passage and is connected to a mechanism for configured to drive the object into an inlet in the pipeline. The connector includes a head and a cylinder with a threaded internal surface and a external surface having a groove spanning a circumference of the external surface. The connector is rotatable within the cylindrical passage in the base in a first direction and held substantially stationary within the cylindrical passage in the base in a second direction by the set of pins in cooperation with the groove. The base is rotatable in the first direction and held substantially stationary in the second direction while connected to the inlet in the pipeline by the connector. | 01-19-2012 |