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Benjamin K. Geerdes, Houston, TX US
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| 20110009298 | Ultra High Viscosity Pill and Methods for Use with An Oil-Based Drilling System - A fluid pressure transmission pill (FPTP) having an ultra-high viscosity for use in association with hydrocarbon drilling and exploration operations, particularly, managed pressure drilling (MPD) operations, is described. The ultra-high viscosity pill is a weighted pill composition that includes a hydrocarbon fluid, a thixotropic viscosifying agent, one or more activators, an emulsifier/wetting agent, a fluid loss control additive, and a weighting material. In accordance with selected aspects of the described fluid pressure transmission pill, the ratio of the amount of the thixotropic viscosifying agent to the activator is a ratio of about 7:1, and the weighting material is a barium-containing solid-phase material. Also described are methods of use of such FPTP products in subterranean operations, such as well killing operations during managed pressure drilling. | 01-13-2011 |
Bruce Geerdes, Broomfield, CO US
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| 20110223567 | LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - An innovative language system and global/mobile network-based platforms for social networking and messaging is built on a vocabulary of symbols holding a universal meaning that transcends barriers of language and regional dialect through a complete system of cross-referencing and evolution. Individuals can contribute to the language and absorb new aspects of the language as it evolves globally. Furthermore, the symbol vocabulary is faster than standard text-based communications and is intended to communicate broader concepts with fewer keystrokes. The new language and communication system also presents opportunities for commercial benefit. As system use proliferates, commercial entities can sponsor their own symbols, collect real time symbol use data (whether geographically-based or not), and provide promotional benefits to consumers based on the use data. | 09-15-2011 |
Dale Dean Geerdes, Cedar Falls, IA US
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| 20090044613 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING VALVE LASH - A valve lash measurement device is provided for an internal combustion engine having an articulated valve train including a rocker arm having a bore at one end that receives a valve abutting shoe having an uneven surface. A fixed geometry reference surface is attached to a spring loaded base insertable into the bore. A weight connected to an arm and hook with a fulcrum in between is movable along a reference plate to pivot the rocker arm between its extremes of movement. A dial indicator abuts the reference surface and indicates the relative displacement between the extremes of movement and therefore the lash. | 02-19-2009 |
Hans-Florian Geerdes, Berlin DE
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| 20090291417 | INTERACTIVE ORTHODONTIC CARE SYSTEM BASED ON INTRA-ORAL SCANNING OF TEETH - Interactive, computer based orthodontist treatment planning, appliance design and appliance manufacturing is described. A scanner is described which acquires images of the dentition which are converted to three-dimensional frames of data. The data from the several frames are registered to each other to provide a complete three-dimensional virtual model of the dentition. Individual tooth objects are obtained from the virtual model. A computer-interactive software program provides for treatment planning, diagnosis and appliance from the virtual tooth models. A desired occlusion for the patient is obtained from the treatment planning software. The virtual model of the desired occlusion and the virtual model of the original dentition provide a base of information for custom manufacture of an orthodontic appliance. A variety of possible appliance and appliance manufacturing systems are contemplated, including customized archwires and customized devices for placement of off-the shelf brackets on the archwires, and removable orthodontic appliances. | 11-26-2009 |
Maarten Geerdes, Castricum NL
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| 20100146982 | BLAST FURNACE IRON PRODUCTION WITH INTEGRATED POWER GENERATION - An integrated system for blast furnace iron making and power production based upon higher levels of oxygen enrichment in the blast gas is disclosed. The integrated system leads to; 1) enhanced productivity in the blast furnace, 2) more efficient power production, and 3) the potential to more economically capture and sequester carbon dioxide. Oxygen enhances the ability of coal to function as a source of iron reductant and to be gasified within the blast furnace thereby generating an improved fuel-containing top gas. | 06-17-2010 |