Gordon, TX
Abigail Gordon, Tyler, TX US
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20120232447 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PROPHYLAXIS - Systems, methods, and kits for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. | 09-13-2012 |
Alec L. Gordon, Plainview, TX US
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20090214724 | Meat packaging - Meat products are provided to an automated bagging system in a controlled and managed manner. Packaging systems in accordance with the present invention preferably include one or more buffering systems capable controlling the flow of meat products to a bagging system. Buffering systems are positioned along a meat product packaging line to provide such flow control. Plural buffering systems may be used as arranged in one or both of in series and in parallel. | 08-27-2009 |
20130019574 | MEAT PACKAGING - Meat products are provided to an automated bagging system in a controlled and managed manner. Packaging systems in accordance with the present invention preferably include one or more buffering systems capable controlling the flow of meat products to a bagging system. Buffering systems are positioned along a meat product packaging line to provide such flow control. Plural buffering systems may be used as arranged in one or both of in series and in parallel. | 01-24-2013 |
Charles Gordon, Tyler, TX US
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20090105832 | Intersomatic cage, intervertebral prosthesis, anchoring device and implantation instruments - An intersomatic cage, an intervertebral prosthesis, an anchoring device and an instrument for implantation of the cage or the prosthesis and the anchoring device are provided. An intersomatic cage or an intervertebral prosthesis fit closely to the anchoring device, which includes a body of elongated shape on a longitudinal axis, of curved shape describing, along the longitudinal axis, an arc whose dimensions and radius of curvature are designed in such a manner that the anchoring device may be implanted in the vertebral plate of a vertebra by presenting its longitudinal axis substantially along the plane of the intervertebral space, where the anchoring device is inserted, by means of the instrument, through a slot located in at least one peripheral wall of the cage or on at least one plate of the intervertebral disc prosthesis to penetrate into at least one vertebral plate. | 04-23-2009 |
20090198277 | BONE TISSUE FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Systems, methods, and kits incorporating a clamp for securing to bone tissue. The clamp includes gripping members to secure the clamp to the bone tissue without the use of screws. The clamp may be used to treat spinal conditions, and may be secured to the spinous process of vertebrae. Systems, methods and kits can incorporate a fusion member configured to fuse between adjacent spinous processes. | 08-06-2009 |
20090248090 | RIB BONE TISSUE CLAMP - Systems, methods, and kits incorporating a clamp for securing to rib bone tissue. | 10-01-2009 |
20110022090 | SPINOUS PROCESS FUSION IMPLANTS - A bone plate assembly including at least one bone plate, polyaxially adjustable fixation elements and a polyaxially adjustable locking mechanism. A first plate includes at least one polyaxial element for lockable connection with a fixation pad, and a connection feature which allows the plate to translate and polyaxially rotate relative to the locking mechanism. A second plate includes at least one polyaxial element for connection with a fixation pad and a connection feature for non-rotatable connection with the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism allows translation and polyaxial adjustment of the first plate relative to the second plate and locks the first and second plates via a taper lock. The fixation pad includes a deflectable spacer configured to prevent premature locking of the pad. Methods for implantation of the bone plate assembly between two bone structures are disclosed. Instrumentation for implantation, compression and locking of the bone plate assembly is disclosed. | 01-27-2011 |
20110029020 | Bone Tissue Clamp - Systems, methods, and kits incorporate a fusion member for vertebral processes. The fusion member may be unitary or modular. The fusion member comprises extensions configured to be crimped to vertebral processes. The extensions may comprise tabs configured to be deformed to further penetrate the vertebral processes. The tabs may also lock together modular components of the fusion member. The fusion member may comprise fasteners extending between the extensions. The fusion member may comprise a cage with a movable cover or a graft retention feature. | 02-03-2011 |
20110319936 | SPINOUS PROCESS FUSION IMPLANTS AND INSERTION, COMPRESSION, AND LOCKING INSTRUMENTATION - A bone plate assembly including at least one bone plate, polyaxially adjustable fixation elements and a polyaxially adjustable locking mechanism. A first plate includes at least one polyaxial element for lockable connection with a fixation pad, and a connection feature which allows the plate to translate and polyaxially rotate relative to the locking mechanism. A second plate includes at least one polyaxial element for connection with a fixation pad and a connection feature for non-rotatable connection with the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism allows translation and polyaxial adjustment of the first plate relative to the second plate and locks the first and second plates via a taper lock. The fixation pad includes a deflectable spacer configured to prevent premature locking of the pad. Methods for implantation of the bone plate assembly between bone structures are disclosed. Instrumentation for implantation, compression and locking of the bone plate assembly is disclosed. | 12-29-2011 |
20120232447 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PROPHYLAXIS - Systems, methods, and kits for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. | 09-13-2012 |
20130103089 | Bone Tissue Clamp - Systems, methods, and kits incorporate a fusion member for vertebral processes. The fusion member may be unitary or modular. The fusion member comprises extensions configured to be crimped to vertebral processes. The extensions may comprise tabs configured to be deformed to further penetrate the vertebral processes. The tabs may also lock together modular components of the fusion member. The fusion member may comprise fasteners extending between the extensions. The fusion member may comprise a cage with a movable cover or a graft retention feature. | 04-25-2013 |
20140114413 | INTERSOMATIC CAGE, INTERVERTEBRAL PROSTHESIS, ANCHORING DEVICE AND IMPLANTATION INSTRUMENTS - An intersomatic cage, an intervertebral prosthesis, an anchoring device and an instrument for implantation of the cage or the prosthesis and the anchoring device are provided. An intersomatic cage or an intervertebral prosthesis fit closely to the anchoring device, which includes a body of elongated shape on a longitudinal axis, of curved shape describing, along the longitudinal axis, an arc whose dimensions and radius of curvature are designed in such a manner that the anchoring device may be implanted in the vertebral plate of a vertebra by presenting its longitudinal axis substantially along the plane of the intervertebral space, where the anchoring device is inserted, by means of the instrument, through a slot located in at least one peripheral wall of the cage or on at least one plate of the intervertebral disc prosthesis to penetrate into at least one vertebral plate. | 04-24-2014 |
20150112388 | BONE TISSUE CLAMP - Systems, methods, and kits incorporate a fusion member for vertebral processes. The fusion member may be unitary or modular. The fusion member comprises extensions configured to be crimped to vertebral processes. The extensions may comprise tabs configured to be deformed to further penetrate the vertebral processes. The tabs may also lock together modular components of the fusion member. The fusion member may comprise fasteners extending between the extensions. The fusion member may comprise a cage with a movable cover or a graft retention feature. | 04-23-2015 |
Charles R. Gordon, Tyler, TX US
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20100331985 | EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD - An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described. | 12-30-2010 |
20120310349 | EXPANDABLE ARTICULATING INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT WITH LIMITED ARTICULATION - An artificial functional spinal unit including an expandable intervertebral implant that can be inserted via a posterior surgical approach and used with one or more facet replacement devices to provide an anatomically correct range of motion is described. Lordotic and non-lordotic expandable, articulating implants and cages are described, along with embodiments of facet replacement devices and instruments for insertion. Methods of insertion are also described. | 12-06-2012 |
20140207192 | Spinous Process Fusion Implants and Insertion, Compression, and Locking Instrumentation - A bone plate assembly including at least one bone plate, polyaxially adjustable fixation elements and a polyaxially adjustable locking mechanism. A first plate includes at least one polyaxial element for lockable connection with a fixation pad, and a connection feature which allows the plate to translate and polyaxially rotate relative to the locking mechanism. A second plate includes at least one polyaxial element for connection with a fixation pad and a connection feature for non-rotatable connection with the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism allows translation and polyaxial adjustment of the first plate relative to the second plate and locks the first and second plates via a taper lock. The fixation pad includes a deflectable spacer configured to prevent premature locking of the pad. Methods for implantation of the bone plate assembly between bone structures are disclosed. Instrumentation for implantation, compression and locking of the bone plate assembly is disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20140207199 | Spinous Process Fusion Implants and Insertion, Compression, and Locking Instrumentation - A bone plate assembly including at least one bone plate, polyaxially adjustable fixation elements and a polyaxially adjustable locking mechanism. A first plate includes at least one polyaxial element for lockable connection with a fixation pad, and a connection feature which allows the plate to translate and polyaxially rotate relative to the locking mechanism. A second plate includes at least one polyaxial element for connection with a fixation pad and a connection feature for non-rotatable connection with the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism allows translation and polyaxial adjustment of the first plate relative to the second plate and locks the first and second plates via a taper lock. The fixation pad includes a deflectable spacer configured to prevent premature locking of the pad. Methods for implantation of the bone plate assembly between bone structures are disclosed. Instrumentation for implantation, compression and locking of the bone plate assembly is disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20150023475 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOBILE X-RAY IMAGING - Apparatus and methods for obtaining repeatable images of a patient are disclosed herein. Mechanical fixtures may be attached to a mobile imaging device and a patient support platform to allow them to be placed at a fixed relationship to one another. Additionally, devices for measuring movement of the mobile imaging device with respect to the patient support platform are disclosed. | 01-22-2015 |
20150025534 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR BONE HARVESTING - A bone harvesting device has a probe and a sleeve for surrounding the probe. The probe has a shaft and a handle coupled to an end of the shaft. The sleeve is a cylindrical shaft that slidably receives the probe. A second handle is coupled to the shaft. In use, the probe and sleeve are driven through tissue until the probe contacts a bone harvest site. The probe is then removed and the sleeve is pounded into the bone to harvest a bone graft. The probe may be hollow and have fenestrations so that it may also be used to harvest bone marrow. | 01-22-2015 |
20150126946 | OSTOMY BAG - An ostomy bag for receiving waste from a patient's stoma. The ostomy bag may include a finger probe for allowing a user to manually manipulate the stoma to clear blockages of the stoma. The ostomy bag may also include a stoma port for attachment to the patient's skin surrounding the stoma. A mating collar on the ostomy bag sealingly attaches the ostomy bag to the stoma port using a convenient quarter turn connection. | 05-07-2015 |
20150196331 | BONE TISSUE FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Systems, methods, and kits incorporating a clamp for securing to bone tissue. The clamp includes gripping members to secure the clamp to the bone tissue without the use of screws. The clamp may be used to treat spinal conditions, and may be secured to the spinous process of vertebrae. Systems, methods and kits can incorporate a fusion member configured to fuse between adjacent spinous processes. | 07-16-2015 |
20150265455 | OSTOMY BAG - A temporary stoma bag for receiving waste from a patient's stoma. The temporary stoma bag includes a bag and a sealing ring for temporary sealing against a stoma to facilitate changing of an ostomy bag or a stoma port for attaching an ostomy bag. | 09-24-2015 |
20150282847 | Method of Positioning Pedicle Screws and Spinal Rods and Apparatuses for the Same - Systems and methods for placing orthopedic spine fixation hardware are provided. | 10-08-2015 |
20150297445 | NEURONAL INTERFERENCE DEVICES - This disclosure includes various vibrating patches that may include: a flexible layer having an adhesive backing and a circuit having a battery, a vibrating device, and an adjustable speed controller having a mechanically adjustable user input device configured to receive user input indicative of a desired frequency of vibration, where the adjustable speed controller is configured to vary the frequency of vibration of the vibrating device at least partly based on the user input. Some of the present vibrating patches include a timing circuit configured to modulate power and/or voltage from the battery to the vibrating device. Others of the present vibrating patches include or are disposed in or within an adjustable headband. | 10-22-2015 |
Christopher Gordon, Spring, TX US
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20130172450 | DENSITY-MATCHED SUSPENSIONS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - Of the many compositions and methods provided herein, an example method includes a method of treating a subterranean formation that comprises combining components comprising water and a density-matched suspension to prepare a treatment fluid, wherein the density-matched suspension comprises a suspending liquid and a solid particle suspended in the suspending liquid, and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore. An example composition includes a suspension that comprises a suspending liquid comprising a hydrophobic liquid, wherein the hydrophobic liquid hydrolyzes when placed in contact with an aqueous fluid to form hydrophilic products, and a solid particle suspended in the suspending liquid, wherein the suspension is a density-matched suspension. | 07-04-2013 |
Christopher Lynn Gordon, Spring, TX US
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20160046854 | Traceable Polymeric Additives for Use in Subterranean Formations - Disclosed are traceable polymeric additives that comprise a tagging material and methods of using the traceable polymeric additives in subterranean applications, such as cementing. An embodiment discloses a method of well treatment comprising introducing a fluid comprising a traceable polymeric additive into a wellbore, wherein the traceable polymeric additive comprises a polymer and a tagging material. | 02-18-2016 |
Grace E. Gordon, Tyler, TX US
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20150297445 | NEURONAL INTERFERENCE DEVICES - This disclosure includes various vibrating patches that may include: a flexible layer having an adhesive backing and a circuit having a battery, a vibrating device, and an adjustable speed controller having a mechanically adjustable user input device configured to receive user input indicative of a desired frequency of vibration, where the adjustable speed controller is configured to vary the frequency of vibration of the vibrating device at least partly based on the user input. Some of the present vibrating patches include a timing circuit configured to modulate power and/or voltage from the battery to the vibrating device. Others of the present vibrating patches include or are disposed in or within an adjustable headband. | 10-22-2015 |
Graeme A. Gordon, Dallas, TX US
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20080238067 | AUTOMOBILE PROTECTION SYSTEM - A door protection system can be attached to a ceiling or wall. When attached to a ceiling, the clear pad is coupled to the ceiling though safety releases. Each safety release couples a first rope attached to the pad in an inverted “V” configuration to a vertical disposed rope secured to the ceiling. The safety releases are at a height so that they can be reset or replaced without a ladder. The inverted “V” shape allows the vertically disposed rope to be placed in a position which will not significantly interfere with the garage door as it is opened. Tubes prevent the vertically disposed rope from catching with the garage door opener rail or carriage. A partially threaded screw is adaptable to both anchor or stud/joist installations. | 10-02-2008 |
Grant Gordon, Tyler, TX US
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20120232447 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS PROPHYLAXIS - Systems, methods, and kits for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis. | 09-13-2012 |
Grant Charles Gordon, Tyler, TX US
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20150173445 | Apparatuses and Methods for Adjusting the Temperature Inside a Helmet - This disclosure includes various helmets that may include: a thermoelectric element having at least one heating surface and at least one cooling surface, a thermally conductive cloth disposed within the helmet and selectively coupled to either the heating surface or the cooling surface such that the cloth is in thermal communication with the thermoelectric element, and a power source. Some of the present helmets include a switch configured to selectively activate or deactivate the thermoelectric element. Others of the present helmets include a plurality of thermally conductive fins disposed on an exterior surface of the helmet. | 06-25-2015 |
Jeff A. Gordon, Plano, TX US
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20140131450 | EMBEDDED RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) PACKAGE - A radio frequency identification (RFID) device is described. In one or more implementations, the RFID device includes an integrated circuit (IC) die electrically connected to a radio frequency (RF) antenna winding for transmitting electronically stored information via the RF antenna winding. The RFID device also includes a substrate comprising a first core laminated to a second core. The RF antenna winding is routed through the first core and the second core. The first core defines a cavity for retaining the IC die. The cavity is disposed within the RF antenna winding in the first core. | 05-15-2014 |
Jeff Alan Gordon, Dallas, TX US
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20080197504 | SINGLE-SIDED, FLAT, NO LEAD, INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PACKAGE - An integrated circuit package comprising an enclosure including a dielectric housing, a first electrical contact, and a second electrical contact. The dielectric housing, the first electrical contact, and the second electrical contact are configured to form a contact side of the enclosure. In addition, the first and second electrical contacts are sized to be substantially alignment insensitive for electro-mechanical connection to corresponding contacts of an end-use equipment. The enclosure encapsulates an integrated circuit die which is electrically coupled to the first and second electrical contacts. The alignment insensitive first and second electrical contacts may be electro-mechanically connected to corresponding contacts of an end-use equipment (e.g., a printer). Further, the integrated circuit package may be hosted by a peripheral device (e.g., a printer cartridge). | 08-21-2008 |
Jeffrey Scott Gordon, Houston, TX US
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20090241547 | Gas turbine fuel injector for lower heating capacity fuels - A fuel injector for a gas turbine engine includes a stem extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end. The stem includes one or more fuel tubes configured to deliver a fuel toward the distal end of the stem, and a pilot assembly coupled to the distal end of the stem. The pilot assembly includes one or more components configured to inject fuel into a combustor of the engine. The fuel injector also includes a substantially tubular premix barrel extending along the longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. The premix barrel is circumferentially disposed about the stem and configured to couple with the combustor at the second end. The fuel injector also includes an annular premix duct formed between the premix barrel and the stem. The premix duct includes an air inlet port at the first end, and a plurality of first orifices located downstream of the air inlet port. The first orifices are configured to inject fuel from the fuel tube into the premix duct. The premix duct also includes a plurality of second orifices located downstream of the first orifices. The second orifices are configured to inject fuel from the fuel tube into the premix duct. | 10-01-2009 |
Jesse M. Gordon, Austin, TX US
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20080298233 | Systems for Detecting Nagling on a TCP Network Connection - Systems for detecting Nagling on a TCP network connection are disclosed. Embodiments may generally include a system with a Nagle detection threshold determiner for determining a Nagle detection threshold based on the network connection. The system may also generally include a Nagle detection module in communication with the Nagle detection threshold determiner for observing a small segment at a second time following an acknowledgement indicative of a Nagling condition at a first time, wherein the Nagle detection module also may detect a Nagling condition if the difference between the second time and the first time is less than or equal to the Nagle detection threshold. The system may be a receiver computer or a network computer. The system may also generate and transmit a notification of the Nagling condition, increment a Nagle monitor counter, or save an indication of the Nagling condition in a log. | 12-04-2008 |
20090083002 | Method and Apparatus for Analyzing Idle States in a Data Processing System - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program code to collect information for a system or processor having a transition between an idle state and a non-idle state to form collected system or processor information. The collected system or processor information is provided for analysis by an application. | 03-26-2009 |
20090185497 | DETECTING OUTBOUND NAGLING ON A TCP NETWORK CONNECTION - Systems and media for detecting outbound Nagling on a TCP network connection are disclosed. Embodiments may include creating by a sender computer one or more segments to be transmitted to a receiver computer and determining by the sender computer whether any of the one or more segments to be transmitted are small segments and determining whether a previously transmitted small segment is unacknowledged by the receiver computer. If the previously transmitted small segment is unacknowledged by the receiver computer and at least one of the segments to be transmitted is a small segment, embodiments may also include detecting by the sender computer a Nagling condition on the network connection. Further embodiments may include modifying a Nagle algorithm configuration of the network connection in response to the detected Nagling condition by turning off the Nagle algorithm or reducing a delayed acknowledgement timer for the network connection. | 07-23-2009 |
Ken Gordon, Cibolo, TX US
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20150368950 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A DOOR - A door system designed for buildings that store large objects such as airplanes or farm, marine, and other heavy equipment. The door system is comprised of a door, a lift frame, and a brake system disposed within the lift frame and coupled with the door. Furthermore, an articulating arm system connects to the lift frame and the door and a drive system connects to the brake system. The drive system moves the brake system within the lift frame such that the brake system and the articulating arm system guide the door between an open and a closed position. | 12-24-2015 |
Philip J. Gordon, Plano, TX US
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20080317737 | Drug combination for the treatment of skin disorders - A topical treatment for skin disorders and diseases comprising a combination of at least one antifungal agent and at least one hydroxy acid agent formulated into shampoos, creams, lotions, gels, sprays, foams, pads, films, patches, and solutions for treatment of skin disorders and diseases in both humans and animals. | 12-25-2008 |
20110070174 | Benzoyl Peroxide and Sunscreen Agent Combination - A topical treatment for acne vulgaris comprising benzoyl peroxide and a sunscreen base in a stable compound and methods of manufacture and use. The finished compound being in cream, lotion, gel or other topical formulations. | 03-24-2011 |
Reid R. Gordon, Tyler, TX US
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20150297445 | NEURONAL INTERFERENCE DEVICES - This disclosure includes various vibrating patches that may include: a flexible layer having an adhesive backing and a circuit having a battery, a vibrating device, and an adjustable speed controller having a mechanically adjustable user input device configured to receive user input indicative of a desired frequency of vibration, where the adjustable speed controller is configured to vary the frequency of vibration of the vibrating device at least partly based on the user input. Some of the present vibrating patches include a timing circuit configured to modulate power and/or voltage from the battery to the vibrating device. Others of the present vibrating patches include or are disposed in or within an adjustable headband. | 10-22-2015 |
Robert B. Gordon, Austin, TX US
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20130124669 | SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ELEASTIC CLOUD-BASED COMPUTING SYSTEMS AS A SERVICE - Provided is a computing-system monitor configured to monitor a plurality of computing-systems each having a plurality of monitored computing-instances. The computing-system monitor may include a plurality of collectors, each collector executed by one of a plurality of monitored computing-instances, wherein the plurality of monitored computing-instances each are part of one of a plurality of separately monitored computing systems, and wherein each of the collectors is operable to output metrics of a corresponding monitored computing-instance executing that collector. The computing-system monitor may also include an analytics platform, the analytics platform having a plurality of analytic computing-instances, the analytics platform being operable to receive metrics output by the plurality of collectors, calculate statistics with the analytic computing-instances based on the received metrics, and output the calculated statistics. | 05-16-2013 |
20130238791 | System for Monitoring Elastic Cloud-Based Computing Systems as a Service - Provided is a computing-system monitor configured to monitor a plurality of computing-systems each having a plurality of monitored computing-instances. The computing-system monitor may include a plurality of collectors, each collector executed by one of a plurality of monitored computing-instances, wherein the plurality of monitored computing-instances each are part of one of a plurality of separately monitored computing systems, and wherein each of the collectors is operable to output metrics of a corresponding monitored computing-instance executing that collector. The computing-system monitor may also include an analytics platform, the analytics platform having a plurality of analytic computing-instances, the analytics platform being operable to receive metrics output by the plurality of collectors, calculate statistics with the analytic computing-instances based on the received metrics, and output the calculated statistics. | 09-12-2013 |
Robert J. Gordon, The Woodlands, TX US
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20100000731 | Magnetic Stirrer - A sample tank for receiving and storing sampled connate fluid from a subterranean geological formation. The sample tank includes a piston coaxially disposed within the tank. The piston can be disposed close to the end of the tank where the sampled fluid is introduced into the tank and urged along the length of the tank as sampled fluid is added to the tank. The piston includes an agitator for mixing the fluid and keeping particulates suspended within the fluid. The agitator includes a magnetic member, and is rotated by applying a varying electromagnetic field to the member. | 01-07-2010 |
Scott Gordon, Katy, TX US
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20120157353 | Water-Based Drilling Fluids Containing Crosslinked Polyacrylic Acid - A method of drilling a gas or oil well consists of use of a water-based drilling fluids containing high molecular weight crosslinked polyacrylic acid as viscosifying agent. The drilling fluid may further contain a lubricant, weighting agent and/or a wetting agent as well as laponite clay. The aqueous based drilling fluid exhibits a coefficient of friction which is substantially close to the coefficient of friction of oil based drilling muds. The drilling fluid exhibits stability at well temperatures in excess of 150° C. | 06-21-2012 |
20140135238 | WATER-BASED DRILLING FLUIDS CONTAINING CROSSLINKED POLYACRYLIC ACID - A water-based drilling fluid containing high molecular weight crosslinked polyacrylic acid as viscosifying agent exhibits stability at well temperatures in excess of 150° C. The drilling fluid may further contain a lubricant, weighting agent and/or a wetting agent as well as laponite clay. The aqueous based drilling fluid exhibits a coefficient of friction which is substantially close to the coefficient of friction of oil based drilling muds. | 05-15-2014 |
Scott A. Gordon, Frisco, TX US
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20150116123 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING A TOOLSTRING AT SUBSEA DEPTHS - Disclosed are methods and systems for tracking a toolstring at subsea depths. One system includes a remote operated vehicle (ROV), a wireless transmitter arranged on the toolstring and configured to transmit one or more wireless signals, a wireless receiver configured to perceive the one or more wireless signals, whereby the ROV is able to locate a position of the toolstring in the oceanic environment. | 04-30-2015 |
Scott Alistair Gordon, Frisco, TX US
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20150176346 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WIRELINE INTERVENTION IN A SUBSEA WELL FROM A FLOATING VESSEL - A method for wireline intervention in subsea well from a floating vessel. | 06-25-2015 |
20150300135 | REDUCED OUTER DIAMETER EXPANDABLE PERFORATOR - An apparatus and method for establishing communication between the interior of a downhole tubular string and a surrounding annulus is disclosed. A downhole perforator includes a perforator housing. An inner profile of the perforator housing has a first section having a first diameter and a second section having a second diameter, where the first diameter and the second diameter are different. The downhole perforator also includes a mandrel slidably disposed within the perforator housing having an upper connector coupled to a linear actuator. The mandrel also includes a slot. A penetrator is disposed within the slot and rotatably coupled to the mandrel. Additionally, a platform is disposed along a wall of the perforator housing and abuts the mandrel. A pivot pin is coupled to the perforator housing and interfaces with the penetrator and rotates the penetrator about the mandrel. | 10-22-2015 |
William A. Gordon, Austin, TX US
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20130132202 | AWARDING ACHIEVEMENTS - Techniques are described for awarding achievements unlocked by a user across one or more computer games. Embodiments receive achievement information for a user. The achievement information specifies a first amount of achievement points earned by the user by unlocking achievements across one or more computer games. One or more external offers available for the user based on the received achievement information are then determined. Here, the one or more external offers are separate from the one or more computer games in which the achievements were unlocked. Embodiments then present the determined one or more external offers to the user. | 05-23-2013 |
William Andrew Gordon, Allen, TX US
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20090111317 | Devices for Connecting Conductors of Twisted Pair Cable to Insulation Displacement Contacts - A termination device to facilitate interconnection of a twisted pair communications cable to IDCs includes: a body having an outer surface; a channel in the outer surface of the body, the channel being sized and configured to receive a twist of two conductors of a twisted pair communications cable and to maintain the twist in position; and IDC guide structure configured to guide a first IDC of a pair of IDCs into engagement with a first conductor of a twisted pair at a first engagement location and a second IDC of the pair of IDCs into engagement with a second conductor of the twisted pair at a second engagement location. | 04-30-2009 |
20090239423 | DEVICES FOR CONNECTING CONDUCTORS OF TWISTED PAIR CABLE TO INSULATION DISPLACEMENT CONTACTS - A termination device to facilitate interconnection of a twisted pair communications cable to IDCs includes: a housing having an aperture and a pair of first and second IDCs extending within the aperture; a twisted pair communications cable having a twisted pair of first and second conductors; and a termination device. The termination device comprises: a body having an outer surface; a channel in the outer surface of the body, the channel being sized and configured to receive a twist of the first and second conductors and to maintain the twist in position; and IDC guide structure configured to guide the first IDC into engagement with the first conductor at a first engagement location and the second IDC into engagement with the second conductor at a second engagement location, the first and second engagement locations being positioned within the channel and within the twist of the first and second conductors. A splitting structure is positioned in the channel that separates at least a portion of the first and second conductors as they reside in the channel. | 09-24-2009 |