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Alexandria R. Griffin, Waxahachie, TX US
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| 20100054491 | NOISE-CANCELING HEADSET FOR A CHILD - A headset for use by a child, such as an infant or small child. The headset includes a front headband sized and shaped to fit over a front portion of the head of the child and a rear headband sized and shaped to fit over a rear portion of the child's head and coupled to the front headband. The headset also includes a first ear cover attached to one side of the front headband and a second ear cover attached to an opposite second side of the front headband. The ear covers each include a noise-canceling earpiece. The headset is positioned over the head of the child and the ear covers are position over the ears of the child to provide noise cancelation to the child. | 03-04-2010 |
Alfred C. Griffin, Hillsboro, TX US
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| 20080297339 | Apparatus and Method for Converting a Low Voltage AC Wiring Circuit to a High Speed Data Communications Link - An apparatus for converting a low voltage alternating current (AC) wiring circuit to a high speed data communications link, comprising a primary coupling circuit and a secondary coupling circuit. The apparatus provides low voltage AC power to a data device and couples data signals between the data device and the AC power line via the converted low voltage AC wiring circuit. An example is provided for retrofitting a door chime system to a high speed data link such as a video camera system. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090040030 | Data Interface to the AC Power Line Via Standard Light Bulb Socket - There is disclosed a data receiving device for coupling to an AC power line through a standard light bulb socket. A standard medium lamp base is supported by a frame and connected to a branch circuit of the AC power line. An electrical device having signal terminals and supported by the frame is driven by electrical circuitry having a first input and a first output. The first output is coupled to the signal terminals for driving the electrical device. A data receiver has a second input for receiving both AC power and a data signal from the AC power line. The second input is coupled to the lamp base and a second output is coupled to the first input of the electrical circuitry. | 02-12-2009 |
Alfred J. Griffin, Dallas, TX US
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| 20080207006 | PROCESS FOR FABRICATING AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - The present disclosure is directed to a process for plasma treating a film comprising titanium, nitrogen and impurities on a substrate. The process comprises forming a plasma of nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas, the flow ratio of hydrogen gas to nitrogen gas ranging from about 0.01 to about 0.7. The film is contacted with the plasma for a time sufficient to reduce the concentration of impurities in the film. | 08-28-2008 |
Clarence V. Griffin, Spring, TX US
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| 20110147015 | Seal Bore for High Expansion Bridge Plugs - One or more pup joints are provided in a tubular string at one or more predetermined locations. The seal bores are recessed to protect them from passing tool until needed as a sealing location for a packer or bridge plug having a metal-to-metal seal that is radially extended into sealing contact with the seal bore surface. The seal surface can be recessed to protect it from passing tools. A coating or sleeve can be fit to the sealing surface that is penetrated by the sealing element of the packer or bridge plug for the metal to metal seal. The presence of the protective sleeve can also enhance the metal to metal seal by abutting the sealing element on opposed sides after the sealing element penetrates through the sleeve. | 06-23-2011 |
Edward M. Griffin, Fort Worth, TX US
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| 20090198392 | APPARATUS, PROGRAM PRODUCT, AND METHODS FOR UPDATING DATA ON EMBEDDED CONTROL SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present invention provide an augmentation apparatus, program product, and methods for providing updated mission control data to an embedded control system of an aircraft or other vehicle. This augmentation can include a mission system interface unit, a user interface unit, and a display unit. The mission system interface unit can interface with the embedded control system and can exchange data and control signals with the embedded control system. The user interface unit can couple to the mission system interface unit and the display unit to provide a user a direct interface with embedded control system and to supplement the displays of the embedded control system. | 08-06-2009 |
Glenn A. Griffin, Corpus Christi, TX US
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| 20090118586 | Surgery accessory and method of use - In laparoscopic or thorascopic surgery, a trocar is used to provide an passage into the body cavity of a patient for injecting an inert gas to inflate it. A laparoscope or thorascope is passed through a sealing membrane of the trocar so the patient may be observed without releasing a large quantity of the inert gas. If the scope lens is clouded with body liquids or tissue, the scope is removed from the trocar and its lens cleaned. The trocar cannula is cleaned by running a swab through the sealing membrane into the cannula and removing body liquids, tissue and/or check valve lubricant from the inside of the cannula. The swab includes radiopaque markers on the sorbent end, measuring marks on the swab handle and an enlargement on the swab handle. The enlargement is positioned so it may be grasped and the swab pushed into the cannula a distance which is insufficient to push the sorbent end out of the end of the cannula. | 05-07-2009 |
James Lyman Griffin, Mckinney, TX US
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| 20080258097 | TWO-PIECE TRIM FOR USE WITH FLUID REGULATORS - Two-piece trim apparatus for use with fluid regulators are described. In one described example, a fluid regulator has a regulator body and a first seat ring to provide a first flow characteristic disposed within the body and defining a fluid orifice. The first seat ring is interchangeable with a second seat ring that is to provide a second flow characteristic different from the first flow characteristic. The fluid regulator also includes a first cage to provide a third fluid characteristic and removably coupled to the first seat ring. The first cage is interchangeable with a second cage that is to provide a fourth fluid flow characteristic different from the third flow characteristic. The first cage can be selectively coupled to the first seat ring or the second seat ring and the first seat ring can be selectively coupled to the first cage or the second cage. | 10-23-2008 |
Jimmy E. Griffin, Houston, TX US
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| 20110142543 | Method of Using Sacrificial Pipe String - The present disclosure is directed to a method and system of laying pipe using a sacrificial pipe string to extend the length of an A&R winch wire. In one aspect, present disclosure is directed to a method of positioning a flowpipe on a sea floor from a vessel. The method includes lowering a first end of a flowpipe from the vessel. Additionally, the method includes connecting a pipeline end termination to a second end of the flowpipe. Also, the method includes connecting a first end of a sacrificial pipe to the pipeline end termination. In addition, the method includes connecting a winch wire to a second end of the sacrificial pipe. Furthermore, the method includes lowering the sacrificial pipe with the winch wire so that the pipeline end termination rests on the sea floor. Additionally, the method includes disconnecting the sacrificial pipe from the pipeline end termination. | 06-16-2011 |
John M. Griffin, Pearland, TX US
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| 20100012553 | Tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine and related methods - The present invention relates to making tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine by reacting sulfonated reactant(s) in the presence a boron-containing promoter. The present invention also relates to making tetra-sulfo iron phthalocyanine more tolerant to oxygen by combining the tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine with a stabilizing amount of a complexing agent (e.g., a stabilizing amine) and/or contacting the tetra-sulfo iron-phthalocyanine with steam. | 01-21-2010 |
Lawrence G. Griffin, Houston, TX US
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| 20110088462 | DOWNHOLE MONITORING WITH DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC/VIBRATION, STRAIN AND/OR DENSITY SENSING - Distributed acoustic, vibration, density and/or strain sensing is utilized for downhole monitoring. A method of tracking fluid movement along a wellbore of a well includes: detecting vibration, density, strain (static and/or dynamic) and/or Brillouin frequency shift in the well using at least one optical waveguide installed in the well; and determining the fluid movement based on the detected vibration, density, strain and/or Brillouin frequency shift. Another method of tracking fluid movement along a wellbore of a well includes: detecting a change in density of an optical waveguide in the well; and determining the fluid movement based on the detected density change. | 04-21-2011 |
Linnard Gene Griffin, Bertram, TX US
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| 20090152126 | Gas Production Through Pulsed Electrolysis - Cells and methods of producing hydrogen and oxygen from an aqueous solution at about 90% of the Faraday Limit are provided. An exemplary method includes the steps of placing a graphite electrode and a nickel electrode in an alkaline solution comprising colloidal silver, colloidal magnesium and a powdered metal such as aluminum, and applying a constant positive voltage to the nickel electrode. Further, the example includes cyclically applying a negative voltage potential to the graphite electrode by turning on the negative applied voltage for a first time period and switching off the negative voltage for a second time period. The second time period should be sufficient to permit removal of substantially all or at least some of any aluminum or zinc deposited on the graphite electrode. Graphite-containing electrodes may be pretreated to infuse with a precious metal. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20100108498 | Hydrogen Production Systems Utilizing Electrodes Formed From Nano-Particles Suspended in an Electrolyte - An electrolytic system for generating hydrogen gas includes a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte. The electrolyte includes colloidal silver, colloidal magnesium, and a nano-metal comprising nano-nickel, nano-iron or a nano-nickel-iron alloy. The electrodes include a first electrode of a non-magnetic material. A second electrode includes an electrode precursor of a magnetic material or an electro-magnet. When in its magnetic state, the electrode precursor exerts a magnetic force of sufficient strength to pull the nano-metal of the electrolyte onto at least a portion of its surfaces, to form the second electrode. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100181204 | Nickel-Zinc-Aluminum-Hydrogen Production Reactor and Methods of Use - The technology provides apparatus and methods for generating hydrogen without applying electrical energy from an outside source. An exemplary apparatus has an outer housing having an interior divided into an upper portion and a lower portion separated by a septum. The lower portion contains an electrolyte and a composite electrode at least partially immersed in the electrolyte. The electrolyte includes zinc hydroxide dissolved therein. The composite electrode has an aluminum tube enclosing at least one magnet. An outer surface of the electrode housing is at least partially covered with nano-particles held in place by magnetic attraction of the at least one magnet to form the electrode. The magnetically-adherent nano-particles form a second electrode, in direct contact with the first electrode. The generator apparatus has a vent in communication with the upper portion of the interior of the outer housing for removal of generated hydrogen. | 07-22-2010 |
Patricia D. Griffin, Austin, TX US
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| 20080313331 | Managing Computer Resources In A Distributed Computing System - Methods, apparatus, and products for managing computer resources in a distributed computing system are disclosed that include registering, in a configuration management database by a discovery module in response to a modification of a resource in a resource container, the resource in association with a configuration management database identifier, the resource characterized by a resource type and a resource identification, the resource container including a manageability endpoint characterized by a manageability endpoint reference; and managing the resource by a management module in dependence upon a resource management policy and the manageability endpoint reference, the resource management policy including management actions for the resource. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20110107250 | STEP-WISE, CUMULATIVE OBJECT AND RELATIONSHIP AGGREGATION IN A GRAPHICAL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT TOPOLOGY - A graphical user interface (GUI) in which a user may navigate through states of an information technology (IT) management process by selecting or deselecting the selectable objects in the GUI. When the user selects a first object in a first display window of the GUI, the first display window is changed to represent a first state of the IT management process based on the selected object, and the second display window is changed to show computing objects and relationships associated with the selected object. When the user selects another associated object in the first display window, the first display window is changed to represent a second state of the IT management process based on the selected object, and the and the second display window is changed to show computing objects and relationships associated with the selected object. | 05-05-2011 |
Peter Griffin, Hillsboro, TX US
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| 20100124882 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING OPERATIVE POWER TO POWERLINE-NETWORK DEVICE - An apparatus, and an associated method, for powering a homeplug device, such as a homeplug transceiver. A data signal sensor is positioned to sense a data signal that is to be operated upon by the homeplug device. When a data signal is sensed, an indication is formed, and the indication is used to control the switch positioning of a switch that interconnects a power supply with the homeplug device. When the indication of sensing of the data signal is formed, the switch is closed, and the power supply is connected to the homeplug device operative power is provided to power the homeplug device. | 05-20-2010 |
Steven Griffin, Magnolia, TX US
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| 20090097954 | Sheet Separator and Method - The present invention provides a sheet separator and method for use in separating sheets of material, such as sheets of material that are provided in stacks. The sheet separator is inserted at a desired position within the stack of material. The sheet separator has dimensions selected to avoid damage to the sheets of material at the separation point or gap created by the sheet separator. The sheet separator clearly marks the gap into which a forklift blade is to be inserted, whereby damage to the sheets of material can be avoided, and injuries to forklift operators when attempting to slide heavy sheets of material can be reduced or eliminated. | 04-16-2009 |
T. Hall Griffin, Longview, TX US
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| 20100305622 | Tapered thread root transition on cortical bone fastener - An orthopedic fastener is disclosed, with a cylindrical shank having pre-selected diameter, the shank also providing adjacent unthreaded and threaded portions. The threaded portion is configured to secure the orthopedic fastener into cortical bone. The shank further has a thread root transition zone providing a tapered thread root profile between the unthreaded and threaded portions. The thread root transition zone is positioned on the shank such that, when the orthopedic fastener is operably secured into a specimen of cortical bone, the thread root transition zone is located outside said specimen of cortical bone. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110125197 | Limiting radial preloads in securing an orthopedic fastener - An orthopedic fastener rated to be received into a corresponding bone specimen. The corresponding bone specimen has (1) an overall outer thickness from near cortex to far cortex in a predetermined rated range of outer bone thicknesses, and (2) a predetermined bone hole preparation including an entry portion in the near cortex. The entry portion has a predetermined minimum entry diameter. The fastener provides a tapered portion. When the fastener is operably secured into the far cortex of a bone thickness for which it is rated to be received, the tapered portion of the fastener contacts the entry portion in the near cortex so as to impart no more than about 0.2 mm of radial preload into the bone surrounding the entry portion. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125198 | Engaging predetermined radial preloads in securing an orthopedic fastener - An orthopedic fastener rated to be received into a corresponding bone specimen. The corresponding bone specimen has a predetermined bone hole preparation including a tapered female threaded section. Threads on the tapered female threaded section have a pre-selected thread profile. The fastener itself comprises a male tapered threaded portion. Threads on the male tapered threaded portion are rated to mate, according to the pre-selected thread profile, with corresponding threads on the tapered female threaded section. The pre-selected thread profile has a predetermined thread geometry. The thread geometry is predetermined so that, when the male tapered threaded portion on the fastener is fully engaged in the tapered female threaded section on the bone hole preparation, a predetermined further tightening of the fastener imparts a corresponding predetermined radial preload on bone tissue surrounding the tapered female threaded section. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125199 | Tapered Threaded Orthopedic Fastener Engaging Predetermined Radial Preloads - An orthopedic fastener rated to be received into a corresponding bone specimen. The corresponding bone specimen has an overall outer thickness from near cortex to far cortex. Preferably, but optionally, the corresponding bone specimen also has a predetermined bone hole preparation which includes a pilot hole through the near cortex and into the far cortex. The fastener itself comprises a plurality of cutting flutes on one end. The cutting flutes transition into a tapered male threaded portion. The tapered male threaded portion provides a plurality of self-tapping threads. The self-tapping threads taper from a minimum thread crest diameter D | 05-26-2011 |
Tom Griffin, Houston, TX US
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| 20110209880 | Drill String Valve Actuator with Inflatable Seals - Method and actuator system for a Kellyguard valve disposed in a drill string. The actuator system includes a sleeve that includes a cavity; an actuator disposed inside the cavity and configured to rotate the Kellyguard valve; first and second external regions of the sleeve having plural holes configured to receive a medium under pressure for actuating the actuator; a ring provided around the first and second external regions of the sleeve and configured to be fixed, the ring having first and second internal grooves facing the first and second external regions, respectively; and first and second seals provided inside the first and second grooves, respectively, at least one of the first and second seals being configured to not touch the first or second external regions of the sleeve when in a collapsed state and to touch the first or second external regions when in an inflated state. | 09-01-2011 |