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Alex D. Harris, Humble, TX US
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20120241171 | Multiple Liner Hanger Assembly - A hanger assembly provided for multiple hanging opportunities. If liner is being run and the primary hanger doesn't work then a backup hanger is available to set near the nonfunctional primary hanger. In drilling with casing applications when there is a steering equipment malfunction or an MWD breakdown or bit wear requiring the BHA to be pulled, the liner can be hung where it is and the BHA pulled. Upon running back in with the BHA on a running tool the initial hanger can be released and the running tool configured to only set a different hanger when the total depth is reached in drilling with the liner. The running tool is then retrieved and the completion can go on. | 09-27-2012 |
Amanda Katherine Harris, Waco, TX US
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20120304493 | Fashion Shoe Having A Removable Insole and Footbed Cover - The present invention generally provides a woman's fashion shoe with a removable insole fitted inside a sleeve so as to appear as part of the shoe. The sleeve both conceals the insole and holds it in place. The invention allows women to wear fashion shoes comfortably with prescription or off the shelf orthotics. | 12-06-2012 |
Billy Todd Harris, Houston, TX US
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20080228801 | CONTEXT-VARIABLE DATA FRAMEWORK FOR HIERARCHICAL DATA WAREHOUSING - A method and system are provided for hierarchical data warehousing in a context-variable data framework. The method includes building a context-variable data framework. The context-variable data framework comprises 1) a data point of interest 2) one or more contextual hierarchies based on a type for the data point of interest, and 3) an organizational hierarchy. The method further includes populating the context-variable data framework with information relating to the data point of interest. The method also includes storing the context-variable data framework and the information in a centrally accessible data store. | 09-18-2008 |
Blake Harris, Mansfield, TX US
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20090079935 | Method of Calculating the Required Power of a Toric Implant - A method for calculating the required power of a toric implant by using both the measured pre-operative corneal astigmatism and the predicted surgically-induced post-operative astigmatism. The surgically-induced post-operative astigmatism is predicted using power vector analysis of the surgical technique employed by the surgeon. Such a method provides a more accurate method of calculating the required post-operative refractive power of the implant. The method can be implemented manually, but preferably is automated by implementation on a computer through appropriate software. | 03-26-2009 |
Brannon Harris, Austin, TX US
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20110128175 | Sampling Method For Time-Interleaved Data Converters In Frequency-Multiplexed Communications Systems - A wide band analog-to-digital converter used in a frequency multiplexed communication system. The converter includes a plurality, M, of time-interleaved analog-to-digital converter subunits (ADC subunits). The sampling rate, FS | 06-02-2011 |
20120274490 | MULTIPLIER-FREE ALGORITHMS FOR SAMPLE-TIME AND GAIN MISMATCH ERROR ESTIMATION IN A TWO-CHANNEL TIME-INTERLEAVED ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - Techniques for the estimation of sample-time and gain mismatch errors in a two-channel time interleaved analog to digital converter that are devoid of any multiplication operation. In a sample-time mismatch error evaluation, the signs and the absolute values from the two ADCs are used to provide an estimate of the sample-time mismatch error. In a gain error estimation algorithm, the absolute values of the outputs from the two ADCs are subtracted and accumulated. The errors can then be corrected, in a preferred embodiment, using suitable adaptive sample time and gain correction techniques. | 11-01-2012 |
Canaan Vernon Lavelle Harris, Houston, TX US
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20090123520 | Keloid Therapy - Therapeutic compositions, devices and protocols for the treatment of keloids and other abnormal scars with improved appearance and a much lower recurrence rate. A therapeutic drug delivery device comprises an injectable mixture of a fibroblast inhibitor such as corticosteroid and a slow release carrier such as milled gel sponge dispersed in a fluid medium such as biological saline. The composition can be injected perilesionally in the dermis following excision of the keolid or other scar tissue, to circumscribe the wound. The infiltration of the mixture around the wound can provide a slow release of the fibroblast inhibitor for an extended period of time until normal wound closure can dominate and keloid or abnormal scar recurrence is inhibited. | 05-14-2009 |
20110290693 | Abnormal Scar Therapy - Therapeutic compositions, devices and protocols for the treatment of keloids and other abnormal scars with improved appearance and a much lower recurrence rate. A therapeutic drug delivery device comprises an injectable mixture of a fibroblast inhibitor such as corticosteroid and a slow release carrier such as milled gel sponge dispersed in a fluid medium such as biological saline. The composition can be injected perilesionally in the dermis following excision of the keloid or other scar tissue, to circumscribe the wound. The infiltration of the mixture around the wound can provide a slow release of the fibroblast inhibitor for an extended period of time until normal wound closure can dominate and keloid or abnormal scar recurrence is inhibited. | 12-01-2011 |
Casey Harris, Dallas, TX US
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20100017844 | ASSOCIATING A UNIQUE IDENTIFIER AND A HEIRARCHY CODE WITH A RECORD - A method and system for creating a record and associating a unique identifier and a hierarchy code with the record where the record is created in response to identifying that a transmission violates an institution's policy. The record may also be passed to a reporting module which may generate a report based on the unique identifier and/or a hierarchy code. Additionally, the record may be passed to a remediation agent for handling. The remediation agent may also update the record based on actions taken by the remediation agent or updates identified by the remediation agent. | 01-21-2010 |
Casey A. Harris, Mckinney, TX US
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20110179352 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONTENT AWARE DOCUMENT ANALYSIS AND MODIFICATION - Systems, methods and consumer-readable media for providing content-aware document analysis and modification are provided. A system for analyzing document content according to the invention may include a rules server that stores a set of expressions. Such expressions may define predetermined confidential information and/or patterns of confidential expressions. The system may further include a communication plugin that provides a platform for incorporating the set of confidential expression patterns as part of a document-producing application. Following incorporation of the communication plugin, an inline document monitor module according to the invention may form part of the document-producing application. The inline document monitor may monitor for the occurrence of at least one of the set of confidential expression patterns in a document. | 07-21-2011 |
Charles R. Harris, Dayton, TX US
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20120329351 | Elastic Nonwoven Materials Comprising Propylene-Based and Ethylene-Based Polymers - The present invention relates to elastic nonwoven materials comprising an elastic layer formed from a polymer blend comprising a propylene-based polymer and a minor amount of an ethylene-based polymer. The propylene-based polymer may comprise from about 75 to about 95 wt % propylene and from about 5 to about 25 wt % ethylene and/or a C | 12-27-2012 |
Christopher Kelvin Harris, Houston, TX US
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20080217321 | Temperature limited heater utilizing non-ferromagnetic conductor - A heater is described. The heater includes a ferromagnetic conductor and an electrical conductor electrically coupled to the ferromagnetic conductor. The ferromagnetic conductor is positioned relative to the electrical conductor such that an electromagnetic field produced by time-varying current flow in the ferromagnetic conductor confines a majority of the flow of the electrical current to the electrical conductor at temperatures below or near a selected temperature. | 09-11-2008 |
20090321075 | PARALLEL HEATER SYSTEM FOR SUBSURFACE FORMATIONS - A heating system for a subsurface formation is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of substantially horizontally oriented or inclined heater sections located in a hydrocarbon containing layer in the formation. At least a portion of two of the heater sections are substantially parallel to each other. The ends of at least two of the heater sections in the layer are electrically coupled to a substantially horizontal, or inclined, electrical conductor oriented substantially perpendicular to the ends of the at least two heater sections. | 12-31-2009 |
20120193099 | TEMPERATURE LIMITED HEATER UTILIZING NON-FERROMAGNETIC CONDUCTOR - A heater is described. The heater includes a ferromagnetic conductor and an electrical conductor electrically coupled to the ferromagnetic conductor. The ferromagnetic conductor is positioned relative to the electrical conductor such that an electromagnetic field produced by time-varying current flow in the ferromagnetic conductor confines a majority of the flow of the electrical current to the electrical conductor at temperatures below or near a selected temperature. | 08-02-2012 |
Christopher L. Harris, Frisco, TX US
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20130123024 | Self Defense Hand Band - A protective device to be worn around the wrist of the user may include a wristband to be positioned around the wrist of the user and a hand band to be positioned around the wrist of the user in a first state and to be positioned around the hand of the user and a second state. The wristband may include a nerve point tool to scratch an assailant. The hand band may include a nerve point tool to scratch an assailant. | 05-16-2013 |
20140206458 | Compact Passive Control Tool - A passive control tool may include a ball, a handle having a first end and a second end, the first end affixed to the ball, a weapon trap coupled to the second end of the handle and having ribbing around its circumference, an arm trap adjacent to weapon trap and having a striking base, a hook having a first end and a second end, the first end of the hook coupled to the arm trap, the hook positioned opposite the weapon trap at a width such that the arm trap may be used to trap an appendage of a human subject, and a nerve point nub protruding from the hook that may press directly on the human subject to cause compliance. The passive control tool has an overall length from the ball to the striking base of approximately 16.5 inches and a width of approximately 7.5 inches. | 07-24-2014 |
20140213420 | Grip Band - A grip band used for working out, has a wrist strap and a grip pad. The wrist strap is positioned around a user's wrist and provides the wrist with support, while the grip pad provides a grip surface having a high coefficient of friction, which enhances the user's grip. A proximal end of the grip pad is fixedly connected to the wrist strap, while a distal end can be removably attached. When in use the distal end is detached from the wrist strap and placed across the user's palm with the grip surface facing away from the palm. A finger strap ensures the grip pad remains in position across the palm. When not in use, the grip pad can be concealed by encircling the grip pad around the wrist strap and engaging a pad fastener with a strap fastener. | 07-31-2014 |
Christopher L. Harris, Houston, TX US
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20130209347 | GAS TO GAS HEAT EXCHANGER - A gas to gas heat exchanger, such as use in a HiPco system, and an improved system and process by which gas from the gas to gas heat exchanger and the gaseous catalyst carrier stream can be introduced into the HiPco core reactor. | 08-15-2013 |
Damien Harris, Austin, TX US
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20140040015 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING REAL-TIME BIDDING FOR ONLINE ADVERTISEMENTS - A method and system for controlling real-time bidding for online advertisements is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving a real-time bidding (RTB) request from a bidder. The RTB request contains a campaign target. An online advertisement campaign corresponding to the RTB request is placed. Campaign performance data is received from an impression server and/or an event server. The campaign performance data is compared to the campaign target. Based on the result of comparison, it is determined whether to enable or disable the online advertisement campaign. | 02-06-2014 |
David E. Harris, Addison, TX US
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20090070880 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VALIDATING NETWORK ALARMS - Methods and apparatus for validating network alarms, such as alarms from an Intrusion Detection System (IDS). The methods and apparatus validate network threats or alarms by receiving a detected network alarm indicating potentially harmful network activity where the alarm including an alarm destination and an alarm type and obtaining port information of a host targeted by the alarm based on the alarm destination and alarm type. Additionally, a determination is made whether the port at the host is vulnerable to the network alarm based on the obtained port information and the alarm type, and a priority value is assigned to the alarm based at least on the determination of whether the port is vulnerable to the particular network alarm in order to assess validity of the network threat that has triggered the alarm. | 03-12-2009 |
David H. Harris, Houston, TX US
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20120073832 | MULTI-PURPOSE FILL AND CIRCULATE WELL TOOL - A FAC tool for use in a well comprising a well casing. The FAC tool comprises a top drive connection for coupling the tool to a top drive; a push plate; a telescoping section coupling the push plate to the top drive connection; a packer cup configured to seal an annular space between the FAC tool and the well casing when the packer cup is energized; a packer element system comprising at least one packer moveable between a locked position in which the at least one packer is not energized, and an energized position, the packer element system being configured to seal the annular space between the FAC tool and the well casing when in the energized position; and a slip system comprising at least one slip, the slip system configured to lock the packer element in the energized position | 03-29-2012 |
David P. Harris, Robstown, TX US
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20110160494 | Trimethylolpropane color improvement - The present invention provides a process for improving the color of trimethylolpropane which comprises the steps of a) supplying a crude, aqueous base solution of trimethylolpropane, containing color causing impurities, and having a pH of less than about 9; b) contacting said base solution with an alkaline material for a period of time sufficient to increase the pH of said base solution to greater than 11 and at a sufficient temperature to allow the color causing impurities to react with said alkaline material; c) cooling the resulting solution from step (b) for a sufficient period of time; d) contacting said base solution of step (c) with an organic acid for a sufficient period of time to lower the pH thereof to less than about 9.5; e) extracting the trimethylolpropane from said base solution of step (d) with an organic solvent; f) separating the trimethylolpropane from said organic solvent; and g) purifying said trimethylolpropane from step f) to form a trimethylolpropane having a phthalic color of less than 0.20 and an acid wash color of less than 8. | 06-30-2011 |
Debi Gean Harris, Odessa, TX US
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20110295662 | Local Payment Collection and Information Management Apparatus and Method - An apparatus for collecting payments and managing information, which allows for a payment to be made when the payee is not present and makes a record of the same, and a method is provided. The apparatus comprises a payer interface, a system for receiving payments, a secure lock box for storing payments, and a system for retaining and retrieving information. The payer identifies the payment to be made, enters the type of payment and the amount and submits the payment, which is scanned. The information entered or scanned is stored in a database. The apparatus securely stores the payment and issues a receipt with payment information and images of the payment made. The payee may access the database records and obtain the payments at a later time. The apparatus allows low-income payers, who may not have access to bank accounts or credit cards, to submit cash payments when the payee is unavailable. | 12-01-2011 |
Doug G. Harris, Justin, TX US
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20130097981 | REMOVABLE RADIATOR BRACKET FILTER SYSTEMS - Different forms of filter systems may be provided to accommodate attaching different types of radiator pumps. A user may easily insert and/or remove a filter from each filter system, such as for cleaning or replacement, thereby minimizing downtime as well as the possibility of overheating. Removable radiator bracket filter systems may be provided in three styles—old, new and combo. In the old style, receiving portions (or panels) may each include two tabs having apertures for connecting the filter system to a pump. In the new style, the top and bottom portions may each include two tabs having apertures for connecting the filter system to a pump. In the combo style, receiving portions as well as top and bottom portions forming a frame each may include two tabs having apertures. | 04-25-2013 |
Eric Harris, Mesquite, TX US
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20090066795 | Community Internet Protocol Camera System - An apparatus comprises a server in communication with a camera located on a customer premises. The server is adapted to transmit Internet Protocol formatted video, containing a surveillance portion from the camera and an advertisement portion, to a customer premises device. A method for sending the Internet Protocol formatted video is also disclosed. | 03-12-2009 |
Fred Harris, Duncanville, TX US
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20120248386 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS HAVING POROSITY - A thermoelectric material and a method of making a thermoelectric material are provided. In certain embodiments, the thermoelectric material comprises at least 10 volume percent porosity. In some embodiments, the thermoelectric material has a zT greater than about 1.2 at a temperature of about 375 K. In some embodiments, the thermoelectric material comprises a topological thermoelectric material. In some embodiments, the thermoelectric material comprises a general composition of (Bi | 10-04-2012 |
Glen Andrew Harris, Austin, TX US
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20100332805 | Remapping source Registers to aid instruction scheduling within a processor - An out-of-order renaming processor is provided with a register file within which aliasing between registers of different sizes may occur. In this way a program instruction having a source register of a double precision size may alias with two single precision registers being used as destinations of one or more preceding program instructions. In order to track this data dependency the double precision register may be remapped into a micro-operation specifying two single precision registers as its source register. In this way, scheduling circuitry may use its existing hazard detection and management mechanisms to handle potential data hazards and dependencies. Not all program instructions having such data hazards between registers of different sizes are handled by this source register remapping. For these other program instructions a slower mechanism for dealing with the data dependency hazard is provided. This slower mechanism may, for example, be to drain all the preceding micro-operations from the execution pipelines before issuing the micro-operation having the data hazard. | 12-30-2010 |
20120124301 | Buffer store with a main store and an auxiliary store - A loop buffer is provided with a main store | 05-17-2012 |
20120124337 | Size mis-match hazard detection - An out-of-order processor | 05-17-2012 |
20120124346 | Decoding conditional program instructions - A processor | 05-17-2012 |
20130145126 | REGISTER MAPPING WITH MULTIPLE INSTRUCTION SETS - A processor core supports execution of program instruction from both a first instruction set and a second instruction set. An architectural register file | 06-06-2013 |
20130145127 | ZERO VALUE PREFIXES FOR OPERANDS OF DIFFERING BIT-WIDTHS - A data processing system is provided in which destination operands to be stored within architectural registers are constrained to have zero values added as prefixes in order that the architectural register value has a fixed bit width irrespective of the bit width of the destination operand being written thereto. Instead of adding these zero values everywhere in the data path, they are instead represented by zero flags in at least the physical registers utilised for register renaming operations and in the result queue prior to results being written to the architectural register file. This saves circuitry resources and reduces energy consumption. | 06-06-2013 |
20150082007 | REGISTER MAPPING WITH MULTIPLE INSTRUCTION SETS - A processor core supports execution of program instruction from both a first instruction set and a second instruction set. An architectural register file | 03-19-2015 |
James E. Harris, Dalworthington Gardens, TX US
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20080243371 | Control System for Automatic Circle Flight - A flight control system for an aircraft is configured for receiving command signals representing commanded values of a location of a geospatial point and a radius about the geospatial point for defining a circular groundtrack. A sensor determines a geospatial location of the aircraft and provides a location signal representing the location of the aircraft. A controller for commanding flight control devices on the aircraft controls the flight of the aircraft and is configured to receive the command signals and the location signal. The controller uses the command signals and location signal to operate the flight control devices to control the flight of the aircraft for directing the aircraft generally toward a tangent point of the circular groundtrack and then maintaining a flight path along the circular groundtrack. | 10-02-2008 |
20090114764 | Automatic conversion system for tiltrotor aircraft - One embodiment of the present invention is a method for automatically controlling the conversion of a tiltrotor aircraft. An airspeed command for the tiltrotor aircraft is received. The airspeed command is converted to a pylon position. A difference between the airspeed command and a measured airspeed is calculated. The difference between the airspeed command and a measured airspeed is converted to a dynamic pylon position. A total pylon position is calculated from the pylon position and the dynamic pylon position. A pylon of the tiltrotor aircraft is moved to the total pylon position. Another embodiment of the present invention is a system for calculating a position of a pylon of a tiltrotor aircraft based on an airspeed command. The system includes an airspeed command module, a pylon trim position module, a dynamic pylon position module, and a pylon position module. | 05-07-2009 |
20110270474 | Control System for Vehicles - A system for controlling flight of an aircraft has sensors, a receiver, and a digital control system, all of which are carried aboard the aircraft. The sensors determine the position of the aircraft relative to the earth and the inertial movement of the aircraft. The receiver receives transmitted data communicating the position and movement of a reference vehicle relative to the earth. The control system calculates the position and velocity of the aircraft relative to the reference vehicle using the data from the sensors and the receiver and then commands flight control devices on the aircraft for maneuvering the aircraft in a manner that maintains a selected position and/or velocity relative to the reference vehicle. The system allows use of a graphical or tactile user interfaces. | 11-03-2011 |
20140277829 | Drive System Power Measurement and Diagnostic System - An apparatus comprising a housing, a gearing system disposed within the housing and comprising a plurality of targets, a plurality of sensors incorporated within the housing, a processor in electrical signal communication with the sensors, and a user interface in signal communication with the processor. A method comprising providing a drive system comprising a drive system power measuring and diagnostic system, wherein the drive system is configured to rotate one or more components comprising a plurality of targets, sense the targets with a sensor pair, thereby producing a data signal, process the data signal from the one or more sensor pairs, thereby producing a processed data signal, and output the processed data signal to a user. | 09-18-2014 |
James Robert Harris, Miles, TX US
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20130266934 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND DIFFERENTIATING VIRAL COMPONENTS OF MULTIVALENT SHIPPING FEVER VACCINES - Disclosed are methods and compositions for identifying viral-specific polynucleotide sequences in a biological sample, and particularly in samples of veterinary origin. Also disclosed are oligonucleotide primer pairs, as well as labeled oligonucleotide detection probes useful in detecting the presence of one or more particular species, strains, types, or subtypes of one or more mammalian pathogens of viral origin, as well as systems, diagnostic kits and articles of manufacture comprising virus-specific primers and labeled detection probes, including those useful in identifying viral components of a multivalent vaccine, and quantitating the potency of particular attenuated, live viruses that comprise a livestock vaccine. In certain embodiments, real-time, quantitative PCR methods have been utilized to identify and distinguish between the three known genetic subtypes of bovine viral diarrhea viruses (BVDV-1a, BVDV-1b, and BVDV-2) in a multivalent bovid shipping fever vaccine. | 10-10-2013 |
20130280294 | BOVINE VIRAL DIARRHEA VIRUS TYPE 1B VACCINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Disclosed are immunogenic compositions, and methods for their use in the formulation and administration of therapeutic and prophylactic pharmaceutical agents. In particular, the invention provides immunogenic compositions and methods for preventing, treating, managing, and/or ameliorating a viral or microbial infection, or one or more symptoms thereof, including, for example, those infections giving rise to shipping fever, bovine respiratory disease complex, and/or bovine viral diarrhea, particularly in susceptible or infected animals. | 10-24-2013 |
Jared Harris, Texas City, TX US
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20110205851 | E-Watch - An architecture is presented that provides a smart watch device. The smart watch device comprises a fastening band for securing the smart watch to a user, a display face for displaying time, day, and date information, and a plurality of watch control means by which the user can adjust the time, day and date information. Further, the smart watch device comprises control circuitry; an electronic memory component; microphone and speaker units for audio input and output, including a coder/decoder for conversions between analog and digital data forms; and a user input interface including a keypad for dialing and function selection, that allow a user to send and receive messages, such as email messages, text messages, audio messages and/or digital images and/or perform other functions. Additionally, various icons are located on the display face to enable users to send and receive messages and/or perform other functions with ease. | 08-25-2011 |
Jason M. Harris, Houston, TX US
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20100265796 | Televiewer Image Wood-Grain Reduction Techniques - Measurements made by a transducer assembly for downhole imaging are affected by reverberations between the transducer and the window on the outside of the assembly. The reverberations result in a stationary noise on the image. Hardware solutions to improve signal-to-noise ratio includes using a composite transducer, adjusting the distance between the transducer and the window. SNR can also be improved by processing techniques that include stacking, fitting a sinusoid to the reverberation, by envelope peak detection, and by applying a notch filter. | 10-21-2010 |
20140104978 | TELEVIEWER IMAGE WOOD-GRAIN REDUCTION TECHNIQUES - Measurements made by a transducer assembly for downhole imaging are affected by reverberations between the transducer and the window on the outside of the assembly. The reverberations result in a stationary noise on the image. Hardware solutions to improve signal-to-noise ratio includes using a composite transducer, adjusting the distance between the transducer and the window. SNR can also be improved by processing techniques that include stacking, fitting a sinusoid to the reverberation, by envelope peak detection, and by applying a notch filter. | 04-17-2014 |
Jeffrey Harris, San Antonio, TX US
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20110245830 | FOOT, ANKLE AND LOWER EXTREMITY COMPRESSION AND FIXATION SYSTEM AND RELATED USES - The present devices, systems and processes can simultaneously reduce a malady of the foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity and provide compression and stabilization through the use of a combined internal fixation device, external fixation device and a lower extremity stabilizing device. The various embodiments of the system are capable of providing adequate compression in the medial, central and/or lateral columns and/or sides of the foot, ankle, and/or lower extremity, as well as treating Charcot neuroarthropathy, fractures, revisional foot and combination of ankle surgeries. The external fixation device and/or lower extremity stabilizer can be removed after a certain period of time, leaving the internal fixation system within the body for prolonged stabilization and maintenance of the arthrodesis site(s). | 10-06-2011 |
John Michael Harris, San Antonio, TX US
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20110039326 | Biomass Production System and Apparatus - The present invention is a system for optimizing production of biomass. The system contains one or more growth modules under a shading element that diffuses light. Each of the growth modules has a plurality of vertical growth columns arranged on a bottom manifold. The biomass is grown within a liquid growth medium held within each of the vertical growth columns until it reaches a desired growth. The biomass is then harvested through gravitational flow of the biomass and the liquid growth medium out of the bottom of each growth column. The bottom manifold collects gravitational flow of the biomass and liquid growth media from each growth column and aggregates the output of each individual column into a collective output of the growth module. | 02-17-2011 |
John Travis Harris, Montgomery, TX US
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20110232915 | SYSTEM, ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR PORT CONTROL - A port control system including a group of port control assemblies at least one of which delaying passage of a plug and at least one of which preventing passage of a plug, each assembly of the group configured to shift a sleeve to open one or more ports responsive to contact with a same sized plug upon fluid pressure differential across the plug; and at least one second group of port control assemblies at least one of which delaying passage of a plug and at least one of which preventing passage of a plug, each assembly of the group configured to shift a sleeve to open one or more ports responsive to contact with a same sized plug upon fluid pressure differential across the plug. A method is included. | 09-29-2011 |
John William Harris, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100273689 | LITHIUM HYDROXIDE COMPOSITION, A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A LITHIUM HYDROXIDE COMPOSITION, AND A PROCESS FOR USING A LITHIUM HYDROXIDE COMPOSITION - The invention provides for a lithium hydroxide composition including lithium hydroxide, a base oil, and a fatty acid salt. The invention also provides for a process for preparing a lithium hydroxide composition including contacting a lithium hydroxide component, a base oil, and a fatty acid component. The invention also provides for a process of using a lithium hydroxide composition for preparing a soap concentrate or a grease. | 10-28-2010 |
20100286001 | LITHIUM HYDROXIDE COMPOSITION, A PROCESS FOR PREPARING A LITHIUM HYDROXIDE COMPOSITION, AND A PROCESS FOR USING A LITHIUM HYDROXIDE COMPOSITION - The invention provides for a lithium hydroxide composition including lithium hydroxide, a base oil, and a polymer. The invention also provides for a process for preparing a lithium hydroxide composition including contacting a lithium hydroxide component, a base oil, and a polymer. The invention also provides for a process of using a lithium hydroxide composition for preparing a soap concentrate or a grease. | 11-11-2010 |
Jon Harris, Little Elm, TX US
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20100135476 | Method and Apparatus for Reconstructing Call Paths in Multiple Telephony Sessions - A network management system ( | 06-03-2010 |
20120093302 | Dynamic Load Balancing Between Multiple Locations With Different Telephony System - A method includes receiving a call from a primary interactive voice response (IVR) system at a load-balancing IVR system. The primary IVR system routes a first percentage of calls to routing logic and a second percentage of calls to the load-balancing IVR system. A telephony system is selected from among a plurality of telephony systems based on agent availability data associated with call center sites of the plurality of telephony systems. The method includes routing the call to a routing protocol component of the routing logic, where the routing protocol component routes the call to a call center of the selected telephony system. | 04-19-2012 |
Jonathan Harris, Cypress, TX US
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20090122482 | Portable Computer Docking System - A portable computer docking station comprises a cradle coupled to a docking base where the cradle is adapted to receive a portable computer. The docking station also comprises a wireless receiver adapted to communicate a wireless input signal received by the docking station to the portable computer. | 05-14-2009 |
Joseph M. Harris, Montgomery, TX US
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20090123609 | METHODS OF PREPARING A LIQUID SUSPENSION FOR USE WITH ANIMAL FEED - Methods of preparing a liquid suspension are provided. According to one aspect, the method includes mixing, simultaneously or in separate steps, at least: (a) a liquid source of digestible organic matter, wherein the liquid source of digestible organic matter includes: (i) water in a concentration of at least 25% by weight of the liquid source of digestible organic matter; and (ii) digestible organic matter in a concentration of at least 5% by weight of the liquid source of digestible organic matter, wherein the digestible organic matter comprises starch in a concentration of at least 10% by weight on a dry-matter basis. The liquid source of digestible organic matter is mixed with: (b) an alkali or alkali source and/or (c) a water-insoluble material selected from the group consisting of a nutrient, a medicament, and any combination thereof in any proportion. The mixing proportions and conditions are selected to obtain a resulting mixture have desirable dry-matter content and physical characteristics. | 05-14-2009 |
20090263538 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE STORAGE AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF CONDENSED WHEY PERMEATE AND FOR UTILIZING CONDENSED WHEY PERMEATE IN THE FEEDING OF A RUMINANT ANIMAL - A method of improving the storage and handling characteristics of a condensed whey permeate (“CWP”) comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a CWP that: (i) has a total solids content in the range of about 20% to about 75% by weight and has a water content in the range of about 80% to about 25% by weight; (ii) has a lactose concentration of at least 70% by weight of the total solids content; and (iii) is at a pH of less than 8; and (b) treating the CWP with at least a sufficient proportion of alkali to raise the pH to at least 8. Also, a method comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a CWP that does not exhibit substantial crystallization; and (b) treating the CWP with at least a sufficient proportion of alkali to reduce the amount of crystallization obtained using a 30 mesh screen for a sample of the treated CWP relative to a sample of the untreated CWP when tested after storing for 7 days at a temperature range having an upper limit that is at least 28° C. (50° F.) below the sufficient temperature to dissolve at a pH of about 7 an equivalent concentration of lactose in water to the concentration of lactose to water that is in the untreated CWP. According to yet another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for utilizing a CWP in the feeding of a ruminant animal. | 10-22-2009 |
Joshua Robert Harris, Lakewood Village, TX US
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20120322589 | Tennis Ball Management System - A method and apparatus comprising a net, a set of lines, and a support system. The set of lines is associated with the net. The support system is configured to be connected to posts on a tennis court. The support system is further configured to be connected to the set of lines. The support system is further configured to change a tension in the set of lines. The net is configured to catch a tennis ball striking a tennis net on the tennis court when a desired amount of tension in the set of lines is present. | 12-20-2012 |
K. Harris, San Antonio, TX US
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20090257217 | ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM FOR CRASH HELMETS - An electrical power system for crash helmets is described, including a storage cell configured to provide electrical energy to a power system, the storage cell being coupled to a processor and sealed within a lining of a helmet, and a pocket formed within the lining of the helmet, the pocket being configured to house the system. Also described is a connector configured to couple the storage cell to a power source, the power source being configured to charge the storage cell, and a distribution system configured to deliver electrical current from the storage cell to the power system. | 10-15-2009 |
Kerry S. Harris, San Antonio, TX US
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20090109659 | Footwear with integrated power system - Techniques for footwear with integrated power systems are described, including a port configured to receive an electrical current, a power cell configured to store the electrical current from the port, a light source coupled to the power cell, a switch configured to control activation of the light source, the switch being coupled to the light source and the power cell, and a distribution system configured to provide a path to enable the electrical current to flow within the system. | 04-30-2009 |
20140373420 | Accessory Mount for a Firearm - A firearm accessory mount may include multiple rails, each configured to mechanically couple one or more firearm accessories. Each rail may further have first and second electrically powered rail terminals for providing power to the firearm accessories when coupled to the rails. A switch may be associated with each rail that is selectively engageable to electrically couple or decouple power to that rail. Accordingly, each rail may be selectively powered to control operation of any firearm accessory mounted thereto. | 12-25-2014 |
Kerry Sheldon Harris, San Antonio, TX US
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20120036620 | HELMET PADDING SYSTEMS - Padding systems for use with helmets are described. An example padding system includes a pad body having a substantially unitary base portion. The base portion has a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side to face an inner surface of a helmet and the second side to face the head of a person when the helmet is worn by the person. The padding system also includes a first plurality of raised portions distributed on the first side of the base portion, at least some of the first raised portions extending beyond a first surface of the first side to fill first spaces between the inner surface of the helmet and the pad body when the padding system is installed in the helmet and the helmet is worn by the person. Additionally, the padding system includes a second plurality of raised portions distributed on the second side of the base portion, at least some of the second raised portions extending beyond a second surface of the second side to engage the head of the person when the helmet is worn by the person. | 02-16-2012 |
20130191967 | Accessory Platform for a Helmet - An accessory platform is provided for use with a helmet and a helmet accessory having a first accessory power contact and a second accessory power contact. The accessory platform includes a base for attachment to the helmet and a rail coupled to the base and configured to mechanically engage the helmet accessory. The rail further includes first and second projections extending laterally in substantially opposite directions, a first groove formed in the first projection, and a second groove formed in the second projection. A first rail terminal formed of an electrically conductive material is disposed in the first groove and positioned to engage the first accessory power contact of the helmet accessory, and a second rail terminal formed of an electrically conductive material is disposed in the second groove and positioned to engage the second accessory power contact of the helmet accessory. A power source is coupled to the base and electrically communicates with the first and second rail terminals. | 08-01-2013 |
Larry L. Harris, Austin, TX US
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20090160535 | TEMPERATURE AND PROCESS-STABLE MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR BIAS CURRENT SOURCE - A temperature and process-stable magnetic field sensor bias current source provides improved performance in Hall effect sensor circuits. A switched-capacitor sensing element is used to sense either a reference current or the bias current directly. A current mirror may be used to generate the bias current from the reference current, and may include multiple current source transistors coupled through corresponding control transistors that are switched using a barrel shifter to reduce variations in the bias current due to process variation. The current mirror control may be provided via a chopper amplifier to reduce flicker noise and the current mirror control voltage may be held using a track/hold circuit during transitions of the chopper amplifier to further reduce noise due to the chopping action. | 06-25-2009 |
20120081099 | SUPPLY INVARIANT BANDGAP REFERENCE SYSTEM - An electronic reference-signal generation system includes a supply invariant bandgap reference system that generates one or more bandgap reference signals that are substantially unaffected by bulk error currents. In at least one embodiment, the bandgap reference generates a substantially invariant bandgap reference signals for a range of direct current (DC) supply voltages. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, the bandgap reference system provides substantially invariant bandgap reference signals when the supply voltage varies due to alternating current (AC) voltages. In at least one embodiment, the bandgap reference system generates a bandgap reference voltage VBG, a “proportional to absolute temperature” (PTAT) current (“i | 04-05-2012 |
Mark Harris, Houston, TX US
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20130048282 | Fracturing Process to Enhance Propping Agent Distribution to Maximize Connectivity Between the Formation and the Wellbore - A method of treating a subterranean formation may include placing a first treatment fluid into a subterranean formation through an access conduit connecting the subterranean formation to a wellbore at a pressure sufficient to form at least a portion of a fracture network; pumping a second treatment fluid comprising a propping agent into the fracture network such that the propping agent forms a proppant pack in at least a portion of the fracture network; placing a third treatment fluid comprising a secondary diverting agent into the fracture network so as to substantially inhibit fluid flow through at least a portion of the fracture network without substantially inhibiting fluid flow through the access conduit; and placing a fourth treatment fluid comprising a primary diverting agent into the wellbore such that the primary diverting agent substantially inhibits fluid flow through the access conduit. | 02-28-2013 |
Mark A. Harris, Plano, TX US
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20120287888 | Adjusting Power of a Control Channel Based on a Characteristic of a Message in the Control Channel - An entity, such as a base station, in a wireless communications network performs power control of a control channel based on one or more characteristics of a message in the control channel. For example, the control channel can be a paging channel. The one or more characteristics include, as examples, the size and/or the type of message in the control channel. | 11-15-2012 |
20130315175 | Adjusting Power of a Control Channel Based on a Characteristic of a Message in the Control Channel - An entity, such as a base station, in a wireless communications network performs power control of a control channel based on one or more characteristics of a message in the control channel. For example, the control channel can be a paging channel. The one or more characteristics include, as examples, the size and/or the type of message in the control channel. | 11-28-2013 |
20130324183 | Adjusting Power of a Control Channel Based on a Characteristic of a Message in the Control Channel - An entity, such as a base station, in a wireless communications network performs power control of a control channel based on one or more characteristics of a message in the control channel. For example, the control channel can be a paging channel. The one or more characteristics include, as examples, the size and/or the type of message in the control channel. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324184 | Adjusting Power of a Control Channel Based on a Characteristic of a Message in the Control Channel - An entity, such as a base station, in a wireless communications network performs power control of a control channel based on one or more characteristics of a message in the control channel. For example, the control channel can be a paging channel. The one or more characteristics include, as examples, the size and/or the type of message in the control channel. | 12-05-2013 |
20130329668 | Adjusting Power of a Control Channel Based on a Characteristic of a Message in the Control Channel - An entity, such as a base station, in a wireless communications network performs power control of a control channel based on one or more characteristics of a message in the control channel. For example, the control channel can be a paging channel. The one or more characteristics include, as examples, the size and/or the type of message in the control channel. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329669 | Adjusting Power of a Control Channel Based on a Characteristic of a Message in the Control Channel - An entity, such as a base station, in a wireless communications network performs power control of a control channel based on one or more characteristics of a message in the control channel. For example, the control channel can be a paging channel. The one or more characteristics include, as examples, the size and/or the type of message in the control channel. | 12-12-2013 |
20130329670 | Adjusting Power of a Control Channel Based on a Characteristic of a Message in the Control Channel - An entity, such as a base station, in a wireless communications network performs power control of a control channel based on one or more characteristics of a message in the control channel. For example, the control channel can be a paging channel. The one or more characteristics include, as examples, the size and/or the type of message in the control channel. | 12-12-2013 |
20130331143 | Adjusting Power of a Control Channel Based on a Characteristic of a Message in the Control Channel - An entity, such as a base station, in a wireless communications network performs power control of a control channel based on one or more characteristics of a message in the control channel. For example, the control channel can be a paging channel. The one or more characteristics include, as examples, the size and/or the type of message in the control channel. | 12-12-2013 |
Michael J. Harris, Houston, TX US
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20100252252 | Hydraulic setting assembly - Novel hydraulic actuators and hydraulic setting assemblies are provided for use in downhole, oil and gas well tools. The novel hydraulic actuators include a cylindrical mandrel and an annular stationary' sealing member connected to the mandrel. A hydraulic cylinder is slidably supported on the mandrel and stationary sealing member and is releasably fixed in position on the mandrel. The stationary sealing member divides the interior of the cylinder into a bottom hydraulic chamber and a top hydraulic chamber. An inlet port provides fluid communication into the bottom hydraulic chamber, and an outlet port provides fluid communication into the top hydraulic chamber. A balance piston is slidably supported within the top hydraulic chamber of the actuator. The piston includes an axially extending passageway. Fluid communication through the piston and between its upper and lower sides is controlled by a normally shut valve in the passageway. In the absence of relative movement between the mandrel and cylinder, the balance piston is able to slide in response to a difference in hydrostatic pressure between the outlet port, is which is on one side of the piston, and the portion of the top hydraulic chamber that is on the bottom side of the piston. | 10-07-2010 |
20100252278 | Anchor assembly - Novel anchor assemblies are provided for installation within an existing conduit. They comprise a nondeformable mandrel, an expandable metal sleeve, and a swage. The expandable metal sleeve is carried on the outer surface of the mandrel. The swage is supported for axial movement across the mandrel outer surface from a first position axially proximate to the sleeve to a second position under the sleeve. The movement of the swage from the first position to the second position expands the sleeve radially outward into contact with the existing conduit. | 10-07-2010 |
20110174505 | BALL DROP MODULE - A pressurizing device includes a main housing having a central bore therethrough and a ball drop module removably disposed within the main housing, the ball drop module including a ball seat hingedly attached within the ball drop module and configured to receive a dropped ball, wherein the ball seat is configured to rotate about a hinge from a closed position to an open position when a pressure above the ball seat exceeds a preset limit. | 07-21-2011 |
20110247832 | EXPANDABLE SLIP RING FOR USE WITH LINER HANGERS AND LINER TOP PACKERS - A liner hanger includes a mandrel and a slip assembly disposed around the mandrel, wherein the slip assembly includes an expandable non-frangible slip ring and a plurality of gripping members. A liner top packer includes a mandrel, a slip assembly disposed around the mandrel, and a sealing element disposed around the mandrel, wherein the slip assembly includes an expandable non-frangible slip ring and a plurality of gripping members disposed circumferentially around the expandable non-frangible slip ring. A method for setting a tool in a wellbore includes running the tool having a slip assembly disposed around a mandrel of the tool into the wellbore, positioning the tool at a predetermined wellbore location, actuating the tool to impart a force on the slip assembly, and expanding the expandable non-frangible slip ring from a first diameter to a second diameter to displace the gripping members radially outward into engagement with a surrounding surface. | 10-13-2011 |
20130180715 | Methods and apparatus for cementing wells - Return flow diverters are provided for which are adapted to allow return flow during cementing of a liner for a well. The return flow diverter comprises a cylindrical body adapted for installation in a well as part of the liner. The cylindrical body has a fluid port therein adapted to allow fluids displaced by a cementing operation to flow from an annulus between the liner and the well into the cylindrical body. The return flow diverter also comprises a cover supported on the cylindrical body for movement from an open position, in which the port is open, to a closed position, in which the port is closed by the cover, a transmission disposed within the cylindrical body and defining a cylindrical passageway adapted to accommodate a tubular conduit. | 07-18-2013 |
20140374096 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SMOOTH BORE TOE VALVE - A smooth bore toe valve includes a first sub defining a through bore and a fluid flow path through a wall thereof; a second sub; a housing mechanically engaged with the first and second subs to define a valve cavity axially between the first and second subs and to define a chamber radially between the first and second subs and the housing, the housing further defining a plurality of openings in a wall thereof; and a sleeve disposed within the chamber between the housing and the first and second subs to close the openings and, upon application of fluid pressure horn the through bore through the fluid this path, open the openings to fluid flow from the valve cavity to the exterior of the housing. A method for using such a valve is also disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
Michael K. Harris, The Colony, TX US
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20110320358 | System and Method for Real-Time and Online Straight-Through Processing and Presentment of Checks - Methods and systems, including computer programs encoded on a non-transitory medium, are disclosed for real-time and/or online straight-through processing, including the forward presentment and return processes of checks and other electronic payment instruments. In one aspect, an image file and transit item associated with a payment item received at a first financial institution are generated during a customer transaction. The image file and item are transmitted to a second financial institution associated with the payment item during the customer transaction performed at the incoming system. The image file and item are then processed and posted at the second financial institution in real-time, with a posting results notification being returned to the first system. During the customer transaction, the first financial institution performs a posting operation based on the posting results notification, thereby allowing the customer and financial institutions to complete the processing of the associated accounts during the customer transaction. | 12-29-2011 |
Michael P. Harris, Garland, TX US
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20090115441 | PROBE CARD AND TEMPERATURE STABILIZER FOR TESTING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - One aspect of the invention provides an apparatus that includes a probe card [ | 05-07-2009 |
Patrick J. Harris, Cedar Hill, TX US
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20110041235 | Sports Glove - The present disclosure generally provides an athletic or sports glove. The sports glove includes a palm-receiving portion and a thumb-receiving portion extending from the palm-receiving portion. The thumb-receiving portion has a thumb-gripping projection disposed on it. The sports glove also includes an index finger-receiving portion that also extends from the palm-receiving portion. There is an index finger-gripping projection on the index finger-receiving portion. A little finger-receiving portion also extends from the palm-receiving portion and has a little finger-gripping projection on it. The sports glove also includes a dual finger-receiving portion that also extends from the palm-receiving portion, and it is configured to receive a middle finger and a ring finger of a human hand. There is a dual finger-gripping projection disposed on the dual finger-receiving portion. | 02-24-2011 |
20130239291 | Sports Glove - The present disclosure generally provides an athletic or sports glove. The sports glove includes a palm-receiving portion and a thumb-receiving portion extending from the palm-receiving portion. The thumb-receiving portion has a thumb-gripping projection disposed on it. The sports glove also includes an index finger-receiving portion that also extends from the palm-receiving portion. There is an index finger-gripping projection on the index finger-receiving portion. A little finger-receiving portion also extends from the palm-receiving portion and has a little finger-gripping projection on it. The sports glove also includes a dual finger-receiving portion that also extends from the palm-receiving portion, and it is configured to receive a middle finger and a ring finger of a human hand. There is a dual finger-gripping projection disposed on the dual finger-receiving portion. | 09-19-2013 |
Peter Graham Harris, Houston, TX US
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20120000071 | OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The disclosure provides a method and system for installing components for an offshore wind turbine assembly independent of cranes and derricks. The components are stored in an offshore structure, such as a Spar. After transporting the offshore structure horizontally to a site, the structure can be uprighted to a vertical orientation. A variable ballast component coupled to a tower of the wind turbine assembly can reciprocally retract the tower into the offshore structure to lower the tower, and extend the tower away from the offshore structure to raise the tower until the full quantity of blades are assembled to a turbine coupled to the tower. When the blades are stored in a peripheral fashion around the tower, the method and system provides for automatic rotational indexing of the tower as the tower and turbine retract and extend, so the turbine is progressively aligned with each blade to be installed. | 01-05-2012 |
20120128436 | ANTI-SCOUR DISK AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides a disk for reducing scour around a pile, such as a monopole, installed in the seabed. The disk has a pile opening through which the pile protrudes. The disk includes a peripheral skirt for embedding into the seabed below the portion of the disk installed above the seabed. The disk can include partitions for segmenting chambers of the disk. The disk can include mesh on the top, bottom, or both surfaces with one or more fill bags installed in the chambers. The disk can include chambers that can be filled with fluidized fill material, such as grout or concrete. The fill material can be inserted into the fill bags through conduits with valves that can be remotely operated with an ROV. The fill material can also be injected below the disk using the conduits for support on the seabed. | 05-24-2012 |
Philip Aaron Harris, North Richland Hills, TX US
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20090146897 | MICROWAVE DEMULSIFICATION OF HYDROCARBON EMULSION - Recovery of hydrocarbons, such as petroleum products, from a liquid or solid substrate is facilitated by the use of microwave energy to energize and separate molecular bonds between the hydrocarbons and the substrate. A radio frequency (RF) applicator delivers microwave energy to a treatment volume containing an emulsion of a hydrocarbon and a substrate. Delivering the microwave energy to the emulsion facilitates separation of the hydrocarbon and substrate molecules into layers. Hydrocarbons and other products can then be recovered from their respective layers. The treatment volume may be located either above or below ground. The RF applicator may include an antenna body with slots formed substantially parallel to one another in a substantially horizontal orientation. The RF applicator efficiently delivers microwave energy into the treatment volume. Substantially all of the power supplied to the RF applicator is radiated, with very little power reflected internally within the RF applicator. | 06-11-2009 |
20110128203 | Microwave Demulsification of Hydrocarbon Emulsion - Recovery of hydrocarbons, such as petroleum products, from a liquid or solid substrate is facilitated by the use of microwave energy to energize and separate molecular bonds between the hydrocarbons and the substrate. A radio frequency (RF) applicator delivers microwave energy to a treatment volume containing an emulsion of a hydrocarbon and a substrate. Delivering the microwave energy to the emulsion facilitates separation of the hydrocarbon and substrate molecules into layers. Hydrocarbons and other products can then be recovered from their respective layers. The treatment volume may be located either above or below ground. The RF applicator may include an antenna body with slots formed substantially parallel to one another in a substantially horizontal orientation. The RF applicator efficiently delivers microwave energy into the treatment volume. Substantially all of the power supplied to the RF applicator is radiated, with very little power reflected internally within the RF applicator. | 06-02-2011 |
Phillip P. Harris, Perryton, TX US
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20090272188 | Binary Liquid Analyzer For Storage Tank - A fluid analysis system for use with a storage tank containing a plurality of fluids. The storage tank includes a drain outlet near the bottom of the tank and an opening at the top of the tank. The fluid analysis system includes a tube supported by the tank, at least one pressure sensor at the bottom of the tank, a fluid level sensor, and a processor. The tube extends from the opening of the tank to a position the bottom of the tank and supports the pressure sensor and the fluid level sensor. The fluid level sensor includes a reed switch assembly supported inside the tube and a magnetic float buoyantly supported on the exterior of the tube. The processor receives the pressure of the fluid detected by the pressure sensor and the fluid level detected by the fluid level sensor. The processor can determine a height of each of the fluids in the storage tank using the detected fluid pressure and the detected fluid level. A signal is transmitted when a ratio between the fluid heights remains substantially unchanged from a previously determined ratio, as fluid is drained from the tank. | 11-05-2009 |
20100106422 | Fluids Lifting Tool - A fluids lifting tool and analysis system. The present invention comprises a fluid lifting system for a gas well. The system comprises a lifting tool positioned in the well and a docking station at the well surface. The tool includes a processor, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, an accelerometer, and a proximity sensor. A battery in the tool is adapted to be charged by inductive coupling using coils in the docking station and the tool. The tool is released from the docking station and descends the well. During descent the tool measures elapsed time, velocity of the tool, calculates distance traveled, measures pressure and temperature, determines volumes or oil and water in the well, and senses when the tool reaches the bottom of the well. The FLT chooses to ascend the well when appropriate and transfers measured and calculated data to the docking station. | 04-29-2010 |
Ralph E. Harris, San Antonio, TX US
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20080253900 | GAS COMPRESSOR WITH PULSATION ABSORBER FOR REDUCING CYLINDER NOZZLE RESONANT PULSATION - A method for reducing pulsation effects associated with the compressor nozzle of a positive displacement compressor system. A pulsation absorber, having a design like that of a side branch absorber, is installed on the cylinder valve cap or on the cylinder nozzle. The acoustic dimensions and placement of the pulsation absorber are designed to reduce the amplitude of the pulsations associated with the peak resonant frequency of the compressor nozzle response. | 10-16-2008 |
20120144671 | GAS COMPRESSOR WITH PULSATION ABSORBER FOR REDUCING CYLINDER NOZZLE RESONANT PULSATION - A method for reducing pulsation effects associated with the compressor nozzle of a positive displacement compressor system. A pulsation absorber, having a design like that of a side branch absorber, is installed on the cylinder valve cap or on the cylinder nozzle. The acoustic dimensions and placement of the pulsation absorber are designed to reduce the amplitude of the pulsations associated with the peak resonant frequency of the compressor nozzle response. | 06-14-2012 |
Ronald David Harris, Katy, TX US
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20100099592 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A UREA GREASE - The invention provides for a process for preparing a urea grease including: (a) introducing a first feed component to a first feeding zone; (b) introducing a second feed component to a second feeding zone; (c) first reacting-mixing in a first reacting-mixing zone; and (d) cooling-mixing in a cooling-mixing zone. The invention also provides for a process for preparing a urea grease including: (a) introducing a first feed component to a first feeding zone; (b) introducing a second feed component to a second feeding zone; (c) first reacting-mixing in a first reacting-mixing zone; (d) introducing a third feed component to a third feeding zone; (e) second reacting-mixing in a second reacting-mixing zone; and (f) cooling-mixing in a cooling-mixing zone. The invention also provides for an apparatus for preparing a urea grease comprising: (a) a first feeding zone; (b) a second feeding zone; (c) a first reacting-mixing zone; and (d) a cooling-mixing zone. The invention also provides for an apparatus for preparing a urea grease comprising: (a) a first feeding zone; (b) a second feeding zone; (c) a first reacting-mixing zone; (d) a third feeding zone; (e) a second reacting-mixing zone; and (f) a cooling-mixing zone. | 04-22-2010 |
Rudy Harris, Longview, TX US
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20090183923 | Top drive drilling system and other applications using a low speed direct drive AC motor - A low speed alternating current motor having motor shaft speeds of about 300 is provided, and such motor has application in numerous industries and devices, such as, for example, in top drive drilling systems. Because of the low shaft speed, mechanical speed reduction equipment may not be necessary. In addition, the motor shaft may be hollow to facilitate the flow of fluid, such as, for example, drilling mud. | 07-23-2009 |
Rusty Harris, Austin, TX US
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20090039441 | MOSFET WITH METAL GATE ELECTRODE - Devices comprising, and method for fabricating, a MOSFET with a metal gate electrode are disclosed. In one embodiment, the MOSFET includes a first doped region configured to receive current from a current source, a second doped region configured to drain current from the first doped region when an electric field is modified between the first doped region and the second doped region, and a gate electrode configured to modify the electric field. The gate electrode may include a high-k layer, a hafnium-based metal layer formed above the high-k layer, and a polysilicon layer formed above the hafnium-based metal layer. In a further embodiment, the gate electrode further comprises a titanium-based metal layer formed between the hafnium-based metal layer and the polysilicon layer. | 02-12-2009 |
20090140294 | HETERO-STRUCTURED, INVERTED-T FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - The present invention provides a method of forming a transistor. The method includes forming a first layer of a first semiconductor material above an insulation layer. The first semiconductor material is selected to provide high mobility to a first carrier type. The method also includes forming a second layer of a second semiconductor material above the first layer of semiconductor material. The second semiconductor material is selected to provide high mobility to a second carrier type opposite the first carrier type. The method further includes forming a first masking layer adjacent the second layer and etching the second layer through the first masking layer to form at least one feature in the second layer. Each feature in the second layer forms an inverted-T shape with a portion of the second layer. | 06-04-2009 |
20120309141 | HETERO-STRUCTURED INVERTED-T FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - The present invention provides a method of forming a transistor. The method includes forming a first layer of a first semiconductor material above an insulation layer. The first semiconductor material is selected to provide high mobility to a first carrier type. The method also includes forming a second layer of a second semiconductor material above the first layer of semiconductor material. The second semiconductor material is selected to provide high mobility to a second carrier type opposite the first carrier type. The method further includes forming a first masking layer adjacent the second layer and etching the second layer through the first masking layer to form at least one feature in the second layer. Each feature in the second layer forms an inverted-T shape with a portion of the second layer. | 12-06-2012 |
Scott Harris, Dallas, TX US
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20110264215 | LIP IMPLANT AND METHOD FOR INSERTION - A lip implant having first and second regions is described. The lip implant includes a first region formed of a liquid, solid, or a gas and a second region formed of a solid material. Also described is a lip implant having an elongated cross-section. A method for insertion of the implant is also described along with the instrumentation facilitating its insertion. | 10-27-2011 |
Scott Harris, Rockwall, TX US
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20120008851 | Remote negotiable instrument processor - An electronic method and device are provided to facilitate the capture of Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) data information present on negotiable instruments. As an input device, a MICR reader capable of reading magnetic ink character recognition data is provided. As an output channel, an audio jack adapted to be plugged into an audio port of a mobile phone is provided. The device is attached to an audio port of a mobile phone. A negotiable instrument is swiped through the MICR reader. If the amount of the negotiable instrument is not included in the MICR data, the amount of the negotiable instrument is entered into the mobile phone. The MICR data and amount of the negotiable instrument are transmitted to create an electronic instrument. | 01-12-2012 |
20120011071 | Remote invoice and negotiable instrument processing - A method of creating an electronic invoice is provided. A mobile application is downloaded to an operating system of a wireless electronic communication device. The mobile application is capable of processing a point of sale type operation. The operating system captures information required for invoice/receipt and payment. The invoice/receipt information is created and outputted for import into an accounting system. The payment information is created and outputted for import into a payment processing system. The invoice/receipt information is created and outputted for the customer. Upon receipt of a payment, the payment is processed. | 01-12-2012 |
Scott Harris, The Woodlands, TX US
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20100008614 | AXIAL ROLLER BEARING - An axial rolling bearing ( | 01-14-2010 |
Shaun Lee Harris, Mckinney, TX US
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20090138733 | System and Method for Throttling Memory Power Consumption - A power throttling method and system for a memory controller in a computer system comprising a power supply module including a plurality of bulk power supplies (“BPSs”) are described. In one embodiment, each of the at BPSs provides to a power output monitor a status signal indicative of a status thereof. Responsive to receipt of the status signals, the power output monitor determines whether a bulk power supply capacity is below system power requirements. Responsive to a positive determination, the power output monitor drives a throttle control signal to the memory controller to a level indicative of an over-threshold state. | 05-28-2009 |
Stephen N. Harris, Houston, TX US
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20090099808 | Method for Monitoring Fouling in a Cooling Tower - Fouling in the fill portion of a cooling tower is monitored by transmitting radiation through a cooling tower, detecting the amount of radiation that has penetrated the cooling tower, and calculating the density of the fill portion of the cooling tower based on the detected radiation. A higher than expected density indicates the presence of fouling on the fill portion of the cooling tower. A rate of fouling may be established by monitoring the density of the fill portion of the cooling tower over time. | 04-16-2009 |
20120161025 | Method for Monitoring Fouling in a Cooling Tower - Fouling in the fill portion of a cooling tower is monitored by transmitting radiation through a cooling tower, detecting the amount of radiation that has penetrated the cooling tower, and calculating the density of the fill portion of the cooling tower based on the detected radiation. A higher than expected density indicates the presence of fouling on the fill portion of the cooling tower. A rate of fouling may be established by monitoring the density of the fill portion of the cooling tower over time. | 06-28-2012 |
20130028375 | METHOD FOR MONITORING FOULING IN A COOLING TOWER - Fouling in the fill portion of a cooling tower is monitored by transmitting radiation through a cooling tower, detecting the amount of radiation that has penetrated the cooling tower, and calculating the density of the fill portion of the cooling tower based on the detected radiation. A higher than expected density indicates the presence of fouling on the fill portion of the cooling tower. A rate of fouling may be established by monitoring the density of the fill portion of the cooling tower over time. | 01-31-2013 |
Ted Harris, Houston, TX US
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20100140835 | Styrenic polymers for injection stretch blow molding and methods of making and using same - A method comprising preparing a styrenic polymer composition, melting the styrenic polymer composition to form a molten polymer, injecting the molten polymer into a mold cavity to form a preform, heating the preform to produce a heated preform, and expanding the heated preform to form an article. A method comprising substituting a styrenic polymer composition comprising from 0 wt. % to 6.5 wt. % plasticizer and equal to or greater than 2.5 wt. % elastomer for polyethylene terephthalate in an injection stretch blow molding process, wherein the wt. % is based on the total weight of the polymeric composition. A method comprising preparing a preform from a styrenic polymer composition, subjecting the preform to one or more heating elements, and rapidly heating the preform to produce a heated preform. | 06-10-2010 |
20110020571 | Polystyrene Nanocomposites for Blow Molding Applications - Disclosed is a polystyrene based polymer/layered compound nanocomposite for injection blow molding or injection stretch blow molding of articles. The nanocomposite can reduce shrinkage and warpage to the preform during the reheating process compared to neat polystyrene. The incorporation of layered compounds can increase the processability of PS preforms, help improve heating efficiency, and improve bottle mechanical properties. The layered compound can be treated with chemicals or compounds having an affinity with the styrene monomer or polystyrene, thus producing a treated layered compound having an affinity with the styrene monomer or polystyrene. The monomer and the layered compound can be combined prior to polymerization. The polymer and layered compound can be combined by solution mixing in a solvent. The layered compound can also be incorporated into the mixture by compounding a polymer product with the layered compound, or the combination of any of the above three approaches | 01-27-2011 |
20110020576 | Polystyrene Preform Design for Blow Molding of Articles - Preforms for use in injection blow molding processes and such processes are described herein. The preforms can have both a body and a neck wherein the external body diameter of the preform is at most 95% of the external neck diameter. The body comprises internal and external diameters that together form a sidewall, the thickness of which can be greater than 2.0 mm. Also disclosed is a mold for the injection molding of the preform described above. | 01-27-2011 |
20140200293 | BLOW MOLDING POLYSTYRENE NANOCOMPOSITES - Disclosed is a polystyrene based polymer/layered compound nanocomposite for injection blow molding or injection stretch blow molding of articles. The nanocomposite can reduce shrinkage and warpage to the preform during the reheating process compared to neat polystyrene. The incorporation of layered compounds can increase the processability of PS preforms, help improve heating efficiency, and improve bottle mechanical properties. The layered compound can be treated with chemicals or compounds having an affinity with the styrene monomer or polystyrene, thus producing a treated layered compound having an affinity with the styrene monomer or polystyrene. The monomer and the layered compound can be combined prior to polymerization. The polymer and layered compound can be combined by solution mixing in a solvent. The layered compound can also be incorporated into the mixture by compounding a polymer product with the layered compound, or the combination of any of the above three approaches | 07-17-2014 |
Travis Harris, Montgomery, TX US
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20110061856 | TUBULAR SEAT AND TUBULAR ACTUATING SYSTEM - A pluggable seat includes, a first portion, positionable within a tubular, that is receptive to a runnable member seatable thereagainst, a second portion positioned downstream of the first portion, having a radial dimension smaller than a smallest radial dimension of the first portion, and a profile disposed at the second portion configured to increase resistance to extrusion of a runnable member past the pluggable seat in comparison to the same pluggable seat without the profile. | 03-17-2011 |
Trish Harris, Dallas, TX US
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20090125973 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING AND MANAGING UNSTRUCTURED DATA - A system and method for managing unstructured data that includes identifying at least one unstructured data environment with unstructured data, identifying mitigating controls in each of the unstructured data environments, the mitigating controls reducing a security risk associated with each of the unstructured data environments, and generating at least one process for managing the unstructured data in each of the unstructured data environments, the process including defining mitigating controls for managing the unstructured data in each of the unstructured data environments. | 05-14-2009 |
Trish Harris, Desoto, TX US
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20120079598 | TIERED RISK MODEL FOR EVENT CORRELATION - A method for real-time threat monitoring includes identifying two or more real time vulnerabilities, each associated with one or more objects of an enterprise, correlating the two or more real-time vulnerabilities to each other, applying a risk tiering model to the correlated real-time vulnerability, thereby classifying the correlated real-time vulnerability into risk tiers, and initiating an alert based on the correlated real-time vulnerability and the risk tiers into which the correlated real-time vulnerability is classified. According to other embodiments a method includes applying a risk methodology to log data contained in one or more object logs thereby identifying one or more security events, applying a risk tiering model to the one or more security events, thereby classifying the security events into risk tiers, and initiating an alert based on the security events and the risk tiers into which the security events are classified. | 03-29-2012 |
Will Harris, Houston, TX US
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20090108243 | Releasable Pry Bar - An apparatus for releasably attaching a pushing tool to one work piece such that a pushing force can be applied to a second work piece and allow alignment of the two work pieces for joining the work pieces together. | 04-30-2009 |
Will Harris, Spring, TX US
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20090256320 | RELEASABLE GUIDE AND METHODS FOR USING SAME - Apparatus and methods for guiding one or more tools are provided. In at least one specific embodiment, the apparatus for guiding one or more tools can include an elongated member. The elongated member can have one or more switchable magnets disposed thereon. | 10-15-2009 |
20100154194 | PORTABLE MAGNETIC POSITIONING TOOL - Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state. | 06-24-2010 |
20100213424 | Releasable Pry bar - An apparatus for releasably attaching a pushing tool to one work piece such that a pushing force can be applied to a second work piece and allow alignment of the two work pieces for joining the work pieces together. | 08-26-2010 |
20120192394 | Releasable Pry Bar - An apparatus for releasably attaching a pushing tool to one work piece such that a pushing force can be applied to a second work piece and allow alignment of the two work pieces for joining the work pieces together. | 08-02-2012 |
20130058731 | Portable Magnetic Positioning Tool - Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state. | 03-07-2013 |
20140283354 | Portable Magnetic Positioning Tool - Apparatus and methods for positioning one or more components relative to a work surface are provided. The apparatus can include a frame having a first support member extending therefrom. At least one extendable member can be disposed on the first support member. The extendable member can be adapted to move in a linear direction. At least one magnet can be disposed on the frame. The magnet can include at least one contact side that can be switchable between a magnetized state and a non-magnetized state. | 09-25-2014 |
Willard D. Harris, Spring, TX US
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20130112402 | Method for Forming a Geothermal Well - Methods for forming a geothermal well are provided. A method for forming a geothermal well can include drilling a first wellbore having a substantially linear segment connected to an arcuate segment. A second wellbore can be drilled to connect to a terminating end of the arcuate segment, thereby forming a wellbore loop. A thermally conductive tube can be disposed through the wellbore loop. | 05-09-2013 |