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Dickey Charles Headrick, Duncan, OK US
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20120234539 | Lubrication system for a reciprocating apparatus - A positive displacement pump comprising a lubricant manifold comprising a first fluid pathway, a housing comprising a second fluid pathway in fluid communication with the first pathway, a crosshead slide within the housing and comprising a third fluid pathway in fluid communication with the second pathway; a crosshead configured to reciprocate within the crosshead slide, the crosshead comprising a fourth fluid pathway in fluid communication with the third pathway, the crosshead further comprising a wrist-pin having a fifth fluid pathway in fluid communication with the fourth pathway, a crankshaft within the housing, and a connecting rod disposed between the crosshead and the crankshaft and connected thereto, wherein the connecting rod comprises a sixth fluid pathway displaced from the connecting rod centerline and in fluid communication with the fifth pathway, and wherein the crankshaft end of the connecting rod comprises a seventh fluid pathway in fluid communication with the sixth pathway. | 09-20-2012 |
Garland Todd Headrick, Smyrna, GA US
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20130282527 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING ELECTRONIC AND INTERACTIVE REPLICATIONS OF PUBLICATIONS - The present invention provides systems and methods for enabling viewers of static publications to obtain additional information regarding products therein from electronic and interactive representations of the products on a computer network. | 10-24-2013 |
Garrett L. Headrick, Newberg, OR US
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20120175143 | REMOTELY ADJUSTABLE FEED SYSTEM - Various embodiments herein provide a remotely adjustable feed system for remotely controlling the movement of a tool head on a machining tool along an axis of motion by means of converting reciprocal linear motion, i.e., back and forth linear motion, into rotary motion. The rate of movement of the tool head along the axis of motion may be controlled by varying the distance of linear motion in each cycle of linear reciprocal motion and/or by varying the rate of linear reciprocal motion cycles per unit time. Alternatively, or in addition, the rate of movement of the tool head along the axis of motion may be controlled by varying the amount of rotary motion that results from a given amount of reciprocal linear motion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the movement of the tool head may be controlled by directly controlling the rotary motion that drives the tool head along the axis of motion. The rotary motion may be controlled by adjusting the speed of continuous rotation and/or adjusting the frequency of pulsed rotations. | 07-12-2012 |
Garrett Lindon Headrick, Newberg, OR US
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20130039713 | MODULAR MACHINE TOOLS - Modular machine tools, modular machine-tool beds, and systems for assembling the same are disclosed. Some machine tools and beds may be configured selectively between a cantilever configuration and a gantry configuration. Some modular beds may be assembled selectively to have a desired longitudinal length. The modular nature of the machine tools and modular beds allows users to configure a machine tool in multiple configurations depending on a particular work piece needing to be worked. | 02-14-2013 |
20130160292 | MACHINE TOOLS AND METHODS FOR MACHINING TURBINE ROTOR ASSEMBLIES - Machine tools and methods for machining turbine rotor assemblies are disclosed. Some machine tools include a drill arm that pushes off of a turbine stage that is adjacent to a turbine stage to be machined. Some machine tools include a clamping arm that secures the machine tool to a turbine stage to be machined and an adjacent turbine stage. Some methods include pushing-off of a turbine stage that is adjacent to a turbine stage to be machined. Some methods include securing a machine tool to a turbine stage that is adjacent to a turbine stage to be machined. Some methods include monitoring at least one of a current delivered to a first motor and a voltage applied to the first motor and controlling a second motor in response to the monitoring. Some methods include sequentially machining a turbine stage with cutting tools having increasing lengths and/or diameters. | 06-27-2013 |
Gary Headrick, Memphis, TN US
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20110253333 | Paper Making Processes and System Using Enzyme and Cationic Coagulant Combination - A method is described for making paper or paper board by applying a composition containing enzyme and cationic coagulant to papermaking pulp prior to paper forming to preferably improve drainage, retention, or both. Sheets of pulp from which paper or paperboard products are made with the method can exhibit excellent drainage, excellent retention of pulp fines, or both. The method also can be applied to other pulp treatments, such as waste water treatments. A system for making such treatments of paper furnish is also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
Jeffrey Headrick, Santa Clara, CA US
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20140053626 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ASSET HEALTH BY DISSOLVED GAS MEASUREMENT - A method for analyzing gas dissolved within a fluid filled asset includes extracting the fluid from the fluid filled asset, circulating the fluid though a first fluid loop, and passing the extracted fluid along a first side of a gas permeable membrane. Gas is extracted from a second side of the gas permeable membrane and the extracted gas is circulated through a second fluid loop. The first fluid loop and the second fluid loop are separated by the gas permeable membrane. The method further includes controlling a pressure differential across the gas permeable membrane to a predetermined pressure differential and providing the extracted gas to a gas analysis unit located within the second fluid loop. The chemical makeup of the extracted gas is periodically determined using the gas analysis unit. | 02-27-2014 |
John Headrick, Newbury Park, CA US
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20090100544 | Drought Tolerant Corn with Reduced Mycotoxin - Transgenic corn plants having recombinant DNA for expressing a protein or proteins that provides water-deficit tolerance have improved yield under water deficit conditions and improved fungal resistance, and exhibit lower levels of colonization by mycotoxins in grain that is harvested from plants that experience water deficit tolerance. | 04-16-2009 |
Jon Headrick, Knoxville, TN US
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20130189540 | Cooper-Zinc-Manganese Alloys with Silvery-White Finish for Coinage and Token Applications - Alloys of copper and manganese and copper, manganese and zinc can be used for the production of coins, such as the U.S. five cent piece or “nickel.” With appropriate platings, these alloys can match the electromagnetic signatures or electrical conductivity of currently circulated coins. This is important as modern vending machines include sensors which measure the conductivity of coins to ensure they are genuine. | 07-25-2013 |
Jonathan Headrick, Wichita, KS US
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20140175842 | Aircraft Side-Ledge Console - A console for aircraft that is located between two seats which face each other. The console includes an open ledge with a cup holder arrangement. The cup holder arrangement includes two removable holder dividers which can be flipped up or down and held into position by a spring-loaded cam arrangement. The console also includes two inwardly facing surfaces which provide connectors for electronic devices resting on the ledge. A light-emitting face is provided on a back wall of the ledge so that any articles resting on the ledge can be seen in dark environments. | 06-26-2014 |
Kirby Headrick, Corvallis, OR US
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20140277965 | GPS Planting System - A seed planting system that plants seeds at a precise location within a field to allow for efficient in-row cultivation is provided herein. The planting system receives a GPS signal, processes that signal to determine the precise time at which to dispense a seed from an agricultural seeder or planter, then generates an actuation signal that is transmitted to the seeder or planter. GPS signals are also processed to steer the seeder or planter so that seeds are properly placed within the field. | 09-18-2014 |
Randall L. Headrick, Burlington, VT US
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20150194605 | METHODS FOR FORMING ONE OR MORE CRYSTALLINE LAYERS ON A SUBSTRATE - A method for forming a crystalline film of a material is provided, including depositing a solution, having a base critical speed separating deposition regimes, on a substrate such that a crystalline film is formed. The solution is deposited at a speed greater than the base critical speed and the crystalline film has a crystal structure characteristic of a crystalline film formed from the solution at a speed less than the base critical speed. In another aspect, a crystalline film is formed on a base film by depositing a solution on the base film. The solution has a critical speed between deposition regimes, and the solution is deposited at a speed greater than or equal to the critical speed, such that a crystalline film is formed on the base film. A device is disclosed, the device having a film made from any of the disclosed methods and an electrical lead. | 07-09-2015 |
Robert James Headrick, Houston, TX US
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20160068690 | CARBON NANOTUBE COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a composition comprising carbon nanotubes and a surfactant for forming a thin film on a substrate, and a method of manufacturing a thin film on a substrate by using an aqueous dispersion of the composition comprising carbon nanotubes and a surfactant. | 03-10-2016 |
Sean Headrick, San Jose, CA US
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20140231582 | Methods and Systems of Constructing a Multi Rotor Aircraft Fuselage - A lower hull | 08-21-2014 |
Todd Roger Headrick, Kirkland, WA US
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20080256495 | Personalized user interface - A user interface of a computing system is personalized based on whether the computing system is used in a home environment, a business environment, etc. In one implementation, user interface content is stored that is defined for a plurality of consumer-usage environments, such as the home and business environment. The computing system identifies its consumer-usage environment, whether it is a home environment, a business environment, etc. The computing system then personalizes a user interface that is provided to a user based the environment in which it is being or will be used. To personalize the user interface, the computing system identifies the proper user interface content defined for the consumer-usage environment, and provides the user interface based on the proper user interface content. | 10-16-2008 |
William D. Headrick, Maplewood, MN US
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20110098835 | Parametric configurator for product design: system and method - The present invention is a system and method for parametric configuration of a complex product. The system includes a parametric configurator, a parametric configuration language, and a parametric data management system. The parametric configuration language facilitates the solution of a design using constraints on geometric, physical, technological, operational, or business parameters. The parametric configurator includes a hierarchical solver that partitions a design into a plurality of subdesigns; provides the choice to collectively or independently optimize sets of subdesigns; and rolls back the solution process to an earlier subdesign when a given subdesign is determined to not be viable. The parametric data management system accesses data on a tangible digital medium, the data including constraints, product models, and product model instances. The method transforms the physical and geometrical constraints into a concrete product design. The completed design can be used to generate a parts and features list from a manufacturer, to generate a quote, or to assemble, manufacture, or fabricate the product. | 04-28-2011 |
20110098837 | Automated hierarchical configuration of custom products with complex geometries: method and apparatus - The present invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product having a complex design, using logic implemented on digital computer processing system. A general configuration for the product will be broken down into a hierarchy of subdesigns by a designer of an artifact type, such as a bus. A particular instance of the product type must satisfy a set of external parametric constraints specified by a user. These constraints may take the form of a range of values for some performance characteristic of the product. Constraints may also be imposed for other reasons, such as governmental regulations or business requirements. The hierarchical decomposition facilitates the solution of highly complex problems. Criteria for a best solution may be specified for a given subdesign, for a collection of subdesigns, or globally. The tentative selection of a particular subdesign may impose internally generated parametric constraints upon a subsequent subdesign solution. If no acceptable solution is found for a given subdesign, the candidate overall configuration is rolled back to the most complete viable partial collection of subdesigns. The method transforms the constraints into a concrete design. The method will ordinarily be executed on a digital computer, and the instructions to program the computer will be stored on tangible digital media. | 04-28-2011 |
20120215336 | AUTOMATED HIERARCHICAL CONFIGURATION OF CUSTOM PRODUCTS WITH COMPLEX GEOMETRIES: METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product, using logic implemented on a digital computer processing system. A general configuration will be broken down into a hierarchy of subdesigns by a designer of an artifact type. A particular instance of the type must satisfy user-specified external parametric constraints. Constraints may take the form of a range of values for some performance characteristic or to satisfy laws or business requirements. Hierarchical decomposition facilitates solution of complex problems. Criteria for a best solution may be specified for a given subdesign, a collection of subdesigns, or globally. Tentative selection of a particular subdesign may impose internally generated constraints upon a subsequent subdesign. If no acceptable solution is found for a subdesign, the candidate overall configuration rolls back to the most complete viable partial collection of subdesigns. The method transforms constraints into a concrete design. | 08-23-2012 |
20120215499 | AUTOMATED HIERARCHICAL CONFIGURATION OF CUSTOM PRODUCTS WITH COMPLEX GEOMETRIES: METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product, using logic implemented on a digital computer processing system. A general configuration will be broken down into a hierarchy of subdesigns by a designer of an artifact type. A particular instance of the type must satisfy user-specified external parametric constraints. Constraints may take the form of a range of values for some performance characteristic or to satisfy laws or business requirements. Hierarchical decomposition facilitates solution of complex problems. Criteria for a best solution may be specified for a given subdesign, a collection of subdesigns, or globally. Tentative selection of a particular subdesign may impose internally generated constraints upon a subsequent subdesign. If no acceptable solution is found for a subdesign, the candidate overall configuration rolls back to the most complete viable partial collection of subdesigns. The method transforms constraints into a concrete design. | 08-23-2012 |
20120221136 | AUTOMATED HIERARCHICAL CONFIGURATION OF CUSTOM PRODUCTS WITH COMPLEX GEOMETRIES: METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention is a method and apparatus for automatically generating an optimal configuration of a product, using logic implemented on a digital computer processing system. A general configuration will be broken down into a hierarchy of subdesigns by a designer of an artifact type. A particular instance of the type must satisfy user-specified external parametric constraints. Constraints may take the form of a range of values for some performance characteristic or to satisfy laws or business requirements. Hierarchical decomposition facilitates solution of complex problems. Criteria for a best solution may be specified for a given subdesign, a collection of subdesigns, or globally. Tentative selection of a particular subdesign may impose internally generated constraints upon a subsequent subdesign. If no acceptable solution is found for a subdesign, the candidate overall configuration rolls back to the most complete viable partial collection of subdesigns. The method transforms constraints into a concrete design. | 08-30-2012 |
20120233533 | CONSTRUCTING AND APPLYING A CONSTRAINT-CHOICE-ACTION MATRIX FOR DECISION MAKING - The present invention is an apparatus and method for constructing a Constraint-Choice-Action Matrix for making decisions based on constraints. Columns (in one matrix orientation) state conditions. The column header presents a partial boolean expression. Such variable expression may be any object or type, e.g., a number, string, or list. An entry in a cell, selected using a GUI pick-list, combines with the column header, to complete the boolean expression. The set of boolean expressions in a row may be combined into an action boolean statement. If that statement evaluates to true, some action, represented as a row header, is recommended or executed. The matrix is applied to an instance of a context domain, for decision-making. The context domain may be represented in a model representing an instance of that domain (e.g., a product specification for configuration of a machine) in data and rules. | 09-13-2012 |
20130046449 | FUEL OPTIMIZATION DISPLAY - The present invention is an apparatus and method for guiding the driver of a vehicle in selecting an accelerator pedal position and transmission gear to improve a score. The score may be a weighted average of a fuel economy score and a drivability score. A curve showing the best score for each gear may be shown on a display as a function of accelerator pedal and transmission gear number, along with the current accelerator pedal and gear number of the vehicle. The driver may improve the score by changing to an accelerator pedal and/or gear selection that is closer to the curve. The curve may be calculated, using a model based on forces and torques upon the vehicle, from data acquired by monitoring the vehicle and/or from external sources. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046466 | Selecting a Route to Optimize Fuel Efficiency for a Given Vehicle and a Given Driver - The present invention is an apparatus and method for optimizing fuel consumption. A physical dynamics model may be used to simulate a vehicle being driven by a driver along a virtual route, possibly under specified weather conditions. A score for a route may be calculated from estimations, based on the simulation, of fuel efficiency, vehicle drivability, and/or time for completing the route. Routes may be configured from components through a user interface. Scores for the routes from simulations may be compared to select an optimum route. | 02-21-2013 |
20130046526 | Selecting a Vehicle to Optimize Fuel Efficiency for a Given Route and a Given Driver - The present invention is an apparatus and method for optimizing fuel consumption. A physical dynamics model may be used to simulate a vehicle being driven by a driver along a virtual route, possibly under specified weather conditions. A score for the vehicle may be calculated from estimations, based on the simulation, of fuel efficiency, vehicle drivability, and/or time for completing the route. Simulated (“virtual”) vehicles may be configured from components through a user interface. Scores for the vehicles may be compared to select an optimum vehicle. | 02-21-2013 |
20140164897 | Constraint-Choice-Action Matrix for Decision Making: Apparatus and Method - The present invention is an apparatus and method for constructing a Constraint-Choice-Action Matrix for making decisions based on constraints. Columns (in one matrix orientation) state conditions. The column header presents a partial boolean expression. Such variable expression may be any object or type, e.g., a number, string, or list. An entry in a cell, selected using a GUI pick-list, combines with the column header, to complete the boolean expression. The set of boolean expressions in a row may be combined into an action boolean statement. If that statement evaluates to true, some action, represented as a row header, is recommended or executed. The matrix is applied to an instance of a context domain, for decision-making. The context domain may be represented in a model representing an instance of that domain (e.g., a product specification for configuration of a machine) in data and rules. | 06-12-2014 |
William H. Headrick, Maplewood, MN US
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20140107912 | FACTOR COST TIME SERIES TO OPTIMIZE DRIVERS AND VEHICLES: METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and system for analyzing and improving driver and vehicle performance are described. Detailed vehicle data, including high frequency time series data, which was collected during a trip, is obtained, as well as external data regarding trip route and environment. Using the data and a model of the physics of the vehicle, driver and vehicle time series may be obtained for the trip. These time series may allocate fuel consumption to various factor costs relating to the driver (e.g., rate of acceleration, choice of gear) and to the vehicle (e.g., choice of engine, aerodynamic improvements). From trip simulations run with virtual drivers, an optimal (relative to some criterion) virtual driver (i.e., control choices) can be obtained. Simulations with the optimal driver can find an optimal vehicle from a set of virtual vehicles. Losses due to driver behavior and to vehicle configuration can be computed by comparisons, and alternatives suggested. | 04-17-2014 |