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Amanda Higginbotham, Los Alamos, NM US
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| 20100105834 | Methods for Preparation of Graphene Nanoribbons From Carbon Nanotubes and Compositions, Thin Films and Devices Derived Therefrom - Methods for producing macroscopic quantities of oxidized graphene nanoribbons are disclosed herein. The methods include providing a plurality of carbon nanotubes and reacting the plurality of carbon nanotubes with at least one oxidant to form oxidized graphene nanoribbons. The at least one oxidant is operable to longitudinally open the carbon nanotubes. In some embodiments, the reacting step takes place in the presence of at least one acid. In some embodiments, the reacting step takes place in the presence of at least one protective agent. Various embodiments of the present disclosure also include methods for producing reduced graphene nanoribbons by reacting oxidized graphene nanoribbons with at least one reducing agent. Oxidized graphene nanoribbons, reduced graphene nanoribbons and compositions and articles derived therefrom are also disclosed herein. | 04-29-2010 |
Christopher Higginbotham, Gardnerville, NV US
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| 20120041716 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MAINTENANCE OPTIMIZATION - A method for monitoring an operation of a plurality of devices is provided. The method includes receiving, from each of the plurality of devices, a signal representative of a parameter indicative of a current condition of a respective device, comparing each of the parameters to a computational model, determining, for each of a plurality of time periods, a probability each of the plurality of devices may fail based on the comparing, and scheduling maintenance if a quantity of the plurality of devices likely to fail in one of the plurality of time periods exceeds a quantity threshold level. | 02-16-2012 |
Christopher D. Higginbotham, Delaplane, VA US
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| 20110201385 | VOICE-BASED COMMAND DRIVEN COMPUTER IMPLEMENTED METHOD - The present invention generally relates to a voice-based command driven computer implemented method and programmed apparatus that allows a user to easily add any open API communication product they choose to one interface. The computer implemented method filters all electronic communications selected by the user through a common source, such as the user's cell phone or computer. Each time an electronic communication is received, no matter through what program or application, the computer implemented method operates to communicate to the user that the electronic communication has been received and provides the user with the option of listening to and responding to the electronic communication, if appropriate. The user responds to the electronic communication through voice-based communication rather than physical interaction with the common source. The user may additionally initiate electronic communication through voice-based communication. | 08-18-2011 |
Clement L. Higginbotham, County Westmeath IE
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| 20100330383 | COMPOSITE GEL-BASED MATERIALS - A process for forming acomposite article composed of a gel with a support layer. The composite is formed by a gel-forming solution comprising of a polymeric material and a solvent, this gel-forming solution adsorbs onto a support layer. The formation process creates a gel andan adhesive bond between the gel and the support layer. The support layer is at least partially soluble in the solvent and the gel is attached to the support layer by freezing to form the gel on the support layer after a part of the support layer is solubilised by the solvent. The gel may be a hydrogel gel. The solvent may be water. The gel and the layer are physically interlocked. A composite is also described and has many end-use application including active agent delivery, dressings and coatings and in medical devices. Chemical cross-linking and additional adhesive are not required. | 12-30-2010 |
Edward Higginbotham, Ridgewood, NJ US
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| 20110253611 | Self cleaning shield - A gutter shield device comprising a first body portion and a second body portion laterally bordering an intermediate body portion that includes a perforated plane out of which arises upward protruding elements that contact the undersurface of a micro-mesh or screen filter comprised of eighty or more threads per inch. The gutter shield includes on the bottom of it's perforated plane at least one downwardly extending element to interdict and redirect downward any forward flowing water present on the underside of the perforated plane. | 10-20-2011 |
Edward A Higginbotham, Lynchburg, VA US
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| 20110272344 | Non clogging screen - A filter assembly includes a filtering screen having a top surface and a bottom surface. A skeletal structure is attached to the filtering screen and has a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the filtering screen contacts the top surface of the skeletal structure. The skeletal structure forms a plurality of downward extending channels. | 11-10-2011 |
James R. Higginbotham, The Woodlands, TX US
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| 20100032212 | Downhole adjustable bent-angle mechanism for use with a motor for directional drilling - A housing including longitudinally extending tubular members interconnected to allow controlled relative bending thereof, during a drilling operation, a rotary drive transmitting torsion bar extending generally longitudinally within the housing to controllably bend in response to relative bending of said members, a rotary drill bit operatively connected to said torsion bar to be rotated as the bar rotates, a rotary drive operatively connected to the torsion bar to rotate the bar, means for controlling relative bending of the said members during torsion bar rotation and as a function of such rotation. | 02-11-2010 |
Joseph H. Higginbotham, Katy, TX US
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| 20100030479 | Methods and computer-readable medium to implement computing the propagation velocity of seismic waves - The invention relates to methods and computer-readable medium to implement computing the propagation velocity of seismic waves in the earth. The invention computes the true propagation velocity of seismic waves in the earth, which is a condition of obtaining an accurate image of subsurface geology that can be used to prospect for oil and gas deposits. In an embodiment, the method of computing the propagation velocity of seismic waves in earth, includes providing an estimate of the propagation velocity, generating a time shift gather using a depth migration at a plurality of locations of the earth, converting each of the time shift gathers to a semblance gather, transforming each semblance gather into a velocity gather whose energy peaks represent a root-mean-square average of the propagation velocity along the forward and backward path between earth's surface and a point of the subsurface geology, and converting the energy peaks to the propagation velocity. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100114494 | Estimation of propagation angles of seismic waves in geology with application to determination of propagation velocity and angle-domain imaging - The invention relates to methods and computer-readable medium to implement computing the propagation velocity of seismic waves in the earth. The invention computes the true propagation velocity of seismic waves in the earth, which is a condition of obtaining an accurate image of subsurface geology that can be used to prospect for oil and gas deposits. In an embodiment, the method of computing the propagation velocity of seismic waves in earth, includes providing an estimate of the propagation velocity, generating a time shift gather using a depth migration at a plurality of locations of the earth, converting each of the time shift gathers to a semblance gather, transforming each semblance gather into a velocity gather whose energy peaks represent a root-mean-square average of the propagation velocity along the forward and backward path between earth's surface and a point of the subsurface geology, and converting the energy peaks to the propagation velocity. | 05-06-2010 |
Paul Higginbotham, Guildford GB
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| 20110308275 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERIODIC COOLING, STORING, AND HEATING OF ATMOSPHERIC GAS - Disclosed is a method and a system. The method and system involve compressing an atmospheric gas stream to form a supercritical atmospheric gas stream, forming at least a first stream from the supercritical atmospheric gas stream, directing the first stream to a regenerator for cooling to form a first cooled stream, directing the first cooled stream from the regenerator, expanding the first cooled stream to form a liquefied atmospheric gas stream, storing at least a portion of the liquefied atmospheric gas stream, pressurizing at least a portion of the stored portion of the liquefied atmospheric gas stream, and heating at least a portion of a pressurized liquefied atmospheric gas stream in the regenerator. In the method and system, refrigeration below the critical temperature of the atmospheric gas is directly or indirectly provided to at least one portion of the system from a non-combustible source. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110308276 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERIODIC COOLING, STORING, AND HEATING WITH MULTIPLE REGENERATORS - Disclosed are a method and system involving pressurizing an atmospheric gas stream to form at least a compressed atmospheric gas stream, directing the compressed atmospheric gas stream to a first regenerator for cooling, pressurizing to above a second predetermined pressure to form at least a supercritical atmospheric gas stream, directing the supercritical atmospheric gas stream to a second regenerator for cooling, reducing pressure to form at least a liquefied atmospheric gas stream, selectively storing the liquefied atmospheric gas stream, pressurizing the liquefied atmospheric gas stream to form at least a pressurized liquefied atmospheric gas stream, heating the pressurized liquefied atmospheric gas stream in the second regenerator to form at least a heated stream, expanding the heated stream to form at least a medium pressure atmospheric gas stream, directing the medium pressure atmospheric gas stream to the first regenerator, and heating the medium pressure atmospheric gas stream in the first regenerator. | 12-22-2011 |
Thomas W. Higginbotham, Independence, MO US
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| 20090018400 | SURGICAL RETRACTOR SYSTEMS AND ILLUMINATED CANNULAE - This invention includes surgical retractors that comprise an expandable frame that includes at least two base components, a connector, and at least two retractor blades attached to the expandable frame. Also included are surgical retractors that comprise a housing component that includes a cylindrical portion and a contiguous blade portion, assemblies comprising a surgical retractor assembled to at least one obtruator, illuminated surgical cannulas, and methods of using the same during a surgical procedure. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20110313256 | SURGICAL METHODS AND SURGICAL KITS - This invention includes surgical retractors that comprise an expandable frame that includes at least two base components, a connector, and at least two retractor blades attached to the expandable frame. Also included are surgical retractors that comprise a housing component that includes a cylindrical portion and a contiguous blade portion, assemblies comprising a surgical retractor assembled to at least one obtruator, illuminated surgical cannulas, and methods of using the same during a surgical procedure. | 12-22-2011 |
William M. Higginbotham, Johnson City, TN US
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| 20110314451 | VALIDATING TRANSLATIONS OF EXTERNALIZED CONTENT FOR INCLUSION IN AN APPLICATION - A method and system for validating translated files for inclusion in an application being developed. Translatable files having externalized content in a single base language are sent for translation into other languages. Translated files resulting from a translation of the translatable files are received. Each translated file is statically and dynamically validated to detect error(s). The static validation is based on comparing the translatable files to the translated files. The dynamic validation is based on a simulation of how a user interface of the application presents the externalized content, without including an actual presentation of the externalized content by the user interface. Modified translated files that correct the detected error(s) are received and provided for a presentation of the externalized content by the user interface. | 12-22-2011 |
William Michael Higginbotham, Johnson City, TN US
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| 20110197175 | AUTOMATED APPLICATION GENERATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A modification method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of a computing system a list of features and plug-ins associated with an application. The features include features version metadata and the plug-ins include plug-ins version metadata. The computer processor compares features source code associated with the features with previous versions of associated source code. The computer processor generates modified features version metadata associated with the features version metadata. The modified features version metadata includes updated version labels differing from previous version labels of the previous versions of associated source code. The features are assembled into an application. | 08-11-2011 |