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Aaron T. Jackson, Tomball, TX US
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| 20100051289 | System for Selective Incremental Closing of a Hydraulic Downhole Choking Valve - Systems for operating one or more sliding sleeve valves in an incremental, step-type fashion between open and closed positions, permitting the valve or valves to be choked to progressively smaller flow areas. The systems of the present invention also permit the valve or valves to be fully closed without having to progress through incremental steps. | 03-04-2010 |
Adam Jackson, League City, TX US
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| 20090151941 | Method For Enhancing Oil Recovery With An Inproved Oil Recovery Surfactant - A method for enhancing oil recovery includes the step of providing a subsurface reservoir containing hydrocarbons therewithin. A wellbore is provided in fluid communication with the subsurface reservoir. A surfactant-polymer solution is formed for injection into the reservoir. The surfactant-polymer solution is formed by mixing a composition with at least one surfactant, at least one polymer, and at least one co-solvent or co-surfactant such that the surfactant-polymer solution is clear and aqueous stable. The surfactant-polymer solution is injected through the wellbore into the reservoir. A chaser solution is formed for injection into the reservoir. The chaser solution has an additional predetermined quantity of the co-solvent or co-surfactant. The chaser solution is injected through the injection wellbore into the reservoir to increase the production of hydrocarbons from the reservoir while maintaining the clear and aqueous stability of the surfactant-polymer solution. | 06-18-2009 |
Adam C. Jackson, League City, TX US
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| 20090111717 | ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY SURFACTANT FORMULATION AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention is directed to an enhanced oil recovery formulation which comprises: | 04-30-2009 |
Alan T. Jackson, Frisco, TX US
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| 20110220356 | MULTIPLE STAGE CEMENTING TOOL WITH EXPANDABLE SEALING ELEMENT - A cementing tool for cementing a casing in a well has an inner mandrel that defines a central flow passage and has at least one fluid port defined through a wall thereof. An outer mandrel is disposed about the inner mandrel and the inner and outer mandrels define an annular space therebetween. The outer mandrel has at least one sealing element affixed thereto. An opening sleeve is positioned in the inner mandrel and is movable from a closed position to an open position in which the fluid port is uncovered. An expansion cone is positioned in the annular space. Fluid pressure applied through the central flow passage, and the fluid port will pass into the annular space and will urge the expansion cone through the annular space which will plastically deform the outer mandrel so that sealing elements affixed to the outer mandrel engage a previously installed casing in the well to seal thereagainst. | 09-15-2011 |
Bradley Jackson, Pflugerville, TX US
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| 20100188812 | Chassis Mounting System - A chassis mounting system includes a support section that is operable to be coupled to a structure. The support section includes a first arm extending from the support section. A second arm extends from the support section and is moveable relative to the first arm such that the distance between the first arm and the second arm may be varied in order to apply a gripping force on the structure when the structure is located between the first arm and the second arm. A locking device is operable to restrict the movement of the second arm relative to the first arm in order to secure the support section to the structure when the gripping force has been applied. A coupling section support member is located on the support section. A coupling section is operable to be mounted to a chassis. The coupling section includes a coupling member that is operable to engage the coupling section support member in order to couple the coupling section to the support section such that the support section supports the coupling section. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100269552 | Compact Security Device For Systems And Peripherals - A security device includes a cable securing member defining a slot between an open first end and a closed second end. A channel is provided in the slot and a rib adjacent the channel protrudes into the slot. The open first end includes a tab receiver and a lock receiver. The tab receiver engages a tab attached to a chassis. A cable extending through the channel is not removable due to a lock inserted into the lock receiver and blocking the open first end. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110176273 | System and Method for Cooling Information Handling Resources - Systems and methods for reducing problems and disadvantages associated with traditional approaches to cooling information handling resources are provided. A method for cooling information handling resources, may include conveying a flowing fluid proximate to one or more information handling resources such that the flowing fluid is thermally coupled to the one or more information handling resources and heat generated by the one or more information handling resources is transferred to the flowing fluid. The method may also include conveying the flowing fluid to a cooling unit such that heat is transferred from the flowing fluid. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110255233 | Card Coupling System - A card coupling system includes a card having an electrical coupler and defining a plurality of extension member coupling holes. An extension member is operable to couple to the card and includes a base. A plurality of card engagement members extend from a first edge of the base, each card engagement member operable to be located in a respective extension member coupling hole in order to couple the extension member to the card. A mounting plate extends from a second edge of the base and defines at least one mounting hole. The card may be a half size form factor card and may be coupled to a full size form factor card connector by engaging the card connector with the electrical coupler, coupling the card engagement members to respective extension member coupling holes, and securing the mounting plate to the card connector through the at least one mounting hole. | 10-20-2011 |
Bradley Jackson, Austin, TX US
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| 20090119963 | Information Handling System Product Badge Orientation System and Method - A product badge coupled to a product, such as an information handling system, has a manually-selectable orientation to allow the orientation of the product badge to change for adapting to changes in the orientation of the product. A product badge support rotationally couples the product badge to the product for user selection of a desired orientation of product information, such as a manufacturer logo or a product identification number. Manual activation to change product badge orientation includes pushing the product badge into the product badge support to engage opposing cams, pushing the product badge edge to rotate the product badge to an opposing side having product information of another orientation, and pushing the product badge to activate a retention mechanism for release and retention of a selected of plural clips. | 05-14-2009 |
Bradley A. Jackson, Pflugerville, TX US
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| 20080225466 | INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM CHASSIS FORMED OF BEAMS AND EXTERIOR PANELS - An information handling system (IHS) chassis includes a first subassembly including a first panel attached to a first plurality of beams. A second similarly constructed subassembly is positioned parallel to the first subassembly. First and second end panels are attached to the first and second subassemblies so that the first and second subassemblies are maintained parallel. A plurality of side beams including a first side panel are interconnected between the first and second subassemblies so that all the panels and beams define a cavity having an open side. An access panel is movably attached to the open side. All of the panels used in the chassis construction are exterior panels. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080245934 | Tip-Resisting Stand for Floor Standing Chassis - A support for a floor standing chassis includes a pair of spaced apart support members mounted on a support surface of the chassis. A support stand includes a first end operable for keyed engagement with a first one of the support members, and in response to the keyed engagement, a second end of the support stand is aligned for releasable engagement with the second support member. A pair of feet extend laterally from the stand. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080278904 | Component Bay - A component bay system includes a first component bay having a first bay chassis coupling member and first bay stacking member. The system also includes a second component bay having a second bay chassis coupling member. The first bay chassis coupling member is operable to couple to a chassis by engaging the chassis. The second bay chassis coupling member is operable to couple to either of a chassis by engaging the chassis and to the first component bay by engaging the first bay stacking member. In an embodiment, the first component bay and the second component bay are identical and allow the component bay system to be added to a chassis to support multiple configurations for modular components. | 11-13-2008 |
Brian L. Jackson, Mansfield, TX US
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| 20100145758 | COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A computerized method for natural gas distribution compliance management is provided. The method includes maintaining a database identifying a plurality of compliance events and a plurality of resources. A computer system is provided including a main computer and a remote computer adapted to communicate with the main computer. The main computer retains at least a portion of a main program and the database. The remote computer retains a remote program operative to display and modify a remote portion of the compliance events and a remote portion of the resources of the database. The database is periodically scanned to identify at least one of the compliance events requiring a response and to identify at least one of the resources to respond to the compliance event requiring the response. Compliance events are matched and scheduled with the resource to respond to the compliance event. | 06-10-2010 |
Charles R. Jackson, The Woodlands, TX US
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| 20100064794 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMATION EVALUATION AFTER DRILLING - Methods and apparatus for evaluating a formation include conveying a formation evaluation tool in a borehole on a tubular carrier extending from a surface location at least to the formation evaluation tool. A cable is conveyed to the formation evaluation tool and communication between the formation evaluation tool and the cable is established after the formation evaluation tool is moved to a selected borehole location. | 03-18-2010 |
Coy Y. Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20110220601 | APPARATUS FOR CLEANING AND ORGANIZING FASTENERS USED IN DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE - An apparatus is provided for organizing and cleaning fasteners used in a dynamoelectric machine. The apparatus includes a frame having a first end wall and a second end wall opposed to the first end wall, and a plurality of shelves connected to and located between the first end wall and the second end wall. At least one of the shelves includes a plurality of concave regions, that are configured to retain at least one of the fasteners. A mounting region is provided for the attachment of a fastener clamp. The fasteners from the dynamoelectric machine can be stored on the plurality of shelves and displayed. | 09-15-2011 |
Craig Jackson, Austin, TX US
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| 20110188197 | INTEGRATED AUDIO AND VIDEO PORT FOR PORTABLE ELECTONIC DEVICES - A docking assembly for receiving a portable electronic device. The docking assembly includes a housing unit containing a portion of a vehicle electronic system and a docking port. The docking port is configured to electrically couple a portable electronic device (PED) to the vehicle electronic system, and to mechanically couple the PED to the housing unit. When the PED is coupled to the vehicle electronic system, it may provide audio signals thereto, and may also provide video and/or other types of signals. The PED may also control one or more functions of the vehicle electronic system when coupled thereto via the docking port. | 08-04-2011 |
Curt A. Jackson, Austin, TX US
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| 20100294174 | Apparatus for Transport of Equipment and Method for Manufacture Thereof - An apparatus for transporting equipment and a method for the manufacture of the apparatus are disclosed. A damping assembly configured to dampen movement of a first item relative to a second item may include an arm and a shock absorber. The arm may be configured to be located between the first item and the second item and may be configured to pivotally couple to the first item and configured to slidably couple to the second item. The shock absorber may be configured to couple between the first item and the arm, such that the shock absorber dampens rotation of the arm to dampen movement of the first item relative to the second item. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100294175 | Apparatus for Transport of Equipment and Method for Manufacture Thereof - An apparatus for transporting equipment and a method for the manufacture of the apparatus are disclosed. A method of manufacture may include providing a first platform having a substantially planar first surface. The method may also include providing a second platform having a substantially planar second surface substantially parallel to the first surface. The method may further include mechanically coupling the second surface to the first surface via a plurality of compression springs allowing movement of the second platform relative to the first platform. Additionally, the method may include mechanically coupling a bearing assembly configured to maintain registration of the second platform relative to the first platform. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100294176 | Apparatus for Transport of Equipment and Method for Manufacture Thereof - A method of manufacture may include providing a first platform having a substantially planar first surface and a second platform having a substantially planar second surface substantially parallel to the first surface. The method may further include mechanically coupling the second surface and first surface via a plurality of compression springs allowing movement of the second platform relative to the first platform. Additionally, the method may include mechanically coupling at least one weight sensor to the second platform configured to measure a portion of weight of a load upon the apparatus. Moreover, the method may include communicatively coupling a compression spring control module to at least one compression spring of the plurality of compression springs and the at least one weight sensor configured to tune the at least one compression spring based at least on the portion of weight of the load measured by the at least one weight sensor. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20120012729 | Apparatus for Transport of Equipment and Method for Manufacture Thereof - An apparatus for transporting equipment and a method for the manufacture of the apparatus are disclosed. A damping assembly configured to dampen movement of a first item relative to a second item may include an arm and a shock absorber. The arm may be configured to be located between the first item and the second item and may be configured to pivotally couple to the first item and configured to slidably couple to the second item. The shock absorber may be configured to couple between the first item and the arm, such that the shock absorber dampens rotation of the arm to dampen movement of the first item relative to the second item. | 01-19-2012 |
Donna K. Jackson, Fort Worth, TX US
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| 20110076920 | NOVEL ENHANCED FILAMENTOUS SILICONE PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES - Filamentous bodies which are longitudinally extended and other film-like constructions are made by combining liquid siliceous precursors with air and extruding them. Distinct types or grades of fibers, strands, and other film-like constructions are produced which have a multiplicity of useful applications and indications for use owing to their inherent memory, compactability, tensile strength and density. A prosthetic device for a mastectomy bra is constructed with filamentous bodies. It can be sewn permanently into the bra cup. The device can be refilled to counteract volume loss. | 03-31-2011 |
Doug K. Jackson, Round Rock, TX US
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| 20100007285 | Method and Apparatus for Curing Thin Films on Low-Temperature Substrates at High Speeds - A curing apparatus for thermally processing thin films on low-temperature substrates at high speeds is disclosed. The curing apparatus includes a strobe head, a strobe control module and a conveyor control module. The strobe control module controls the power, duration and repetition rate of a set of pulses generated by a flash lamp on the strobe head. The conveyor control module along with the strobe control module provide real-time synchronization between the repetition rate of the set of pulses and the speed at which the substrate is being moved under the strobe head, according to the speed information. | 01-14-2010 |
Douglas K. Jackson, Austin, TX US
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| 20110247851 | APPARATUS FOR CURING THIN FILMS ON A MOVING SUBSTRATE - An apparatus for curing thin films is disclosed. The apparatus includes a computer control system, a conveyance system, a flashlamp controller, and a flashlamp. The curing apparatus also includes a high average power, low-inductance cable connected between the flashlamp controller and the flashlamp. The low-inductance cable is smaller in diameter and is more flexible than the prior art and includes at least one liquid cooling line and multiple forward and return path wires interleaved in a regular hexagonal closed packed configuration such that every wire is adjacent to at least one cooling line and at least one wire of opposite polarity. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110248026 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TRANSIENT THERMAL PROFILE PROCESSING ON A MOVING SUBSTRATE - A method and apparatus for thermally processing material on a low-temperature substrate using pulsed light from a flash lamp is disclosed. Material is conveyed past the flash lamp. The pulses of light are formed by Pulse Width Modulation to tailor the shape of the pulses to generate a thermal gradient in the substrate that enables the material to be heated beyond the maximum working temperature of the substrate without damage. Its shaped pulse rate is synchronized to the conveyance speed of a conveyance system. By using the information from a feedback sensor, the thermal gradient is recalculated to alter the shape of the pulses in real time for optimizing subsequent curings in real time without powering down the curing apparatus. The combined pulse shaping and synchronization allow a temperature profile to be tailored in the sample that is uniformly cured in the conveyance direction. | 10-13-2011 |
Eldon D. Jackson, Arlington, TX US
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| 20100314137 | Fire fighting foam proportioning devices and systems having improved low flow performance - Improved fire fighting foam proportioning devices and systems include an improved ratio controller and an improved bladder tank. The improved ratio controller is characterized by a modified foam concentrate metering orifice disposed in a foam concentrate inlet proximate to an annular low pressure chamber, the metering orifice having a central circular passage having a length at least 50 per cent of the diameter of the passage, the improved orifice decreasing the turbulence of foam concentrate and providing a smoother flow transition into the annular low pressure chamber. The improved bladder tank is characterized by a modified discharge tube having a plurality of holes disposed along its length, wherein the combined area of holes per foot of length is at least 50 per cent of the inner diameter of the discharge tube. | 12-16-2010 |
Gary Jackson, Katy, TX US
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| 20090269252 | Operation of catalyst withdrawal wells with packing - An improved fluidized catalyst withdrawal well containing packing or other structured internals is disclosed for improving the flow of particular solids between two apparatus, such as between a catalyst regenerator and riser reactor. | 10-29-2009 |
George Jackson, Pearland, TX US
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| 20090099045 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MOLECULAR ASSOCIATION AND IMAGING - The present invention is directed to devices and methods for molecular association, particularly to devices and methods for hybridization of nucleic acids utilizing temperature gradients and imaging thereof. In one aspect, a molecular hybridization system generally includes a substrate having a plurality of molecular probes attached thereto, the plurality of probes being generally present in multiple copies arranged in localized formations on the surface of the substrate. The molecular hybridization system further generally includes a chamber that encloses the plurality of molecular probes such that a fluid containing sample may be applied and kept in contact with the substrate having the probes thereon. The molecular hybridization system also includes a temperature affecting system that generally produces at least one desired temperature on the surface of the substrate and in the adjacent fluid within the chamber. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090148493 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR ENHANCED BIOCOMPATIBILITY - The present invention is directed to devices with enhanced biocompatibility and methods for generating and utilizing such devices. The present invention is further directed to enhanced biocompatibility utilizing oligonucleotide functionalization. In one aspect, a device for implantation and/or prolonged exposure to the body tissues includes a functionalized surface. The functionalized surface generally enhances the biocompatibility of the device with body tissues. In some embodiments, the functionalized surface includes substances for controlling interaction between the device and the body tissues. Substances for controlling interactions may include, but are not limited to, polymeric materials, biomolecules, ions and/or ion-releasing substances, and/or any other appropriate substance or combination thereof. In exemplary embodiments, the functionalized surface includes oligonucleotides for controlling interaction between the device and the body tissues. In some exemplary embodiments, the oligonucleotides are aptamers. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090275130 | BIOMIMETIC NUCLEIC ACIDS - The present invention is directed to nucleic acids with biomimetic properties and methods for producing said nucleic acids. In particular, this invention relates to nucleic acids exhibiting biomimetic properties in relation to proteins such as growth factors, hormones and/or other cell signaling proteins. Biomimetic properties may generally be defined as interactive ability in the same and/or similar manner as another biological molecule. This may, for example, include interacting with a ligand-binding biomolecule, such as a cell signaling receptor, in a manner similar to a native ligand. In the case of a signaling receptor, such biomimetic nucleic acids may in general act as an agonist or an antagonist to the given receptor. They may further act in competition to a native ligand. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100003688 | METHODS FOR MOLECULAR DETECTION - This invention relates to methods for molecular detection, particularly to methods utilizing target-specific molecular probes. In exemplary embodiments, target-specific molecular probes include single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) aptamers. In general, the molecular probe may bind with relatively high specificity to a given target. In one aspect, a method for molecular detection comprises a molecular probe paired to a reporter molecule wherein the molecular probe impairs the amplification of the reporter molecule in the absence of the target molecule. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100087336 | FUNCTIONAL NUCLEIC ACIDS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to methods of generating amounts of selective nucleic acids. The present invention further relates to selective nucleic acids incorporated within non-coding nucleic acids, capable of binding to or altering a target molecule. Selective nucleic acids may generally refer to, but are not limited to, deoxyribonucleic acids (DNAs), ribonucleic acids (RNAs), artificially modified nucleic acids, combinations or modifications thereof. Selective nucleic acids may also generally refer to, but are not limited to, nucleic acid aptamers, aptazymes, ribozymes, deoxyribozymes, nucleic acid probes, small interfering RNAs (siRNAs), micro RNAs (miRNAs), short hairpin RNAs (shRNAs), antisense nucleic acids, diagnostic probes or probe libraries, aptamer inhibitors, precursors of any of the above and/or combinations or modifications thereof. In one aspect, a method for generating amounts of selective nucleic acids includes incorporating a selective nucleic acid sequence into a carrier nucleic acid. In general, the carrier nucleic acid may be transcribed by a cell into a product nucleic acid which may carry an incorporated selective nucleic acid sequence. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100240550 | METHODS FOR SIMULTANEOUS GENERATION OF FUNCTIONAL LIGANDS - The present invention relates to methods for generating functional biomolecules, particularly to methods for generating multiple functional nucleic acids against multiple target molecules simultaneously. The present invention further relates to methods for generating functional biomolecules, particularly to functional nucleic acids, that bind with functional activity to another biomolecule, such as a receptor molecule. In one exemplary aspect of the invention, generation of functional biomolecules may be performed against multiple targets simultaneously within a single system, such as the generation of functional nucleic acid ligands within a single reaction volume. In general, a plurality of targets may be disposed within in a single reaction volume and a library of biomolecules, such as a nucleic acid library, may be applied to the reaction volume. The members of the library that do not bind to any of the plurality of targets under given conditions may then be partitioned, such as by washing. The remaining members of the library may then be marked and/or tagged, such as to identify the particular target or targets to which the member of the library binds. The binding members of the library may then be isolated and, by virtue of the marking or tagging, be matched to a particular target or targets. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110306054 | METHODS FOR MOLECULAR DETECTION - This invention relates to methods for molecular detection, particularly to methods utilizing target-specific molecular probes. In exemplary embodiments, target-specific molecular probes include single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) aptamers. In general, the molecular probe may bind with relatively high specificity to a given target. In one aspect, a method for molecular detection comprises a molecular probe paired to a reporter molecule wherein the molecular probe impairs the amplification of the reporter molecule in the absence of the target molecule. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120015359 | METHODS FOR MOLECULAR DETECTION - This invention relates to methods for molecular detection, particularly to methods utilizing target-specific molecular probes. In exemplary embodiments, target-specific molecular probes include single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) aptamers. In general, the molecular probe may bind with relatively high specificity to a given target. In one aspect, a method for molecular detection comprises a molecular probe paired to a reporter molecule wherein the molecular probe impairs the amplification of the reporter molecule in the absence of the target molecule. | 01-19-2012 |
George W. Jackson, Pearland, TX US
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| 20110224576 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR TISSUE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS - The present invention is directed to methods and devices for tissue collection and analysis, and particularly to methods and devices for collecting, preserving and analyzing biopsy samples. In one aspect, a method for collecting a tissue sample includes disposing a collection device proximate and/or within a tissue, such as of a body, drawing in at least a portion of the tissue into the collection device, adhering the at least a portion of the tissue to at least a portion of the collection device and separating the sample and collection device from the remainder of the tissue and/or body. In general, the method of adhering the tissue sample to the collection device may also preserve the tissue sample, such as, for example, by altering the temperature of the tissue sample. In one embodiment, the method of adhering the tissue sample to the collection device includes lowering the temperature of the collection device and thus the tissue sample such that the tissue sample may adhere to the collection device and may also be preserved against degradation. | 09-15-2011 |
George William Jackson, Pearland, TX US
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| 20090266760 | FUNCTIONAL NUCLEIC ACIDS FOR BIOLOGICAL SEQUESTRATION - The present invention generally relates to methods of improving the removal and/or treatment of substances in bulk volumes, particularly to methods of improving the removal and/or treatment of contaminants in bulk volumes by nucleic acid interaction and by including such nucleic acid interactions in organisms. The present invention further relates to methods for generating and/or improving the interaction of nucleic acids with substances for removal and/or treatment. Bulk volumes may generally refer to any volume of substance wherein the removal and/or treatment of substances therein may occur. Nucleic acids may be utilized to bind and/or catalytically interact with substances in the bulk volume. Further, the nucleic acids may be included in an organism for sequestering substances within cells. | 10-29-2009 |
George William Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20100035228 | Monitored separation device - A device for separating and purifying useful quantities of particles comprises: | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100143667 | Print Methodology for Applying Polymer Materials To Roofing Materials to Form Nail Tabs or Reinforcing Strips - A method and apparatus for applying nail tabs to roofing and building cover materials involving the steps of depositing tab material onto the surface of the roofing or building cover material, during or after its manufacture, resulting in a plurality of nail tabs from a lamination roll, and bonding the tabs to the surface of the material by pressure between the lamination roll and said surface. The method also encompasses depositing the tab material or pre-formed tabs by a pressure roll in contact with said surface. The tabs preferably are made substantially of a polymer material and may be hardened or cured by ultra-violet or visible light. The tabs may also be pre-formed and have adhesive backing. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110100818 | Method for monitored separation and collection of biological materials - A device for separating and purifying useful quantities of particles comprises: (a) an anolyte reservoir connected to an anode, the anolyte reservoir containing an electrophoresis buffer; (b) a catholyte reservoir connected to a cathode, the catholyte reservoir also containing the electrophoresis buffer; (c) a power supply connected to the anode and to the cathode; (d) a column having a first end inserted into the anolyte reservoir, a second end inserted into the catholyte reservoir, and containing a separation medium; (e) a light source; (f) a first optical fiber having a first fiber end inserted into the separation medium, and having a second fiber end connected to the light source; (g) a photo detector; (h) a second optical fiber having a third fiber end inserted into the separation medium, and having a fourth fiber end connected to the photo detector; and (i) an ion-exchange membrane in the anolyte reservoir. | 05-05-2011 |
Gregory J. Jackson, Austin, TX US
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| 20090119322 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONTENT - A system for managing media files having different format characteristics includes a transcoder, a content store, and a plurality of clients. The content store is capable of storing a media file in a first format. The clients are each associated with one or more media file formats and capable of playing media files to users. The transcoder is capable of receiving a request identifying a media file from a first client and, in response to receiving the request, retrieving the media file from the content store in a first format. The transcoder is also operable of modifying the media file from the first format to a second format associated with the first client and, while modifying the media file from the first format to the second format, transmitting a modified portion of the media file to the first client. | 05-07-2009 |
James C. Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20080221796 | Vector Migration of 1st Order Free-Surface Related Downgoing Multiples from VSP Data | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090122646 | Vector Migration of 1st Order Free-Surface Related Downgoing Multiples from VSP Data | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090195408 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-SPEED TELEMETRY WHILE DRILLING - A seismic and/or acoustic while drilling configuration includes a high speed telemetry arrangement; at least one seismic and/or acoustic energy sensor in communication with the high speed telemetry arrangement; at least one seismic and/or acoustic energy source capable of producing at least one seismic and/or acoustic energy signal receivable by the at least one seismic and/or acoustic energy sensor and methods. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090310443 | Vector Migration of Virtual Source VSP Data - A walkaway VSP survey is carried out with receivers located in a borehole under a salt overhang. Redatuming of the multicomponent data to virtual sources in the borehole followed by vector Kirchhoff migration using a simple velocity model provides an accurate image of the salt face. | 12-17-2009 |
James E. Jackson, Austin, TX US
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| 20110090900 | Controlling registration floods in VoIP networks via DNS - A mechanism controls global synchronization, or registration floods, that may result when a large number of endpoints in a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network such as an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) come online simultaneously after a catastrophic failure. The mechanism allows the Domain Name System (DNS) infrastructure to efficiently control the overload condition by registering user end points with backup border elements, and by staggering and by randomizing the time-to-live (TTL) parameter in registrations with backup border elements. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110093584 | System and method to prevent endpoint device recovery flood in NGN - A mechanism is provided for recovering from a catastrophic failure that results in a large number of user endpoints attempting to come on line simultaneously after an NGN is restored. In an enhanced DNS load balancer, DNS queries from the user end points relating to a particular NGN edge device are selectively dropped if a rate of queries for the particular edge device suddenly increases or exceeds a threshold. The query dropping may also be based in part on the class of service assigned to the user endpoint. | 04-21-2011 |
Janice E. Jackson, Dallas, TX US
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| 20100023613 | Managing Pluggable Modules Of A Network Element - Managing pluggable modules of a network element includes receiving an approved pluggable module list for the network element. A pluggable module is received at the network element, and a component identifier of the pluggable module is determined. If the component identifier is on the approved pluggable module list, the pluggable module is approved for operation with the network element. If the component identifier is not on the approved pluggable module list, the pluggable module is rejected for operation with the network element. | 01-28-2010 |
John D. Jackson, Plano, TX US
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| 20100165470 | Lens Array Element and Method - According to one embodiment of the present invention a method for directing light onto a digital micromirror device is disclosed that includes the steps of directing light toward a DMD through a lens that includes a plurality of lens elements such that, absent correction, the directed light is distorted at the DMD; and compensating for the distortion of the directed light at the DMD by predistorting the directed light prior to reaching the DMD by the plurality of lens elements. | 07-01-2010 |
John David Jackson, Sachse, TX US
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| 20110261328 | Apparatus and Method for Reducing Speckle in Display of Images - An apparatus and method of reducing speckle in projection of images is provided that includes the elements or features of producing a first image and displacing the first image to produce a second image that will reduce speckle relating to the first image when the first image and the second image are displayed on a display medium. | 10-27-2011 |
Joseph B. Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20080204742 | Method and System for Optimizing Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering - A substrate for enhanced electromagnetic spectroscopy of an analyte comprises a solid support and a plurality of individual nanoparticles affixed thereto, wherein the nanoparticles are designed to have an increased electromagnetic field strength and/or plasmon resonance frequency that is between the frequency of an incident electromagnetic radiation and the frequency of the Raman response from the analyte and wherein the Raman response is enhanced by the individual nanoparticles. The nanoparticles may comprise a shell surrounding a core and the thicknesses of the core and the shell are selected to produce a plasmon resonance frequency. The wavelength of the incident radiation may be between 200 nm and 20 microns. A method for carrying out spectroscopy comprises providing a light source having a frequency different from that of the analyte, selecting a nanoshell configuration, providing a plurality of nanoshells with that configuration, and affixing the nanoparticles to a support. | 08-28-2008 |
Kevin Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20100258193 | Ball Valve Impedance Seat - An impedance seat ( | 10-14-2010 |
K. Myron Jackson, Hurst, TX US
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| 20100034490 | Sculptured Bearing Liner and Bearing Assembly - A sculptured bearing liner includes an inner surface defining a cavity configured to receive a bearing, an outer surface and a reduced thickness portion extending from one of the inner surface and the outer surface. A bearing assembly includes a bearing liner having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a reduced thickness portion extending between the inner surface and the outer surface, the inner surface defining a cavity. The bearing assembly further includes at least one bearing disposed in the cavity. | 02-11-2010 |
K. Myron Jackson, Euless, TX US
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| 20100030495 | Hall Effect Helicopter Mast Torque Meter - A Hall effect helicopter mast torque meter includes a stand pipe, a first magnet, a second magnet, and a sensor. The stand pipe is connected to the top of the mast such that the stand pipe rotates at the same velocity as the mast. The first magnet is operably associated with the stand pipe which is operably associated with the top of the mast. The second magnet is operably associated with the bottom of the mast. The sensor detects the magnetic field of the first magnet and the second magnet. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110030503 | TRANSMISSION HOUSING ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED BEARING LINER - A housing assembly for use in a rotorcraft includes a housing having an opening, a bearing configured to radially and/or axially support a shaft that is adapted to rotate, the bearing disposed within the opening of the housing, and a liner arranged between the housing and the bearing. The liner is made of a material selected from the group consisting of ceramic material, ceramic coated material, ceramic and metallic hybrid material, lightweight metallic material, lightweight metallic alloy material and lightweight metallic coated material. | 02-10-2011 |
Mark Cree Jackson, Irving, TX US
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| 20110308883 | ACOUSTIC NOISE CONTROL IN HEATING OR COOLING SYSTEMS - A heating or cooling system comprising a powered fan held in a duct assembly. The powered fan generates acoustic noise when blowing air. The system also comprises an acoustic wave modulator held in the duct assembly. The acoustic wave modulator has one or more fins and is configured to reduce turbulence of the air traveling through the duct assembly. | 12-22-2011 |
Randy Jackson, Austin, TX US
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| 20110060287 | Insertion Devices, Insertion Needles, and Related Methods - Insertion devices for installing insertion sets to a user, insertion needles, methods for loading insertion devices with insertion sets, methods for installing insertion sets, methods for instructing others how to load and/or install insertion sets, and certain aspects of insertion sets, including insertion needle hubs. | 03-10-2011 |
Randy Jackson, Irving, TX US
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| 20090281520 | Ocular Implantation Device - An ocular implantation device comprises a housing having a longitudinal axis, a needle configured to receive an implant, and a plunger and a rod operatively coupled together. The plunger and the rod are disposed in the housing and are collectively, translationally moveable along the longitudinal axis of housing. The rod is configured to be receivable within at least a portion of the needle to enable the rod to move an implant therethrough. An actuator is operatively engaged with the plunger such that movement of the actuator in a direction aligned with the longitudinal axis of the housing results in translational movement of the plunger and the rod along the longitudinal axis of the housing in order to deliver the implant through the needle to a target site. An alternative embodiment of the device uses a retractable needle to deliver the implant. | 11-12-2009 |
Raymond H. Jackson, Spring, TX US
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| 20110011646 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DRILLING A WELLBORE USING CASING - Apparatus and methods for drilling with casing. In an embodiment, methods and apparatus for deflecting casing using a diverter apparatus are disclosed. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a motor operating system disposed in a motor system housing, a shaft operatively connected to the motor operating system, the shaft having a passageway, and a divert assembly disposed to direct fluid flow selectively to the motor operating system and the passageway in the shaft. In another aspect, methods and apparatus for directionally drilling a casing into the formation are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for measuring the trajectory of a wellbore while directionally drilling a casing into the formation are also described. | 01-20-2011 |
Richard C. Jackson, Fort Worth, TX US
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| 20100089741 | PRODUCTION OF BIOFUELS - A method is provided for the production of biofuels. The method includes contacting at least one of a plant oil, an animal oil and a mixture thereof with a catalyst including an acid or solid acid, thereby producing a catalyst-oil mixture. RF or microwave energy is applied to at least one of the catalyst, the plant oil, the animal oil, the mixture, and the catalyst-oil mixture to produce the biofuel. The process can be adjusted to produce gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel, or diesel range middle distillate products. | 04-15-2010 |
Robert G. Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20080302106 | INTEGRATION OF COAL FIRED STEAM PLANTS WITH INTEGRATED GASIFICATION COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANTS - A method of improving the output and efficiency of a pulverized coal plant by integration with an Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) plant. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20100050515 | Pressurized Gasification Apparatus to Convert Coal or Other Carbonaceous Material to Gas While Producing a Minimum Amount of Tar - An apparatus for the gasification of coal or other carbonaceous material is provided for operation at an elevated pressure of at least 30 psia, preferably, between 30 psia and 150 psia. Coal or other carbonaceous material passes downwards through two interconnected sections of a gasifier. In the upper section the coal is dried and partially devolatalized and so converted into a char before it passes into the lower section where it is converted, by reaction with steam and air, into ash and a gaseous mixture of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, ethane, ethylene, hydrogen sulphide, carbonyl sulphide and small amounts of ammonia and phenols. The coal, ultimately converted to ash, exits the gasifier through a flanged semi-spherical containment section that has an integrated rotating grate, which collects and disposes of the ash and through which pass the air and steam used as reactants in the gasifier. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110232088 | INTEGRATION OF COAL FIRED STEAM PLANTS WITH INTEGRATED GASIFICATION COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANTS - A method of improving the output and efficiency of a pulverized coal plant by integration with an integrated gasification combined cycle plant. Specifically, embodiments of the invention provide improvements in the performance of an existing coal steam turbine electrical generating plant by the addition of coal gasifiers, a gas turbine and a heat recovery steam generator. | 09-29-2011 |
Roy Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20090090517 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL PACKER FEEDTHROUGH - An apparatus for providing electrical power through a downhole packer comprises a riser nipple engagingly insertable in a passage in the packer; a sleeve surrounding a portion of the riser nipple and slidingly moveable between a cable assembly position and an operational position enabling connection of a cable extending through the packer and the sleeve to an electrical connector; and a retaining nut engageable with the riser nipple capturing the sleeve in the operational position when the retaining nut is engaged with the riser nipple. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090203243 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEALING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - A connector comprises a housing having a seal element located within the housing. The seal element has an axial passage therethrough. A plurality of circumferential sealing lips are spaced apart along the axial passage and sized such that each of the plurality of circumferential sealing lips provides a compression seal along a cable element inserted through the axial passage. A seal for an electrical connector comprises an elastomer seal element having an axial passage therethrough. A plurality of circumferential sealing lips are spaced apart along the axial passage and sized such that each of the plurality of circumferential sealing lips provides a compression seal along a cable element inserted through the axial passage. | 08-13-2009 |
Roy Tilford Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20090297362 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR A PUMP - In at least some embodiments, an electrical system for a pump includes a power supply and a controller coupled to the power supply, the controller supporting a plurality of pump cycle levels. If a voltage of the power supply drops below a first threshold, the controller automatically causes the pump to operate at a lower pump cycle level | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090297374 | PUMP WITH STABILIZATION COMPONENT - In at least some embodiments, a pump includes a turning member and a reciprocating member coupled to the turning member, the reciprocating member performing a pumping motion as the turning member turns. The pump also includes at least one stabilization component in contact with the reciprocating member to stabilize the pumping motion. | 12-03-2009 |
Shalawn K. Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20110120723 | Low Alloy Steels With Superior Corrosion Resistance For Oil Country Tubular Goods - The present application describes a steel composition that provides enhanced corrosion resistance. This steel composition includes one of vanadium in an amount of 1 wt % to 9 wt %, titanium in an amount of about 1 wt % to 9 wt %, and a combination of vanadium and titanium in an amount of 1 wt % to about 9 wt %. In addition, the steel composition includes carbon in an amount of 0.03 wt % to about 0.45 wt %, manganese in an amount up to 2 wt % and silicon in an amount up to 0.45 wt %. In one embodiment, the steel composition includes a microstructure of one of the following: ferrite, martensite, tempered martensite, dual phase ferrite and martensite, and dual phase ferrite and tempered martensite. Further, the present application describes a method for processing the steel composition and use of equipment such as oil country tubular goods, fabricated with the steel composition. | 05-26-2011 |
Steve Jackson, Richmond, TX US
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| 20110139433 | Hydraulically-Actuated Propellant Stimulation Downhole Tool - A hydraulically-actuated propellant stimulation downhole tool for hydrocarbon wells. According to one embodiment of the invention, the tool comprises a first section having an internal sidewall defining at least a portion of a flowpath, and a ported outer sidewall. A propellant volume having at least a portion within said first section. An annular portion has at least one pressure chamber having an end positioned adjacent to the propellant volume and an inlet providing a communication path to said flowpath. A detonator assembly is located within each pressure chamber proximal to the propellant volume such that detonation of the assembly causes detonation of the propellant volume. A firing pin is propelled toward the detonation assembly by providing communication between the pressure chamber and the flow path, causing a pressure differential between the pressure isolated ends of the firing pin. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110192607 | Downhole Tool With Expandable Seat - A downhole tool comprising a housing having at least one flow port disposed providing a communication path between the interior and exterior of the sleeve. A sleeve assembly has an expandable seat and an inner sleeve, and is moveable within the housing between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position the sleeve assembly is radially positioned between the flow ports and the flowpath to substantially prevent fluid communication. Shearable port inserts are positioned within the flow ports, with each port insert having a shearable portion extending into the interior of the housing and engaging the sleeve assembly when the inner sleeve is in said first position. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110226489 | Differential Shifting Tool and Method of Shifting - A shifting tool and method of shifting a downhole device that requires only a minimal profile or no profile to engage and move the movable portion of the tool. The invention comprises a ported housing assembly and at least one friction pad alignable with said at least one port and radially movable through the port between a first pad position and a second pad position. In the second pad position, the friction pad extends outside said outer diameter of said housing assembly to engage the targeted downhole device. A mandrel positioned through the ported housing has a first section with a first outer diameter and a second section with a second outer diameter, said second outer diameter being greater than said first outer diameter. The mandrel is movable between a first mandrel position and a second mandrel position. In the second mandrel position, the second outer diameter supports the friction pads in the second pad position. | 09-22-2011 |
Tance Jackson, Plano, TX US
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| 20090001721 | Protective sleeve for threaded connections for expandable liner hanger - A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members. | 01-01-2009 |
Teri Jackson, Willis, TX US
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| 20120018329 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING AND PRESENTING ROTARY DRILL BITS - A container is provided for packaging, shipping, storing and presenting a rotary drill bit. The container may be used with fixed cutter drill bits or roller cone drill bits. A wide variety of tools and accessory components may be disposed within the container. A bit breaker may also be attached to one end of the container using a bit breaker adapter. Bit breakers for two different sizes of rotary drill bits may be releasably engaged with a container using the same bit breaker adapter. | 01-26-2012 |
Thomas Roland Jackson, Conroe, TX US
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| 20080314578 | Downhole jet pump - One embodiment of a downhole jet pump | 12-25-2008 |
Todd C. Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20110000674 | REMOTELY CONTROLLABLE MANIFOLD - A downhole manifold configured to manage fluid flow to or from a subterranean formation including a housing in operable communication with two or more fluid pathways and having one or more ports for fluid communication with a flow channel; and a valve stem disposed within the housing and actuable to fluidly select one of the two or more fluid pathways and to fluidly communicate that pathway with the one or more ports. | 01-06-2011 |
Tracey Jackson, Sugarland, TX US
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| 20110302827 | Inhibiting Stress Corrosion Cracking of Metal Exposed to Moderate to High Concentrations of Ethanol - An effective stress corrosion cracking (SCC) inhibiting amount of a corrosion inhibitor is added into a blend of fuel and ethanol that contacts a metal, wherein the corrosion inhibitor is an organic acid selected from citric acid, ascorbic acid, succinic acid, pyruvic acid, maleic acid, oxaloacetic acid, oxalosuccinic acid, ketoglutaric acid, isocitric acid, malic acid, aconitic acid, fumaric acid, isomers of these organic acids, and a combination thereof. For example, the corrosion inhibitors inhibit stress corrosion cracking of pipeline grade metal pipe at ethanol concentrations greater than fifteen percent. In one embodiment, the corrosion inhibitor is added into a blend of fuel and ethanol flowing through a pipeline at a plurality of injection points spaced apart along the length of the pipeline. In one option, the corrosion inhibitor is ammoniated to form the ammonium salt of the organic acid. In another option, the foregoing corrosion inhibitors are used in combination with one or more conventional corrosion inhibitors in an amount that is effective to inhibit general corrosion. | 12-15-2011 |
Wayne Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20080278323 | MAIL DETECTION AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - A system and method is provided for detecting the presence of mail articles in individual mailboxes, and informing the mailbox owner at a remote location of the presence and even sender of such mail articles. The method uses sensors in the mailbox to detect the articles and a scanner to capture images of the articles. Information about the mailbox and articles is stored in electronic memory for remote retrieval, i.e., over the Internet. Automatic alerts may also be sent. | 11-13-2008 |
Yamile Jackson, Houston, TX US
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| 20080289109 | Human Hand Mimetic and Pediatric Bolster Support System Device - A human hand mimetic and pediatric support system device to provide comfort, positioning aid, sense of security and support for infants, especially premature infants or other users lacking full mobility. This device consists of a cavity in the shape of a human hand (glove/mitten) partially or totally filled with a freely flowable material and closed at the cuff. An optional extension to the cuff mimics an arm/forearm to provide extra length, weight and/or flexibility of usage. This device provides continual gentle pressure and subtle restraint by mimicking the touch of a human hand and conforming to the contour of the body. The device may be used directly touching the skin, is washable without disassembly, and it does not interfere with medical or other equipment. It may be used under or over the body of the infant (excluding the face) or to secure external items in place such as pacifiers, bottles, paperwork, toys, tubes, etc.) | 11-27-2008 |