Mitchell, TX
Alan P. Mitchell, Cedar Park, TX US
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20120290544 | DATA COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT - A solution for managing data compliance for a set of data repositories in an automated/semi-automated manner is provided. A data repository profile for each data repository can be used to identify a scanning component corresponding to the data repository, which can be launched to identify any suspect data items stored in the data repository. Subsequently, an identified suspect data item can be evaluated for compliance with one or more compliance policies of the corresponding data repository, which also can be stored in the repository profile. When the suspect data item is evaluated as being in violation of one or more compliance policies, a set of corrective actions stored in the repository profile can be identified and initiated to address the violation. | 11-15-2012 |
Allan T. Mitchell, Heath, TX US
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20100039868 | Low voltage, low power single poly EEPROM - An Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) memory cell (FIGS. | 02-18-2010 |
20110303959 | Ultraviolet Energy Shield for Non-Volatile Charge Storage Memory - An integrated circuit with non-volatile memory cells shielded from ultraviolet light by a shielding structure compatible with chemical-mechanical processing. The disclosed shielding structure includes a roof structure with sides; along each side are spaced-apart contact posts, each with a width on the order of the wavelength of ultraviolet light to be shielded, and spaced apart by a distance that is also on the order of the wavelength of ultraviolet light to be shielded. The contact posts may be provided in multiple rows, and extending to a diffused region or to a polysilicon ring or both. The multiple rows may be aligned with one another or staggered relative to one another. | 12-15-2011 |
20120020162 | Low power, single poly EEPROM cell with voltage divider - An Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) memory array (FIGS. | 01-26-2012 |
20120020163 | Array architecture for reduced voltage, low power, single poly EEPROM - An Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM) memory array (FIG. | 01-26-2012 |
20120228724 | Non-Volatile Anti-Fuse With Consistent Rupture - In an embodiment of the invention, a non-volatile anti-fuse memory cell is disclosed. The memory cell consists of a programmable n-channel diode-connectable transistor. The poly-silicon gate of the transistor has two portions. One portion is doped more highly than a second portion. The transistor also has a source with two portions where one portion of the source is doped more highly than a second portion. The portion of the gate that is physically closer to the source is more lightly doped than the other portion of the poly-silicon gate. The portion of the source that is physically closer to the lightly doped portion of the poly-silicone gate is lightly doped with respect to the other portion of the source. When the transistor is programmed, a rupture in the insulator will most likely occur in the portion of the poly-silicone gate that is heavily doped. | 09-13-2012 |
20120241829 | Low Leakage Capacitor for Analog Floating-Gate Integrated Circuits - An analog floating-gate electrode in an integrated circuit, and method of fabricating the same, in which trapped charge can be stored for long durations. The analog floating-gate electrode is formed in a polycrystalline silicon gate level, and includes portions serving as a transistor gate electrode, a plate of a metal-to-poly storage capacitor, and a plate of poly-to-active tunneling capacitors. Silicide-block silicon dioxide blocks the formation of silicide cladding on the electrode, while other polysilicon structures in the integrated circuit are silicide-clad. | 09-27-2012 |
20120244671 | Unitary Floating-Gate Electrode with Both N-Type and P-Type Gates - An analog floating-gate electrode in an integrated circuit, and method of fabricating the same, in which trapped charge can be stored for long durations. The analog floating-gate electrode is formed in a polycrystalline silicon gate level, and includes n-type and p-type doped portions serving as gate electrodes of n-channel and p-channel MOS transistors, respectively; a plate of a metal-to-poly storage capacitor; and a plate of poly-to-active tunneling capacitors. Silicide-block silicon dioxide blocks the formation of silicide cladding on the electrode, while other polysilicon structures in the integrated circuit are silicide-clad. An opening at the surface of the analog floating-gate electrode, at the location at which n-type and p-type doped portions of the floating gate electrode abut, allow formation of silicide at that location, shorting the p-n junction. | 09-27-2012 |
20120292682 | Electrically Erasable Programmable Non-Volatile Memory - In an embodiment of the invention, a method of fabricating a floating-gate PMOSFET (p-type metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) is disclosed. A silicide blocking layer (e.g. oxide, nitride) is used not only to block areas from being silicided but to also form an insulator on top of a poly-silicon gate. The insulator along with a top electrode (control gate) forms a capacitor on top of the poly-silicon gate. The poly-silicon gate also serves at the bottom electrode of the capacitor. The capacitor can then be used to capacitively couple charge to the poly-silicon gate. Because the poly-silicon gate is surrounded by insulating material, the charge coupled to the poly-silicon gate may be stored for a long period of time after a programming operation. | 11-22-2012 |
20120313180 | NON-VOLATILE ANTI-FUSE WITH CONSISTENT RUPTURE - In an embodiment of the invention, a non-volatile anti-fuse memory cell is disclosed. The memory cell consists of a programmable n-channel diode-connectable transistor. The poly-silicon gate of the transistor has two portions. One portion is doped more highly than a second portion. The transistor also has a source with two portions where one portion of the source is doped more highly than a second portion. The portion of the gate that is physically closer to the source is more lightly doped than the other portion of the poly-silicon gate. The portion of the source that is physically closer to the lightly doped portion of the poly-silicone gate is lightly doped with respect to the other portion of the source. When the transistor is programmed, a rupture in the insulator will most likely occur in the portion of the poly-silicone gate that is heavily doped. | 12-13-2012 |
20130016570 | N-Channel Erasable Programmable Non-Volatile Memory - In an embodiment of the invention, a method of fabricating a floating-gate NMOSFET (n-type metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) is disclosed. A silicide blocking layer (e.g. oxide, nitride) is used not only to block areas from being silicided but to also form an insulator on top of a poly-silicon gate. The insulator along with a top electrode (control gate) forms a capacitor on top of the poly-silicon gate. The poly-silicon gate also serves as the bottom electrode of the capacitor. The capacitor can then be used to capacitively couple charge to the poly-silicon gate. Because the poly-silicon gate is surrounded by insulating material, the charge coupled to the poly-silicon gate may be stored for a long period of time after a programming operation. | 01-17-2013 |
20130040449 | ULTRAVIOLET ENERGY SHIELD FOR NON-VOLATILE CHARGE STORAGE MEMORY - An integrated circuit with non-volatile memory cells shielded from ultraviolet light by a shielding structure compatible with chemical-mechanical processing. The disclosed shielding structure includes a roof structure with sides; along each side are spaced-apart contact posts, each with a width on the order of the wavelength of ultraviolet light to be shielded, and spaced apart by a distance that is also on the order of the wavelength of ultraviolet light to be shielded. The contact posts may be provided in multiple rows, and extending to a diffused region or to a polysilicon ring or both. The multiple rows may be aligned with one another or staggered relative to one another. | 02-14-2013 |
20130043934 | Analog floating gate charge loss compensation circuitry and method - An analog floating gate circuit ( | 02-21-2013 |
20130130450 | LOW LEAKAGE CAPACITOR FOR ANALOG FLOATING-GATE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - An analog floating-gate electrode in an integrated circuit, and method of fabricating the same, in which trapped charge can be stored for long durations. The analog floating-gate electrode is formed in a polycrystalline silicon gate level, and includes portions serving as a transistor gate electrode, a plate of a metal-to-poly storage capacitor, and a plate of poly-to-active tunneling capacitors. Silicide-block silicon dioxide blocks the formation of silicide cladding on the electrode, while other polysilicon structures in the integrated circuit are silicide-clad. | 05-23-2013 |
20130143375 | On Current in One-Time-Programmable Memory Cells - A method of fabricating a one-time programmable (OTP) memory cell with improved read current in one of its programmed states, and a memory cell so fabricated. The OTP memory cell is constructed with trench isolation structures on its sides. After trench etch, and prior to filling the isolation trenches with dielectric material, a fluorine implant is performed into the trench surfaces. The implant may be normal to the device surface or at an angle from the normal. Completion of the cell transistor to form a floating-gate metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor is then carried out. Improved on-state current (I | 06-06-2013 |
20130143376 | CURRENT IN ONE-TIME-PROGRAMMABLE MEMORY CELLS - A method of fabricating a one-time programmable (OTP) memory cell with improved read current in one of its programmed states, and a memory cell so fabricated. The OTP memory cell is constructed with trench isolation structures on its sides. After trench etch, and prior to filling the isolation trenches with dielectric material, a fluorine implant is performed into the trench surfaces. The implant may be normal to the device surface or at an angle from the normal. Completion of the cell transistor to form a floating-gate metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor is then carried out. Improved on-state current (I | 06-06-2013 |
20130221418 | Analog Floating-Gate Memory Manufacturing Process Implementing N-Channel and P-Channel MOS Transistors - An analog floating-gate electrode in an integrated circuit, and method of fabricating the same, in which trapped charge can be stored for long durations. The analog floating-gate electrode is formed in a polycrystalline silicon gate level, doped n-type throughout its length, and includes portions serving as gate electrodes of n-channel and p-channel MOS transistors; a plate of a metal-to-poly storage capacitor; and a plate of poly-to-active tunneling capacitors. The p-channel MOS transistor includes a buried channel region, formed by way of ion implantation, disposed between its source and drain regions. Silicide-block silicon dioxide blocks the formation of silicide cladding on the electrode, while other polysilicon structures in the integrated circuit are silicide-clad. | 08-29-2013 |
20130256773 | ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE NON-VOLATILE MEMORY - In an embodiment of the invention, a method of fabricating a floating-gate PMOSFET (p-type metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor) is disclosed. A silicide blocking layer (e.g. oxide, nitride) is used not only to block areas from being silicided but to also form an insulator on top of a poly-silicon gate. The insulator along with a top electrode (control gate) forms a capacitor on top of the poly-silicon gate. The poly-silicon gate also serves at the bottom electrode of the capacitor. The capacitor can then be used to capacitively couple charge to the poly-silicon gate. Because the poly-silicon gate is surrounded by insulating material, the charge coupled to the poly-silicon gate may be stored for a long period of time after a programming operation. | 10-03-2013 |
20140154850 | ANALOG FLOATING-GATE MEMORY MANUFACTURING PROCESS IMPLEMENTING N-CHANNEL AND P-CHANNEL MOS TRANSISTORS - An analog floating-gate electrode in an integrated circuit, and method of fabricating the same, in which trapped charge can be stored for long durations. The analog floating-gate electrode is formed in a polycrystalline silicon gate level, doped n-type throughout its length, and includes portions serving as gate electrodes of n-channel and p-channel MOS transistors; a plate of a metal-to-poly storage capacitor; and a plate of poly-to-active tunneling capacitors. The p-channel MOS transistor includes a buried channel region, formed by way of ion implantation, disposed between its source and drain regions. Silicide-block silicon dioxide blocks the formation of silicide cladding on the electrode, while other polysilicon structures in the integrated circuit are silicide-clad. | 06-05-2014 |
20140239409 | NON-VOLATILE ANTI-FUSE WITH CONSISTENT RUPTURE - In an embodiment of the invention, a non-volatile anti-fuse memory cell is disclosed. The memory cell consists of a programmable n-channel diode-connectable transistor. The poly-silicon gate of the transistor has two portions. One portion is doped more highly than a second portion. The transistor also has a source with two portions where one portion of the source is doped more highly than a second portion. The portion of the gate that is physically closer to the source is more lightly doped than the other portion of the poly-silicon gate. The portion of the source that is physically closer to the lightly doped portion of the poly-silicone gate is lightly doped with respect to the other portion of the source. When the transistor is programmed, a rupture in the insulator will most likely occur in the portion of the poly-silicone gate that is heavily doped. | 08-28-2014 |
Andrew D. Mitchell, Garland, TX US
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20090230426 | INTEGRATED ESD PROTECTION DEVICE - An integrated electrostatic discharge (ESD) device includes a first ESD structure coupled to a pad terminal of the integrated ESD device and a second ESD structure coupled to a ground terminal of the integrated ESD device. The integrated ESD device also comprises a diffusion region that is shared by each of the first ESD structure and the second ESD structure, such that the shared diffusion region forms a portion of at least one semiconductor junction associated with each of the first ESD structure and the second ESD structure. | 09-17-2009 |
Brett Mitchell, Belton, TX US
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20140315818 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR TREATING PREECLAMPSIA AND MODULATING BLOOD PRESSURE - The invention relates to methods for altering biological parameters in a subject, such as reducing blood pressure in a subject, by displacing CLIP, using a CLIP inhibitor. The methods are useful for treating disorders such as preeclampsia and high blood pressure. | 10-23-2014 |
Chad Mitchell, San Antonio, TX US
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20090255702 | Organizing and wire management system - An organizer and/or wire management apparatus generally comprises an elongate support member having a resilient coaxial strip. The support can additionally have holder attachments from one to a plurality according to user needs or desires. The holder attachments can be permanently joined or mutually engaged and disengaged with the use of a holder attachment mechanism and located according to user preference. The holder attachment mechanism can be joined to any kind of holder that can be supported by such mechanism and apparatus. The elongate support member can be supported in a variety of different orientations including but not limited to horizontally and vertically. Or, the elongate support can be in a freestanding arrangement to become an independent freestanding organizer or assist organizing in proximity of a structure such as a desk or entertainment center. Or, the apparatus can be the basis or part of a structure that is a desk, desk-like, entertainment center, or entertainment center like complete structure. | 10-15-2009 |
20150049453 | Organizing and wire management system - An organizer and/or wire management apparatus generally comprises an elongate support member having a channel and a resilient coaxial strip or member. The support member can additionally have holder attachments from one to a plurality according to user needs or desires. The holder attachments can be permanently joined or mutually engaged and disengaged with the use of a holder attachment mechanism and located according to user preference. The holder attachment mechanism can be joined to any kind of holder that can be supported by such mechanism and apparatus. The elongate support member can be supported in a variety of different orientations including but not limited to horizontally and vertically. Or, the elongate support can be in a freestanding arrangement to become an independent freestanding organizer or assist organizing in proximity of a structure such as a desk or entertainment center. Or, the apparatus can be the basis or part of a structure that is a desk, desk-like, entertainment center, or entertainment center like complete structure. Or, the apparatus can be used as a nightstand. | 02-19-2015 |
Charles Martin Mitchell, Baytown, TX US
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20120227442 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING A SOLVENT FOR GAS TREATMENT - The present embodiments are directed towards the cooling of a solvent of a gas treatment system using a fluid flow from an air separation unit. In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes an air separation unit. The air separation unit has an air inlet configured to receive an air flow, an oxygen outlet configured to output an oxygen flow, a nitrogen outlet configured to output a nitrogen flow and a cooling system configured to cool the air flow to enable separation of the air flow into the oxygen flow and the nitrogen flow, wherein the cooling system is configured to cool a first solvent of a first gas treatment system. | 09-13-2012 |
20130277464 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PULVERIZING A SUBSTANCE - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a fuel preparation system. The feedstock preparation system includes an acoustic chamber configured to receive a fuel and at least one acoustic wave generator configured to generate acoustic waves to at least partially break up the fuel in the acoustic chamber. | 10-24-2013 |
Christopher David Mitchell, Austin, TX US
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20140122404 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING A TRAIL - A system and method for displaying a trail to a user. A user profile is established for the user. A learning preference for the user is determined in response to receiving user input to multiple questions. A set of peers is determined for the user in response to interactions with the user. A trail is displayed for the user utilizing the set of peers. | 05-01-2014 |
Cynthia A. Mitchell, Houston, TX US
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20090163666 | Polymer compositions exhibiting enhanced flow-induced crystallization - Provided is a polymer composition having a linear, semi-crystalline thermoplastic matrix polymer and a second thermoplastic polymer. The second polymer is a substantially saturated hydrocarbon polymer including (i) a backbone chain and (ii) one or more substantially hydrocarbon sidechains connected to the backbone chain. The sidechains each have a number-average molecular weight of from 2,500 g/mol to 125,000 g/mol and an MWD by SEC of 1.0 to 3.5. The mass ratio of sidechain molecular mass to backbone molecular mass is from 0.01:1 to 100:1. The matrix polymer is present at 95 wt % or more based on the weight of the composition. The second polymer is present at 0.2 to 5.0 wt % or more based on the weight of the composition. Provided is also a method for enhancing flow-induced crystallization in a linear, semi-crystalline thermoplastic matrix polymer. Provided is also a method for processing a polymer composition. | 06-25-2009 |
20100029865 | Methods For Monitoring Reactor Passivation For Gas Phase Polymerization - Methods and system for in-situ measurement of polymer growth within an olefin polymerization reactor are provided. The method includes polymerizing one or more olefins within a reactor at a first temperature sufficient to deposit a polymer coating therein. A second temperature is created within the reactor, and a rate of temperature change is measured from the first temperature to the second temperature. The rate of temperature change is correlated to a thickness of the polymer coating deposited within the reactor. | 02-04-2010 |
20120319318 | Cooling And Pelletizing Process For Semi-Crystalline Polymers - Methods and systems for pelletizing low molecular weight semi-crystalline polymers are provided herein. Polymer compositions comprising the semi-crystalline polymer and a solvent are provided to a devolatilizing device, where the solvent is at least partially evaporated under vacuum conditions, resulting in removal of heat from the polymer by evaporative cooling and crystallization of the polymer. Once the polymer has reached the desired temperature, the polymer exits the devolatilizer and is pelletized. Semi-crystalline polymers that may be used in the present invention include propylene-based copolymers, such as propylene-ethylene and propylene-hexene copolymers having a heat of fusion, Hf, from about 5 to about 75 J/g and a weight average molecular weight, Mw, from about 10,000 to about 200,000 g/mol. | 12-20-2012 |
20130225752 | Polypropylene-Based Adhesive Compositions - The present invention is related to adhesive compositions and their applications. In particular, the adhesive compositions described herein comprise a two or more propylene-based copolymers with varying comonomer content. | 08-29-2013 |
Cynthia Ann Mitchell, Houston, TX US
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20140155854 | POLYPROPYLENE FIBERS AND FABRICS - This invention relates to polypropylene fibers and fabrics containing polypropylene fibers, the fibers comprising propylene polymers comprising at least 50 mol % propylene, said polymers having: a) a melt flow rate (MFR, ASTM 1238, 230° C., 2.16 kg) of about 10 dg/min to about 25 dg/min; b) a dimensionless Stress Ratio/Loss Tangent Index R | 06-05-2014 |
Daniel J. Mitchell, Gilmer, TX US
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20130030574 | System and Method for Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Component Detection - A method for detecting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components is provided. The method includes the steps of measuring an initial current at a current sensor in a circuit, while a relay is de-energized; energizing the relay; measuring, at a periodic interval, an energized current while the relay is energized; incrementing a counter if an absolute difference between a first voltage related to the energized current and a second voltage related to the initial current is above a threshold; and determining a HVAC component is present if the counter exceeds a pre-determined value during a pre-determined time period. | 01-31-2013 |
20130140016 | Power-Sensing Circuit for Wireless Zone Sensors - A system and method for controlling a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a dwelling is provided. The system includes a plurality of wireless thermostats disposed throughout multiple zones within the dwelling and operable to control climate conditions in the corresponding zones. The system further includes a primary power source operable to supply power to thermostats for operating in a high-power mode when operatively connected thereto. The thermostats each include a secondary power source operable to supply power to the thermostats for operating in a low-power mode when the corresponding thermostat is not powered by the primary power source. Thermostats operating in the high-powered mode and are operable to receive and repeat signals originating from one or more thermostats operating in the low-power mode. | 06-06-2013 |
Daniel Joseph Mitchell, Gilmer, TX US
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20090044703 | Air filtration system - An intense field dielectric air filtration system includes a perimeter frame for wall or ceiling mounting at the inlet of a return air duct for an air conditioning apparatus. A door including a grille disposed thereon is mounted for movement on the frame between working and non-working positions for access to an air filter unit, a pre-filter unit and an intense field particle charging unit. Contacts on the filter unit and the field charging unit engage cooperating contacts on an enclosure mounted on the frame when the door is closed to supply electrical power. An interlock is provided to interrupt power when the door is moved to an open position or the grille is removed. A control system disposed in the enclosure includes user control features accessible when the door is in an open position. An alternate embodiment includes a support frame for positioning the filtration system in ductwork or the like other than a return air inlet. | 02-19-2009 |
Daniel R. Mitchell, Austin, TX US
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20080216699 | Non-lethal projectile for disorienting adversaries - Projectile apparatus is provided employing light and sound that may be dispersed over a large area with high intensity to produce a non-lethal, visible and audible countermeasure to temporarily blind and/or disorient one or multiple potential adversaries. The apparatus is suitable for use in tactical scenarios by military, police, and special operations personnel. The apparatus is also suitable for use in training operations for military, police, and special operations personnel. For amusement or recreation, the apparatus may be used in simulated warfare or in games such as paintball. | 09-11-2008 |
20120178199 | Imprinted Semiconductor Multiplex Detection Array - An array of sensor devices, each sensor including a set of semiconducting nanotraces having a width less than about 100 nm is provided. Method for fabricating the arrays is disclosed, providing a top-down approach for large arrays with multiple copies of the detection device in a single processing step. Nanodimensional sensing elements with precise dimensions and spacing to avoid the influence of electrodes are provided. The arrays may be used for multiplex detection of chemical and biomolecular species. The regular arrays may be combined with parallel synthesis of anchor probe libraries to provide a multiplex diagnostic device. Applications for gas phase sensing, chemical sensing and solution phase biomolecular sensing are disclosed. | 07-12-2012 |
20120241590 | Method for Assembly of Spectroscopic Filter Arrays Using Biomolecules - Spectroscopic filter arrays and methods for making spectroscopic filter arrays are provided. The arrays are formed using a dispersion of filter particles having selected moieties attached to the surface of the particles and a microarray having complementary moieties formed in an array on a substrate, such that each filter particle is attached to a selected region of the microarray. The moiety on the substrate may be RNA or DNA or other molecule. The substrate may be a surface of a photodetector array, a transparent plate that may be placed in registration with the photodetector or a stamp used to transfer the filter array to a photodetector array. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245055 | Method for Assembly of Analyte Filter Arrays Using Biomolecules - Analyte filter arrays and methods for making an analyte filter array are provided. The arrays are formed using a dispersion of filter particles having selected moieties attached to the surface of the particles and a microarray having complementary moieties formed in an array on a substrate, such that each filter particle is attached to a selected region of the microarray. The moiety on the substrate may be RNA or DNA or other molecule. The substrate may be a surface of a detector array, a membrane that may be placed in registration with the detector array or a stamp used to transfer the filter array to a detector array. | 09-27-2012 |
20130193405 | Imprinted Semiconductor Multiplex Detection Array - An array of sensor devices, each sensor including a set of semiconducting nanotraces having a width less than about 100 nm is provided. Method for fabricating the arrays is disclosed, providing a top-down approach for large arrays with multiple copies of the detection device in a single processing step. Nanodimensional sensing elements with precise dimensions and spacing to avoid the influence of electrodes are provided. The arrays may be used for multiplex detection of chemical and biomolecular species. The regular arrays may be combined with parallel synthesis of anchor probe libraries to provide a multiplex diagnostic device. Applications for gas phase sensing, chemical sensing and solution phase biomolecular sensing are disclosed. | 08-01-2013 |
20140049772 | Apparatus and Methods for Locating Source of and Analyzing Electromagnetic Radiation - Detectors and methods for gathering, detecting and analyzing electromagnetic radiation are disclosed. A radiation detector includes one or more positive lenses to direct radiation to mirrors or to a photodetector. Coordinates of directed radiation are measured and interpreted to determine the angle of arrival. A color filter mosaic may be present to determine wavelengths of detected radiation. Temporal characteristics of the radiation may be measured. | 02-20-2014 |
David John Mitchell, Austin, TX US
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20130297207 | VEHICLE FLEET ROUTING SYSTEM - A vehicle management system is described herein that can perform a variety of features related to managing fleets of vehicles. For example, the vehicle management system includes a routing module that can perform a variety of functions. Some of these functions can include determining a first route between locations using a simplified routing network and then determining a second route between the locations using a more exhaustive routing network. Further, the routing module can store information about the natural flow through intersections, improving control of routes through intersections. Some or all of these features may be used together, or any of these features may be omitted in any given embodiment. | 11-07-2013 |
20130338855 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING FLEET VEHICLE OPERATION INFORMATION - In one embodiment, a system for presenting fleet vehicle operation information in standardized forms includes a telematics module and a data standardizing module. The telematics module receives measurements related to operation of multiple vehicles in a fleet. The data standardizing module, using a first technique, estimates a first value for a parameter for at least one vehicle of the multiple vehicles based at least on the measurements. Further, the data standardizing module, using a second technique, estimates a second value for the parameter for at least one vehicle of the multiple vehicles based at least on the measurements. The second technique including using some measurement to estimate the second value different from the measurements used to estimate the first value according to the first technique. The data standardizing module outputs one or both of the first value and the second value for presentation to a user. | 12-19-2013 |
Dirk Mitchell, San Antonio, TX US
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20120228166 | Single Serve Combination Wine Bottle and Wine Glass - A single serving wine bottle is disclosed wherein the bottle can be easily and quickly transformed into a wine glass without adding any parts to the basic design. The device functions as both a wine bottle and a wine glass and five main components: bottle body, base, base band, top band, and tear away seal to keep the wine inside the bottle and fresh. The base is fastened onto the bottle's neck. The film seal is removed and the wine is exposed and ready to drink. The bottle can be easily filled using modern bottling equipment. The device increases efficiency with respect to raw materials, production costs, transportation, and storage space by alleviating the need for a separate wine glass. | 09-13-2012 |
Edward Chad Mitchell, Grapevine, TX US
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20090289388 | Material Dosing and Mold Filling Apparatus and Method of Operation - An apparatus for manufacturing a molded item having a corner is provided. The apparatus includes a mold support for holding an angled mold having an inside corner. A hopper having an outside corner that corresponds to the inside corner of the mold and a screen at the outside corner mates with the mold. A vibration device is provided for causing a material contained in the hopper to pass through the screen, such as by applying a predetermined force for a predetermined period of time required to fill the mold. Different sized openings in the screen combined with the flowability of the material and the amount of vibration can determine how much material flows through the screen. | 11-26-2009 |
Ernest Mitchell, H. Village, TX US
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20130209726 | CARPET PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME USING LATEX COATING COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are carpet products comprising at least one substrate and at least one adhesive layer associated with the at least one substrate, the adhesive layer being formed from a latex coating composition comprising (a) a first copolymer of at least a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid having from 1 to 13 carbon atoms and ethylene; and (b) a second copolymer of at least styrene and butadiene, wherein the first and second copolymers are colloidally dispersed in an aqueous medium comprising a surfactant. The carpet products are particularly durable exhibiting high tuft bind values. | 08-15-2013 |
Ian Mitchell, Spring, TX US
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20150047836 | COMBINATION POWER SOURCE FOR A MAGNETIC RANGING SYSTEM - According to aspects of the present disclosure, a magnetic ranging system is described herein. The magnetic ranging system may comprise a downhole apparatus tool ( | 02-19-2015 |
Ian B. Mitchell, Katy, TX US
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20140285793 | DISTRIBUTED STRAIN AND TEMPERATURE SENSING SYSTEM - A downhole optical sensing system can include an optical fiber positioned in the well, the optical fiber including multiple cores, and one of the cores having a Brillouin scattering coefficient which is different from another one of the cores. A method of sensing strain and temperature as distributed along an optical fiber can include measuring Brillouin scattering in a core of the optical fiber disposed in a well, and measuring Brillouin scattering in another core of the optical fiber disposed in the well, the optical fiber cores being exposed to a same strain and temperature distribution in the well. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285795 | DOWNHOLE MULTIPLE CORE OPTICAL SENSING SYSTEM - A downhole optical sensing system can include an optical fiber positioned in the well, the optical fiber including multiple cores, and at least one well parameter being sensed in response to light being transmitted via at least one of the multiple cores in the well. The multiple cores can include a single mode core surrounded by a multiple mode core. A method of sensing at least one well parameter in a subterranean well can include transmitting light via at least one of multiple cores of an optical fiber in the well, the at least one of the multiple cores being optically coupled to a sensor in the well, and/or the at least one of the multiple cores comprising a sensor in the well, and determining the at least one well parameter based on the transmitted light. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285875 | REMOTE PUMPED DUAL CORE OPTICAL FIBER SYSTEM FOR USE IN SUBTERRANEAN WELLS - A downhole optical system can include an optical fiber disposed in a subterranean well, and an optical fiber amplifier which amplifies optical power in a core of the optical fiber in the well, the amplifier being optically pumped with optical power in another core of the optical fiber in the well. Another downhole optical system can include an optical fiber disposed in a subterranean well, the optical fiber comprising multiple cores, and an optical fiber amplifier comprising multiple cores optically coupled respectively to the optical fiber multiple cores in the well. | 09-25-2014 |
20140327919 | Remote Seal for Pressure Sensor - A system for sensing downhole pressure in in a hydrocarbon well using a Fabry-Perot (F-P) sensor in series with a Fiber Bragg Grating and maintaining the back pressure on the sensor system with a surface sealing system and a surface pressure control system. | 11-06-2014 |
Ian Bradford Mitchell, Katy, TX US
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20140362431 | Generating Broadband Light Downhole For Wellbore Application - Generating broadband light downhole for wellbore application. A laser source is configured to reside outside a wellbore and produce a seed light pulse at a first wavelength spectrum. A converter is configured to be received inside the wellbore, remote from the laser source. The converter receives the seed light pulse at the first wavelength spectrum through one or more fiber optic cables, and generates light at a second wavelength spectrum that has a broader range than the first wavelength spectrum. | 12-11-2014 |
Ian Bradford Mitchell, Houston, TX US
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20140219620 | Fiber Splice Housing with Temperature Compensation - A method and device for relieving thermal stresses on the optical fibers in fiber optic splice housings used in hostile thermal environments. | 08-07-2014 |
20140260588 | Flow Sensing Fiber Optic Cable and System - A system and method for monitoring oil flow rates at multiple points in production wells using a flow sensing fiber optic cable. An illustrative system embodiment includes: a fiber optic sensing system housed within a tube suitable for a downhole environment; and a flow to signal conversion device attached to the tube and deployed in the oil flow. | 09-18-2014 |
Ian Bradford Mitchell, Austin, TX US
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20130208762 | Suppression of Stimulated Raman Scattering - An apparatus and method for suppressing stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) in fiber optic distributed temperature sensing systems by use of a combination of a pump and seed lasers with chosen frequency differences. | 08-15-2013 |
20130209029 | Spectral Broadening for DTS Application - An apparatus and method for use in distributed temperature sensing (DTS) systems to reduce coherent Rayleigh scattering in fiber optic cables by using photonic crystal fibers. | 08-15-2013 |
20130315552 | Attachment Method to Keep Optical Fiber in Tension - A method using a capstan device and different bonding methods for minimizing undesirable time-dependent effects that occur in sensing devices that use optical fibers placed in tension. | 11-28-2013 |
Ian David Campbell Mitchell, Spring, TX US
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20120330551 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR PREDICTING BOREHOLE GEOMETRY - System, methods and devices for measuring and predicting complex borehole geometries are presented herein. A method is disclosed for determining a trajectory of a borehole that is generated by a drill string. The method includes: receiving data indicative of one or more drilling parameters between at least two survey points; averaging the received data over predetermined increments between the at least two survey points; calculating from at least the averaged data a predicted drill string response for each of the predetermined increments; determining from at least the predicted drill string response a change in inclination and azimuth for each of the predetermined increments; generating a predicted wellbore trajectory from the change in inclination and azimuth; comparing the predicted wellbore trajectory to a measured wellbore trajectory; and, if the comparison is favorable, determining a probable borehole position from the change in inclination and azimuth for each of the predetermined increments. | 12-27-2012 |
Ian D. C. Mitchell, Spring, TX US
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20140100819 | OIL FIELD SYSTEM DATA RECORDER FOR FAILURE RECONSTRUCTION - A plurality of inputs from an oil field system is monitored. It is determined that a failure in the oil field system has occurred. In response, a mechanical release mechanism to release an apparatus is triggered. A remote signal is provided to report a subset of the inputs to a remote location as the processor is monitoring the signal inputs. A memory stores the inputs. An output is provided through which the stored inputs can be extracted to analyze the failure in the oil field system. | 04-10-2014 |
Ian Russell Mitchell, Pflugerville, TX US
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20110315866 | Forward and Reverse Scanning for a Beam Instrument - A quadrupole mass spectrometer alternates between increasing mass and decreasing mass scans for the purpose of decreasing inter-scan delays. By alternating increasing and decreasing mass scans, the next scan starts where the last scan ended reducing the settling time required. Backsteps may be eliminated by scanning the RF and DC non-linearly. | 12-29-2011 |
Jeffrey Mitchell, Little Elm, TX US
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20130167872 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO REDUCE BIOLOGICAL CARRYOVER USING INDUCTION HEATING - Methods, systems, apparatus and machine readable media are disclosed to reduce biological carryover. An example method includes generating an alternating electromagnetic field and introducing an aspiration and dispense device into the electromagnetic field. The example method also includes inductively heating the aspiration and dispense device with the electromagnetic field to at least one of denature or deactivate at least one of a protein or a biological entity on a surface of the aspiration and dispense device. | 07-04-2013 |
John D. Mitchell, Round Rock, TX US
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20110264829 | DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM HAVING PERIPHERAL-PACED DMA TRANSFER AND METHOD THEREFOR - In a data processing system having a processor, a DMA controller, a peripheral, and a memory, a method includes initiating a DMA transfer between the peripheral and the memory, wherein the DMA transfer comprises N subsets of data to be transferred between the peripheral and the memory, N having a value of two or more; asserting, by the peripheral, an event status indicator each time an event is completed by the peripheral; in response to each assertion of the event status indicator, the peripheral, based on a data request enable signal from the DMA controller, performing one of asserting a data request signal provided to the DMA controller or providing an interrupt request to the processor; and in response to each assertion of the data request signal, the DMA controller initiating transfer of a next subset of data of the N subsets of data between the memory and the peripheral. | 10-27-2011 |
20140259149 | PROGRAMMABLE DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS CHANNELS - A storage location of a device that can be configured to act as a master in a particular security mode, such as a Direct Memory Access (DMA) having one or more channels, can be programmed to indicate a security indicator to be provided when configured to operate as a master device. | 09-11-2014 |
Joseph N. Mitchell, San Antonio, TX US
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20090231578 | MULTI-CHANNEL FIBER OPTIC SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEMS EMPLOYING INTEGRATED OPTICS MODULES - The invention provides unitary optics modules that integrate several light management functions for performing optical spectroscopy, such as Raman spectroscopy, and optical spectroscopy systems that include one or more of the unitary optics modules. Methods of using the modules and systems are also provided. | 09-17-2009 |
20120092474 | Scaleable, Compact, High Resolution Optical Fingerprint Reader - A fingerprint reader for acquiring a fingerprint image has a platen with a micro prism sheet on its underside. An arrangement of fold mirrors is used to receive light from the platen and fold the optical path twice before reaching the imagers. The reader has multiple imagers, each imager having at least an imaging lens and an image sensor. Each imager is configured so that the image plane of the image sensor is tilted relative to the optical axis of the imaging lens, such that keystone distortion in the fingerprint image is corrected. | 04-19-2012 |
20120147356 | White Light Optical Profilometer for Measuring Complex Surfaces - A white light optical profilometer having a measurement head that is separated from the base unit by means of a fiber optic bundle. The measurement head contains a Michelson objective, whose reference path is folded so that the measurement head may be compact. The measurement head also contains a tilting mirror, which directs light from the surface of interest to the objective, and may be adjusted to allow the measurement head to scan complex surfaces. The base unit contains the other elements of the profilometer, such as an image detector and illuminator. | 06-14-2012 |
20120287239 | Robot Vision With Three Dimensional Thermal Imaging - A robot vision system provides images to a remote robot viewing station, using a single long wave infrared camera on-board the robot. An optical system, also on-board the robot, has mirrors that divide the camera's field of view so that the camera receives a stereoscopic image pair. An image processing unit at the viewing station receives image data from the camera and processes the image data to provide a stereoscopic image. | 11-15-2012 |
Joseph Nathan Mitchell, San Antonio, TX US
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20100231722 | Compact handheld detector for greenhouse gasses - Techniques are disclosed relating to gas leak detection. The techniques can be deployed, for example, in compact, handheld portable devices usable for detecting leaks in space-confined applications. The devices generally include an unstablized laser and thermal imaging camera that allow for detection of gas that absorbs at least some of the wavelength of operation of the unstablized laser. The devices can be operated at a low-power density for safety and/or may be configured to mitigate wavelength hopping associated with unstablized laser light sources. | 09-16-2010 |
Josh Mitchell, San Antonio, TX US
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20140173577 | PATCHLESS UPDATE MANAGEMENT ON MOBILE DEVICES - Technologies for mobile device software update management are disclosed. A described technique includes obtaining update information to modify a target function; identifying, from among a plurality of executing processes, a process that is operable to execute the target function, wherein the target function resides within a memory area associated with the identified process; suspending the identified process; determining, within the memory area, a memory address of the target function based on the obtained update information; modifying the target function in the memory area based on the memory address and the obtained update information to produce a modified function; and resuming the modified process. | 06-19-2014 |
Kenneth Bruce Mitchell, Fort Worth, TX US
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20140300070 | TRANSPORTATION DOLLIES - A transportation dolly for transporting tools, such as Measurement While Drilling (MWD) tools, is provided. The dolly includes a base plate with a front end, a rear end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A plurality of wheels may be attached to the bottom surface. A cradle forming a channel within may be attached to the top surface. A plurality of dollies may be linked together. The channel may be shaped and sized to receive the MWD tool. Therefore, the MWD tool may be strapped to the plurality of dollies and transported in a safe manner. | 10-09-2014 |
Kevin Mitchell, Richardson, TX US
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20100242114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTING AND APPLYING FILTERS FOR INTRUSION PROTECTION SYSTEM WITHIN A VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A system for controlling selection of filters for protecting against vulnerabilities of a computer network includes a vulnerability management system analyzes the computer network and determines network vulnerabilities for the computer network. The vulnerability management system is configured to receive real-time data on a status of filters protecting against vulnerabilities of the computer network. A database contains a pre-generated mapping of network vulnerabilities to filters for protecting against the network vulnerabilities. The vulnerability management system enables user control of filters for protecting against vulnerabilities of the computer network based upon the determined network vulnerabilities of the computer network, the pre-generated mapping of network vulnerabilities to the filters for protecting against the network vulnerabilities and the real-time data on the status of the filters. | 09-23-2010 |
Kevin M. Mitchell, Plano, TX US
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20120210434 | Security countermeasure management platform - A management platform that allows security and compliance users to view risks and vulnerabilities in their environment with the added context of what other mitigating security countermeasures are associated with that vulnerability and that are applicable and/or available within the overall security architecture. Additionally, the platform allows users to take one or more actions from controlling the operation of a security countermeasure for mitigation purposes to documenting the awareness of a security countermeasure that is in place. | 08-16-2012 |
20140344940 | Security countermeasure management platform - A management platform that allows security and compliance users to view risks and vulnerabilities in their environment with the added context of what other mitigating security countermeasures are associated with that vulnerability and that are applicable and/or available within the overall security architecture. Additionally, the platform allows users to take one or more actions from controlling the operation of a security countermeasure for mitigation purposes to documenting the awareness of a security countermeasure that is in place. | 11-20-2014 |
Lesinee Mitchell, Ransom Canyon, TX US
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20110127181 | SEMI-LIQUID CANDLE - A composition and method is disclosed for a wickless semi-liquid candle. | 06-02-2011 |
Margaret E. Mitchell, Cedar Park, TX US
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20100305706 | SPINAL IMPLANT - A spinal implant may be used to stabilize a portion of a spine. The implant may promote bone growth between adjacent vertebrae that fuses the vertebrae together. An implant may include an opening through a height of a body of the implant. The body of the implant may include curved sides. A top and/or a bottom of the implant may include protrusions that contact and/or engage vertebral surfaces to prevent backout of the implant from the disc space. A variety of instruments may be used to prepare a disc space and insert an implant. The instruments may include, but are not limited to, a distractor, a rasp, and one or more guides. The implant and instruments may be supplied in an instrument kit. | 12-02-2010 |
20130204301 | SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal stabilization system may include a pair of structural members coupled to at least a portion of a human vertebra with connectors. Connectors may couple structural members to spinous processes. Some embodiments of a spinal stabilization system may include fasteners that couple structural members to vertebrae. In some embodiments, a spinal stabilization system, provides three points of fixation for a single vertebral level. A fastener may fixate a facet joint between adjacent vertebrae and couple a stabilization structural member to a vertebra. Connectors may couple the structural members to the spinous processes of the vertebrae. Use of a spinal stabilization system may improve the stability of a weakened or damaged portion of a spine. When used in conjunction with an implant or other device, the spinal stabilization system may immobilize vertebrae and allow for fusion of the implant or other device with vertebrae. | 08-08-2013 |
20140200614 | SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A spinal stabilization system may include a pair of structural members coupled to at least a portion of a human vertebra with connectors. Connectors may couple structural members to spinous processes. Some embodiments of a spinal stabilization system may include fasteners that couple structural members to vertebrae. In some embodiments, a spinal stabilization system, provides three points of fixation for a single vertebral level. A fastener may fixate a facet joint between adjacent vertebrae and couple a stabilization structural member to a vertebra. Connectors may couple the structural members to the spinous processes of the vertebrae. Use of a spinal stabilization system may improve the stability of a weakened or damaged portion of a spine. When used in conjunction with an implant or other device, the spinal stabilization system may immobilize vertebrae and allow for fusion of the implant or other device with vertebrae. | 07-17-2014 |
Maria L. Mitchell, Arlington, TX US
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20120084198 | Method and System for ACH Debit Delayed Availability - A server includes a memory that stores a plurality of availability schedules, and a processor communicatively coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to access an automated clearing house (ACH) debit transaction received at an originating depository financial institution (ODFI) from an originator, determine an availability schedule associated with the originator from the plurality of availability schedules, credit a percentage of the amount of funds of the ACH debit transaction to a delayed settlement account associated with the originator, and transfer a portion of the amount of funds credited to the delayed settlement account to a general operating account of the originator on a particular day determined from the availability schedule. The delayed settlement account has one or more associated rules that prevent the originator from withdrawing funds from the delayed settlement account. | 04-05-2012 |
Mark Mitchell, Mansfield, TX US
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20120040144 | Corrugating Adhesive and Use Thereof - A colloid protected polyvinyl acetate emulsion resin can be employed as a corrugating adhesive. The use of this adhesive is useful for increasing the line speed for the manufacture of double and triple wall paperboard constructions. | 02-16-2012 |
Mark Mitchell, Pearland, TX US
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20130098690 | REPAIRED WEAR AND BUCKLE RESISTANT DRILL PIPE AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention embodies a drill pipe in which various damaged sections of the pipe are repaired in order to maintain or improve the wear and buckle resistance of the drill pipe. The sections are strengthened using various hardening methods such as heat treatment processes and/or expansion techniques. A sleeve can also be applied to the strengthened portions. Surface enhancers, such as hardbanding, can be applied to the strengthened portions or the sleeve in order to provide abrasion resistance or to reduce friction. | 04-25-2013 |
Mark A. Mitchell, Pearland, TX US
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20110155379 | ROTATING CONTINUOUS FLOW SUB - A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by advancing the tubular string longitudinally into the wellbore; stopping drilling by holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; adding a tubular joint or stand of joints to the tubular string while injecting drilling fluid into a side port of the tubular string, rotating the tubular string, and holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; and resuming drilling of the wellbore after adding the joint or stand. | 06-30-2011 |
20130192841 | DUAL GRADIENT MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING - A method of drilling a subsea wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by injecting drilling fluid through a tubular string extending into the wellbore from an offshore drilling unit (ODU) and rotating a drill bit disposed on a bottom of the tubular string. The method further includes, while drilling the wellbore: mixing lifting fluid with drilling returns at a flow rate proportionate to a flow rate of the drilling fluid, thereby forming a return mixture. The lifting fluid has a density substantially less than a density of the drilling fluid. The return mixture has a density substantially less than the drilling fluid density. The method further includes, while drilling the wellbore: measuring a flow rate of the returns or the return mixture; and comparing the measured flow rate to the drilling fluid flow rate to ensure control of a formation being drilled. | 08-01-2013 |
20140144706 | ROTATING CONTINUOUS FLOW SUB - A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by advancing the tubular string longitudinally into the wellbore; stopping drilling by holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; adding a tubular joint or stand of joints to the tubular string while injecting drilling fluid into a side port of the tubular string, rotating the tubular string, and holding the tubular string longitudinally stationary; and resuming drilling of the wellbore after adding the joint or stand. | 05-29-2014 |
Odes W. Mitchell, Arlington, TX US
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20100298258 | ANALGESIC COMPOSITIONS - Embodiments of the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for use in the treatment of pain and inflammation in mammals, including humans, by administering compositions comprising i) an effective amount of an analgesic having an optional anti-inflammatory effect; (ii) an amount of caffeine effective in enhancement of pain relief; and, (iii) an amount of B vitamins effective in enhancement of pain relief. | 11-25-2010 |
20130210835 | PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - A composition of an antitussive, a decongestant, or an antihistamine to treat respiratory and oral pharyngeal congestion and related symptoms in a patient. | 08-15-2013 |
20140094438 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN - The claimed invention relates to compositions that may be in a form of a liquid, solid, gel, cream or gel capsule comprising an analgesic, and methods for administering these compositions for treatment of patients suffering from various forms of pain. | 04-03-2014 |
Reggie Mitchell, Pearland, TX US
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20120173431 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A TOKEN AS A PAYMENT IN A TRANSACTION - Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for using a token as a payment in a transaction. In one embodiment, a method for facilitating a payment transaction using a mobile device can be provided. The method can include validating a user's identity; providing a token to the user; receiving the token and user identification information from a merchant as payment for a transaction; and authorizing the transaction. | 07-05-2012 |
Reginald Todd Mitchell, Pearland, TX US
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20150032630 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POSTPONING CHECK SETTLEMENT - Systems and methods are provided for postponing check settlement. According to one or more embodiments, a method is provided. The method may include receiving, by a computer including one or more processors, check information associated with a check on a current date. The method may also include determining, by the computer, a destination account identifier for the check and determining whether to postpone settlement of the check until after the current date. Furthermore, the method may include identifying, by the computer upon a positive determination to postpone settlement of the check, a delayed settlement date associated with the check. Additionally, the method may include storing an association between the check information, the delayed settlement date, and the destination account identifier in a database in communication with the computer | 01-29-2015 |
Richard A. Mitchell, Houston, TX US
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20110005752 | Water Sensitive Porous Medium to Control Downhole Water Production and Method Therefor - Water production produced from a subterranean formation is inhibited or controlled by consolidated water sensitive porous medium (WSPM) packed within the flow path of the wellbore device container. The WSPM includes solid particles having a water hydrolyzable polymer at least partially coating the particles. The WSPM is packed under pressure within the flow path of the wellbore device container to consolidate it. The WSPM increases resistance to flow as water content increases in the fluid flowing through the flow path and decreases resistance to flow as water content decreases in the fluid flowing through the flow path. | 01-13-2011 |
20120090845 | Stabilizing Emulsified Acids for Carbonate Acidizing - Emulsified acids have been used to increase production rates of oil and gas in carbonate reservoirs through acid fracturing and matrix acidizing operations. An emulsifier is used to emulsify the aqueous acid with an oil, usually diesel. Very small particles, such as colloidal clay particles and/or nanoparticles increase the stability of the emulsified acids over an elevated temperature range. | 04-19-2012 |
20130178400 | Stabilizing Emulsified Acids for Carbonate Acidizing - Emulsified acids have been used to increase production rates of oil and gas in carbonate reservoirs through acid fracturing and matrix acidizing operations. An emulsifier is used to emulsify the aqueous acid with an oil, usually diesel. Very small particles, such as colloidal clay particles and/or nanoparticles increase the stability of the emulsified acids over an elevated temperature range. | 07-11-2013 |
Robby Craig Mitchell, Ransom Canyon, TX US
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20110127181 | SEMI-LIQUID CANDLE - A composition and method is disclosed for a wickless semi-liquid candle. | 06-02-2011 |
Robert F. Mitchell, Houston, TX US
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20090157319 | Systems and Methods for Modeling Wellbore Trajectories - Systems and methods for modeling wellbore trajectories, which can be used to model corresponding drillstring trajectories and transform the torque-drag drill string model into a full stiff-string formulation. | 06-18-2009 |
20120179445 | Systems and Methods for Modeling Wellbore Trajectories - Systems and methods for modeling wellbore trajectories, which can be used to model corresponding drillstring trajectories and transform the torque-drag drill string model into a full stiff-string formulation. | 07-12-2012 |
20140032115 | Systems and Methods for Determining the Moments and Forces of Two Concentric Pipes Within a Wellbore - Systems and methods for determining the bending moment and shear force of tubing and casing when the tubing buckles and contacts the casing. | 01-30-2014 |
Robert Franklin Mitchell, Houston, TX US
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20120116738 | Systems And Methods For Modeling Drillstring Trajectories - Systems and methods for modeling drillstring trajectories by calculating forces in the drillstring using a traditional torque-drag model and comparing the results with the results of the same forces calculated in the drillstring using a block tri-diagonal matrix, which determines whether the new drillstring trajectory is acceptable and represents mechanical equilibrium of drillstring forces and moments. | 05-10-2012 |
20130151217 | Systems and Methods for Modeling Drillstring Trajectories - Systems and methods for modeling drillstring trajectories by calculating forces in the drillstring using a traditional torque-drag model and comparing the results with the results of the same forces calculated in the drillstring using a block tri-diagonal matrix, which determines whether the new drillstring trajectory is acceptable and represents mechanical equilibrium of drillstring forces and moments. | 06-13-2013 |
20140019102 | SYSTEM, METHOD & COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT TO SIMULATE THE PROGRESSIVE FAILURE OF RUPTURE DISKS IN DOWNHOLE ENVIRONMENTS - Systems and related methods to simulate, predict, and report progressive failures of rupture disks in response to thermal expansion of trapped annular fluids. | 01-16-2014 |
20140019107 | SYSTEM, METHOD & COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT TO SIMULATE RUPTURE DISK AND SYNTACTIC FOAM TRAPPED ANNULAR PRESSURE MITIGATION IN DOWNHOLE ENVIRONMENTS - Systems and related methods to simulate the use of rupture disks and syntactic foam in the mitigation of trapped annular pressure and wellhead movement during downhole operations. | 01-16-2014 |
20150088425 | System, Method & Computer Program Product to Simulate the Progressive Failure of Rupture Disks in Downhole Environments - Systems and related methods to simulate, predict, and report progressive failures of rupture disks in response to thermal expansion of trapped annular fluids. | 03-26-2015 |
Roger Mitchell, Austin, TX US
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20110055198 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING QUERIES - There is provided a computer-implemented method of optimizing a query. An exemplary method comprises receiving a first request from an optimizer that specifies a table, a first predicate and a first sample size, wherein the optimizer is optimizing a relational query language statement that specifies the table and the first predicate. The exemplary method also comprises generating a sample table, comprising a first subset of rows from the table, based on the request. The exemplary method also comprises selecting a second subset of rows from the sample table based on the predicate. The exemplary method additionally comprises sending a count of rows in the second subset to the optimizer. | 03-03-2011 |
Scott Mitchell, The Woodlands, TX US
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20110132804 | Increasing octane number of light naphtha using a germanium-zeolite catalyst - This invention relates to a process for the increasing the octane number of a naphtha hydrocarbon feed having a predominantly paraffin content with a germanium-containing zeolite catalyst. The catalyst is a non-acidic germanium zeolite on which a noble metal, such as platinum, has been deposited. The zeolite structure may be of MTW, MWW, MEL, TON, MRE, FER, MFI, BEA, MOR, LTL or MTT. The zeolite is made non-acidic by being base-exchanged with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, such as cesium, potassium, sodium, rubidium, barium, calcium, magnesium and mixtures thereof, to reduce acidity. The catalyst is sulfur tolerant. The hydrocarbon feed may contain sulfur up to 1000 ppm. The present invention could be applicable to a feedstream which is predominantly naphthenes and paraffins. | 06-09-2011 |
20110172479 | Zeolite catalyst with deposited germanium, aluminum and platinum for aromatization of alkanes, process of making and process of using thereof - The present invention is for a catalyst, a process for making the catalyst and a process for using the catalyst in aromatization of alkanes having three to five carbon atoms per molecule, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene and xylene. The catalyst is an aluminum-silicon zeolite having a silicon to aluminum atomic ratio (Si:Al) greater than 15:1, such as MFI or ZSM-5, on which germanium, aluminum and a noble metal, such as platinum, have been deposited. The catalyst may be bound with magnesia, alumina, titania, zirconia, thoria, silica, boria or mixtures thereof. The aluminum and germanium may be deposited simultaneously on the zeolite. | 07-14-2011 |
20120108875 | ZEOLITE CATALYST WITH DEPOSITED GERMANIUM, ALUMINUM AND PLATINUM FOR AROMATIZATION OF ALKANES, PROCESS OF MAKING AND PROCESS OF USING THEREOF - The present invention is for a catalyst, a process for making the catalyst and a process for using the catalyst in aromatization of alkanes having three to five carbon atoms per molecule, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene and xylene. The catalyst is an aluminum-silicon zeolite having a silicon to aluminum atomic ratio (Si:Al) greater than 15:1, such as MFI or ZSM-5, on which germanium, aluminum and a noble metal, such as platinum, have been deposited. The catalyst may be bound with magnesia, alumina, titania, zirconia, thoria, silica, boria or mixtures thereof. The aluminum and germanium may be deposited simultaneously on the zeolite. | 05-03-2012 |
Scott F. Mitchell, Houston, TX US
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20080293987 | Catalyst for Conversion of Hydrocarbons, Process of Making and Process of Using Thereof - Bimetallic Deposition - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst is a germanium zeolite, such as Ge-ZSM-5, on which at least two metals, platinum and at least one other metal selected from Group 7, Group 8, Group 9, Group 10 and tin, are deposited on the germanium zeolite. Examples of the other metal are iridium, rhenium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, iron, cobalt and tin. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a germanium zeolite; depositing platinum and at least one other metal on the germanium zeolite; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite, before depositing the metals or after depositing the metals. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon stream containing alkanes, olefins and mixtures thereof having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 11-27-2008 |
20080293988 | Catalyst for Conversion of Hydrocarbons, Process of Making and Process of Using Thereof - Incorporation 2 - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst contains a zeolite with one element from Group 13, Group 14, or the first series transition metals and, optionally, germanium and/or aluminum in the zeolite framework. At least one Group 10 metal, such as platinum, is deposited on the zeolite. Examples of the elements in the framework are tin, boron, iron or titanium. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a zeolite with one element from Group 13, Group 14, or the first series transition metals and, optionally, germanium and/or aluminum in the zeolite framework; depositing the metal; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite and before or after depositing the metal. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 11-27-2008 |
20080293989 | Catalyst for Conversion of Hydrocarbons, Process of Making and Process of Using Thereof - Incorporation-1 - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst contains a zeolite having germanium and at least one selected from the group consisting of tin and boron incorporated into the zeolite framework and at least one metal selected from Group 10 deposited on the zeolite. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a zeolite having germanium and at least one selected from the group consisting of tin and boron incorporated into the zeolite framework; depositing the metal; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite and before or after depositing the metal. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 11-27-2008 |
20080293990 | Catalyst for Conversion of Hydrocarbons, Process of Making and Process of Using Thereof - Ge Zeolites - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst is a medium pore germanium zeolite, a germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). At least one metal selected from Group 10 is deposited on the medium pore zeolite and, optionally on the germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a medium pore zeolite, an aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO) with germanium incorporated into the framework and calcining the medium pore germanium zeolite, germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). At least one metal may be deposited on the germanium zeolite, germanium aluminophosphate (AlPO) or a germanium silicoaluminophosphate (SAPO). The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon stream containing alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 11-27-2008 |
20120122662 | CATALYST FOR CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS, PROCESS OF MAKING AND PROCESS OF USING THEREOF - BIMETALLIC DEPOSITION - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst is a non-acidic germanium zeolite, such as Ge-ZSM-5, on which at least two metals, platinum and at least one other metal selected from Group 7, Group 8, Group 9, Group 10 and tin, are deposited on the germanium zeolite. Examples of the other metal are iridium, rhenium, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, iron, cobalt and tin. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a germanium zeolite; depositing platinum and at least one other metal on the germanium zeolite; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite, before depositing the metals or after depositing the metals. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon stream containing alkanes, olefins and mixtures thereof having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 05-17-2012 |
Scott F. Mitchell, The Woodlands, TX US
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20080255398 | Aromatization of alkanes using a germanium-zeolite catalyst - This invention relates to a process for the aromatization of C | 10-16-2008 |
20100280297 | Process of using germanium zeolite catalyst for alkane aromatization - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of alkanes having two to six carbon atoms per molecule to aromatics. The catalyst is a MFI zeolite with a crystallite size of less than 15 microns with, in addition to silicon and aluminum, germanium as a framework element. Platinum is deposited on the zeolite. The zeolite may contain other optional tetravalent and trivalent elements in the zeolite framework. The catalyst is synthesized by preparing a zeolite containing aluminum, silicon, germanium and, optionally, other elements in the framework, calcining the zeolite and depositing platinum on the zeolite. The catalyst may be used for aromatization of alkanes, such as propane, to aromatics, such as benzene, toluene and xylenes. | 11-04-2010 |
20130324778 | CATALYST FOR CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS, PROCESS OF MAKING AND PROCESS OF USING THEREOF - This invention is for a catalyst for conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst contains a zeolite with one element from Group 13, Group 14, or the first series transition metals and, optionally, germanium and/or aluminum in the zeolite framework. At least one Group 10 metal, such as platinum, is deposited on the zeolite. Examples of the elements in the framework are tin, boron, iron or titanium. The catalyst is prepared by synthesizing a zeolite with one element from Group 13, Group 14, or the first series transition metals and, optionally, germanium and/or aluminum in the zeolite framework; depositing the metal; and calcining after preparation of the zeolite and before or after depositing the metal. The catalyst may be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons, such as propane to aromatics, by contacting the catalyst with alkanes having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule and recovering the product. | 12-05-2013 |
20150018590 | CATALYST FOR CONVERSION OF HYDROCARBONS, PROCESS OF MAKING AND PROCESS OF USING THEREOF - GE ZEOLITE - In an embodiment a catalyst comprises a medium or large pore zeolite having germanium incorporated into the zeolite framework. The zeolite can have a pore structure that is one dimensional, two dimensional or three dimensional. A metal selected from Group 10 can be deposited on the zeolite. In an embodiment, a process for synthesizing the zeolite comprises preparing a medium pore zeolite containing germanium in the framework of the zeolite and calcining the zeolite. In an embodiment, the catalyst can be used in a process for the conversion of hydrocarbons comprising contacting a hydrocarbon stream containing alkanes, olefins, or mixtures thereof having 2 to 12 carbon atoms per molecule with the catalyst and recovering the product. | 01-15-2015 |
Simon Mitchell, Houston, TX US
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20120211280 | INTEGRATED REAMING AND MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A downhole reaming system includes a tubular body having a drill bit disposed on a distal end thereof, and a central bore therethrough, wherein the tubular body is attached to a drillstring, an expandable reamer having cutter blocks coupled thereto and configured to selectively expand radially therefrom, a near-bit reamer disposed proximate the drill bit, the near-bit reamer having cutter blocks coupled thereto and configured to expand therefrom, and a measurement sub configured to measure at least one characteristic of an interior wall of an enlarged wellbore. | 08-23-2012 |
Stacey A. Mitchell, Magnolia, TX US
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20140330167 | SPECIMEN OBSERVATION, COLLECTION, STORAGE AND PRESERVATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE - The devices and methods taught in this disclosure are directed to facilitate the observation, collection, transportation, storage, and preservation of specimens possibly containing DNA, said specimens potentially constituting evidence of sexual assault. The devices and methods described further allow for a means of minimizing the possibility of specimen contamination, dilution, or degradation during the collection and storage processes. The disclosed devices may contain electrical components that provide for the generation and recordation of information (specifically, times, dates, and locations) related to circumstances surrounding the collection of such specimens. This information may serve as evidence corroborating the circumstance of specimen collection, it may help to maintain a known and identifiable Chain of Custody (CoC), and it may additionally be used for unique device identification (UDI), inventory control, and current procedural terminology (CPT) coding purposes. | 11-06-2014 |
Stephen John Mitchell, Bellaire, TX US
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20090210353 | WEATHER FORECAST SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method and system configured to receive, process, compile, and transmit weather information to selected users is provided. The weather information is generally received from a remote weather information database, processed by at least one real-time data server, and transmitted through a communication module to a plurality of users in accordance with predetermined parameters that may be set by the users themselves. | 08-20-2009 |
20100042527 | Storm Commodity Forecast System and Method - A method, system, and software package configured to receive, process, compile, and transmit commodity trading information to selected users is provided. The weather information and commodity production information are generally received from remote databases, processed by an internal forecast data server in light to determine the potential short-term or long-term effects on commodities that a forecasted storm will have. The data may then be transmitted to users via a web-based application or in accordance with predetermined parameters that may be set by the users themselves. | 02-18-2010 |
Thomas W. Mitchell, Mckinney, TX US
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20090237526 | Method and Apparatus for Segmented Video Compression - An archival video system uses profile images as a background for an image and delta images to indicate the difference between a current image and a profile image. An image may be segmented into multiple sectors, with each sector compared to a profile sector. The resulting image may be constructed using references to previously stored sectors from different images. | 09-24-2009 |
Todd Edward Mitchell, Ft. Worth, TX US
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20080298764 | Fiber optic connector holders - There is provided a fiber optic connector holder adapted to selectively retain two or more fiber optic connectors that include a dust cap on the ferrule. The connector holder comprises a boot retainer to selectively retain a portion of the boot of the connector, and the connector holder comprises a dust cap retainer to selectively retain a portion of the dust cap of the connector. The connector holder is provided in a telecommunications enclosure to provide convenient parking for fiber optic connectors that are not optically connected within a distribution field or the like or that are generally not in service at the time. The connector holders may be selectively installed and/or removed from the telecommunications enclosure to assist in the installation of new fiber optic hardware, such as splitter modules. | 12-04-2008 |