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Baxter D. Montgomery, Houston, TX US
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| 20100216098 | Nutritional Food Level System - A method of categorizing a food. The method includes receiving a description of a food and making a number of determinations about the food. The method determines whether the food is plant-based or animal-based, the extent in which the food is processed and the nutritional characteristics of the food. After making these determinations, the method categorizes the food to a food level between 0 and 10 based on whether the food is plant-based or animal-based, the food's extent of processing and the food's nutritional characteristics. | 08-26-2010 |
Bruce David Montgomery, Flint, TX US
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| 20080223944 | Device and method for recording air conditioning system information - HVAC apparatus is configured to include a control system with a controller which may be connected directly to a personality module for transferring information stored in the controller related to historic operating conditions of the apparatus to the module, or information may be transferred to the controller from the module to configure the controller for operation of the apparatus at selected operating conditions of temperature, pressure and blower motor speed, for example. The personality module includes a memory circuit and a connector for releasably connecting the module to the control system of the apparatus for transferring information between the module and the controller. | 09-18-2008 |
Clint Montgomery, Coppell, TX US
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| 20090170258 | METHODS FOR FULL GATE SILICIDATION OF METAL GATE STRUCTURES - One embodiment relates to a method of fabricating an integrated circuit. In the method, p-type polysilicon is provided over a semiconductor body, where the p-type polysilicon has a first depth as measured from a top surface of the p-type polysilicon. An n-type dopant is implanted into the p-type polysilicon to form a counter-doped layer at the top-surface of the p-type polysilicon, where the counter-doped layer has a second depth that is less than the first depth. A catalyst metal is provided that associates with the counter-doped layer to form a catalytic surface. A metal is deposited over the catalytic surface. A thermal process is performed that reacts the metal with the p-type polysilicon in the presence of the catalytic surface to form a metal silicide. Other methods and devices are also disclosed. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100159665 | CAPACITOR FORMED ON A RECRYSTALLIZED POLYSILICON LAYER - The present invention provides a semiconductor device, a method of manufacture therefor, and an integrated circuit including the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device, among other elements, includes a recrystallized polysilicon layer | 06-24-2010 |
Clint L. Montgomery, Coppell, TX US
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| 20090096055 | METHOD TO FORM CMOS CIRCUITS WITH SUB 50NM STI STRUCTURES USING SELECTIVE EPITAXIAL SILICON POST STI ETCH - An STI field oxide element in an IC which includes a layer of epitaxial semiconductor on sidewalls of the STI trench to increase the width of the active area adjacent to the STI trench and decrease a width of dielectric material in the STI trench is disclosed. STI etch residue is removed from the STI trench surface prior to growth of the epitaxial layer. The epitaxial semiconductor composition is matched to the composition of the adjacent active area. The epitaxial semiconductor may be undoped or doped to match the active area. The STI trench with the epitaxial layer is compatible with common STI passivation and fill processes. The thickness of the as-grown epitaxial semiconductor layer is selected to provide a desired active area width or a desired STI dielectric width. | 04-16-2009 |
Graeme Montgomery, Benbrook, TX US
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| 20100109906 | MEMORY LOGGING SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE CONDITION OF A SLIDING SLEEVE - A memory logging system for determining the status of a sliding sleeve valve disposed within the borehole. The sliding sleeve contains signal inducing devices. A logging tool is conveyed through the sliding sleeve and time intervals between sensor excursions induced by the sleeve's signal inducing devices are recorded and stored within the tool memory. These data are subsequently recovered when the tool is returned to the surface of the earth, and sensor excursion data are processed in a surface processor to ascertain relative axial positions of the sliding sleeve outer housing and the insert. The condition of the sliding sleeve is determined from these relative axial positions. | 05-06-2010 |
Jesse A. Montgomery, Garland, TX US
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| 20080294425 | Method and apparatus for performing semantic update and replace operations - A method of changing semantic information comprises changing a first bi-directional coupling between a surface region in a document and a first semantic object to a second bi-directional coupling between the surface region and a second semantic object. More particularly, the method may be comprised of identifying an occurrence of a surface region in a document, the surface region having a first link for coupling the surface region to a first semantic object, and the first semantic object having a first association for coupling the first semantic object with the surface region. The first link is replaced with a second link for coupling the surface region to a second semantic object. The first association is changed to a second association for coupling the second semantic object with the surface region. Another method for changing semantic information comprising selecting a semantic object stored in a data repository and changing the selected semantic object. A scope is then selected, either manually or automatically. A set of semantically anchored expressions associated with the semantic object is identified in response to the scope. A determination is made if the semantically anchored expressions are consistent with the changed semantic object and, if not, the semantically anchored expressions are updated so as to be consistent with the changed semantic object. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080294426 | Method and apparatus for anchoring expressions based on an ontological model of semantic information - A method and apparatus for the recording and maintenance of semantic elements in electronically-held information objects provide for grounding semantic objects in an ontology, such that inheritance and other relations between concepts are preserved in persistent storage. The disclosed method and apparatus provide semantic document authors with a means to anchor concept references to specific, persistent, semantic objects, thereby providing the system with access to all properties of the underlying data model of the semantic objects being referenced, while also specifying the type and scope of their relations, as well as behavioral aspects of the visual and editing environment. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080294427 | Method and apparatus for performing a semantically informed merge operation - A method and apparatus for performing an informed semantic merge operation comprises selecting a source region in a document and a target region in the same or a different document. A bi-directionally coupled surface region is identified in the source region and a bi-directionally coupled surface region is identified in the target region. A first semantic object coupled to the surface region in the source region is identified and a second semantic object coupled to the surface region in the target region is identified. The subcomponents of the first semantic object are combined with the subcomponents of the second semantic object by merging. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080295013 | Method and apparatus for performing semantically informed text operations - One example of a semantically informed text operation comprises selecting a source region of a document and determining if the source region has a surface region bi-directionally coupled to a semantic object. The coupled semantic object is identified as are the presentation(s) associated with the semantic object. A target region of the same or anther document is selected. Any of the presentations that cannot be expressed in the target region are eliminated to identify a set of remaining presentations. A set of semantic choices based on the remaining presentations is determined. One of the semantic choices is selected and executed in the target region. | 11-27-2008 |
John K. Montgomery, Houston, TX US
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| 20100126771 | Methods and Apparatus For Controlling Cutting Ribbons During A Drilling Operation - Drill bits are provided. The drill bits are of the fixed-cutter, rotary-type. The drill bits have a plurality of blades having cutting elements disposed therealong. Junk slots are formed between the respective blades. A knife opening is formed in at least two of the junk slots. Preferably, the knife openings are disposed substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis of the drill bit. The drill bit also has one or more ribbon cutters. The ribbon cutters cyclically protrude through knife openings in the junk slots in order to facilitate the fragmentation of cuttings ribbons moving through the junk slots during a drilling operation. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20120125631 | Systems and Methods of Diverting Fluids In A Wellbore Using Destructible Plugs - A bridge plug arrangement includes a plug having an upper end and a bottom end. The bridge plug arrangement also optionally includes a cylindrical seat. The bridge plug arrangement further includes a tubular member. The tubular member may be part of a casing string. The tubular member is configured to receive the plug and, when used, the seat. The plug and/or the seat may be fabricated from a frangible material. A method for diverting fluids in a wellbore using the bridge plug arrangement is also provided. The method may include landing the plug onto the seat within the wellbore below a subsurface zone of interest. Treatment fluids are then injected into the wellbore, where they are diverted through perforations and into a formation. The plug and/or seat is then optionally broken into a plurality of pieces through use of a downward mechanical force. | 05-24-2012 |
John W. Montgomery, Houston, TX US
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| 20110174922 | UNGUIDED MISSILE AND PROJECTILE DEFENSE SHIELD SUPPORTED BY TETHERED BALLOONS - In this invention, there is provided a method and device for shielding and deflecting unguided missiles, mortars and other projectiles and ordnance. A plurality of lighter-than-air balloons are tethered from a plurality of ground anchors so that the balloons are positioned spaced apart, adjacent to, along and buoyed above the border to be defended between the launch area and the target area. A defense shield is suspended from the plurality of tethered lighter-than-air balloons, extending generally vertically covering a range of heights for engaging and deflecting missiles launched along the expected trajectories. | 07-21-2011 |
Michael Montgomery, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20110309948 | SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN DEVICES - The present disclosure relates to a method to determine a clock signal when separate clocks are used. In one embodiment, a disciplined clock system comprising an update subsystem and a synthesis subsystem is provided. A first clock phase estimate is provided to the update subsystem and used, along with the update subsystem, to determine a frequency offset estimate and a phase offset estimate. The clock signal is determining using the frequency offset estimate, the phase offset estimate, and the synthesis subsystem. Alternatively, two clocks can be synchronized by generating a signal associated with a first clock; modulating the signal; transmitting the modulated signal; receiving the modulated signal by a receiver associated with a second clock; correlating the received signal; determining the time of arrival of the received signal; determining the time difference between the two clocks; and synchronizing the two clocks. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120000649 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED CEMENT PLUG PLACEMENT - A method and apparatus for making real-time measurements of downhole properties during cement plug placement. A wired placement conduit ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000650 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED CEMENT PLUG PLACEMENT - A method and apparatus for making real-time measurements of downhole properties during cement plug placement. A wired placement conduit ( | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120000655 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED CEMENT PLUG PLACEMENT - A method and apparatus for making real-time measurements of downhole properties during cement plug placement. A wired placement conduit is lowered downhole releasing a sensor package. The sensor package is capable of measuring downhole properties in real-time in the period while the cement plug sets. | 01-05-2012 |
Michael A. Montgomery, Sugar Land, TX US
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| 20090166087 | COMMUNICATION CONNECTIONS FOR WIRED DRILL PIPE JOINTS FOR PROVIDING MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION PATHS - A drill pipe includes a pin end connector, a box end connector, a first communication connector having a plurality of first communication contacts and a second communication connector having a plurality of second communication contacts. The pin end connector is received by the box end connector to join sections of a drill pipe together. When the drill pipe sections are joined by the pin end and box end connectors, a plurality of isolated communication connections is formed between the first communication contacts and the second communication contacts. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20100224416 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING WIRED DRILL PIPE - A system and method for facilitating the formation of electrical connections between wired drill pipes is provided. Wired drill pipes comprise connection ends that each have a plurality of independent conductors. The independent conductors are arranged to enable a plurality of conductive connections between adjacent wired drill pipes when the wired drill pipes are physically connected. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100302060 | METHODS FOR CLOSK SYNCRONIZATION IN WELLBORE INSTRUMENTS - A method for synchronizing a clock in a device at the Earth's surface with a device disposed in a wellbore includes generating a time datum for a signal generated at at least one of the surface and in the wellbore proximate an end of the pipe string. A time delay is determined between detection of the signal at the at least one repeater and retransmission of the signal from the at least one repeater. The time datum is appended with a signal corresponding to the time delay. The retransmitted signal is detected at the other of proximate the end of the pipe string and at the surface. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110226470 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSIONS AND TUNING A TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY - A system transmits a wireless power transmission from a bottom hole assembly of a drill string. The system has a downhole component having a wireless power transmitter adapted to wirelessly transmit at least one wireless power transmission and a wireless power receiver adapted to receive the at least one wireless power transmission. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120068712 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A RESISTIVITY TOOL WITH WIRED DRILL PIPE AND ONE OR MORE WELLS - A resistivity tool is used with wired drill pipe and one or more wells. The resistivity tool has a transmitter, receiver modules located adjacent to the drill bit, and high sensitivity receiver modules located at greater distances from the drill bit relative to the receiver modules. The receiver modules and/or the high sensitivity receiver modules may also perform repeater functions for the wired drill pipe. The resistivity tool may provide information regarding a subsurface region of interest. The resistivity tool may be used in a system with sensors, and a distance between the sensors may be based on the type of measurement obtained by the sensors. | 03-22-2012 |
Michael A. Montgomery, Cedar Park, TX US
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| 20110126178 | Computer program product containing instructions for providing a processor the capability of executing an application derived from a compiled form - An integrated circuit card is used with a terminal. The integrated circuit card includes a memory that stores an interpreter and an application that has a high level programming language format. A processor of the card is configured to use the interpreter to interpret the application for execution and to use a communicator of the card to communicate with the terminal. | 05-26-2011 |
Scott Montgomery, Rowlett, TX US
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| 20090200637 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR A HIGH-K STACKED CAPACITOR - An embodiment generally relates a method of forming capacitors. The method includes forming a plurality of holes within a protective overcoat or backend dielectric layer of an integrated circuit and depositing multiple layers of metal, each layer of metal electrically tied to an associated electrode. The method also includes alternately depositing multiple layers of dielectric between the multiple layers of metal and coupling a bottom layer of the multiple layers of metal to a contact node in a top metal layer of the integrated circuit. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20110156209 | MULTIPLE ELECTRODE LAYER BACKEND STACKED CAPACITOR - In a disclosed embodiment, a stacked capacitor ( | 06-30-2011 |
Scott K. Montgomery, Rowlett, TX US
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| 20100295149 | Integrated circuit structure with capacitor and resistor and method for forming - An integrated circuit structure with a metal-to-metal capacitor and a metallic device such as a resistor, effuse, or local interconnect where the bottom plate of the capacitor and the metallic device are formed with the same material layers. A process for forming a metallic device along with a metal-to-metal capacitor with no additional manufacturing steps. | 11-25-2010 |
Scott Kelly Montgomery, Rowlett, TX US
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| 20100032801 | CAPACITOR FORMED IN INTERLEVEL DIELECTRIC LAYER - An capacitor is formed in an interlevel dielectric (ILD) layer of the integrated circuit (IC) by etching vertical trenches through the ILD and depositing conformal layers of a bottom electrode metal, a capacitor dielectric and a top electrode metal. The capacitor can attain a capacitance density of 20 nanofarads/mm | 02-11-2010 |
Wallace P. Montgomery, Austin, TX US
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| 20090300332 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE SIDEBAND READING OF PROCESSOR STATE INFORMATION - A processor receives a command via a sideband interface on the processor to read processor state information, e.g., CPUID information. The sideband interface provides the command information to a microcode engine in the processor that executes the command to retrieve the designated processor state information at an appropriate instruction boundary and retrieves the processor state information. That processor information is stored in local buffers in the sideband interface to avoid modifying processor state. After the microcode engine completes retrieval of the information and the sideband interface command is complete, execution returns to the normal flow in the processor. Thus, the processor state information may be obtained non-destructively during processor runtime. | 12-03-2009 |
Wallace Paul Montgomery, Austin, TX US
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| 20090144332 | SIDEBAND ACCESS BASED METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING SOFTWARE INTEGRITY - A management controller supplies a processor with a command via a sideband interface on the processor. Responsive to the command, the processor reads storage locations accessible by the processor and supplies the contents of the storage locations to the management controller via the sideband interface. The management controller then evaluates the integrity of software associated with the storage locations by comparing a digital signature associated with the software to a known digital signature. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090144472 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A PROCESSOR SIDEBAND INTERFACE ADHERE TO SECURE MODE RESTRICTIONS - In response to entering a secure mode a processor disables access to first predetermined processor information through a sideband interface, while maintaining access to second predetermined processor information through the sideband interface. In the processor, a first interface portion of the sideband interface may provide access to the first predetermined processor information and a second interface portion of the sideband interface may provide access to the second predetermined processor information. The first interface portion is enabled in response to a power-on sequence and is selectably enabled under software control after being disabled on entering the secure mode. The second and additional interface portions may provides access to information related to processor temperature, power management, or machine checks. | 06-04-2009 |
William C. Montgomery, Rockwall, TX US
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| 20120133512 | Interrogator and interrogation system employing the same - The present invention is directed to an interrogator, method of discerning metal and radio frequency identification (RFID) objects, and an interrogation system employing the same. In one embodiment, the interrogator includes a metal sensing subsystem configured to provide a first signal having a signature representing a presence of a metal object, and a RFID sensing subsystem configured to provide a second signal having a signature representing a presence of a RFID object. The interrogator also includes a control and processing subsystem configured to discern a presence of at least one of the metal and RFID objects from one of the first and second signals. | 05-31-2012 |
William S. Montgomery, Dallas, TX US
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| 20120025531 | ENERGY GENERATION USING INTERMEDIARY BUFFERING - The present invention is a device for converting rotational energy into useable power by buffering the created rotational energy from the rotational energy used to create the output power. Thus, in one embodiment, a pendulum within a buoy is used to create rotational energy from ocean wave movement and the created rotational energy then drives a hydraulic pump which in turn drives a hydraulic motor to create a second rotational force which is then used to create an electrical output. In this manner, the hydraulic fluid acts as the buffer between the wave-created rotational energy and the rotational energy actually used to create the output electricity. | 02-02-2012 |