Murray, TX
A. Bruce Murray, Houston, TX US
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20090020537 | CONTAINERS AND METHODS FOR THE STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF PRESSURIZED CRYOGENIC FLUIDS - A method and apparatus for unloading natural gas (NG), including gasifying liquid and/or compressed NG using the latent heat of water and propane, and/or storing liquid or compressed NG gas in a storage cavern system that utilizes a buffer layer to prevent hydrating the NG gas, the storage cavern system being configured such that the NG may be forced out of a first storage chamber by increasing the amount of brine in a second chamber to displace a buffer fluid located therein such that the displace buffer fluid enters the first storage chamber and displaces the NG, as well as the processes for compressing, chilling and/or liquefying quantities of LNG and transporting those volumes to markets for redelivery. | 01-22-2009 |
Barbara Murray, Houston, TX US
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20130243779 | PEPTIDES PROTECTIVE AGAINST E. FAECALIS, METHODS AND USES RELATING THERETO - The present invention relates to a protective peptide of | 09-19-2013 |
Brendan Dermot Murray, Houston, TX US
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20080249336 | HIGHLY BRANCHED PRIMARY ALCOHOL COMPOSITIONS, AND BIODEGRADABLE DETERGENTS MADE THEREFROM - There is provided a new branched primary alcohol composition and the sulfates thereof exhibiting good cold water detergency and biodegradability. The branched primary alcohol composition has an average number of branches per chain of at least 0.7, having at least 8 carbon atoms and contianing both methyl and ethyl branches. The primary alcohol composition may also contain less than 0.5 atom % of quaternary carbon atoms, and a significant number ethyl branches, terminal isopropyl branches, and branching at the C | 10-09-2008 |
20080302532 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OIL AND/OR GAS - A system including a mechanism for recovering oil and/or gas from an underground formation, the oil and/or gas comprising one or more sulfur compounds; a mechanism for converting at least a portion of the sulfur compounds from the recovered oil and/or gas into a carbon disulfide formulation; and a mechanism for releasing at least a portion of the carbon disulfide formulation into a formation. | 12-11-2008 |
20090025935 | System and methods for producing oil and/or gas - A system including a mechanism for recovering oil and/or gas from an underground formation, the oil and/or gas comprising one or more sulfur compounds; a mechanism for converting at least a portion of the sulfur compounds from the recovered oil and/or gas into a carbon disulfide formulation; and a mechanism for releasing at least a portion of the carbon disulfide formulation into a formation. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032437 | Catalytic Distillation Process for Primary Haloalkanes - A process for making primary haloalkanes by catalytic distillation of internal haloalkanes which comprises a) introducing an internal haloalkane feed into a catalytic distillation column; b) isomerizing at least a portion of the internal haloalkane feed in the presence of an internal haloalkane isomerization catalyst at a temperature at or above the boiling point of the internal haloalkanes and below the temperature and pressure at which hydrogen halide is formed to form primary haloalkanes; and removing the primary haloalkanes from the catalytic distillation column. | 02-05-2009 |
20100116130 | METHOD OF MAKING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED GAS SEPARATION MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE USING A SHORTENED CRYSTALLIZATION TIME - A method of making a supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane. In this method a porous support, which is preferably pretreated, is contacted with a molecular sieve synthesis mixture under hydrothermal synthesis conditions. The contacting step is conducted for a shortened crystallization time period. The resulting coated porous support is calcined to yield the supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane having particularly good gas separation characteristics. | 05-13-2010 |
20110113958 | METHOD OF MAKING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUPPORTED GAS SEPARATION MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE USING A SHORTENED CRYSTALLIZATION TIME - A method of making a supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane. In this method a porous support, which is preferably pretreated, is contacted with a molecular sieve synthesis mixture under hydrothermal synthesis conditions. The contacting step is conducted for a shortened crystallization time period. The resulting coated porous support is calcined to yield the supported gas separation molecular sieve membrane having particularly good gas separation characteristics. | 05-19-2011 |
20120028794 | CATALYSTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN - The invention provides a bio-based feedstock steam reforming catalyst comprising: a modified support; a metal component; and a promoter. The process also provides a method of preparing a bio-based feedstock steam reforming catalyst comprising: providing a support material comprising a transition metal oxide; providing a modifier comprising an alkaline earth element; contacting the support material with the modifier to form a modified support; providing a metal component comprising a Group VIII transition metal; contacting the support material, the modified support or combinations thereof with the metal component to form the steam reforming catalyst; and contacting the modified support, the metal component, the steam reforming catalyst or combinations thereof with a promoter. | 02-02-2012 |
20120060687 | METHOD OF MAKING A GAS SEPARATION MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE - A method of preparing a supported gas separation membrane, comprising: preparing crystalline seeds from a synthesis mixture comprising an aluminum source, a phosphorous source, a silicon source, at least one organic templating agent and water; applying the seeds to a porous support to produce a seeded porous support; contacting the seeded porous support with a synthesis gel under hydrothermal synthesis conditions to produce a coated porous support; and calcining the coated porous support is described. A supported gas separation membrane made by this method is also described. | 03-15-2012 |
20120067207 | METHOD OF MAKING A GAS SEPARATION MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE - A method of preparing a supported gas separation membrane, comprising: preparing crystalline seeds from a synthesis mixture comprising an aluminum source, a phosphorous source, a silicon source, at least one organic templating agent and water; applying the seeds to a porous support to produce a seeded porous support; contacting the seeded porous support with a synthesis gel under hydrothermal synthesis conditions to produce a coated porous support; and calcining the coated porous support is described. A supported gas separation membrane made by this method is also described. | 03-22-2012 |
20140154410 | LARGE SURFACE SUPPORTED MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE - A method including preparing a molecular sieve material in a first chamber; transferring the molecular sieve material from the first chamber to a second chamber comprising at least one support; in the second chamber, contacting the at least one support with the molecular sieve material under conditions that promote the crystallization of molecular sieve material on the at least one support; and synthesizing crystals of molecular sieve material on the at least one support. A system including a first chamber defining a volume sufficient to accommodate a volume of molecular sieve material, an inlet and an outlet; a heating element coupled to the first chamber; and a second chamber comprising a pair of inlets and defining a volume sufficient to accommodate a support. | 06-05-2014 |
Brian Murray, Kingwood, TX US
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20130281794 | Evidence-based, neuro-congnitive testing methodology, protocols and systems - The present disclosure relates to evidenced-based neuro-cognitive testing methodologies and systems. The present disclosure provides for a protocol and testing service. The protocol and testing service provides empirical data support for the interventions of the treating physician or clinician. The evidenced-based neuro-cognitive testing methodology and system disclosed comprises a protocol for the use of a triggering questionnaire. Further, the evidenced-based neuro-cognitive testing methodology and system provides normed screenings to guide and support the interventions provided by the treating physicians or clinicians. The protocol provides for intervention support, interpretations, and empirical data that enhance best practices. | 10-24-2013 |
20150199914 | EVIDENCE-BASED, NEURO-COGNITIVE TESTING METHODOLOGY, PROTOCOLS AND SYSTEMS - The present disclosure relates to evidenced-based neuro-cognitive testing methodologies and systems. The present disclosure provides for a protocol and testing service. The protocol and testing service provides empirical data support for the interventions of the treating physician or clinician. The evidenced-based neuro-cognitive testing methodology and system disclosed comprises a protocol for the use of a triggering questionnaire. Further, the evidenced-based neuro-cognitive testing methodology and system provides normed screenings to guide and support the interventions provided by the treating physicians or clinicians. The protocol provides for intervention support, interpretations, and empirical data that enhance best practices. | 07-16-2015 |
Bruce D. Murray, Kingwood, TX US
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20130109897 | System and Method for On Stream Catalyst Replacement | 05-02-2013 |
20150275104 | System and Method for On Stream Catalyst Replacement - A system of reforming reactors comprises a plurality of reactors coupled by flow lines, a feed header coupled to the plurality of reactors by a plurality of feed lines, an effluent header coupled to the plurality of reactors by a plurality of effluent lines, and a plurality of valves disposed in the flow lines, the feed lines, and the effluent lines. Each reactor comprises a reforming catalyst, and the plurality of valves are capable of being dynamically operated to create a first serial flow path through the plurality of reactors. The plurality of valves is further configured to dynamically reconnect the plurality of reactors to create a second serial flow path through the plurality of reactors. A first reactor of the plurality of reactors is adjacent to a second reactor of the plurality of reactors in the first serial flow path, and the first reactor is not adjacent to the second reactor in the second serial flow path. | 10-01-2015 |
Charles J. Murray, Pasadena, TX US
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20110011559 | WATER RECOVERY FROM STEAM-ASSISTED PRODUCTION - A method of introducing flue gas, from a flue stack in a steam-assisted production facility, into a heat exchanger. The flue gas comprises boiler combustion products selected from at least one of commercial pipeline gas and produced gas. The method begins by cooling a portion of the water vapor in the flue gas in the heat exchanger to produce flue gas water. This flue gas water is then collected and removed as make-up water. | 01-20-2011 |
20110067610 | WATER RECOVERY FROM FLUE GAS IN STEAM-ASSISTED PRODUCTION - A method for introducing flue gas in a steam-assisted production facility into a vapor-liquid contactor. In this method the flue gas comprises boiler combustion products selected from at least one of commercial pipeline natural gas and produced gas. The flue gas is cooled with the vapor-liquid contactor to condense a portion of the water vapor in the flue gas to produce a water stream. The water stream is then recirculated and cooled in an air cooler to produce recirculating water exiting the bottom of the vapor-liquid contactor. A water slipstream is then taken off the recirculating water to be used as make-up water. | 03-24-2011 |
Christopher Murray, Houston, TX US
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20160036717 | DETERMINING AN ACTIVE MANAGEMENT UPLINK - A method and system for determining an active management uplink including adjusting a bridge priority value, based on connectivity conditions, to lower the value of a bridge ID stored in a memory region of a network module. The method and system to also identify a network module as a root network module if it has a lower bridge ID than all other stacked network modules. The bridge ID of a network module may be based on the bridge priority value and a MAC address stored in a memory region of the network module. The system and method to also enable the management uplink port of the root network module to actively manage data between the management network and other stacked network modules. | 02-04-2016 |
20160072733 | USING A NETWORK SWITCH TO CONTROL A VIRTUAL LOCAL NETWORK IDENTITY ASSOCIATION - A technique includes providing a communication path in a network switch for communication of data between a first device coupled to the switch and a second device coupled to the network switch. The technique includes using the network switch to regulate tagging of the data to control a virtual local area network identity association of the data based at least in part on a network over which the communication occurs. | 03-10-2016 |
Curtis Murray, San Antonio, TX US
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20140283826 | Quick Release Magnetic Clasp for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Interface Devices - A respiratory mask for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. The device is suitable for use by the elderly and/or persons of limited dexterity who otherwise may not be able to effectively manipulate standard attachment devices of the type found on commonly available CPAP masks. The device utilizes both magnetic attraction and a receiver slot and hook method of binding one connector to a mating receiving connector. The joint between the two portions acts as a rotating pivot assembly that can disengage the device working as a simple lever once the release spur is actuated. | 09-25-2014 |
David Carl Murray, Austin, TX US
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20120097823 | HARDENED DATA RECORDING SYSTEM FOR DRILLING RIGS AND OTHER DRILLING EQUIPMENT - A system for recording data associated with a drilling rig is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a system includes one or more hardened memory devices and a memory interface unit to receive one or more data streams containing drilling data. The memory interface unit is configured to extract the drilling data from the data streams and store the drilling data on the one or more hardened memory devices. If desired, the hardened memory devices may be distributed across a drilling rig to increase the probability that recorded data will survive a catastrophic event. Optionally, the system includes a communication device to enable communication with a remote site. | 04-26-2012 |
Donald W. Murray, Arlington, TX US
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20150238788 | DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSING AGENT IN A STOVETOP FIRE SUPPRESSOR AND METHOD - An automatic stovetop fire suppressor providing a gradual release of a fire suppressing agent in a desired distribution pattern and method of gradual and spatial agent release are provided herein. A plastic cone shaped lid seals on the bottom of a can and forms a closed container. The closed container is filled with a fire suppressing agent. An initiator charge breaks a designed breaking point of a reduced horizontal cross sectional area when fuse activated. The bottom lid drops down exposing a radial opening. Fire suppressing agent flows out of the radial opening, suppressing a stovetop fire with minimal or no splashing of cooking oil. An initiator housing is affixed to a top wall of the can and serves as the welding point for securing the plastic lid. A travel limiting member attached to the bottom lid catches on a shoulder of the initiator housing to limit the radial opening height. | 08-27-2015 |
20150238790 | STOVETOP FIRE SUPPRESSOR WITH THERMAL GLASS BULB ACTUATION AND METHOD - An automatic stovetop fire suppressor using a compressed spring to lower a bottom lid upon thermal glass bulb fracture is provided herein. A plastic lid seals on the bottom of a can and forms a closed container. The closed container is filled with a fire suppressing agent. A compressed spring extends when a thermal glass bulb fractures. The extending spring lowers the bottom lid to open the closed container. Fire suppressing agent flows out of the radial opening, suppressing a stovetop fire with minimal or no splashing of cooking oil. A center post is secured to a top wall of the container. A ledge, or bottom support, secured to the container catches the bottom lid to limit the radial opening height. A gradual release of a fire suppressing agent in a desired distribution pattern and method of gradual and spatial agent release can be provided with a cone-shaped bottom lid. | 08-27-2015 |
Douglas Murray, Magnolia, TX US
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20110037004 | PERMANENT MAGNET LINEAR MOTOR ACTUATED SAFETY VALVE AND METHOD - A linear motor activator for a downhole safety valve including a permanent magnet carrier; a plurality of permanent magnets mounted to the permanent magnet carrier; a coil carrier disposed in magnetic field proximity to the permanent magnet carrier; and a plurality of coils mounted to the coil carrier, one of the permanent magnet carrier and the coil carrier being movable relative to the other of the permanent magnet carrier and coil carrier, and being connected to a component of a downhole safety valve and method. | 02-17-2011 |
Elizabeth J. Murray, Austin, TX US
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20090144309 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING A SUSPECT RETURN POINTER IN A STACK - The present invention provides a computer implemented method, data processing system, and computer program product for verifying a return address. A computer stores the return address into a stack based on a function call. The computer generates a first hash based on a first stack frame and a second stack frame. The computer stores the first hash in a first canary location, wherein the first canary location is in the first stack frame. The computer executes at least one instruction of a routine referenced by the function call. The computer reads the first canary location to form a first suspect hash. The computer calculates a first verification hash based on the first stack frame and the second stack frame. The computer determines that the first verification hash matches the first suspect hash to form a first positive determination. The computer responsive to the first positive determination, the computer reads a second canary location to form a second suspect hash. The computer calculates a second verification hash based on the second stack frame. The computer determines that the second verification hash matches the second suspect hash to form a second positive determination. The computer responsive to the first positive determination and the second positive determination, the computer pops the return address off the stack. The computer executes at least one instruction at a memory location pointed to by the return address. | 06-04-2009 |
20090158082 | FAILOVER IN A HOST CONCURRENTLY SUPPORTING MULTIPLE VIRTUAL IP ADDRESSES ACROSS MULTIPLE ADAPTERS - A host enables any adapter of multiple adapters of the host to concurrently support any VIPA of the multiple VIPAs assigned to the host. Responsive to a failure of at least one particular adapter from among the multiple adapters, the host triggers the remaining, functioning adapters to broadcast a separate hardware address update for each VIPA over the network, such that for a failover in the host supporting the multiple VIPAs the host directs at least one other host accessible via the network to address any new packets for the multiple VIPAs to one of the separate hardware addresses of one of the remaining adapters. | 06-18-2009 |
20100008223 | Adaptive Fast Retransmit Threshold to Make TCP Robust to Non-Congestion Events - Methods, systems, and media are disclosed for adjusting a fast re-transmit threshold (FRT) value for transmitting data streams over a computer system. One embodiment includes receiving, by a sender, a current fast re-transmit threshold value for a packet from a receiver. Further, the method includes decreasing the size of the congestion window of the sender, and re-transmitting the packet to the receiver in network communication with the sender. Further still, the method includes counting, by the sender, a number of dupacks after re-transmitting the packet until arrival, at the sender, of an acknowledgement (ACK) for the packet. Yet further, the method includes determining, based on the size of the congestion window and the counting, a value of the FRT value. If the sender receives the ACK for the packet in less than one round trip time, then this may be a re-ordering problem for re-setting the FRT value. | 01-14-2010 |
Elizabeth Jean Murray, Austin, TX US
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20090125615 | ADDRESS RESOLUTION PROTOCOL CHANGE ENABLING LOAD-BALANCING FOR TCP-DCR IMPLEMENTATIONS - Data processing systems, computer implemented methods, and computer program products are provided for updating an address resolution protocol table. Updates received for the address resolution protocol table are comprised of an internet protocol address, a media access control address, and a unique identifier. | 05-14-2009 |
20090135840 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING MSS OR PACKETS SENT TO A BRIDGE DEVICE POSITIONED BETWEEN VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL LANS - A method and apparatus are provided for use with a SEA or other bridge device, which is positioned between virtual and physical LANS and is adapted to monitor connection setup packets. If the SEA detects such a packet, it determines whether it can accommodate the MSS value listed in the packet. In one embodiment, a method is provided for implementation by a bridge device positioned to transfer data packets between a specified LPAR system arid a specified host. The method comprises the step of detecting a packet that is transmitted to the bridge device, in order to set up a connection between the LPAR system and the host. The method further comprises determining whether the detected packet indicates an initial MSS value for the connection that is greater than a prespecified MSS value. Upon determining that the detected packet indicates an initial MSS value that exceeds the prespecified MSS value, the packet is altered to establish the prespecified MSS value as the MSS value for the connection. | 05-28-2009 |
Gail P. Murray, Tomball, TX US
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20100043521 | METER PROVING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A meter proving method and system. At lease some of the illustrative embodiments are methods comprising establishing a prover time by a prover device, measuring a flow rate of a fluid with a flow meter that uses multiple measurements taken over a period of time to produce each individual flow rate value (the flow meter electrically coupled to the prover device), and generating a meter volume over the prover time based on the flow rate. The generating the meter volume based on the flow rate does not involve: generating a pulse train output signal by the flow meter; and generating the meter volume based on an attribute of the pulse train. | 02-25-2010 |
Greg Murray, Round Rock, TX US
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20090150788 | System and Method for Configuring Enterprise Information Handling System Storage Solutions - Enterprise information handling system storage solutions are configured automatically through a graphical user interface that accepts storage device and storage topology selections from an end user to automatically present a graphical image depicting interconnection devices that interface the storage devices. For example, cables with a color selected by the end user are depicted interfacing storage devices with the selected color. In one embodiment, switches are automatically selected and depicted for the storage devices and storage topology selected by the end user. | 06-11-2009 |
20090240713 | System and Method for Validating Enterprise Information Handling System Network Solutions - Enterprise information handling system network solutions are automatically validated within each information handling system, between connected information handling systems and to logical groupings within the solution and to the solution as a whole. A validation engine applies validation rules to determine a network solution topology to validate end user information handling system component selections. Invalid information handling system component selections are automatically corrected, disabled or hidden to ensure that end users select valid configurations. | 09-24-2009 |
Gregory Murray, Austin, TX US
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20140096221 | System and Method for Implicitly Resolving Query Scope in a Multi-Client and Multi-Tenant Datastore - An apparatus comprising a multi-tenant datastore and a processor coupled to the multi-tenant datastore, wherein the processor is configured to receive a request comprising one or more security tokens, wherein the one or more security tokens comprise identification information, and generate a query based on the request to access the multi-tenant datastore, wherein generating the query comprises deriving a query scope based on the one or more security tokens. | 04-03-2014 |
James F. Murray, Tomball, TX US
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20110283098 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH OVERLAPPED BOOT TASK FETCHES AND BOOT TASK EXECUTION - In accordance with at least some embodiments, a system includes a first processor and a second processor. The system also includes a boot task storage medium that can only be accessed by one processor at a time. A boot process of the system has a first stage and a second stage. During the first stage, the first processor fetches and executes boot tasks without assistance from the second processor. During the second stage, boot task execution performed by first processor overlaps with at least one boot task fetch performed by the second processor. | 11-17-2011 |
Jermone Murray, Houston, TX US
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20130232707 | BOOT FLOOR SCRUBBER - The present invention is a boot floor scrubber to clean a floor surface that includes a base boot, a plurality of exterior toe bristles to clean and scrub a corner area of the floor surface and a plurality of front sole bristles that are disposed on the front sole portion of the base boot and are utilized to scrub or wash the floor surface by a user rubbing the front sole portion against the floor surface. The boot floor scrubber includes a plurality of rear sole bristles that are disposed on the rear sole portion of the base boot and are utilized to scrub or wash the floor surface by the user rubbing the rear sole portion against the floor surface and a bendable sole portion that is disposed on the sole portion between the front sole portion and the rear sole portion of the base boot. | 09-12-2013 |
Jerold Murray, Arlington, TX US
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20160103089 | Opto-Electochemical Sensing System for Monitoring and Controlling Industrial Fluids - A system and method for controlling operating parameters of an industrial fluid system based on measurement of optical and electrochemical properties. The system comprises a handheld or portable meter that can substantially simultaneously measure one or more optical properties and one or more electrochemical properties of a sample of fluid from the fluid system. Information based upon the measurements or calculations made by the system may be used to manually or automatically alter various operating parameters to control the fluid system and aid in maintaining stable operation of the fluid system within preferred specifications. | 04-14-2016 |
John Murray, San Antonio, TX US
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20110237402 | MANUAL EXERCISE DEVICE FOR TONING AND TIGHTENING FLACCID TISSUE SURROUNDING AN AIRWAY - Manual exercise device that is comprised of a combination mouthpiece and top cap, a soft-rubber check-valve, a hard plastic hollow spherical bulb, and a soft plastic washer with a minuscule hole at its center held in position by an open-faced cap. A preferred embodiment affords a user a means through which to manually create and maintain a slowly depleting vacuum within the hard plastic bulb, exercising flaccid tissue and musculature in the process. | 09-29-2011 |
John James Murray, Houston, TX US
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20110219999 | Deep Water Offshore Apparatus And Assembly Method - A truss type spar that eliminates the need for the more complex and critical attachment of the buoyant hull to the truss section at a fabrication site/yard that is remote from the fabrication yard where the buoyant hull and truss sections were originally built. The buoyant hull and initial truss sections are constructed at the fabrication yard of choice, joined together, and transported to a dock or fabrication yard (a second location) that is as close as possible to the final offshore installation site. Transport of such completed structures, either separately or together, is normally done on a heavy lift vessel to reduce transport time and prevent damage to the buoyant hull and truss sections. Once at the fabrication yard/dock, the joined buoyant hull and initial truss section are floated off the heavy lift vessel and the draft adjusted to a position suitable for joining additional truss sections. One or more additional truss sections can be attached to the initial section, and the completed buoyant hull and truss is then towed to the final offshore installation site. | 09-15-2011 |
20110265701 | Spar Hull Centerwell Arrangement - A spar hull centerwell arrangement wherein an adjustable buoyancy centerwell device (ABCD) is disposed within the centerwell of the structure. The adjustable buoyancy centerwell device is rigidly connected to the interior walls of the hard tank and defines an adjustable buoyancy centerwell device within the centerwell. The adjustable variable buoyancy unit is a water and airtight buoyancy chamber that allows the interior ballast to be changed as required. This device can also be used as a storage unit for on board fluids and other produced hydrocarbons. | 11-03-2011 |
20120125250 | SPAR HULL CENTERWELL ARRANGEMENT - A floating spar hull for offshore oil and natural gas exploration and production having a centerwell arrangement wherein a supporting wellbay deck is positioned in the centerwell at a level below the uppermost portion of the spar hull in the centerwell. The wellbay deck is attached to the spar hull by any suitable means such as shear plates such that a space remains between the deck and the spar hull for risers. This allows equipment to be placed below the uppermost deck of the topsides and eliminates or minimizes wind loads on the equipment. | 05-24-2012 |
20130029546 | Mooring Disconnect Arrangement - A mooring disconnect arrangement for a floating offshore structure and a mooring buoy. At least one high pressure water jet is positioned to direct water between the floating offshore structure and the mooring buoy. The floating offshore structure and mooring buoy are also provided with specially shaped complementary surfaces to assist in disconnection and separation. One or more mechanical restraining devices may be used to retain the floating offshore structure and mooring buoy connected together during normal drilling or production operations. | 01-31-2013 |
John K. Murray, Tenn.colony, TX US
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20100204761 | Intravenous laser/non-laser light emitting diode implant for destroying blood borne viral infestations and other malign cells, integrated among blood components in a human circulatory system - Intravenous laser and non-laser light-emitting diode (LED) implant having the capacity to be fitted with a plurality of numerous separate nanometers of laser or non-laser light, attached radially in an inwardly-facing, saline-filled inflatable ring where LEDs are ran in sequence on separate contact tracks that are attached to a dual-strand cord, which leads to a component containment compartment housing certain electronic components, remote signal receiver, and a battery. A preferred embodiment includes the inflatable ring of LEDs, surgically inserted into a human vein by-way of catheter, inflated by syringe with a saline solution, to provide irradiation of cancerous cells or viruses incorporated with circulated blood, activated by a hand-held remote control. | 08-12-2010 |
Kevin Murray, Wylie, TX US
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20160054163 | TOOL FOR METERING SAUCE - A tool for metering sauce or other materials comprises a handle and a bowl positioned at a distal end of the handle for holding an amount of the sauce or other material. The bowl defines an open top bounded by a rim, and the bowl includes multiple posts extending from a bottom wall, such that a first predetermined volume is defined by filling the bowl to the rim, and a second predetermined volume is defined by filling the bowl such that upper surfaces of the multiple posts are visible. The bowl may further include two ribs extending from a side wall of the bowl, wherein a third predetermined volume is defined by orienting the tool on its side such that the two ribs effectively define a horizontal plane and filling the bowl up to the horizontal plane between the two ribs. | 02-25-2016 |
Leslie Robert Murray, The Colony, TX US
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20150050022 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Optical Networking Using a Pluggable High-speed Interface - One embodiment of the present invention illustrates a high-speed PON converter (“HPC”) configured to be a pluggable high-speed PON conversion device used for coupling a user equipment (“UE”) to an optical network. HPC, in embodiment, includes a passive optical network (“PON”) interface, a high-speed electrical (“HSE”) interface, and a conversion component. The PON interface, which is coupled to an optical network via an optical fiber, is able to receive optical information from the optical fiber. The HSE interface is configured to be pluggable to the UE, such as a personal computer (“PC”), laptop, or tablet via a predefined removable connector. The conversion component converts and transmits signals between the HSE and PON interfaces. | 02-19-2015 |
Mark J. Murray, Sugar Land, TX US
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20100139978 | Deep water drilling with casing - Methods and apparatus are provided to place a conductor pipe and a casing in a subsea environment. In one embodiment, a conductor pipe is jetted or drilled into the subsea floor. Thereafter, a casing drilling assembly comprising a drill casing and a drilling assembly is connected to the drill pipe using a crossover. The drilling assembly urged into the seafloor until a casing latch on the drilling assembly is engaged with a casing profile of the conductor pipe. During drilling, instrumentation in the drilling assembly may be used to measure geophysical data. The measured data may be used to optimize the drilling process. After the drill casing is engaged with the conductor pipe, cementing may be performed to set the drill casing. | 06-10-2010 |
20120006567 | DEEP WATER DRILLING WITH CASING - Methods and apparatus are provided to place a conductor pipe and a casing in a subsea environment. In one embodiment, a conductor pipe is jetted or drilled into the subsea floor. Thereafter, a casing drilling assembly comprising a drill casing and a drilling assembly is connected to the drill pipe using a crossover. The drilling assembly urged into the seafloor until a casing latch on the drilling assembly is engaged with a casing profile of the conductor pipe. During drilling, instrumentation in the drilling assembly may be used to measure geophysical data. The measured data may be used to optimize the drilling process. After the drill casing is engaged with the conductor pipe, cementing may be performed to set the drill casing. | 01-12-2012 |
Mark Murray, Sugar Land, TX US
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20120138298 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WELLBORE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION - The present invention relates methods and apparatus for lining a wellbore. In one aspect, a drilling assembly having an earth removal member and a wellbore lining conduit is manipulated to advance into the earth. The drilling assembly includes a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. Fluid is flowed through the first fluid flow path, and at least a portion of which may return through the second fluid flow path. In one embodiment, the drilling assembly is provided with a third fluid flow path. After drilling has been completed, wellbore lining conduit may be cemented in the wellbore. | 06-07-2012 |
Pat L. Murray, Spring, TX US
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20090031660 | Insulated Pitched Roof System and Method of Installing Same - The present invention is an insulated pitched roof system for a sloped deck in which an insulating component is adhered to the sloped deck and the roof tiles are adhered to the insulating component with an adhesive, preferably a polymer adhesive. The insulating component includes a board or sheet material which is adhered to the roof deck. The insulating component is preferably adhered directly to the roof deck with a polymer adhesive. The insulating component preferably includes interlocking sides for forming a water tight connection between adjacently joined insulating components. Additionally, the insulating components include an end lap portion to form an overlapping portion between adjacent rows of insulating components. In a preferred embodiment, the overlapping portion is adhered together to form a unitary insulative and waterproof layer. | 02-05-2009 |
20110146199 | ROOF TILE ATTACHMENT METHOD - Methods of attaching roof tiles are disclosed. The methods may be used to attach a new roof or to upgrade an existing roof. The methods include the use of mechanical fasteners and polymer adhesives, including foamable adhesives. | 06-23-2011 |
20140090320 | INNOVATIVE BATTEN SYSTEM FOR ROOF TILE INSTALLATION - A roof tile installation assembly having a plurality of battens, each having a front end portion and a back end portion, and defining a channel between the front end portion and the back end portion, and at least one roof tile having a front end and a back end, the back end having a downwardly protruding flange. In use, the plurality of battens are preferably arranged parallel to one another on a rooftop so that the front end portion of each batten is toward the eave of the rooftop and the back end portion of each batten is toward the peak of the rooftop, and each roof tile flange is preferably arranged to be received by a batten channel so that the roof tile is substantially constrained from moving forward or backward relative to the batten so that the front end of each roof tile is arranged to be supported by the next adjacent batten. | 04-03-2014 |
Patrick Murray, Alice, TX US
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20160061211 | Mechanical Seal Lubrication System - Disclosed is a pump which comprises a mechanical seal lubricated by supplying lubricant from an external oiler. When there is no fluid flowing through the pump and the pump is in operation, the temperature of the mechanical seal rises. The lubricant from the oiler is supplied to the center of the mechanical seal through entry lines, and serves to maintain temperature within the pump and seal, while also avoiding failure of the seal. The lubricant keeps the mechanical seal cool and lubricated at all times. | 03-03-2016 |
Paul Edwin Murray, Houston, TX US
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20160109596 | SENSOR RECEIVER NULLS AND NULL STEERING - A method. In one embodiment there is provided a method in which a direction from a sensor position to a noise source is determined. A coordinate rotation is applied to a first set of signal values, wherein each signal value of the first set of signal values is based on an output of a corresponding component of a three-component particle motion sensor at the sensor position. The applying generates a rotated set of signal values. The coordinate rotation comprises a coordinate rotation transforming a first set of coordinate axes to a second set of coordinate axes, wherein the first set of coordinate axes has each coordinate axis aligned with a corresponding component of the three-component particle motion sensor at the sensor position, and the second set of coordinate axes comprises a first axis pointed in a direction opposite the direction from the sensor position to the noise source. | 04-21-2016 |
Richard F. Murray, Pantego, TX US
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20090159740 | Coaxial rotor aircraft - A dual, coaxial rotor helicopter is provided that is relatively easy to fly. Thrust is provided by two ducted fans that are mounted at the rear of the aircraft and spaced apart laterally. Differential thrust generated by the fans provides yaw control for the aircraft, and forward thrust is provided by the fans working in combination. The coaxial rotors are preferably utilized primarily for lift, and not for forward thrust, which simplifies the control requirements. The coaxial rotor with ducted fan configuration also results in lower vibratory loads being imposed on the helicopter, thereby increasing its speed capability. The fan ducts serve to protect the fans, augment the fan thrust at low airspeeds, increase the efficiency of the fans at cruise speeds, and provide horizontal and vertical stabilizing surfaces to ensure aircraft flight stability. | 06-25-2009 |
William Murray, Tomball, TX US
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20120132470 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OR LIMITING ROTOR ORBIT IN MOVING CAVITY MOTORS AND PUMPS - A moving cavity motor or pump, such as a mud motor, comprising: a rotor, a stator, and one or more apparatus for constraining (i.e., controlling or limiting) the movement of the rotor relative to the stator. | 05-31-2012 |
20130048384 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OR LIMITING ROTOR ORBIT IN MOVING CAVITY MOTORS AND PUMPS - A moving cavity motor or pump, such as a mud motor, comprising: a rotor, a stator, and one or more apparatus for constraining (i.e., controlling or limiting) the movement of the rotor relative to the stator. | 02-28-2013 |
20140332275 | Positive Displacement Motor With Radially Constrained Rotor Catch - A moving cavity motor or pump, such as a mud motor, comprising: a rotor, a stator, and one or more apparatus for constraining (i.e., controlling or limiting) the movement of the rotor relative to the stator, where the apparatus for constraining is operable with the rotor catch. | 11-13-2014 |
William D. Murray, Tomball, TX US
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20110243774 | UNDERCUT STATOR FOR A POSITIVE DISPLACMENT MOTOR - A Moineau style stator includes a stator tube having a plurality of rigid helical lobes formed on an inner surface thereof. The helical lobes define a major internal tube diameter that is greater than a pass through diameter of the tube such that the major diameter undercuts the pass through diameter of the tube. A major liner diameter may also be less than the pass through diameter so as to provide a suitable interference fit between rotor and stator. | 10-06-2011 |
William E. Murray, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130183137 | CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WITH SECONDARY IMPELLER AND DUAL OUTLETS - A fluid pump includes a primary impeller and a secondary impeller disposed on a common drive shaft within a pump housing. The pump housing including a respective diffuser or volute therein for each of the primary impeller and the secondary impeller. A fluid passage is formed within the housing connecting a discharge of the primary impeller to an intake of the secondary impeller. Each of the primary and secondary impellers has a respective outlet port. | 07-18-2013 |