Rodriguez, TX
Albert A. Rodriguez, Friendswood, TX US
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20090125079 | ALTERNATIVE OPERATION MODE FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE BASED UPON LEAD CONDITION - The present invention provides for a method, apparatus, and system for determining an adverse operational condition associated with a lead assembly in an implantable medical device used for providing a therapeutic electrical signal to a cranial nerve. A first impedance associated with the lead assembly configured to provide the therapeutic electrical signal to a cranial nerve is detected. A determination is made as to whether the first impedance is outside a first predetermined range of values. A second impedance is detected. The detection of the second impedance is performed within a predetermined period of time from the time of the detection of the first impedance. A determination is made as to whether the second impedance is outside a second predetermined range of values. A determination that a lead condition problem exists is made in response to a determination that the first is outside the first predetermined range of values and second impedance is outside the second predetermined range of values. The implantable medical device is prevented from providing the therapeutic electrical signal to the cranial nerve in response to determining that the lead condition problem exists. | 05-14-2009 |
Alberto A. Rodriguez, Friendswood, TX US
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20130289657 | PROGRAMMER UPGRADING METHODS, IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE PROGRAMMERS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE - A method includes receiving identification data at a medical device programmer from a personal medical device via an electronic communication link between the medical device programmer and the personal medical device. The method includes receiving missing programming code at the medical device programmer, via the electronic communication link, from the personal medical device identified in the identification data. The medical device programmer is upgraded using the received missing programming code. The upgraded medical device programmer includes the missing programming code configured to program the identified personal medical device. The medical device programmer may be an IMD programmer including processing circuitry configured to receive identification data from an IMD. The processing circuitry is also configured to receive a missing programming module from the identified IMD for a module manager of the IMD programmer. | 10-31-2013 |
Alejandro Rodriguez, Houston, TX US
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20090205826 | Method for Increasing the Fluid Productivity of a Hydraulically Fractured Well - A method for increasing the fluid productivity of a hydraulically fractured well and reducing the production of particulate proppant plugging during production of fluids from a hydraulic fracture in a subterranean formation penetrated from an earth surface by a well by the use of smart memory particles and dissolvable proppant particles in the fracturing fluid. | 08-20-2009 |
20100294506 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIQUIFYING A COMMINGLED WELL USING NATURAL WELL PRESSURE - A method for removing fluids from a commingled well comprises positioning a fluid removal system in the well. In addition, the method comprises sealing a first formation from a second formation, shutting in the annulus, and closing off an inner flow passage of a tubing string. Further, the method comprises allowing the pressure of the first and second production zones to build up naturally. Still further, the method comprises flowing a fluid from the first production zone through a first of a plurality of check valves into the inner flow passage, and flowing a fluid from the second production zone through a second of the plurality of check valves into the inner flow passage. Moreover, the method comprises re-opening the inner flow passage of the tubing string and lifting the fluid in the inner flow passage to the surface. | 11-25-2010 |
Alejandro Rodriguez, The Woodlands, TX US
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20140262318 | AUTOMATIC PLUNGER - A downhole apparatus having an upper well stop disposed at the surface of a well and a lower well stop disposed in the well. The apparatus further includes a plunger disposed within the well, wherein the plunger has a first sleeve having an outer diameter and a ball valve disposed on the first sleeve, wherein the ball valve is configured to rotate between an open and a closed position. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263095 | CHEMICAL STRAINER - A chemical strainer includes a base member that includes a base member cavity, a plurality of base member dispensing apertures disposed on a top portion of the base member, and a mating neck. A method of chemical straining includes receiving production fluids in a plurality of base member dispensing apertures of a chemical strainer. One or more chemicals disposed within the chemical strainer are dispensed. Production fluids and the dispensed chemicals are mixed. The treated production fluids are produced. | 09-18-2014 |
20150041124 | AUTOMATIC PACKER - A downhole apparatus including a tool body and a sealing element disposed within the tool body. Also, at least one sensor disposed on the tool body, wherein the sensor is configured to take measurements from a well and wherein the sensor measures an actuation condition, the sensor signals the sealing element to actuate. Also, a method of sealing a portion of a well including disposing an automatic packer in a well, wherein the automatic packer includes a tool body, a sealing element disposed within the tool body, and a sensor disposed on the tool body. The method also includes measuring a condition within the well, determining an actuation condition with the sensor, and expanding the sealing element into contact with an inner diameter of the well when the actuation condition is determined. | 02-12-2015 |
20150041137 | AUTOMATIC DRILLER - An automatic drilling apparatus having a tool body, a motive device connected to the tool body, and a drill bit connected to the tool body. The apparatus also includes a setting tool connected to the body, at least one sensor disposed on the tool body, and a computer disposed in the tool body, wherein the computer is configured to actuate the motive device, the drill bit, the setting tool, and the at least one sensor. | 02-12-2015 |
Alejandro Z. Rodriguez, Round Rock, TX US
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20120026678 | Fan Mounting System - A fan mounting system includes a fan chassis defining a plurality of fan housings. A guide member is located on the fan chassis. At least one board support member extends from the fan chassis and is operable to extend through a board to engage an Information Handling System (IHS) chassis when the fan chassis is positioned in the IHS chassis. An IHS chassis cover anchor is located on the fan chassis and is operable to engage an IHS chassis cover and secure the IHS chassis cover to the IHS chassis when the fan chassis is coupled to the IHS chassis. | 02-02-2012 |
20130176702 | MODULAR CAM SYSTEM - A cam system includes a beam including a plurality of coupling features. A first handle is operable to be coupled to the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam elements are each operable to be coupled to the beam at different locations along the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam brackets are each operable to be mounted to a first member having a first connector. The coupled-together beam, first handle, and cam elements are operable to be coupled a second member having a second connector such that, with the cam brackets mounted to the first member, the engagement of the cam elements with the cam brackets mate the first connector and the second connector. | 07-11-2013 |
20140240924 | MODULAR CAM SYSTEM - A cam system includes a beam including a plurality of coupling features. A first handle is operable to be coupled to the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam elements are each operable to be coupled to the beam at different locations along the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam brackets are each operable to be mounted to a first member having a first connector. The coupled-together beam, first handle, and cam elements are operable to be coupled a second member having a second connector such that, with the cam brackets mounted to the first member, the engagement of the cam elements with the cam brackets mate the first connector and the second connector. | 08-28-2014 |
Alex Rodriguez, Austin, TX US
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20090253288 | System and Method for Retaining a Card - Systems and methods for retaining a card in an information handling system are disclosed. A retainer for use in an information handling system may include a body, at least one mounting feature coupled to the body, and a retention flange coupled to and protruding from the body. The at least one mounting feature may be configured to couple the retainer to a card. The retention flange may have a top edge configured to engage with a bottom edge of a retention ledge associated with a connector to secure the card to the connector. At a least a portion of the top edge of the retention flange of the retainer may be situated in a substantially non-parallel manner relative to the bottom edge of the retention ledge associated with the connector when the retention flange is engaged with the retention ledge. | 10-08-2009 |
Alfonso Rodriguez, Shady Shores, TX US
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20100060425 | Battery Assisted RFID Command Set and Interference Control - Specialized battery assisted command set design methods are disclosed that provide for interference rejection using highly sensitive but relatively broadband RFID tags. The command set design also supports RFID system RF power control for further interference control. The command set design also allows for convenient expansion to active transmitters and receivers in tags operating within the same system. Embodiments of the present invention provide RFID systems having battery-assisted, Semi-Passive RFID tags that operate with sensitive transistor based square law tag receivers utilizing a plurality of tag receiver dynamic range states. Additional enhancement attained via power leveling methods that optimize the amount of transmitted power and interference from a reader in relation to the sensitivity of the RFID tags, their ranges from the reader, and the unique physics of the backscatter RFID radio link. | 03-11-2010 |
20100060432 | Battery Assisted Tag and RFID System - Embodiments of the present invention provide for RFID systems that employ a plurality of battery assisted semi-passive and semi-active RFID tags with optimized system operation. The RFID tags feature receivers operating with multiple dynamic range states with square law mode for improved sensitivity, and part time active transmit in the tag to supplement its backscatter transmitter and thus support system operation taking full advantage of the sensitivity of the tag. In certain embodiments of the invention, tag sensitivity and reliability are further enhanced by the use pseudo-random sequence based receiver training and frame synchronizing. | 03-11-2010 |
20130241705 | BATTERY ASSISTED RFID COMMAND SET AND INTERFERENCE CONTROL - Specialized battery assisted command set design methods are disclosed that provide for interference rejection using highly sensitive but relatively broadband RFID tags. The command set design also supports RFID system RF power control for further interference control. The command set design also allows for convenient expansion to active transmitters and receivers in tags operating within the same system. Embodiments of the present invention provide RFID systems having battery-assisted, Semi-Passive RFID tags that operate with sensitive transistor based square law tag receivers utilizing a plurality of tag receiver dynamic range states. Additional enhancement attained via power leveling methods that optimize the amount of transmitted power and interference from a reader in relation to the sensitivity of the RFID tags, their ranges from the reader, and the unique physics of the backscatter RFID radio link. | 09-19-2013 |
Amanda Rodriguez, Houston, TX US
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20140194327 | VISCOUS FLUID SYSTEMS FROM WASTE WATER - By including a chemical additive in the well treatment fluid system design the cost and environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing may be substantially reduced. By adding a weak base to the well treatment fluid, water having a high, heterogeneous concentration of dissolved solids, such as water produced by oil and gas wells, may be utilized as the base fluid for hydraulic fracturing or other stimulation processes without adversely affecting the various components of the well treatment fluid. The well treatment fluid typically includes a base fluid, in this case produced water, a gelling agent, a weak base, and other additives useful for treating a well such as friction reducers, buffering agents, clay control agents, biocides, scale inhibitors, chelating agents, gel-breakers, oxygen scavengers, antifoamers, crosslinkers, wax inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, de-emulsifiers, foaming agents, or tracers. | 07-10-2014 |
Angel A. Rodriguez, Houston, TX US
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20120225789 | DNA REPAIR OR BRCA1-LIKE GENE SIGNATURE - The present invention concerns the identification of individuals that have triple negative breast cancer and/or identification of an appropriate treatment therefor. In certain cases, the identification includes determining the expression levels of a multitude of genes. | 09-06-2012 |
Bryan Rodriguez, Spring Branch, TX US
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20140288021 | Composition Comprising Arabinogalactan and Polyphenols From Larch Trees - The present invention includes a composition and method of treatment having arabinogalactan and polyphenols from larch trees for the use in prophylactic treatment of upper respiratory tract infections. The invention also includes treatment using such composition. | 09-25-2014 |
Bryan Rodriguez, San Antonio, TX US
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20110076306 | ARABINOGALACTAN FOR ENHANCING THE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE - The present invention discloses a composition containing Arabinogalactan for enhancing the adaptive immune response in subjects to foreign antigen(s) by administering said composition prior, during and after the phase of exposure to said foreign antigen(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vaccination kit comprising a composition comprising Arabinogalactan and a vaccine. | 03-31-2011 |
20140286997 | ARABINOGALACTAN FOR ENHANCING THE ADAPTIVE IMMUNE RESPONSE - The present invention discloses a composition containing Arabinogalactan for enhancing the adaptive immune response in subjects to foreign antigen(s) by administering said composition prior, during and after the phase of exposure to said foreign antigen(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vaccination kit comprising a composition comprising Arabinogalactan and a vaccine. | 09-25-2014 |
Carlos A. Rodriguez, Mckinney, TX US
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20140346797 | No Bull Horns - The invention is of an anthropomorphic automobile accessory of a bovine species. The anthropomorphic accessory gives the automobile the look of a bull, a buffalo or any bovine species head. The anthropomorphic accessory comes as a set and it is a three-dimensional object. In addition, the anthropomorphic accessory has a custom cover that can be mounted over each of the accessories (horn). The anthropomorphic accessories are meant to advertise a high school, a college, a professional team, a town, a place, an event or a business. | 11-27-2014 |
Christa Mcintyre Rodriguez, Richardson, TX US
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20110282404 | Methods for Enhancing Exposure Therapy Using Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Disclosed is a method of enhancing exposure therapy comprising providing an exposure therapy to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve at the same time as the exposure therapy. Also disclosed is a post-traumatic stress disorder therapy method comprising providing an exposure event to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve during the exposure event. Also disclosed is a phobia disorder therapy method comprising providing an extinction event to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve during the extinction event. Also disclosed is an obsessive compulsive disorder therapy method comprising providing a therapy event to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve during the therapy event. Also disclosed is an addiction disorder therapy method comprising providing a therapy event to a patient and stimulating the patient's vagus nerve during the therapy event. | 11-17-2011 |
20150018893 | TIMING CONTROL FOR PAIRED PLASTICITY - Systems, methods and devices for paired training include timing controls so that training and neural stimulation can be provided simultaneously. Paired trainings may include therapies, rehabilitation and performance enhancement training. Stimulations of nerves such as the vagus nerve that affect subcortical regions such as the nucleus basalis, locus coeruleus or amygdala induce plasticity in the brain, enhancing the effects of a variety of therapies, such as those used to treat tinnitus, stroke, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. | 01-15-2015 |
Daniel Rodriguez, Kingwood, TX US
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20090211369 | SONAR CIRCUMFERENTIAL FLOW CONDITIONER - Methods and apparatus enable measuring flow of a fluid within a conduit. For example, flowmeters may measure the velocity of production fluid flowing through production pipe of an oil/gas well. The flowmeters rely on detection of pressure variations generated as a result of a backward-facing step as a basis for flow measurement calculations. Pressure sensing occurs away from the step in a direction of the flow of the fluid in an enhanced turbulence region of the flowmeter where the inner diameter remains enlarged as a result of the step. | 08-27-2009 |
20100018325 | SONAR CIRCUMFERENTIAL FLOW CONDITIONER - Methods and apparatus enable measuring flow of a fluid within a conduit. For example, flowmeters may measure the velocity of production fluid flowing through production pipe of an oil/gas well. The flowmeters rely on detection of pressure variations generated as a result of a backward-facing step as a basis for flow measurement calculations. Pressure sensing occurs away from the step in a direction of the flow of the fluid in an enhanced turbulence region of the flowmeter where the inner diameter remains enlarged as a result of the step. | 01-28-2010 |
Eloy Rodriguez, San Antonio, TX US
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20140373461 | POST INSTALLATION SYSTEMS - Systems and methods relating to post or pole installation wherein a post-attachable member with outward projections is fastened to a post or pole prior to installation. | 12-25-2014 |
Felix Rodriguez, Webster, TX US
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20100252504 | Method for Controlling Microbial Contamination in Water - A method for controlling the microbial contamination of water. Impure water is passed through a container packed with a specially-treated antimicrobial zeolite material. Zinc ions incorporated into the framework of the zeolite provide the antimicrobial effect. The method is designed to control bacterial levels while preserving the taste and potability of the water. | 10-07-2010 |
20110056888 | LOW POWER ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR - Embodiments of the invention include a system and a method for purifying and storing water produced from atmospheric air to provide a safe, inexpensive source of potable water. Improvements over prior systems and methods include the use of two isolated air chambers, one for ambient air used to capture moisture from the atmosphere, and another for clean rechargeable air to convert the captured moisture into condensate and using a rotating mass of hygroscopic material and a condensation unit, each of which is periodically sterilized by heat. | 03-10-2011 |
Florence N. Rodriguez, San Antonio, TX US
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20090205575 | Pet Watering Device - A pet watering device is shown with down spouts from an enclosed container for water. The enclosed container has a removeable top with a spring loaded door therein for refilling the container. Each down spout has a ball and seat valve at the lower end thereof which the pet can push with its tongue to get water. The enclosed container is mounted in a frame that may be adjusted vertical. One way of adjusting is with telescoping legs. Another way of adjusting is with a slot hooking over a wall mounted upward channel. | 08-20-2009 |
Frank Rodriguez, The Woodlands, TX US
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20110118432 | NATURAL OIL BASED AUTOCATALYTIC POLYOLS - The present invention relates to a vegetable oil based autocatalytic polyol derived from the reaction product of an epoxidized vegetable oil and an alkanolamine. The autocatalytic polyol according to the present invention may be used as a replacement for all or a portion of petroleum derived polyols generally used in the production of polyurethane materials. The polyurethane materials produced may be used in a variety of applications, such as, foam, elastomer and coating applications. | 05-19-2011 |
20150094387 | Use of Thickening Agents as Polyurethane Amine Catalyst Diluents - The present disclosure relates to an amine catalyst composition for producing polyurethane foam. The amine catalyst composition includes an amine catalyst and a diluent containing a thickening agent and water. The use of such a diluent, in place of conventional glycols, reduces raw material and processing costs as well as environmental concerns during the production of polyurethane foam. | 04-02-2015 |
Frank J. Rodriguez, Houston, TX US
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20130056218 | RISERLESS SINGLE TRIP HANGER AND PACKOFF RUNNING TOOL - A running tool for landing a tubular hanger in a subsea wellhead housing or the like, installing an annulus seal assembly into a sealing annulus between the tubular hanger and the wellhead housing, and then pressure testing the seal assembly. The running tool includes an inner mandrel which comprises an upper end that is connectable to a running string, a generally cylindrical inner body which is movably connected to the inner mandrel and releasably connectable to the tubular hanger, a generally cylindrical lower body which is positioned around the inner body above the tubular hanger and connectable to the seal assembly, a generally cylindrical upper body which is positioned above the lower body and is connected to the inner body, an outer mandrel which is slidably supported on the upper body and is connected to the lower body, and a first pressure chamber. | 03-07-2013 |
Genaro Rodriguez, Duncanville, TX US
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20150046126 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE ROTOR ASSEMBLY OPTIMIZATION - A method for optimizing a rotor assembly for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The rotor assembly includes rotating parts including a first journal and one or more rotor disks. The method includes determining vector components for a total parallelism vector for each rotating part, determining a total parallelism sum including determining a magnitude of each total parallelism vector and adding the magnitudes into a single sum, and determining a minimum value for the total parallelism sum including selecting the rotor disk build angles and the second journal build angle that result in the smallest value for the total parallelism sum. | 02-12-2015 |
Gus E. Rodriguez, Spring, TX US
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20120167485 | FAST TRANSPORTABLE DRILLING RIG SYSTEM - The present invention discloses a high-capacity drilling rig system that includes novel design features that alone and more particularly in combination facilitate a fast rig-up and rig-down with a single set of raising cylinders and maintains transportability features. In particular, a transport trailer is disclosed having a first support member and a drive member which align the lower mast portion with inclined rig floor ramps and translate the lower mast legs up the ramps and into alignment for connection. A pair of wing brackets is pivotally deployed from within the lower mast width for connection to the raising cylinder for raising the mast from a horizontal position into a vertical position. A cantilever is pivotally deployed from beneath the rig floor to a position above it for connection to the raising cylinder for raising the substructure from a collapsed position into the erect position. | 07-05-2012 |
Hector Rodriguez, Austin, TX US
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20130233250 | Pet Kennel - A pet kennel that is structured to receive an animal includes an upper kennel portion and a lower kennel portion that include first and second engagement structures that are slidingly engageable. The upper kennel portion is situated in a first position atop the lower kennel portion offset from one another along a longitudinal axis of the pet kennel. The upper kennel portion is then translated along the longitudinal axis with respect to the lower pet kennel portion toward a second, assembled position to cause the first engagement elements and the second engagement elements to become slidingly engaged and to cause the upper and lower kennel portions to become aligned with one another. The upper kennel portion additionally includes a pair of latches that are engageable with the lower shell portion in the second position of the pet kennel to retain the upper and lower kennel portions in the second position | 09-12-2013 |
20150136038 | Pet Kennel - A pet kennel that is structured to receive an animal includes an upper kennel portion and a lower kennel portion that include first and second engagement structures that are slidingly engageable. The upper kennel portion is situated in a first position atop the lower kennel portion offset from one another along a longitudinal axis of the pet kennel. The upper kennel portion is then translated along the longitudinal axis with respect to the lower pet kennel portion toward a second, assembled position to cause the first engagement elements and the second engagement elements to become slidingly engaged and to cause the upper and lower kennel portions to become aligned with one another. The upper kennel portion additionally includes a pair of latches that are engageable with the lower shell portion in the second position of the pet kennel to retain the upper and lower kennel portions in the second position | 05-21-2015 |
Hector Rodriguez, Richardson, TX US
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20100245683 | DATA INTERFACE FOR AN OPTICAL DEVICE - An optical device includes an array of optical elements located over a package substrate. A controller is also located over the package substrate. The controller is operable to control an operational state of the array in response to an optical signal detected by an optical receiver. | 09-30-2010 |
Hector C. Rodriguez, Richardson, TX US
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20080291185 | Method and System for Controlling Spatial Light Modulator Interface Buses - In accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, a method and system for controlling spatial light modulator buses are provided. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, a bus controller includes a configurable bus interface having first and second modes of operation. The first mode of operation is configured to interface with a single spatial light modulator. The second mode of operation is configured to interface in parallel with a plurality of spatial light modulators. In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of controlling a bus includes configuring a bus interface of a bus controller to interface in parallel with a plurality of digital micromirror devices. | 11-27-2008 |
Herman Rodriguez, Austin, TX US
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20080228602 | CREDIT CARD LOST-AND-FOUND NOTIFICATION - A method, system, and computer-usable medium for sending a first notification message to a credit card agency alerting the credit card agency of a misplaced credit card, an identification of a credit card owner, and a location of the misplaced credit card; in response to receiving the first notification message, sending a second notification message to the credit card owner corresponding to the misplaced credit card; and in response to receiving the second notification message, specifying a procedure for returning the misplaced credit card to the credit card owner. | 09-18-2008 |
20080244697 | Security Objects Controlling Access To Resources - Controlling access to resources through use of security objects including creating a security object in dependence upon user-selected security control data types, the security object comprising security control data and at least one security method; receiving a request for access to the resource; receiving security request data; and determining access to the resource in dependence upon the security control data and the security request data. Creating a security object includes storing in the security object a resource identification for the resource; storing in the security object an authorization level of access for the resource; storing in the security object user-selected security control data types; and storing in the security object security control data for each user-selected security control data type. Embodiments include deploying the security object on a security server or on a client device. | 10-02-2008 |
20080256628 | Security Objects Controlling Access To Resources - Controlling access to resources through use of security objects including creating a security object in dependence upon user-selected security control data types, the security object comprising security control data and at least one security method; receiving a request for access to the resource; receiving security request data; and determining access to the resource in dependence upon the security control data and the security request data. Creating a security object includes storing in the security object a resource identification for the resource; storing in the security object an authorization level of access for the resource; storing in the security object user-selected security control data types; and storing in the security object security control data for each user-selected security control data type. Embodiments include deploying the security object on a security server or on a client device. | 10-16-2008 |
20080288576 | Method and System for Sharing One or More Graphics Images Between Devices Using Profiles - The present invention provides a method and system for sharing one or more graphics images between devices using profiles. A request to establish a communications link is transmitted from a first device to a second device using a first profile. A response indicating acceptance of the first profile or a request to negotiate a different profile is received from the second device. A profile matching the second device is negotiated and selected at the first device. One or more graphics images are transmitted from the first device to the second device using the profile matching the second device. | 11-20-2008 |
20090060186 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Secured Communication Connections Using a Secured Communication Connection Object - An apparatus and method for establishing a communication connection between a first party and a second party using a secured communication connection object are provided. With the apparatus and method, a first party generates the secured communication connection object by setting parameters identifying and limiting the use of the secured communication connection object for establishing communication connections with the first party. These parameters are encapsulated with contact information for the first party such that the contact information is encrypted. The resulting secured communication connection object is then transmitted to a second party's communication device. When the second party wishes to establish a communication connection with the first party, the secured communication connection object is accessed in memory using information obtained from the object registry, the contact information is decrypted, and a communication unit is provided with the contact information for establishing a communication connection. | 03-05-2009 |
20090083389 | Method and Interface for Multi-Threaded Conversations in Instant Messaging - A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for managing multi-threaded conversations in an instant messaging system. The present invention provides a menu option to allow the start of a new topic of discussion within the current instant messaging session. When a new topic is selected, a new thread of conversation is created within the messaging window that is segregated from previous topics of discussion. This new thread of conversation may be created at all other locations for all of the parties involved in the instant messaging session. In this manner, each party to a messaging session containing multiple conversations may be able to understand which response is related to which thread of conversation. In addition, a menu option may be provided by the instant messaging application to allow a user to merge one or more of the threaded conversations into a single conversation. | 03-26-2009 |
20090100141 | INSTANT MESSAGING PRIORITY FILTERING BASED ON CONTENT AND HIERARCHICAL SCHEMES - A method, apparatus, and computer instructions for filtering and prioritizing instant messaging threaded conversations in an instant messaging system based on thread content. The instant messaging client analyzes an incoming message to determine the thread subject. Based on the thread subject analysis, the client determines the priority level associated with the incoming message. The message is then delivered and displayed to the recipient according to the priority level. The present invention also allows a participant initiating a thread of conversation to override filter settings on a messaging client. The authority to override settings may be predicated on an external list, such as a corporate telephone directory. As a result, the participant, having some authority or rights to override the recipient's instant messaging settings, may be allowed to conduct a messaging session with the recipient. | 04-16-2009 |
20140156429 | E-Check and E-Commerce - Methods, systems, and media for processing and clearing a check are disclosed. Embodiments include hardware and/or software for generating an e-check in response to receipt of a paper check, by which a merchant performs the manual data entry for the merchant, the merchant's bank, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the purchaser's bank clearing procedures. The paper check is electronically scanned at the point of sale (POS) terminal to create a check object (the ‘e-check’) that contains the binary data of the check information, a scanned image of the paper check, and identification data from the purchaser. Then, the check object is submitted to the check writer's, or purchaser's bank, for automated clearing without having to process the physical document any further. | 06-05-2014 |
Joaquin Rodriguez, El Paso, TX US
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20100261918 | Novel Process for Separating Lipids From a Biomass - A novel low cost separation process for separating lipid oil from an algal biomass for biofuel production is described herein. The process of the present invention comprises of two steps: (i) breaking the algae cells and (ii) separation of the lipid oils from the broken cells. The separated lipids are extracted by conventional techniques followed by conversion to a biofuel. | 10-14-2010 |
20130267722 | Novel Process for Separating Lipids from a Biomass - A novel low cost separation process for separating lipid oil from an algal biomass for biofuel production is described herein. The process of the present invention comprises of two steps: (i) breaking the algae cells and (ii) separation of the lipid oils from the broken cells. The separated lipids are extracted by conventional techniques followed by conversion to a biofuel. | 10-10-2013 |
John Rodriguez, Richardson, TX US
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20090279342 | Method to Improve Ferroelectric Memory Performance and Reliability - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method by which the imprint of a ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) array is reduced. The method begins when an event that will cause imprint to the memory array is anticipated by an external agent to the device comprising the chip. The external agent sends a command to the control circuitry that the data states are to be written to a particular data state. Upon receiving a signal the control circuitry writes all of the ferroelectric memory cells in the FRAM array to a preferred memory data state. The memory data states are held in the preferred data state for the entire duration of the event to minimize imprint of the FRAM memory cells. When the event ends the external agent sends a command to the control circuitry to resume normal memory operation. Other methods and circuits are also disclosed. | 11-12-2009 |
20110085369 | METHOD TO IMPROVE FERROELECTRIC MEMORY PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method by which the imprint of a ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) array is reduced. The method begins when an event that will cause imprint to the memory array is anticipated by an external agent to the device comprising the chip. The external agent sends a command to the control circuitry that the data states are to be written to a particular data state. Upon receiving a signal the control circuitry writes all of the ferroelectric memory cells in the FRAM array to a preferred memory data state. The memory data states are held in the preferred data state for the entire duration of the event to minimize imprint of the FRAM memory cells. When the event ends the external agent sends a command to the control circuitry to resume normal memory operation. Other methods and circuits are also disclosed. | 04-14-2011 |
20120127777 | METHOD TO IMPROVE FERROELECTRIC MEMORY PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method by which the imprint of a ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) array is reduced. The method begins when an event that will cause imprint to the memory array is anticipated by an external agent to the device comprising the chip. The external agent sends a command to the control circuitry that the data states are to be written to a particular data state. Upon receiving a signal the control circuitry writes all of the ferroelectric memory cells in the FRAM array to a preferred memory data state. The memory data states are held in the preferred data state for the entire duration of the event to minimize imprint of the FRAM memory cells. When the event ends the external agent sends a command to the control circuitry to resume normal memory operation. Other methods and circuits are also disclosed. | 05-24-2012 |
John Rodriguez, Dallas, TX US
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20090168488 | Method to Improve Ferroelectronic Memory Performance and Reliability - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method by which the imprint of a ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM) array is reduced. The method begins when an event that will cause imprint to the memory array is anticipated by an external agent to the device comprising the chip. The external agent sends a command to the control circuitry that the data states are to be written to a particular data state. Upon receiving a signal the control circuitry writes all of the ferroelectric memory cells in the FRAM array to a preferred memory data state. The memory data states are held in the preferred data state for the entire duration of the event to minimize imprint of the FRAM memory cells. When the event ends the external agent sends a command to the control circuitry to resume normal memory operation. Other methods and circuits are also disclosed. | 07-02-2009 |
John A. Rodriguez, Dallas, TX US
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20100002488 | F-SRAM Margin Screen - A process of testing an integrated circuit containing a programmable data storage component containing at least two ferroelectric capacitors coupled to complementary state nodes that includes applying a disturb voltage prior to a recall operation. Also, a process of testing an integrated circuit containing a programmable data storage component containing at least two ferroelectric capacitors coupled to complementary state nodes that includes adjusting a disturb voltage and determining if a screening data value and a read data value meet a criterion for determining a limiting disturb voltage. | 01-07-2010 |
20100027313 | F-SRAM Before Package Solid Data Write - A process of polarizing a programmable data storage component of an integrated circuit by polarizing the ferroelectric capacitors in the same orientation and then removing power from the integrated circuit. A process polarizing a programmable data storage component of an integrated circuit by polarizing the ferroelectric capacitors in the same orientation, then removing power from the integrated circuit. A process of polarizing a programmable data storage component of an integrated circuit by polarizing corresponding ferroelectric capacitors in same orientations, then removing power from the integrated circuit. An integrated circuit containing a programmable data storage component and a ferroelectric capacitor polarization circuit that is configured to polarize a first data ferroelectric capacitor and a second data ferroelectric capacitor in desired polarization configurations by applying biases to a first state node, a second state node, a first plate node, and a second plate node. | 02-04-2010 |
20130062733 | Integrated Circuit with Integrated Decoupling Capacitors - Ferroelectric capacitor structures for integrated decoupling capacitors and the like. The ferroelectric capacitor structure includes two or more ferroelectric capacitors connected in series with one another between voltage nodes. The series connection of the ferroelectric capacitors reduces the applied voltage across each, enabling the use of rough ferroelectric dielectric material, such as PZT deposited by MOCVD. Matched construction of the series-connected capacitors, as well as uniform polarity of the applied voltage across each, is beneficial in reducing the maximum voltage across any one of the capacitors, reducing the vulnerability to dielectric breakdown. | 03-14-2013 |
20130313679 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT WITH INTEGRATED DECOUPLING CAPACITORS - Ferroelectric capacitor structures for integrated decoupling capacitors and the like. The ferroelectric capacitor structure includes two or more ferroelectric capacitors connected in series with one another between voltage nodes. The series connection of the ferroelectric capacitors reduces the applied voltage across each, enabling the use of rough ferroelectric dielectric material, such as PZT deposited by MOCVD. Matched construction of the series-connected capacitors, as well as uniform polarity of the applied voltage across each, is beneficial in reducing the maximum voltage across any one of the capacitors, reducing the vulnerability to dielectric breakdown. | 11-28-2013 |
John Anthony Rodriguez, Dallas, TX US
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20090168487 | CYCLING TO MITIGATE IMPRINT IN FERROELECTRIC MEMORIES - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for reducing the imprint of a ferroelectric memory cell. The method comprises storing a memory data state in the ferroelectric memory cell. An event will trigger the evaluation of signal margin on a memory cell. If the memory cell is identified to have a weak signal, the memory cell is exercised. Exercising comprises either performing one or more data read/re-write events or performing one or more simulated data read and data write events of an alternating high data state and a low data state to the memory cell associated with the weak data bit. Both the lifetime retention testing and the memory data state exercising are performed in the background of normal memory operation. Other methods and circuits are also disclosed. | 07-02-2009 |
20090316469 | FERROELECTRIC MEMORY BRAKE FOR SCREENING AND REPAIRING BITS | 12-24-2009 |
20100265756 | Ferroelectric Memory Bake for Screening and Repairing Bits | 10-21-2010 |
20100296329 | Differential Plate Line Screen Test for Ferroelectric Latch Circuits - Non-volatile latch circuits, such as in memory cells and flip-flops, that are constructed for reliability screening. The non-volatile latch circuits each include ferroelectric capacitors coupled to storage nodes, for example at the outputs of cross-coupled inverters. Separate plate lines are connected to the ferroelectric capacitors of the complementary storage nodes. A time-zero test of the latch stability margin is performed by setting a logic state at the storage nodes, then programming the state into the ferroelectric capacitors by polarization. After power-down, the plate lines are biased with a differential voltage relative to one another, and the latch is then powered up to attempt recall of the programmed state. The differential voltage disturbs the recall, and provides a measure of the cell margin and its later-life reliability. | 11-25-2010 |
20120195096 | DIFFERENTIAL PLATE LINE SCREEN TEST FOR FERROELECTRIC LATCH CIRCUITS - Non-volatile latch circuits, such as in memory cells and flip-flops, that are constructed for reliability screening. The non-volatile latch circuits each include ferroelectric capacitors coupled to storage nodes, for example at the outputs of cross-coupled inverters. Separate plate lines are connected to the ferroelectric capacitors of the complementary storage nodes. A time-zero test of the latch stability margin is performed by setting a logic state at the storage nodes, then programming the state into the ferroelectric capacitors by polarization. After power-down, the plate lines are biased with a differential voltage relative to one another, and the latch is then powered up to attempt recall of the programmed state. The differential voltage disturbs the recall, and provides a measure of the cell margin and its later-life reliability. | 08-02-2012 |
20130021833 | DIFFERENTIAL PLATE LINE SCREEN TEST FOR FERROELECTRIC LATCH CIRCUITS - Non-volatile latch circuits, such as in memory cells and flip-flops, that are constructed for reliability screening. The non-volatile latch circuits each include ferroelectric capacitors coupled to storage nodes, for example at the outputs of cross-coupled inverters. Separate plate lines are connected to the ferroelectric capacitors of the complementary storage nodes. A time-zero test of the latch stability margin is performed by setting a logic state at the storage nodes, then programming the state into the ferroelectric capacitors by polarization. After power-down, the plate lines are biased with a differential voltage relative to one another, and the latch is then powered up to attempt recall of the programmed state. The differential voltage disturbs the recall, and provides a measure of the cell margin and its later-life reliability. | 01-24-2013 |
20130078742 | ENHANCEMENT OF PROPERTIES OF THIN FILM FERROELECTRIC MATERIALS - Methods are provided for enhancing properties, including polarization, of thin-film ferroelectric materials in electronic devices. According to one embodiment, a process for enhancing properties of ferroelectric material in a device having completed wafer processing includes applying mechanical stress to the device, independently controlling the temperature of the device to cycle the temperature from room temperature to at or near the Curie temperature of the ferroelectric material and back to room temperature while the device is applied with the mechanical stress, and then removing the mechanical stress. Certain of the subject methods can be performed as part of a back end of line (BEOL) process, and may be performed during the testing phase at wafer or die level. | 03-28-2013 |
John E. Rodriguez, Houston, TX US
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20140233184 | PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL AS A DYNAMIC HEAT SINK FOR TRANCUTANEOUS ENERGY TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS - A method and system for management of thermal energy produced during transcutaneous energy transmission to provide power to energize implanted medical devices. A phase changing material (PCM) acts as a heat sink to absorb thermal energy generated during the energy transfer process. The PCM can be thermally coupled to tissue proximate to an implanted medical device, enabling heat generated within the implantable device to be absorbed. The generation of heat during the energy transfer process is primarily caused by eddy currents induced in the implantable device by the magnetic flux produced by the energy transfer system. The PCM can also be used to absorb heat generated by the device producing the magnetic flux that is used to transcutaneously transfer electrical power to recharge a rechargeable power source or energize the implanted medical device. | 08-21-2014 |
Jorge D. Rodriguez, Austin, TX US
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20080235378 | POLICY ALGORITHM FOR SELECTION OF COMPATIBLE SYSTEMS FOR VIRTUAL SERVER MOBILITY - A method and system for selecting compatible systems for virtual server mobility. Responsive to determining a current location of a workload partition instance running on a managed server, mandatory compatibility tests specified in a compatibility policy associated with the workload partition instance are executed to compare properties of the managed server with properties of potential target systems. A list of potential target systems is generated that have passed the mandatory compatibility tests specified in a compatibility policy. Optional compatibility tests specified in a compatibility policy associated with the workload partition instance are executed. The potential target systems that have failed any of the optional compatibility tests are removed from the list to form a filtered list, wherein the filtered list comprises a list of potential target systems compatible to support relocation of process collections within the workload partition instance. | 09-25-2008 |
20100017670 | Automatic Data Recovery System - A method, programmed medium and system are provided for recovering media-stored program code and/or user data when data on the same media are lost or corrupted. The system includes retrieving user data and/or program code from an external source when the actual data/code is not readable. When initiating the load of local storage, an initial scan for damaged regions is performed. If the initial scan determines that there are damaged/bad regions, the media player will look for the necessary data and/or code to patch the digital media. In one embodiment, a hardware or software look-ahead reader function, for example, is enabled to retrieve the original undamaged data/code from the local storage when an attempt to read a region from an optical disk fails due to a bad region. If the region in question is not stored locally, then a request is automatically transmitted to the original data provider to re-send the original data/code, which may include original program code. The data provider will then respond by sending the missing data/code to the user system where it will, in turn, be stored within the local storage device for further access and use. | 01-21-2010 |
Jose Rodriguez, Katy, TX US
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20090157590 | Systems and Methods for Optimization of Real Time Production Operations - Systems and methods for optimization of real time production operations. In one embodiment, a moving time horizon based parametric model provides fast predictions for production optimization in a short-term framework. In another embodiment, multiple technologies are selected in connection with asset performance workflows that are uniquely implemented in a multi-phase approach. | 06-18-2009 |
20120215502 | Systems and Methods for Optimization of Real Time Production Operations - Systems and methods for optimization of real time production operations. In one embodiment, a moving time horizon based parametric model provides fast predictions for production optimization in a short-term framework. In another embodiment, multiple technologies are selected in connection with asset performance workflows that are uniquely implemented in a multi-phase approach. | 08-23-2012 |
20140039793 | MONITORING, DIAGNOSING AND OPTIMIZING GAS LIFT OPERATIONS - Systems and methods for monitoring, diagnosing and optimizing operation of a gas lift (GL) system, at least some of which include a method that includes collecting measured data representative of the GL system's state, storing the measured data, comparing the measured data to a well model's calculated data for the well and identifying likely conditions of the GL system based on mismatches between the measured data and the calculated data. The method further includes updating the model to reflect the likely conditions and selected corrections of the likely conditions, generating GL system performance curves using the updated model and presenting to a user actions recommended to achieve a GL system performance consistent with a GL system operating point on at least one of the GL system performance curves. | 02-06-2014 |
20140039836 | MONITORING, DIAGNOSING AND OPTIMIZING ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP OPERATIONS - The present disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring, diagnosing and optimizing operation of an electric submersible pump (ESP). At least some illustrative embodiments include a method that includes collecting measured data representative of a state of an ESP within a well or of well conditions and storing the measured data, matching a nodal analysis model of the well to the well by matching one or more modeled values to corresponding measured data, and identifying one or more likely conditions of the ESP based at least in part on data generated by a matched model. The method further includes updating the matched model to reflect a selected correction of one of the likely conditions identified, generating ESP performance curves using the updated model, and presenting to a user an action recommended to achieve an ESP performance consistent with an ESP operating point selected from one of the ESP performance curves. | 02-06-2014 |
Jose A. Rodriguez, Katy, TX US
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20140114577 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SELECTING HYDROCARBON WELLS FOR WELL TESTING - Selecting hydrocarbon wells for well testing. The selecting may include identifying hydrocarbon wells whose last well test took place prior to a predetermined date; dentifying hydrocarbon wells with a parameter that exceeds a predetermined threshold; and selecting a predetermined number of hydrocarbon wells from the wells identified. | 04-24-2014 |
Jose Antonio Rodriguez, Katy, TX US
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20130338985 | Systems and Methods for Reducing Reservoir Simulator Model Run Time - Systems and methods for reducing run time for a reservoir simulator model using a proxy model based on a neural network. | 12-19-2013 |
Jose E. Rodriguez, Houston, TX US
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20140277462 | IMPLANTS FOR FACET FUSION - Assemblies of one or more implant structures make possible the achievement of diverse interventions involving the fusion and/or stabilization of lumbar and sacral vertebra in a non-invasive manner, with minimal incision, and without the necessitating the removing the intervertebral disc. The representative lumbar spine interventions, which can be performed on adults or children, include, but are not limited to, translaminar lumbar fusion and lumbar facet fusion involving a curved implant structure. | 09-18-2014 |
Jose Ivan Rodriguez, Richardson, TX US
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20090000174 | Method and apparatus for rapid mounting and dismounting of a firearm accessory - A firearm accessory mount includes a main part with a rail receiving portion extending in a first direction that can receive a firearm mount rail, and includes a holding part with a rail engaging portion. The holding part is movable relative to the main part so that the rail engaging portion moves approximately parallel to a second direction forming an angle to the first direction. An adjusting portion positionally adjusts the rail engaging portion with respect to the main part, approximately parallel to a third direction transverse to each of the first and second directions. A manually operable member is operatively coupled to the holding part so that the holding part is moved approximately parallel to the second direction in response to movement of the member. | 01-01-2009 |
Jose Manuel Rodriguez, Fort Worth, TX US
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20130334361 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LIMITING CYCLIC CONTROL INPUTS - A control system having a first loop configured to provide a longitudinal blowback value of a rotor blade during flight and a second loop associated with the first loop, the second loop being configured to provide a design maximum total flapping value and a lateral flapping value. A method includes calculating a flight control limit from the design maximum total flapping value and the lateral flapping value. An upper longitudinal cyclic control limit is calculated by adding the flight control limit to the longitudinal blowback value. A lower longitudinal cyclic control limit is calculated by subtracting the flight control limit from the longitudinal blowback value. | 12-19-2013 |
Juan Rodriguez, Lewisville, TX US
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20120237482 | METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS BY MODULATION OF MICROGLIAL ACTIVATION - Methods for treatment of neurological disorders with respect to microglial activation are presented herein. Other examples and related pharmaceutical combinations and compositions are also described herein. | 09-20-2012 |
Juan F. Rodriguez, Austin, TX US
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20120232965 | INTERACTIVE VALET PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - One example embodiment includes a system which allows a user to obtain valet services. The system includes an incoming interaction pre-processor. The incoming interaction pre-processor is configured to receive an incoming interaction and determine the type of interaction. The system also includes a processing system, where the processing system provides the interactions to the proper provider. The system further includes a provider management module, where the provider management module is configured to allow each provider to modify desired parameters. | 09-13-2012 |
Lorenzo G. Rodriguez, El Paso, TX US
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20100181173 | ELECTROSTATICALLY ACTUATED NON-LATCHING AND LATCHING RF-MEMS SWITCH - An RF MEMS switch apparatus includes a planar substrate and an electrostatic actuator formed thereon. The electrostatic actuator includes two sets of interdigitated comb which is capable of moving an armature and a shunt contact head. The armature can be connected to the substrate through a main return spring and one or more contact head support springs. The shunt contact head includes a primary shunt contact and one or more spring-loaded sacrificial contacts. The shunt contact head can serve as a primary contact to bridge a stationary input electrode and an output electrode. The switch is off in a relaxed position and when actuated the primary shunt contact comes into direct mechanical contact with the stationary input electrode and the stationary output electrode. The switch remains closed as long as the actuator is powered and the springs return the armature to the relaxed position when the power is removed. | 07-22-2010 |
Luis Mario Rodriguez, Katy, TX US
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20110123364 | DEPLOYMENT MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR OVERBOARD PUMP - A deployment system is utilized to deploy an overboard pump over the side of an offshore rig or vessel. A reel of hose with an overboard pump is securable to an end of the reel of hose. A bend restrictor supports the hose as the hose bends downwardly for deployment in water. The bend restrictor is mounted for movement with respect to the reel whereby the bend restrictor is movable away from the reel, preferably along a fixed and predetermined path, to a deployment position to permit the overboard pump and the hose to be deployed into the water over the side of the offshore rig. The bend restrictor is also movable to a non-deployed position such that the hose guide is above the rig floor where the pump may be serviced. | 05-26-2011 |
Marc J. Rodriguez, The Woodlands, TX US
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20130089530 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING PARASITIC WORM INFECTIONS IN A MAMMAL - The invention relates to compositions for treating parasitic worm infections in a mammal. The composition includes an amount of intracellular components of lysed, beneficial, soil-inhabiting yeast cells sufficient to treat parasitic worm infections in a mammal; and/or an amount of whole or lysed soil-inhabiting bacteria cells, wherein the amount is sufficient to treat parasitic worm infections in a mammal, and optionally a pharmaceutically suitable carrier. | 04-11-2013 |
Maria Gabriela Rodriguez, Houston, TX US
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20150161747 | System and Method for Guaranteed Energy Savings for the Customer - A method and system for providing a customer with guaranteed savings on its long-run energy charges as between a Utility and a Competitive Retailer. Preferably the method and system, including one or more computers with microprocessors for executing computer coded instructions, obtains and stores customer attributes, current energy provider, billing cycle and switching time constraints and restrictions and receives forecasted costs and prices of the Utility and the Competitive Retailer for the customer's next billing cycle. The system processes, via the computer, the customer data and the energy data for the Utility and Competitive Retailer to determine the energy provider projected to have the lower price for the next billing cycle of the customer. Preferably, the system requests a switch to the energy provider projected to have the lower price in that customer's next billing cycle, unless the customer is currently receiving service from the projected energy provider. In a preferred embodiment, the system obtains the actual prices of the Utility and the Competitive Retailer for the customer's billing cycle and charges the customer at the lower actual price. | 06-11-2015 |
Mark A. Rodriguez, Kingwood, TX US
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20110307230 | Optimizing Reservoir Performance Under Uncertainty - One or more methods for optimizing reservoir development planning include a source of characterized input data, an optimization model, a baseline model for simulating the reservoir, a modified model, and one or more solution routines interfacing with the optimization model. The optimization model can consider unknown parameters having uncertainties directly within the optimization model. The modified model can systematically address uncertain data, for example comprehensively or even taking all uncertain data into account. Accordingly, the modified model is optimized to flexible or robust solutions. Final reservoir development plans are generated based on optimized model results. | 12-15-2011 |
Maurice Rodriguez, Grand Prairie, TX US
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20140082962 | Skate Shoelace Protection Structure having a Continuous Sliding Upper Interface - A skate shoe is disclosed having a shoe sole, a shoe upper, and a protective cover over the shoe upper shoelaces to prevent premature wear and failure thereof, while offering a smooth sliding interface across the shoe upper for skating activities. The shoelace cover comprises an inner tongue and outer tongue sandwiching the shoelaces therebetween, while the shoe upper terminates above the outer tongue and a lateral strap secures over the assembly. The strap originates from the outside portion of the shoe upper and is secured along the shoe upper interior portion, offering an interface across the strap and the secured outer tongue enclosed within the shoe upper that is adept at sliding along a skateboard griptape without having discontinuities and exposing the shoelaces to contact with the skateboard. The inner and outer tongue pivot from the shoe throat line and secure at their distal ends when in use. | 03-27-2014 |
Melba Rodriguez, San Antonio, TX US
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20120024737 | GIFT CONTAINER WITH DECORATIVE DISPLAY ELEMENT INCLUDED THEREIN - A gift container with an integrated decorative display element is provided. The decorative element is adapted to be easily mounted upon the gift box to reduce the time and complexity involved in wrapping gifts. The decorative element may include mechanisms to quickly secure the gift box lid to the gift box container. | 02-02-2012 |
Miguel A. Rodriguez, San Antonio, TX US
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20130023969 | Cold Pack System and Method - Contiguously attached bags on a substantially cylindrical roll are separated by perforations forming a perforated edge, such that individual bags can efficiently and quickly be filled with ice, removed from the roll, and substantially closed using a sealer that applies an adhesive material about a portion of the bag in an area proximal to its opening. | 01-24-2013 |
Miguel Arnoldo Rodriguez, Allen, TX US
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20090300927 | TRANSPARENT OVERLAY FOR THE VISUAL ASSESSMENT OF MARKSMANSHIP - One embodiment of the measuring device ( | 12-10-2009 |
Nestor Javier Rodriguez, Shenandoah, TX US
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20150101404 | SENSOR CHARACTERIZATION APPARATUS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article, may operate to receive a vibration signal having a frequency and a characteristic (e.g., voltage) proportional to the vibration amplitude of a tube in a vibrating tube density sensor. Further activity may include transmitting the density of a fluid flowing through the tube based on the frequency and an elastic modulus of the tube determined by the value of the characteristic. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are described. | 04-16-2015 |
Oscar Rodriguez, League City, TX US
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20150041130 | System and Method for Actuating Downhole Packers - A downhole tool includes an outer tubular member and an inner tubular member. The outer tubular member may have one or more screens coupled thereto, a packer coupled thereto, and a shunt tube isolation valve coupled thereto. A first sleeve may be coupled to the packer and move from a first position to a second position. The packer may actuate into a set state when the first sleeve is moved to the second position, and the packer may isolate first and second portions of an annulus from one another when in the set state. A shunt tube may be coupled to the packer and provide a path of fluid communication from the first portion of the annulus, through the packer, and to the second portion of the annulus when the packer is in the set state. | 02-12-2015 |
Perrin Rodriguez, Cypress, TX US
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20110120698 | Regulator Dampening Device and Method - A flow regulator includes a flow regulating part configured to receive at an inlet a working fluid at a first pressure and to release the working fluid at an outlet at a second pressure; a slide provided inside the flow regulating part and configured to move along an axis to reduce the pressure of the working fluid; a control part attached to the flow regulating part, the control part including a chamber; a spring housing provided in the chamber and connected to the slide though a shaft, the spring housing configured to move the slide along the axis; a cap provided in the chamber and facing the spring housing, the cap being configured to have plural blind holes; and plural pins extending along the axis and attached to the spring housing, the plural pins being configured to enter the plural blind holes. | 05-26-2011 |
20110155394 | Lifting Device and Method for Lifting a Bonnet - A lifting device configured to lift a bonnet of a blowout preventer. The lifting device includes two or more lifting pins, each lifting pin including, a body having an elongated shape and configured to enter through a hole in the bonnet; a shoulder connected to the body and having an external diameter larger than an external diameter of the body; and two or more threaded regions at different locations on the body and configured to receive threaded screws, each threaded region being formed in the body such that a coordinate of the treaded region in a given inertial system is substantially identical to a coordinate of a center of gravity of a corresponding bonnet in the same given inertial system when the lifting pin is inserted into a hole of the corresponding bonnet. | 06-30-2011 |
Perrin S. Rodriguez, Cypress, TX US
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20090294129 | SUBSEA STACK ALIGNMENT METHOD - A method to interchangeably connect a plurality of Lower Marine Riser Packages with a lower BOP stack includes engaging a Lower Marine Riser Package connector of the Lower Marine Riser Package, with a Lower Stack mandrel connector of a Lower Stack, thereby aligning the Lower Marine Riser Package and the Lower Stack axially about a vertical axis, engaging at least one ring alignment pin of the Lower Marine Riser Package with at least one alignment plate of the Lower Stack, thereby rotationally aligning the Lower Marine Riser Package and the Lower Stack within a specified angle about the vertical axis, and engaging feed-thru connections between the Lower Marine Riser Package and the Lower Stack. | 12-03-2009 |
Perrin Stacy Rodriguez, Cypress, TX US
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20090294130 | INTERCHANGEABLE SUBSEA WELLHEAD DEVICES AND METHODS - A method for interchangeably connecting undersea a marine package with first and second pressure control devices. The method includes lowering undersea the marine package toward the first pressure control device such that a first half of a feed-thru component mounted to the marine package contacts a second half of the feed-thru component mounted on the first pressure control device; engaging the first and second halves, wherein the first and second halves of the feed-thru component were not previously engaged while the marine package and the first pressure control device were each assembled above sea; and locking the first half to the second half by using an external pressure such that a functionality of the feed-thru component is achieved. | 12-03-2009 |
20100155074 | INTERCHANGEABLE SUBSEA WELLHEAD DEVICES AND METHODS - A method for connecting a lower marine riser package to a lower blowout preventer stack. The method includes lowering a frame of the lower marine riser package toward a frame of the lower blowout preventer stack such that a first half of a feed-thru component contacts a second half of the feed-thru component; floating at least one of the first half of the feed-thru component or the second half of the feed-thru component while the frame of the lower marine package is further lowered toward the frame of the lower blowout preventer stack; and engaging the first half of the feed-thru component to the second half of the feed-thru component after further lowering the lower marine riser package toward the lower blowout preventer stack. | 06-24-2010 |
Ramiro Rodriguez, Dallas, TX US
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20120020945 | Food Supplement and Method for Enhancing Athletic Performance - Food supplements comprising | 01-26-2012 |
Raudel S. Rodriguez, Austin, TX US
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20090125513 | SYSTEM FOR REMOTELY SEARCHING A LOCAL USER INDEX - A system is provided for enabling a user to search for documents that the user has previously viewed on its local machine. The system may include three main components: the desktop integration module, the index module, and the graphical user interface module. The desktop integration module is an application which monitors documents with which the user interacts for predetermined events, and obtains content data and metadata from the monitored documents. The index module indexes the content data and metadata received from the desktop integration module. The graphical user interface module then permits a user to utilize the desktop integration module and index module by allowing a user to search for a document. | 05-14-2009 |
20100106727 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENHANCING KEYWORD RELEVANCE BY USER'S INTEREST ON THE SEARCH RESULT DOCUMENTS - A system and method are provided for enabling a user to search for documents that the user has previously viewed on its local machine. The system includes three main components: the desktop integration module, the index module, and the graphical user interface module. The desktop integration module is an application which monitors documents with which the user interacts for predetermined events, and obtains content data and metadata from the monitored documents. The index module indexes the content data and metadata received from the desktop integration module. The graphical user interface module then permits a user to utilize the desktop integration module and index module by allowing a user to search for a document. | 04-29-2010 |
20100325158 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY SEARCHING FOR DOCUMENTS RELATED TO CALENDAR AND EMAIL ENTRIES - A system and method are provided for enabling a user to search for documents that the user has previously viewed on its local machine. The system includes three main components: the desktop integration module, the index module, and the graphical user interface module. The desktop integration module is an application which monitors documents with which the user interacts for predetermined events, and obtains content data and metadata from the monitored documents. The index module indexes the content data and metadata received from the desktop integration module. The graphical user interface module then permits a user to utilize the desktop integration module and index module by allowing a user to search for a document. | 12-23-2010 |
Rebecca Anne Broussard Rodriguez, Dallas, TX US
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20130218784 | 4PL System and Method - System and method for returns management using a fourth-party logistics integrator | 08-22-2013 |
Richard Rodriguez, Houston, TX US
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20080251419 | Apparatus and method for superheated vapor contacting and vaporization of feedstocks containing high boiling point and unvaporizable foulants in an olefins furnace - A contactor/separator is formed from a vessel; an inlet for receiving a vapor/liquid mixture; an inlet for receiving a superheated vapor; a hub located within the vessel, the hub including a plurality of vanes for imparting a centrifugal motion to the vapor/liquid mixture or the superheated vapor; an outlet in a bottom of the vessel for removing liquid; and an outlet for removing vapor from the vessel. A method is also provided for heating and separating liquid and vapor from a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising introducing a hydrocarbon feedstock into a contactor/separator: introducing a superheated vapor into the contactor/separator such that it contacts and vaporizes a portion of the feedstock within the contactor/separator; separating unvaporized feedstock from vaporized feedstock in the contactor/separator; removing the vaporized feedstock and the superheated vapor through a first outlet; and removing the unvaporized feedstock through a second outlet. | 10-16-2008 |
20110036751 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SUPERHEATED VAPOR CONTACTING AND VAPORIZATION OF FEEDSTOCKS CONTAINING HIGH BOILING POINT AND UNVAPORIZABLE FOULANTS IN AN OLEFINS FURNACE - A contactor/separator is formed from a vessel; an inlet for receiving a vapor/liquid mixture; an inlet for receiving a superheated vapor; a hub located within the vessel, the hub including a plurality of vanes for imparting a centrifugal motion to the vapor/liquid mixture or the superheated vapor; an outlet in a bottom of the vessel for removing liquid; and an outlet for removing vapor from the vessel. A method is also provided for heating and separating liquid and vapor from a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising introducing a hydrocarbon feedstock into a contactor/separator: introducing a superheated vapor into the contactor/separator such that it contacts and vaporizes a portion of the feedstock within the contactor/separator; separating unvaporized feedstock from vaporized feedstock in the contactor/separator; removing the vaporized feedstock and the superheated vapor through a first outlet; and removing the unvaporized feedstock through a second outlet. | 02-17-2011 |
Rock Rodriguez, Argyle, TX US
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20120203507 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING WELLSITE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE DATA - A maintenance system and method are presented. The maintenance system includes a plurality of wellsite equipment located at or nearby a wellsite, and a communication interface device for monitoring data that is representative of a health status of the equipment. The system further includes a database comprising prior health status of the equipment; and a central data server in communication with the database and capable of communicating with the communication interface device for generating analysis of the equipment, wherein said analysis includes comparing the monitored data with the prior health status to prescribe if maintenance is required | 08-09-2012 |
R. Roland Rodriguez, San Antonio, TX US
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20110320321 | Establishing and Utilizing Custom Prices Between a Customer and a Manufacturer - Establishing and utilizing custom prices between a customer and a manufacturer. A plurality of product catalogs may be stored. Information regarding special pricing agreements for a plurality of customers may be established and stored. The special pricing agreement information may specify special pricing for certain products. Customer identification information may be received from a first customer device identifying a first customer. Correspondingly, the first customer may be identified. First catalog information may be provided for display to the first customer. The first catalog information may be generated based on at least one of the plurality of product catalogs stored in computer memory and special pricing agreement information for the first customer. Thus, the first catalog information may include special pricing for the first customer, e.g., for a first product. Accordingly, input may be received and stored which specifies purchase of a quantity of the first product at the special price. | 12-29-2011 |
Ruben Rodriguez, El Paso, TX US
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20100310377 | Fan assembly - A fan assembly generally comprising at least one fan blade unit of at least two curved fan blades centrally attached to a hollow rotational shaft through which air flows into the fan blade and exits on the leeward edge of the fan blade tip; | 12-09-2010 |
Samuel Rodriguez, Leander, TX US
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20100172092 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH SIDE-TO-SIDE AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - An electronic equipment enclosure system with a side-to-side airflow control system includes an enclosure, having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides, and a side-to-side airflow control system. The airflow control system includes a side wall disposed adjacent one side of the enclosure, and a manifold disposed adjacent the other side of the enclosure. Electronic equipment having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides is disposed between the side wall and the manifold. Cooling air is routed into a first of the two sides of the electronic equipment, and heated exhaust air is routed out of a second side of the two sides of the electronic equipment and into the manifold. The side wall prevents the heated exhaust air from mixing with the cooling air at the first side of the electronic equipment. | 07-08-2010 |
20100172093 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE WITH SIDE-TO-SIDE AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM - An electronic equipment enclosure system with a side-to-side airflow control system includes an enclosure, having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides, and a side-to-side airflow control system. The airflow control system includes a side wall disposed adjacent one side of the enclosure, and a manifold disposed adjacent the other side of the enclosure. Electronic equipment having a front, a rear, a top, a bottom and two sides is disposed between the side wall and the manifold. Cooling air is routed into a first of the two sides of the electronic equipment, and heated exhaust air is routed out of a second side of the two sides of the electronic equipment and into the manifold. The side wall prevents the heated exhaust air from mixing with the cooling air at the first side of the electronic equipment. | 07-08-2010 |
20130149954 | DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE - A data processing equipment structure includes a plurality of sidewalls and a ceiling panel, which, together, define an enclosed space. The structure further includes at least one equipment enclosure and at least one cooling unit arranged in side-to-side relationship in a row within the enclosed space. At least one separation panel divides the enclosed space into a front plenum at a front side of the row and a rear plenum at a rear side of the row. Cool air in the front plenum is isolated from heated exhaust air in the rear plenum. | 06-13-2013 |
Steve Martin Rodriguez, Round Rock, TX US
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20100303983 | BEVERAGE BREWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided in some embodiments is a beverage brewing device that includes a housing and a fill-port located on front side of the housing. The fill-port includes an inlet that may accept a fluid supply container. Provided in some embodiments is a method of preparing a brewed beverage that includes coupling a fluid supply container to a fill-port located on a front side of a brewing device, routing a fluid contained in the fluid container from the fluid container to a heat-exchange device to heat the fluid, routing the heated fluid to a brewing container to brew the fluid, and routing the brewed fluid into a beverage container used for serving the brewed beverage. | 12-02-2010 |