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Amy B. Turner, Aubrey, TX US
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20140346269 | Modular System and Method for Deployment and Retrieval of Large Diameter Hoses - A hose deployment and retrieval system is described that includes a modular reel assembly. The modular reel assembly includes a reel having a hub around which a hose may be wound and a wheel assembly on either side of the hub and spaced to accept the hose there between. The reel assembly also includes an axle in the center of the hub around which the hub can spin and a base holding the axle. A deployment fork assembly includes a reel assembly mount for engaging with the modular reel assembly and a drive mechanism to spin the reel when the deployment fork assembly is engaged with the modular reel assembly, wherein the deployment fork assembly is adapted to mount to a vehicle. | 11-27-2014 |
20150069165 | Modular System and Method for Deployment and Retrieval of Large Diameter Hoses - A hose deployment and retrieval system is described that includes a modular reel assembly. The modular reel assembly includes a reel having a hub around which a hose may be wound and a wheel assembly on either side of the hub and spaced to accept the hose there between. The reel assembly also includes an axle in the center of the hub around which the hub can spin and a base holding the axle. A deployment fork assembly includes a reel assembly mount for engaging with the modular reel assembly and a drive mechanism to spin the reel when the deployment fork assembly is engaged with the modular reel assembly, wherein the deployment fork assembly is adapted to mount to a vehicle. | 03-12-2015 |
Arthur Monroe Turner, Allen, TX US
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20080252714 | MEMS device for producing a lemniscate pattern to counter zigzag effect - A MEMS device, a printer and a method of printing is presented including providing a light source producing a modulated beam of light, positioning a mirror with a reflective surface to intercept the modulated beam of light. Allowing the mirror to rotate on a single-axis hinge structure such that the resultant reflected beam is swept in a scan plane and creating an image at an intersection of the scan plane and an image plane. Causing the mirror to rotate about the single-axis hinge structure and to oscillate at a tilt about the single-axis hinge structure, wherein the resultant reflected beam of light forms a lemniscate pattern along the image plane, and wherein the lemniscate pattern has an inner angle between a left sweep segment and a right sweep segment of the image. Synchronizing the inner angle of the lemniscate pattern formed on the image plane to a motion of a photosensitive medium such that an image is formed on the photosensitive medium along lines substantially parallel to each other and orthogonal to the movement of the photosensitive medium. | 10-16-2008 |
20090185250 | Audio MEMS Mirror Feedback - A mirror device and a method for audio feedback of a MEMS mirror device are presented. The mirror device includes a mirror with a reflective surface located to intercept a modulated beam of light produced by a laser. The mirror oscillates on a hinge axis structure. A microphone detects the mirror oscillation information. The mirror device further includes a mirror driver system and a video controller system. The mirror driver system causes the mirror to rotate about the hinge axis structure. The video controller system uses the information received from the microphone, and the information received from the mirror-driver controller, to control the output of the laser. | 07-23-2009 |
Ary Paul Turner, Mesquite, TX US
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20090177765 | Systems and Methods of Packet Object Database Management - The present disclosure generally provides systems and methods of packet object database management. The database management system includes a database server designed specifically to process binary network packet data. The database server is associated with a parser, query engine, retrieval engine, virtual machine, data manger, and file processor. The database management system uses a proprietary query language to support all accesses to the database. The parser identifies whether the query is a data management query or if it is a data retrieval instruction. If the query is a data management query, the data manager manages the query request and attempts to satisfy the query request. Otherwise, query engine could further analyze or parse the query into a particular query structure or sub-structures to attempt to satisfy the query request. | 07-09-2009 |
Blake A. Turner, Houston, TX US
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20140251910 | Atmospheric Water Harvester - A method and a system are provided for producing water from atmospheric air by contacting the air with an aqueous hygroscopic material in a contacting chamber and allowing a portion of the water from the air to be adsorbed into the aqueous hygroscopic stream. The adsorbed water is then subsequently separated from the hygroscopic material to provide a clean water stream and a reconstituted hygroscopic stream. | 09-11-2014 |
Brandon Turner, Austin, TX US
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20130023834 | Fluid Delivery Devices, Systems and Methods - Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump. | 01-24-2013 |
C. Alexander Turner, The Woodlands, TX US
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20080213878 | Novel human membrane proteins and polynucleotides encoding the same - Novel human polynucleotide and polypeptide sequences are disclosed that can be used in therapeutic, diagnostic, and pharmacogenomic applications. | 09-04-2008 |
Chad Turner, Dallas, TX US
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20120169363 | Production Integrated Circuit Test Handler Using Microcontroller Reading a Thermal Diode of a Device Under Test for Temperature Control - Production test of integrated circuit face thermal management challenges with higher power devices. Current production handlers do not have adequate thermal management characteristics. This invention employs thermal diodes on each device under test and a closed loop microprocessor controlled feedback system for thermal control during production test. | 07-05-2012 |
Chad R. Turner, Lewisville, TX US
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20140167795 | ACTIVE FEEDBACK SILICON FAILURE ANALYSIS DIE TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - Fault analysis of high power integrated circuits face thermal management challenges. This invention employs thermal diodes incorporated in the device undergoing fault analysis, and a closed loop microprocessor controlled feedback system for thermal control during test and fault analysis. | 06-19-2014 |
Christopher L. Turner, Forney, TX US
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20080292435 | ATV LOADING DEVICE - An ATV loading device for loading and transporting objects using an ATV, comprising a primary frame component, a secondary frame component attached to the primary frame component, a bumper positioning component attached to the secondary frame component for bracing the ATV loading device against a bumper of an ATV, a bumper saddle attached to the primary frame component for bracing the ATV loading device against a bumper of an ATV, a detachable basket support arm pivotally attached to the secondary frame component, and a detachable basket removably attached to the detachable basket support arm for loading and transporting objects. | 11-27-2008 |
Clark R. Turner, Kingwood, TX US
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20110168452 | Tungsten Carbide Bit with Hardfaced Nose Area - An earth-boring bit has rotatable cones with rows of carbide elements installed thereon. A nose is symmetrically arranged on a cone axis of one of the cones. The nose has a central core that protrudes outward. A base joins supporting metal of the cone. A free end is opposite the base. Teeth are formed on the cone between the base and the free end, the teeth extending radially outward. A hard facing layer is located on the teeth. Intermediate hardfacings extend outward from the core between each of the teeth. The intermediate hardfacings may be lugs and preferably extend the same distance from the core as the teeth. | 07-14-2011 |
Daniel L. Turner, Humble, TX US
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20090260479 | REDUCTION DRIVE GEAR FOR ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES - A reduction drive gear for all-terrain vehicles (ATV) such as the HONDA RINCON™. The gear reduces the drive ratio, thereby increasing the load pulling capacity of the vehicle and providing for a lower-end torque. It is comprised of a carbon steel bar cut to a seventeen-tooth drive gear (as opposed to the original nineteen-tooth drive gear found in typical ATVs). The reduction drive gear enables the ATV to be more powerful while avoiding any modifications to the motor, thereby eliminating the creation of undesirable heat in the motor. | 10-22-2009 |
David Turner, Pasadena, TX US
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20100247887 | POLYOLEFIN FILMS FOR IN-MOLD LABELS - An in-mold label comprising a cast film and a process for producing a cast film, that comprises a polypropylene resin and a nucleator. The polypropylene resin has a melt flow rate from 2 dg/min. to 10 dg/min., a xylene solubles content less than 1 wt %, and meso pentad distribution greater than 98%. | 09-30-2010 |
David Turner, Keller, TX US
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20100174812 | SECURE REMOTE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SYSTEM, METHOD, NETWORK ENTITY AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A remote, secure maintenance and support system, method, network entity and computer program product are provided. The system can include site terminal(s) and/or a site server (collectively “site device(s)”), a data center in communication with the site device(s) over a first secure tunnel, and at least one client terminal in communication with the data center over a second secure tunnel. The site device(s) can be configured to periodically transmit to the data center one or more error messages over the first secure tunnel. The data center can, in turn, be configured to make the error messages accessible to at least one authorized technician operating one of the client terminals. The client terminal can be configured to retrieve at least one of the error messages over the second secure tunnel and to take an action associated with resolving the error message. | 07-08-2010 |
David Allen Turner, Fort Worth, TX US
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20140156426 | Customer Interaction Manager on a Mobile Smart Device - An approach is provided for indirectly connecting a customer's mobile smart device to computers located at a business when the customer is making a purchase at the business. The customer's mobile smart device and the business's computers communicate over the Internet with a customer interaction manager executing on an Internet server. This provides an easy to use interface for the customer and allows the customer to receive information and send requests to the business without having to wait for personnel working at the business to be available. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156430 | Customer Interaction Manager - An approach is provided for indirectly connecting a customer's mobile smart device to computers located at a business when the customer is making a purchase at the business. The customer's mobile smart device and the business's computers communicate over the Internet with a customer interaction manager executing on an Internet server. This provides an easy to use interface for the customer and allows the customer to receive information and send requests to the business without having to wait for personnel working at the business to be available. | 06-05-2014 |
20140156431 | CUSTOMER INTERACTION MANAGER ON A POINT OF SALE COMPUTER - An approach is provided for indirectly connecting a customer's mobile smart device to a point of sale computer located at a business when the customer is making a purchase at the business. The customer's mobile smart device and the POS computer communicate over the Internet with a customer interaction manager executing on an Internet server. This provides an easy to use interface for the customer and allows the customer to receive information and send requests to the business without having to wait for personnel working at the business to be available. | 06-05-2014 |
20150095171 | AUTOMATED EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES - Techniques for automated employee management are provided. A clock action for an employee is acquired and analyzed based on rules. Next, a decision is made whether to automatically accept the clock action, automatically deny the clock action, or interactively request approval from a supervisor for the clock action. The decision is based on analysis of the rules. | 04-02-2015 |
David O. Turner, Royse City, TX US
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20150151106 | Self-directing, Transcutaneous Stimulation Electrode - A neurostimulation device is provided. The device has first and second physical electrode elements that cooperate to provide a plurality of virtual electrode pairs. The spacing between the physical elements, as well as the relative surface areas between the respective portions comprising the virtual pairs, is controlled to provide self-selecting and/or self-directing treatment capabilities. | 06-04-2015 |
David O. Turner, Royce City, TX US
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20130098658 | Electrode Apparatus and Method of Manufacturing Electrodes - A method is provided for creating an electrode node array device. First and second conductors are stamped from a stock sheet. Each of the conductors has a plurality of raised protrusions. The protrusions are interleaved in a manner in which in both directions of the array, a raised protrusion of one conductor alternates with a raised protrusion of the other conductor. The method includes assembling the device in stages on a vacuum apparatus having guide pins that interact with guide holes on laminate sheets that are applied to both sides of the first and second conductors. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103129 | Self-directing Stimulation Electrode - A neurostimulation device is provided. The device has first and second physical electrode elements that cooperate to provide a plurality of virtual electrode pairs. The spacing between the physical elements, as well as the relative surface areas between the respective portions comprising the virtual pairs, is controlled to provide self-selecting and/or self-directing treatment capabilities. | 04-25-2013 |
Dewayne Turner, Tomball, TX US
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20090229834 | System and Method for Selectively Communicatable Hydraulic Nipples - A selectively communicatable hydraulic nipple is provided which includes an upper and lower communications component adapted to communicate with tools landed inside the hydraulic nipple. Each communications component communicates with a control line used by the hydraulic nipple. An operator is allowed to selectively communicate with tools landed inside the nipple via the upper and lower communications components via the nipple control line. As a result, should the TRSCSSV control line loose integrity, the operator has the option of utilizing the nipple control line to continue oil and gas production without the need for well modifications. Alternatively, an operator could land a chemical injection tool, with an injection string suspended therefrom, in the nipple and inject chemicals into the well via the nipple control line. | 09-17-2009 |
20110067876 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INJECTING FLUID IN A WELLBORE - A chemical injection system for controlling injection of an injection fluid from an injection fluid supply at a surface location into a production tubing assembly having an upper flow path, a first flow zone, and a second flow zone. The chemical injection system comprises a first fluid injection line configured to inject the injection fluid into the first flow zone and a second fluid injection line configured to inject the injection fluid into the second flow zone. A main fluid supply line is configured to fluidly connect both the first fluid injection line and the second fluid injection line to the injection fluid supply. | 03-24-2011 |
20150047837 | Multi-Zone Single Trip Well Completion System - A well completion system having (i) a completion assembly; (ii) a service tool positioned within the completion assembly, wherein the service tool includes a substantially straight bore central passage from an upper end of the service tool to a lower end of the service tool; and (iii) a one-way valve positioned in an assembly annulus formed between the service tool and an inner surface of the completion assembly. | 02-19-2015 |
Dewayne M. Turner, Tomball, TX US
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20090159264 | HYDRAULIC SLEEVE VALVE WITH POSITION INDICATION, ALIGNMENT, AND BYPASS - A hydraulic sleeve valve that includes a valve position indication system that provides an indication that the valve has reached a predetermined position, such as, for example, the fully opened or fully closed condition. The hydraulic sleeve valve may include a bypass relief system and may also provide a valve control fluid circulation function to filter or otherwise manipulate the control fluid. | 06-25-2009 |
Dewayne Mccoy Turner, Tomball, TX US
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20090301732 | Downhole Valve Actuation Methods and Apparatus - In some embodiments a method of shifting a downhole-located device between positions with an actuator includes inserting the actuator into the well, engaging the actuator with the shiftable device and actuating the actuator to shift the shiftable device between positions. | 12-10-2009 |
Douglas J. Turner, Humble, TX US
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20090078406 | Method of Generating a Non-Plugging Hydrate Slurry - Method for reducing loss of flow due to hydrate solids deposits and wax deposition in a pipeline without the aid of chemicals and system for transporting a flow of wellstream hydrocarbons containing water, using a main pipeline and a cold-flow reactor connected to the main pipeline or within or forming a part of the pipeline, wherein at least a portion of the wellstream is fed to the cold-flow reactor. Also provided is a method for preventing hydrate nucleation and growth in a pipeline and preventing hydrate agglomeration as well as for preventing wax deposition. The provided method eliminates the use of energized equipment for melting, grinding or scraping hydrate solids from inside of pipelines or flowlines. Generating dry hydrates to be mixed with main flow of a wellstream is also described. | 03-26-2009 |
20110308625 | System and Method for Transporting Hydrocarbons - Methods and systems are provided for producing hydrocarbons from production fluids that have water as an external phase. A method for transporting a hydrocarbon through a pipeline includes injecting water into a production stream at a production center. The production stream includes a hydrocarbon, and the water injection forms a transportation stream that includes a water external phase. The transportation stream is flowed through a transportation line to a surface facility, wherein the transportation line comprises a plurality of static mixers spaced at intervals along the transportation line. | 12-22-2011 |
20120216899 | Piggable Static Mixer Apparatus and System for Generating a Hydrate Slurry - Provided are piggable static mixers, apparatus for generating a non-plugging hydrate slurry, systems incorporating the same, and methods of using the same. Piggable static mixers include an inlet orifice, an outlet orifice in fluid communication with the inlet orifice, and a mechanism fluidly coupled between the inlet and outlet orifices. The mechanism is configurable between a first state and a second state. Fluid flow between the inlet and outlet orifices is substantially unimpeded when the mechanism is in the first state. A static mixer element impinges upon the fluid flow when the mechanism is in the second state. The system further includes a production facility and a production line. The system and methods provided are useful for production of wellstream hydrocarbons from subsea and arctic environments. | 08-30-2012 |
20120255737 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A NON-PLUGGING HYDRATE SLURRY - Provided are apparatus, systems, and methods for generating a non-plugging hydrate slurry. The apparatus, systems, and methods for generating a hydrate slurry are useful for transport and/or production of wellstream hydrocarbons in subsea and arctic environments. The present invention provides methods of seeded or unseeded methods of making dry hydrates. Dry hydrates are made with or without the aid of chemicals and, preferably, with minimum use of rotating or other energized equipment. | 10-11-2012 |
20120322693 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING FLOWABLE HYDRATE SLURRIES IN PRODUCTION FLUIDS - Methods and systems are provided for producing hydrocarbons from production fluids that have water as an external phase. An exemplary embodiment provides a method that comprises producing a production fluid having water as the external phase and injecting an amount of a thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor into the production fluid, wherein the amount is adjusted to allow hydrate formation to occur while retaining liquid water as the external phase. The water and thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor may be separated from the production fluid and a purified hydrocarbon stream may be produced. | 12-20-2012 |
20130012751 | System and Method For Inhibiting Corrosion - Methods and systems are provided for forming clathrates to reduce or prevent corrosion in hydrocarbon facilities, such as pipelines, among others. An exemplary embodiment provides a method for isolating a corrosive gas in a hydrocarbon stream. The method includes combining a host compound with a hydrocarbon stream comprising a corrosive gas to form a clathrate, wherein a pressure or the reaction, a temperature of the reaction, or both, are controlled to maximize formation of a clathrate of the corrosive gas and minimize the formation of a clathrate of a hydrocarbon in the hydrocarbon stream. The clathrate is separated from the hydrocarbon stream and melted to remove the corrosive gas. | 01-10-2013 |
20130025873 | Protecting A Fluid Stream From Fouling - Embodiments described herein provide a system and methods for protecting a fluid stream from fouling using particles that include phase change materials. In an example, the particles are injected into the fluid stream and release energy at a selected temperature, which may warm the fluid stream. | 01-31-2013 |
20130312980 | Injecting A Hydrate Slurry Into A Reservoir - A method and systems are provided for injecting a hydrate slurry into a reservoir. The method includes combining gas and water within a subsea simultaneous water and gas (SWAG) injection system. The method also includes forming a hydrate slurry from the gas and the water, and injecting the hydrate slurry into a reservoir. | 11-28-2013 |
20150021200 | Protecting A Metal Surface From Corrosion - A system and methods for protecting a metal surface from corrosion are provided herein. The method includes injecting particles comprising a sacrificial anodic material into a fluid proximate to the metal surface. | 01-22-2015 |
Evan C. Turner, The Woodlands, TX US
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20080223575 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING BITS AND REAMERS, CUTTING ELEMENTS THEREFOR, AND METHODS OF USE - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 09-18-2008 |
20110259604 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING SHOES HAVING INTEGRATED OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259605 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING SHOES HAVING SELECTED PROFILE GEOMETRIES, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259606 | CASING SHOES HAVING DRILLABLE AND NON-DRILLABLE CUTTING ELEMENTS IN DIFFERENT REGIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from a nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259608 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING SHOES WITH PORTIONS CONFIGURED TO FAIL RESPONSIVE TO PRESSURE, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110259643 | CASING AND LINER DRILLING SHOES HAVING SPIRAL BLADE CONFIGURATIONS, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from the nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266069 | CASING SHOES INCLUDING CUTTING ELEMENTS, CUTTING ELEMENTS FOR EARTH-BORING TOOL, AND RELATED METHODS - A casing bit, which may comprise a composite structure, for drilling a casing section into a subterranean formation, and which may include a portion configured to be drilled therethrough, is disclosed. Cutting elements and methods of use are disclosed. Adhesive, solder, electrically disbonding material, and braze affixation of a cutting element are disclosed. Differing abrasive material amount, characteristics, and size of cutting elements are disclosed. Telescoping casing sections and bits are disclosed. Aspects and embodiments are disclosed including: at least one gage section extending from a nose portion, at least one rotationally trailing groove formed in at least one of the plurality of blades, a movable blade, a leading face comprising superabrasive material, at least one of a drilling fluid nozzle and a sleeve, grooves for preferential failure, at least one rolling cone affixed to the nose portion, at least one sensor, discrete cutting element retention structures, and percussion inserts. | 11-03-2011 |
Gary D. Turner, Rockwall, TX US
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20080292435 | ATV LOADING DEVICE - An ATV loading device for loading and transporting objects using an ATV, comprising a primary frame component, a secondary frame component attached to the primary frame component, a bumper positioning component attached to the secondary frame component for bracing the ATV loading device against a bumper of an ATV, a bumper saddle attached to the primary frame component for bracing the ATV loading device against a bumper of an ATV, a detachable basket support arm pivotally attached to the secondary frame component, and a detachable basket removably attached to the detachable basket support arm for loading and transporting objects. | 11-27-2008 |
Gary Jay Turner, Rockwall, TX US
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20140268454 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER INTERRUPTION - A power interruption circuit for use in a power distribution module is provided. The power interruption circuit is configured to provide power to a load and includes a shunt resistor, a plurality of switches, and microprocessor. The microprocessor is configured to determine a digitized value of a current flowing through the shunt resistor, determine a digitized value of an output voltage of the power interruption circuit, calculate, from the digitized current value and the digitized output voltage value, a power provided by the power interruption circuit to the load, compare the calculated power to a threshold power level, and control the plurality of switches based on the comparison. | 09-18-2014 |
Greg Turner, Burleson, TX US
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20130029565 | Center Lap Tool Machine for Large Transmission Gears - A machine system and method for simultaneously lapping a first machining surface of a hollow shaft and an opposing second machining surface of the hollow shaft, the machine system having a brake subsystem for securing the hollow shaft in a relatively stationary position while a drive subsystem rotates a lapping tool within the hollow shaft such that the lapping tool laps the first machining surface with an abrasive surface of a top lap while simultaneously lapping the second machining surface with an abrasive surface of a bottom lap. | 01-31-2013 |
H. Lynn Turner, Leander, TX US
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20120222579 | BALLAST DELIVERY AND COMPUTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for delivering ballast to a section of railroad track includes measuring an existing ballast profile of a section of railroad track using a remote sensing system, and providing a signal indicative thereof to a first computer. Using the first computer, the existing ballast profile is compared with an ideal ballast profile to compute a track file representing a volume of additional ballast needed as a function of linear position along the section of railroad track, and data representing the track file is transmitted to a second computer of an automatic ballast dump train. Ballast is dumped along the section of railroad track according to the track file under control of the second computer. | 09-06-2012 |
20150057851 | BALLAST DELIVERY AND COMPUTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, performed by a computer having a processor and system memory, for calibrating a tie height of a ballast profiling rail vehicle having a remote sensing system, includes traversing the rail vehicle along a first calibration section of railroad track at a calibration speed, detecting, using the remote sensing system, a plurality of height to tie measurements in the first calibration section, establishing a rolling median average of the height to tie measurements, and determining a calibration tie height relative to the rail vehicle based upon the rolling median average. | 02-26-2015 |
Jacqueline A. Turner, Plano, TX US
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20150154413 | Managing Document Revisions - Embodiments of the invention relates to tracking changes made to a document, and embedding the changes in the document while limiting access to the embedded changes. A log of the revisions is retained in a revision history, which is stored in an object library of alternative storage. Access to the document with acceptance of the changes is enabled. Markings associated with deletions and additions to the document, the revision history, or an alternative view showing the changes made is limited based upon a security protocol. | 06-04-2015 |
James Edward Turner, San Antonio, TX US
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20080302375 | Container Comprising Nicotine and the Use and Manufacture Thereof - The present invention relates to a container comprising nicotine to be inhaled, which is able to retain and release nicotine, and which comprises a shaped mass of fibers and/or filaments. Further, the present invention relates to the use of said container in an inhaling device for obtaining a quick and/or complete reduction of the urge to smoke or use of tobacco and/or for providing a sense of smoking satisfaction without smoking and to the use of said container in smoking cessation therapy. | 12-11-2008 |
20120255567 | IMPROVED DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF A MEDICAMENT - The disclosure relates to an improved method of enhancing nicotine concentrations in a gaseous carrier. The methods are adaptable to the delivery of nicotine for therapeutic effect in various diseases, in particular nicotine for tobacco product use cessation, substitution and/or harm reduction. The disclosure further relates various devices and device design principles for practicing these methods. | 10-11-2012 |
James L. Turner, Murphy, TX US
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20080258285 | Simplified Substrates for Semiconductor Devices in Package-on-Package Products - An insulating sheet-like substrate ( | 10-23-2008 |
Jay K. Turner, Humble, TX US
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20110259612 | WELLBORE PRESSURE CONTROL WITH SEGREGATED FLUID COLUMNS - A method of controlling pressure in a wellbore can include placing a barrier substance in the wellbore while a fluid is present in the wellbore, and flowing another fluid into the wellbore while the first fluid and the barrier substance are in the wellbore. The first and second fluids may have different densities. Another method can include circulating a fluid through a tubular string and an annulus formed between the tubular string and the wellbore, then partially withdrawing the tubular string from the wellbore, then placing a barrier substance in the wellbore, then partially withdrawing the tubular string from the wellbore and then flowing another fluid into the wellbore. A well system can include at least two fluids in a wellbore, the fluids having different densities, and a barrier substance separating the fluids. | 10-27-2011 |
20120205104 | WELLBORE PRESSURE CONTROL WITH SEGREGATED FLUID COLUMNS - A method of controlling pressure in a wellbore can include placing a barrier substance in the wellbore while a fluid is present in the wellbore, and flowing another fluid into the wellbore while the first fluid and the barrier substance are in the wellbore. The first and second fluids may have different densities. Another method can include circulating a fluid through a tubular string and an annulus formed between the tubular string and the wellbore, then partially withdrawing the tubular string from the wellbore, then placing a barrier substance in the wellbore, then partially withdrawing the tubular string from the wellbore and then flowing another fluid into the wellbore. A well system can include at least two fluids in a wellbore, the fluids having different densities, and a barrier substance separating the fluids. | 08-16-2012 |
Jay Kirkwood Turner, Humble, TX US
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20120103610 | SEGREGATING FLOWABLE MATERIALS IN A WELL - A method of segregating flowable materials in conjunction with a subterranean well can include segregating flowable cement from a fluid by placing a flowable barrier substance between the cement and the fluid, and the barrier substance substantially preventing displacement of the cement by force of gravity through the barrier substance and into the fluid. Another method of segregating flowable materials can include flowing a barrier substance into a wellbore above a fluid already in the wellbore, and then flowing cement into the wellbore above the barrier substance. A system for use in conjunction with a subterranean well can include a flowable cement isolated from a fluid by a flowable barrier substance positioned between the cement and the fluid, whereby the barrier substance substantially prevents displacement of the cement by force of gravity through the barrier substance and into the fluid. | 05-03-2012 |
Joseph Turner, San Antonio, TX US
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20100298104 | Exercise Machine for Providing Resistance to Ambulatory Motion of the User - An exercise machine that provides a generally consistent resistive force against a user who walks, steps, or runs away from the machine as part of a strength training exercise program. The machine is built upon a movable frame having transport wheel assemblies that allow the exercise machine to be placed on an indoor floor surface or on the ground outdoors. The frame of the device further supports three parallel spinning assemblies that together allow a length of linear strap attached to the user to run out from the machine and thereafter be retracted or rewound back into the machine. The spinning assemblies include a flywheel assembly, a spool assembly, and a spring assembly, each co-axially arranged on a spin axle extending across the frame. The spring assembly is fixed against the frame and incorporates a coil spring that tightens with the rotation of the spin axle in a first direction (allowing the linear run-out strap to extend out from the spool assembly). The coil spring in the spring assembly thereafter tends to direct the rewinding of the strap back onto the spool assembly. The coaxial flywheel assembly provides both an initial stationary inertia and a subsequent rotational inertia. The flywheel acts as a governor to balance the changing forces associated with the resistive force increasing in the spring assembly. Positioned on the spin axle between the flywheel assembly and the spring assembly is a spool assembly that allows the strap to unwind and subsequently to be wound back onto the spool. A guide strap may be provided around the spool to maintain the linear run-out strap within the spool assembly. A resistance adjustment assembly presses a brake pad against the perimeter surface of the flywheel to adjust the force required to direct rotation of the system. A weight horn bracket is provided to add additional disc weights if necessary. | 11-25-2010 |
Julian Turner, Cedar Creek, TX US
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20140143011 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLICATION-MIGRATION ASSESSMENT - In one embodiment, a method includes centrally maintaining a parameter bank comprising a plurality of parameters and a question bank comprising a plurality of questions. The method further includes creating an application-migration assessment. The creating includes receiving a selection of parameters from the parameter bank. The creating also includes providing a list of questions attached to at least one parameter in the selection of parameters. The creating further includes receiving a selection of questions from the list of questions. In addition, the method includes facilitating a taking of the application-migration assessment. Furthermore, the method includes scoring the one or more outcome options based on assessment answers from the taking. Additionally, the method includes generating a recommendation for each of the one or more outcome options based on the scoring. | 05-22-2014 |
J. Ward Turner, Houston, TX US
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20130089379 | Compliant Deck Tower - Compliant offshore platforms with isolated decks using one or more bearings located on a generally horizontal plane that is in proximity to the vertical center of gravity of the deck. | 04-11-2013 |
Kevin Turner, Highland Village, TX US
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20090061384 | DISPOSABLE DENTAL HANDPIECE - A sterile, substantially maintenance free disposable dental handpiece is constructed from two shells and a center core, the center core having a flow deflector on one end. The shells are joined around the core with mating protrusions and/or tapered walls to form the body and head of the handpiece. A base is integrally-formed with the center core. The base has conduits that allow entry of light and pressurized air and/or water into the body. The head at the opposite end of the body from the base rotatably mounts an impeller assembly having an impeller shaft. The impeller shaft includes blades driven by the pressurized air. The blades can have cavities to reduce weight. | 03-05-2009 |
20120276498 | Disposable Dental Handpiece - A sterile, substantially maintenance free disposable dental handpiece is constructed from two shells and a center core, the center core having a flow deflector on one end. The shells are joined around the core with mating protrusions and/or tapered walls to form the body and head of the handpiece. A base is integrally-formed with the center core. The base has conduits that allow entry of light and pressurized air and/or water into the body. The head at the opposite end of the body from the base rotatably mounts an impeller assembly having an impeller shaft. The impeller shaft includes blades driven by the pressurized air. The blades can have cavities to reduce weight. | 11-01-2012 |
Kevin Turner, College Station, TX US
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20120047009 | Methods And Systems For Implementing A Loyalty Program Utilizing Customizable Rules - A method and system for making a donation to a third party includes storing, via a storage device, a user preference in a user account; receiving, via a receiver, information regarding a purchase transaction at a merchant; accessing, via a processor, the user preference from the user account; dynamically selecting, via the processor, a percentage discount to be allocated to the purchase transaction; donating, via the processor, a monetary value of the percentage discount to the third-party according to the user preference, where the user account is associated with a user, and includes rules for allocating the percentage discount to the third-party. | 02-23-2012 |
Kevin Turner, Frisco, TX US
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20100269339 | METHOD OF FABRICATING STIMULATION LEAD BY FUSING CONNECTOR SEGMENT BETWEEN LEAD BODY AND ELECTRODE PORTION OF THE LEAD - In one embodiment, a process, for fabricating a medical lead comprises: providing a splicing tube having a plurality of angularly spaced longitudinal grooves; placing a first plurality of conductors within the plurality of angularly spaced grooves defined on an exterior surface of the splicing tube; placing a second plurality of conductors within the plurality of angularly spaced grooves and adjacent to the first plurality of conductors such that a portion of the distal ends overlap a portion of the proximal ends; positioning conductive filler material adjacent to the overlapped portions of the distal and proximal ends; electrically coupling the proximal ends of the first plurality of electrodes to respective proximal ends of the second plurality of electrodes; molding insulative material about at least the electrode assembly and the splicing tube; and fusing the splicing tube with the insulative material from the molding and the lead body. | 10-28-2010 |
20110047795 | MEDICAL LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - In one embodiment, a method of fabricating a segmented electrode stimulation lead for implantation within a human patient for stimulation of tissue of the patient, the method comprises: providing a conductive ring, the conductive ring comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the conductive ring comprising a plurality of grooves provided in the inner surface; electrically coupling a plurality of wires to the conductive ring; forming a stimulation assembly of the lead including the conductive ring and the plurality of wires; and grinding down the outer surface of the stimulation assembly of the lead at least until reaching the plurality of grooves to separate the conductive ring into a plurality of electrically isolated segmented electrodes. | 03-03-2011 |
20110072657 | METHOD OF FABRICATING STIMULATION LEAD FOR APPLYING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION TO TISSUE OF A PATIENT - In one embodiment, a method of fabrication of a stimulation lead for electrical stimulation of tissue of a patient, the method comprises: providing a substrate of non-conductive material for a stimulation portion of the stimulation lead; processing the substrate to create a plurality of recessed features into a surface of the substrate, wherein the plurality of recessed features comprise a plurality of paths for electrical traces and a plurality of surfaces for electrodes with each of the surfaces being connected to one of the traces; providing first conductive material over the surface of the substrate; subjecting the surface of the substrate to mechanical processing to remove conductive material from portions of the substrate disposed above the plurality of recessed features, wherein each respective connected electrode and trace is electrically isolated from the other electrodes and traces after the mechanical processing; electrically plating second conductive material over the first conductive material; providing insulative material over the plurality of electrical traces; and electrically connecting conductive material of electrical traces with conductor wires of a lead body. | 03-31-2011 |
20110072659 | MEDICAL LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - In one embodiment, a method of fabrication of a stimulation lead comprising a plurality of segmented electrodes for stimulation of tissue of a patient, the method comprises: providing an elongated, substantially cylindrical substrate, the substrate comprising a plurality of recesses defined in an outer surface of the substrate; coating the substrate with conductive material; patterning conductive material on the substrate to form a plurality of electrode surfaces for at least the plurality of segmented electrodes and a plurality of traces connected to the plurality of electrode surfaces, wherein each electrode surface and its corresponding trace are defined in the recesses on the outer surface of the substrate and are electrically isolated from other electrode surfaces and traces; providing insulative material over at least the plurality of traces; and electrically coupling the plurality of traces to conductive wires of a lead body. | 03-31-2011 |
20110077699 | MEDICAL LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - In one embodiment, a method of fabrication of a stimulation lead comprising a plurality of segmented electrodes for stimulation of tissue of a patient, the method comprises: providing a substrate comprising (i) a substantially cylindrical body and (ii) a plurality of projections extending radially from the cylindrical body; coating the substrate with first conductive material; patterning the first conductive material on the cylindrical body into a plurality of traces, the plurality of traces extending along the cylindrical body and electrically contacting conductive material about the plurality of projections; providing an insulative layer over the traces; coating the insulative layer over the traces with second conductive material; patterning the second conductive material to form at least a plurality of electrode surfaces including a plurality of segmented electrodes, the segmented electrodes being in electrical contact with conductive material on projections of the plurality of projections; and electrically coupling the plurality of traces to conductive wires of a lead body. | 03-31-2011 |
20120005896 | METHOD OF FABRICATING STIMULATION LEAD BY FUSING CONNECTOR SEGMENT BETWEEN LEAD BODY AND ELECTRODE PORTION OF THE LEAD - In one embodiment, a process, for fabricating a medical lead comprises: providing a splicing tube having a plurality of angularly spaced longitudinal grooves; placing a first plurality of conductors within the plurality of angularly spaced grooves defined on an exterior surface of the splicing tube; placing a second plurality of conductors within the plurality of angularly spaced grooves and adjacent to the first plurality of conductors such that a portion of the distal ends overlap a portion of the proximal ends; positioning conductive filler material adjacent to the overlapped portions of the distal and proximal ends; electrically coupling the proximal ends of the first plurality of electrodes to respective proximal ends of the second plurality of electrodes; molding insulative material about at least the electrode assembly and the splicing tube; and fusing the splicing tube with the insulative material from the molding and the lead body. | 01-12-2012 |
20120198694 | MEDICAL LEADS WITH SEGMENTED ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF - In one embodiment, a method of fabrication of a stimulation lead comprising a plurality of segmented electrodes for stimulation of tissue of a patient, the method comprises: providing an elongated, substantially cylindrical substrate, the substrate comprising a plurality of recesses defined in an outer surface of the substrate; coating the substrate with conductive material; patterning conductive material on the substrate to form a plurality of electrode surfaces for at least the plurality of segmented electrodes and a plurality of traces connected to the plurality of electrode surfaces, wherein each electrode surface and its corresponding trace are defined in the recesses on the outer surface of the substrate and are electrically isolated from other electrode surfaces and traces; providing insulative material over at least the plurality of traces; and electrically coupling the plurality of traces to conductive wires of a lead body. | 08-09-2012 |
Kevin J. Turner, Highland Village, TX US
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20100252034 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE BREATHING DEVICES - The present invention provides for a breathing device comprising a housing, oxygen source, water trap, activation mechanism, and breathing apparatus. Operation of the activation mechanism may commence the production of a gas comprising oxygen. The generated oxygen may be bubbled through the water trap prior to being provided to the breathing apparatus attached to the user. Some embodiments may comprise two separate oxygen sources configured to provide distinct flow rates from one another. Other embodiments may comprise a rotating catalyst container configured to evenly and rapidly distribute catalyst upon commencement of the oxygen production. Still other embodiments may comprise a convoluted section of tubing to aid in altering the temperature of the produced oxygen gas. | 10-07-2010 |
Krista L. Turner, Houston, TX US
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20130296720 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF SEPSIS - Embodiments of systems and methods for providing protocols for administering an aspect of care are presented. Specifically, certain embodiments relate to a sepsis diagnosis and management protocol which may have been segmented according to the severity of the sepsis, where the care directives provided by the differing segments of the protocol will be of differing intensity or invasiveness based upon the severity of the patient's disease. Embodiments of such protocols may be implemented in conjunction with computer systems to aid in providing that aspect of care in conjunction with a particular patient. | 11-07-2013 |
Marcus Turner, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130048380 | WELLBORE INTERVAL DENSITIES - A method for estimating one or more interval densities in a subterranean wellbore includes acquiring first and second axially spaced pressure measurements in the wellbore. The pressure measurements may then be processed to obtain an interval density of drilling fluid between the measurement locations. A tool string including a large number of axially spaced pressure sensors (e.g., four or more or even six or more) electronically coupled with a surface processor via wired drill pipe may be used to obtain a plurality of interval densities corresponding to various wellbore intervals. | 02-28-2013 |
20130054146 | METHODS FOR EVALUATING CUTTINGS DENSITY WHILE DRILLING - A method evaluating a cuttings density while drilling a subterranean wellbore includes acquiring first and second axially spaced pressure measurements in the wellbore. The pressure measurements may then be processed to obtain an interval density of drilling fluid between the measurement locations. A tool string including a large number of axially spaced pressure sensors (e.g., four or more or even six or more) electronically coupled with a surface processor via wired drill pipe may be used to obtain a plurality of interval densities corresponding to various wellbore intervals. The interval density may be measured while drilling and may be further processed to compute a cuttings density in the annulus. Moreover, changes in the computed interval density with time while drilling may be used as an indicator of a change in cuttings density. | 02-28-2013 |
Mark A. Turner, Arlington, TX US
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20080199143 | Optical waveguide - An optical waveguide includes a first end surface; a second end surface, such that the second end surface is smaller than the first end surface; and a body extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, the body defining a complexly-contoured outer surface. An optical waveguide includes a first end surface; a second end surface, such that the second end surface is smaller than the first end surface; and a body extending between the first end surface and the second end surface, the body comprising one of a gradient-index material and a step-index material. | 08-21-2008 |
20090051582 | MINIATURIZED MICROWAVE-PHOTONIC RECEIVER - A receiver, such as a miniaturized microwave-photonic coherent receiver (MMPR) is disclosed. The receiver includes an antenna to output an electrical RF signal received on a section of the antenna, a laser to produce an optical signal, a photonic modulator to receive the optical signal and the electrical RF signal and produce an EO-RF signal and to receive the optical signal and an electrical LO signal and produce an EO-LO signal, a signal combiner to provide a combined EO-RF and EO-LO signal and a photodiode to receive the combined signal and produce an IF signal. A method of detecting an object using the MMPR includes receiving an electrical RF signal corresponding to the object, outputting the electrical RF signal to a photonic modulator, modulating the electrical RF signal onto an optical carrier, demodulating the electrical RF signal to produce an IF signal and processing the IF signal. | 02-26-2009 |
20100182676 | VARIABLE- BEAMWIDTH ANGLE ENCODING LASER SCANNER - A laser apparatus includes a laser capable of generating a laser signal; means for conditioning the laser signal; and means for varying the beamwidth of the laser signal as it is scanned into the field of view. | 07-22-2010 |
20120218539 | Omni-directional imaging sensor - A method comprises generating a laser signal; scanning the laser signal into a field of view; and processing the return signal. | 08-30-2012 |
Mars Sterling Turner, Keller, TX US
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20110132309 | OSCILLATORY ROTARY ENGINE - An oscillatory rotary engine comprising a toroidal housing having an intake port and an exhaust port. The housing supports an output shaft and a plurality of stacked rotors are disposed within the housing and coupled to the output shaft. Each rotor includes a plurality of pistons disposed in spaced relation to each other about a circumference of the rotor. A resilient coupler connects the rotors to the output shaft. Preferably, the coupler comprises a plurality of nested spiral cuts extending through the rotor. Each piston may include a pawl that is operative to engage ratchets located around the housing, thereby allowing rotation of each rotor in only one direction. The oscillatory rotary engine may further include a compression bypass port that is operative to relieve intake air pressure during compression, whereby the engine has a compression ratio that is less than its expansion ratio. | 06-09-2011 |
Michael Turner, Sugar Land, TX US
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20130022804 | THICK BLOWN FILMS - The present invention is a film having a thickness greater than 100 microns comprising from 10 to 100 percent by weight of a polyethylene polymer made by the process of a) selecting a target polyethylene resin having a density, as determined according to ASTM D792, in the range of from 0.90 g/cm3 to 0.955 g/cm3, and a melt index, as determined according to ASTM D1238(2.16 kg, 190 C), in the range of from 0.01 g/10 min to 10 g/10 min; b) reacting said target polyethylene with an alkoxy amine derivative in an amount less than 900 parts derivative per million parts by weight of total polyethylene resin under conditions sufficient to increase the melt strength of the target polyethylene resin; and c) forming a thick film from the modified target resin. The present films include those which can achieve similar processability as those containing unmodified linear polyethylene despite having at least 10% less LDPE resins in the formulation. | 01-24-2013 |
Michael K. Turner, Austin, TX US
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20090182617 | Method for Improving Customer Satisfaction - A method for optimizing a process utilized in providing a service to a customer is disclosed in which the series of steps involved in the process are first identified. Each process step is then tracked and the tracked steps are analyzed to determine if the process can be improved. | 07-16-2009 |
Michelle Turner, Austin, TX US
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20080281738 | Automated Compliance Management of Endowments Throughout Their Life Cycle - A method, system and program are disclosed for the automated enforcement of compliance controls for a plurality of endowments throughout their lifecycles, comprised of life cycle phases that include: requisition, qualification, authorization, provision, obligation, termination, and end of life. Compliance controls for endowment objectives, constraints, resources, and results is similarly enforced. An on-line request is made for an endowment, which is automatically transitioned from one life cycle phase to another once predetermined compliance control metrics have been enforced and met. Transition through each of the endowment's life cycle phases is further controlled by the automated enforcement of predetermined compliance control metrics for endowment objectives, constraints, resources, and results. | 11-13-2008 |
Nancy D. Turner, College Station, TX US
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20100272824 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING AND MONITORING DISEASE - Gene expression patterns were analyzed that identified multiple genes associated with radiation enhanced colon carcinogenesis. Some of the genes modulated by radiation exposure may be involved in up-regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway and promote colon carcinogenesis. Consumption of a fish oil/pectin diet caused a general down-regulation of genes encoding proteins involved in cell adhesion and receptor activity, which may be involved in down-regulating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. The data suggest that dietary fish oil/pectin may be an effective countermeasure against radiation-induced colon carcinogenesis. In accordance with this, gene expression profiles can be monitored to reduce the risk of radiation induced carcinogenesis in high risk personnel (i.e., for example, astronauts) before, during, and/or after radiation exposure (i.e., for example, spaceflight), and/or to detect radiation-induced carcinogenesis so that an appropriate countermeasure administration can be implemented. The techniques are also targeted at non-invasively monitoring cancer patients after the primary cancer has been resected to determine if/when a secondary tumor develops. | 10-28-2010 |
Robert B. Turner, Georgetown, TX US
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20100022675 | VEGETABLE OIL-BASED COATING AND METHOD FOR APPLICATION - A method for manufacturing a carpet material that typically includes applying a coating to a substrate where the coating includes the reaction product of a B-side that includes an esterified vegetable oil-based polyol and a catalyst and an A-side that includes an isocyanate and the reaction product of a B-side that includes a vegetable oil-based polyol and a catalyst and an A-side that includes an isocyanate. The polyols may optionally be blown, oxylated, and/or neutralized. | 01-28-2010 |
20120064244 | VEGETABLE OIL-BASED COATING AND METHOD FOR APPLICATION - A method of applying a urethane material to a vehicle substrate that includes the steps of: providing a vehicle substrate; and applying a urethane material to the vehicle substrate where the urethane material typically includes the reaction product of an A-side that includes an isocyanate and a B-side that typically includes a blown soy oil, at least one polyol at least partially derived from petroleum, and a cross-linker. A vehicle composite that typically includes the vehicle substrate and the urethane material. | 03-15-2012 |
Ryan A. Turner, Dallas, TX US
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20130213448 | Thermoelectric Remote Power Source - In one embodiment, a system includes a strap configured to be coupled to a container. The strap includes a plurality of plates arranged to allow the strap to flex. The system also includes a thermoelectric device coupled to the strap. The strap is configured to transfer heat between the thermoelectric device and the container. The system includes a thermal interface situated between the thermoelectric device and the strap. | 08-22-2013 |
Scott D. Turner, Austin, TX US
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20120090876 | ENCLOSURE FOR A CABLE CONNECTION - The present invention is directed to an enclosure for protecting a cable connection. The enclosure includes a sealing member contained within an inner shell. The sealing member is secured around the cable connection by slideably engaging a rigid outer shell over the inner shell. The inner shell has an external topography defining an inner shell profile and wherein the outer shell has an internal topography defining an outer shell profile such that the outer shell profile is similar to the inner shell profile. | 04-19-2012 |
20120261156 | PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A CABLE CONNECTION - The present invention is directed to a low profile protection device for protecting a cable connection. The protection device includes an elastomeric base layer, a gel sealant material coated on the elastomeric base layer; and a closure mechanism disposed along the protection device such that the protection device exerts a compressive force around the cable connection when disposed in its assembled state. The elastomeric base layer has a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, wherein the first and second longitudinal edges are substantially parallel in an assembled state and wherein a portion of the first longitudinal edge is obliquely oriented to a portion of the second longitudinal edge in an unassembled state. | 10-18-2012 |
20150034357 | ENCLOSURE FOR A CABLE CONNECTION - The present invention is directed to an enclosure for protecting a cable connection. The enclosure includes a sealing member contained within an inner shell. The sealing member is secured around the cable connection by slideably engaging a rigid outer shell over the inner shell. The inner shell has an external topography defining an inner shell profile and wherein the outer shell has an internal topography defining an outer shell profile such that the outer shell profile is similar to the inner shell profile. | 02-05-2015 |
Terry R. Turner, Austin, TX US
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20090048792 | RF POWER DELIVERY DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - An RF power delivery diagnostic system is provided herein. The system comprises an RF power source ( | 02-19-2009 |
20090261839 | EFFLUENT IMPEDANCE BASED ENDPOINT DETECTION - A system to measure an impedance of an effluent associated with a foreline (effluent line or exhaust) is provided. This system includes a remote plasma source, a process chamber, an effluent line, an electrode assembly, an RF driver, and a detector. The remote plasma source couples to the process chambers and is operable to supply chamber-cleaning gas to the process chamber. The effluent line also couples to the process chamber where chamber-cleaning effluent exhausts the process chamber via the effluent line. The electrode assembly, located in the effluent line, is exposed to the effluent exhausting from the process chamber. The electrode assembly, coupled to the RF driver, receives an RF signal from the RF driver. The RF signal applied to the electrode assembly induces a plasma discharge within the electrode assembly and effluent line. A detector coupled to the electrode assembly detects an end point of a chamber clean of the process chamber. The end point may be detected based on a change in impedance associated with the plasma discharge within the electrode assembly and effluent line. | 10-22-2009 |
Thomas R. Turner, Georgetown, TX US
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20150181762 | Appliance Immersion Cooling System - A appliance immersion tank system comprising: a generally rectangular tank adapted to immerse in a dielectric fluid a plurality of appliances, each in a respective appliance slot distributed vertically along, and extending transverse to, the long axis of the tank; a primary circulation facility adapted to circulate the dielectric fluid through the tank; a secondary fluid circulation facility adapted to extract heat from the dielectric fluid circulating in the primary circulation facility, and to dissipate to the environment the heat so extracted; and a control facility adapted to coordinate the operation of the primary and secondary fluid circulation facilities as a function of the temperature of the dielectric fluid in the tank. A plenum, positioned adjacent the bottom of the tank, is adapted to dispense the dielectric fluid substantially uniformly upwardly through each appliance slot. A weir, integrated horizontally into a long wall of the tank, is adapted to facilitate substantially uniform recovery of the dielectric fluid flowing through each appliance slot. All active and most passive components of both the primary and secondary fluid circulation facilities, and the control facility are fully redundant, and are adapted automatically to operate in a fail-soft mode. | 06-25-2015 |
Timothy Turner, Mansfield, TX US
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20130067861 | PACKAGING TO IMPROVE SHELFLIFE OF INSULATION PRODUCTS - Fibrous insulation products have a binder composition that may include a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent, and potentially other optional ingredients. The shelf life and physical properties of fibrous insulation products, particularly those having bio-based binders, can be improved by packaging that completely envelopes and seals the fibrous product from exposure to atmospheric conditions. Exemplary envelopes disclosed include sealed bags, double stretch wrap and stretch hoods. Properties that can be improved include recovery of loft, restoring force and tensile strength among others. | 03-21-2013 |
Travis Turner, Austin, TX US
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20140075018 | Systems and Methods of Audience Measurement - A particular method includes receiving, at a computing device including a processor, a first event signal that includes a first browser identifier and first information indicative of a first interaction with respect to a media property. The method also includes determining that the first browser identifier corresponds to a particular user and associating the first event signal with a user profile of the particular user. The method further includes receiving a second event signal that includes a second browser identifier that is different from the first browser identifier and second information indicative of a second interaction with respect to the media property. The method includes determining that the second browser identifier corresponds to the particular user and associating the second event signal with the user profile. | 03-13-2014 |
20150088635 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT AND MODIFICATION OF ADVERTISEMENTS AND CONTENT - Systems and methods of measurement and modification of advertisements and content are described. In one example, advertisements/content items (or web servers or applications that present the advertisements/content items) send signals to a measurement server in response to certain events or actions. The signals identify the advertisement/content item and the user that caused the event or performed the action. The measurement server aggregates received signals from different advertisements/content items to determine metrics such as digital brand lift (e.g., a change in brand awareness due to an advertisement/advertising campaign). The measurement server can send computed information back to an advertisement/content item, so that the advertisement/content item (or web server/application) can self-modify and/or deploy additional advertisements/content items. | 03-26-2015 |
V. Keith Turner, La Porte, TX US
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20080308503 | Separation process - A separation process for separating two or more immiscible liquids using fiber-film technology is disclosed. This separation process is especially useful in the separation of disulfide oil formed during the oxidation of spent caustic solution that was used to remove sulfur contaminates from light hydrocarbons. | 12-18-2008 |
20100320124 | SEPARATION PROCESS - A separation process for separating two or more immiscible liquids using contactors utilizing high surface area vertical hanging fibers is disclosed. This separation process is especially useful in the separation of disulfide oil formed during the oxidation of spent caustic solution that was used to remove sulfur contaminates from light hydrocarbons. | 12-23-2010 |
20130026086 | SEPARATION PROCESS - A separation process for separating two or more immiscible liquids using contactors utilizing high surface area vertical hanging fibers is disclosed. This separation process is especially useful in the separation of disulfide oil formed during the oxidation of spent caustic solution that was used to remove sulfur contaminates from light hydrocarbons. | 01-31-2013 |
V. Keith Turner, Laporte, TX US
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20110127194 | Hydrocarbon Treatment Process - In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced. | 06-02-2011 |
20110163008 | HYDROCARBON TREATMENT PROCESS - In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced. | 07-07-2011 |
20150048006 | HYDROCARBON TREATMENT PROCESS - In a catalytic treatment process, mercaptans in sour hydrocarbon are oxidized to disulfide oils using an aqueous treatment solution containing a chelated polyvalent metal catalyst, alkali metal hydroxide, and the alkali metal salt of at least one alcohol in a non-dispersive mixing apparatus wherein an upgraded hydrocarbon containing the disulfide oils is produced. | 02-19-2015 |
William Turner, Austin, TX US
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William D. Turner, College Station, TX US
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20090012654 | System and Method for Remote Monitoring and Controlling of Facility Energy Consumption - A method for remote monitoring and controlling of energy consumption of a facility includes receiving energy consumption data associated with the facility at a processor disposed remotely from the facility. The method also includes receiving environmental data associated with the facility. The method includes determining whether an operating parameter of an energy consumption system of the facility requires modification to increase efficiency using the energy consumption data and the environmental data. The method further includes automatically modifying the operating parameter of the energy consumption system corresponding to the required modification. | 01-08-2009 |
William J. Turner, Seabrook, TX US
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20090312586 | HYDROGENATION OF MULTI-BROMINATED ALKANES - Methods and systems for the hydrogenation of multi-brominated alkanes are provided herein. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a method, the method comprising: reacting at least hydrogen and multi-brominated alkanes in the presence of a catalyst to form a hydrogenated stream comprising brominated alkanes having fewer bromine substituents than the multi-brominated alkanes reacted with the hydrogen. Embodiments of the method further may comprise forming brominated alkanes. Embodiments of the method further may comprising forming product hydrocarbons from brominated alkanes. | 12-17-2009 |
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20130102820 | PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE STAGED SYNTHESIS OF ALKYL BROMIDES - Processes and systems for synthesizing hydrocarbon products, such as high molecular weight hydrocarbons, olefins or mixtures thereof, from alkyl bromides wherein one or more streams of alkyl bromides may be reacted in sequential or concurrent stages at different temperatures. The catalyst used in the synthesis stages may be the same or different and at least in one instance is chosen to form hydrocarbon products having a significant C | 04-25-2013 |
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