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U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Texas (Aug. 2)(Targeted News Service Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Texas. *** Texas Inventor Develops Patent for Fluid Storage Tank Trailer ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Gary R. Markham, Lumberton, Texas, has developed a patent (7,762,588) for a "fluid storage tank trailer." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Embodiments provide a fluid storage tank trailer including a base including a set of rear wheels, a tank supported by the base, the base including a set of skids adapted to engage the ground forward of the rear wheels when the trailer is not connected to a tow vehicle, the skids being adapted to support the tank bottom in relation to the ground, a forward frame adapted to be towed by a tow vehicle, a forward platform elevated above the forward frame, the forward platform having a first end adjacent a first front corner, the forward platform having a second end adjacent a second front corner, the forward platform defining a walkway between the first end and the second end." The patent application was filed on July 17, 2008 (12/175,162). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,588&OS=7,762,588&RS=7,762,588 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Affinity Labs of Texas Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Affinity Labs of Texas, Frisco, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,761,936) developed by Russell W. White, Austin, Texas, for a "therapeutic floor mat system and method." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A therapeutic floor mat system and method are disclosed. A system incorporating teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a mat having an aromatherapy cavity. The aromatherapy cavity may be formed to at least partially hold an aromatic substance. In some cases, the mat may be operational as a shower mat and may have a top surface with a shape that defines a perimeter, and a bottom surface spaced apart from the top surface. Depending upon design detail, the aromatherapy cavity may be at least partially located beneath the top surface." The patent application was filed on Feb. 22, 2005 (11/063,209). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7761936.PN.&OS=PN/7761936&RS=PN/7761936 Written by Ankresh Ranjan; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Schlumberger Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Schlumberger Technology, Sugar Land, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,172) developed by five co-inventors for a wireless perforating gun. The co-inventors are Haoming Li, Missouri City, Texas, Zheng Rong Xu, Sugar Land, Texas, Chantal Smitheman, Pearland, Texas, Cesar Gama, Maringa, Brazil, and Alfredo Fayard, Sugar Land, Texas. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A loading tube for installation in the body of a perforating gun is disclosed. The loading tube holds a plurality of shaped charges whose detonation is electrically initiated, and the loading tube, when installed in the body, comprises at least a portion of the electrical circuit used to initiate detonation the shaped charge. In one embodiment, the loading tube comprises the hot portion of the electrical circuit, the body comprises the ground portion of the electrical circuit and the loading tube and the body are insulated from one another. Alternatively, the loading tube may comprise two distinct portions of conductive material which are electrically isolated from one another where the two portions of conductive material comprise the hot and ground portions of the electrical circuit. Additionally, a loading tube according to the present invention may comprise a conductor which is disposed in the loading tube near the outer surface of the loading tube and which is insulated from the loading tube. A system is disclosed comprising a loading tube having the aforesaid characteristics and a method is provided which utilizes the loading tube as a portion of the electrical circuit to initiate detonation of the charges." The patent application was filed on Aug. 23, 2006 (11/466,505). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,172&OS=7,762,172&RS=7,762,172 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Texas Inventor Develops Patent for Multiple Machine Tool Support Block and Tool Post having Internal Coolant Supply ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Enrico R. Giannetti, East Bernard, Texas, has developed a patent (7,762,166) for a "multiple machine tool support block and tool post having internal coolant supply." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A coolant fluid supplying tool post is mounted to a machining system for machine controlled movement and has an internal coolant passage system, a coolant fluid inlet, a coolant fluid outlet and a first dove-tail mount. A multiple machine tool support block has a second dove-tail mount is in supported engagement with the first dove-tail mount. A plurality of machine tool receptacles are defined in the multiple machine tool support block and each is adapted for support of a machine tool therein. Tool retainer members are carried by the multiple machine tool support block for each of the machine tool receptacles and has retaining engagement with a machine tool located within a machine tool receptacle. Coolant passages within the multiple machine tool support block have a coolant supply inlet in fluid communication with the coolant fluid outlet of the coolant fluid supplying tool post." The patent application was filed on Feb. 28, 2007 (11/712,115). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,166.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,166&RS=PN/7,762,166 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** National Coupling Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- National Coupling, Stafford, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,525) developed by Robert E. Smith III, Missouri City, Texas, for a "pressure-balanced undersea hydraulic coupling." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A pressure-balanced hydraulic coupling suitable for undersea use comprises a male member having one or more flow ports on the side of its probe section and a poppet valve actuator extending from the end of the probe section which has a fluid-tight seal around the actuator. The female member has a removable annular flow piece for fluid communication with the flow ports in the probe of the male member. In certain embodiments the annular flow piece has integral probe seals. In other embodiments, the removable annular flow piece comprises a seal retainer. In yet other embodiments, the removable annular flow piece comprises the inner part of a two-part seal cartridge." The patent application was filed on March 15, 2007 (11/686,679). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,525&OS=7,762,525&RS=7,762,525 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Southwest Research Institute Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, has been assigned a patent (7,762,521) developed by Klaus Brun, Helotes, Texas, and Ryan S. Gernentz, San Antonio, for a semi-active compressor valve. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and system for fine-tuning the motion of suction or discharge valves associated with cylinders of a reciprocating gas compressor, such as the large compressors used for natural gas transmission. The valve's primary driving force is conventional, but the valve also uses an electromagnetic coil to sense position of the plate (or other plugging element) and to provide an opposing force prior to impact." The patent application was filed on May 23, 2007 (11/752,700). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,521&OS=7,762,521&RS=7,762,521 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Bell Helicopter Textron Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Bell Helicopter Textron, Hurst, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,501) developed by four co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for improving main rotor yoke fatigue life." The co-inventors are Ashok Agnihotri, Southlake, Texas, Helmuth Koelzer, Hurst, Texas, John Schillings, Fort Worth, Texas, and Robert Fortenbaugh, Pantego, Texas. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and system for optimizing rotor flapping utilizes the collective stick position and true airspeed to determine a commanded longitudinal stick position." The patent application was filed on Aug. 31, 2005 (11/215,317). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,501&OS=7,762,501&RS=7,762,501 Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi. *** Baker Hughes Assigned Patent for Bypass Crossover Sub Selector for Multi-zone Fracturing Processes ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Baker Hughes, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,324) developed by Nicholas J. Clem, Houston, for a "bypass crossover sub selector for multi-zone fracturing processes." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Fracturing tools for fracturing multiple zones of a wellbore are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the fracturing tools comprise two or more crossover subs coupled together and having a crossover sub window alignment assembly operatively associated with either an isolation sleeve disposed within the bores of the crossover sub-assemblies or with the crossover sub assemblies themselves. Actuation of the crossover sub window alignment assembly opens and closes the windows of each of the crossover sub-assemblies so that different crossover sub-assemblies can be activated to fracture various wellbore locations." The patent application was filed on Dec. 4, 2007 (11/999,374). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,324.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,324&RS=PN/7,762,324 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Baker Hughes Assigned Patent for Formation Testing and Sampling Tool Including a Coring Device ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Baker Hughes, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,328) developed by Borislav J. Tchakarov, Humble, Texas, for a "formation testing and sampling tool including a coring device." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A sampling tool for retrieving one or more samples from a wellbore drilled in a subterranean formation includes a coring device retrieving a core from a wellbore wall, wellbore isolation devices that isolate an annular region proximate to the coring device; and a flow device that flows fluid out of the isolated region. During operation, the sampling tool is positioned adjacent a formation of interest. The isolation device is activated to isolate an annular region proximate to the sampling tool. Decentralizing arms can be used to position the coring device next to the wellbore wall. Thereafter, the flow device flows fluid out of the isolated annular region. When the isolated region includes mostly formation fluid, the coring device is activated to retrieve a core from a wall of the wellbore in the isolated annular region and store it in formation fluid." The patent application was filed on Sept. 29, 2006 (11/540,032). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,328.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,328&RS=PN/7,762,328 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Baker Hughes Assigned Patent for Flow Control Device Utilizing a Reactive Media ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Baker Hughes, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,341) developed by Aaron C. Hammer, Houston, for a "flow control device utilizing a reactive media." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus for controlling a flow of a fluid into a wellbore tubular includes a flow path associated with a production control device; an occlusion member positioned along the flow path that selectively occludes the flow path, and a reactive media disposed along the flow path that change a pressure differential across at least a portion of the flow path by interacting with a selected fluid. The reactive media may be a water swellable material or an oil swellable material. The reactive media may be selected or formulated to change a parameter related to the flow path. Illustrative parameters include, but are not limited to, (i) permeability, (ii) tortuosity, (iii) turbulence, (iv) viscosity, and (v) cross-sectional flow area." The patent application was filed on May 13, 2008 (12/120,128). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,341.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,341&RS=PN/7,762,341 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Frazier Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- W. Lynn Frazier, Corpus Christi, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,323) developed by W. Lynn Frazier, for a composite cement retainer. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A downhole plug that can include a body and an element system disposed about the body. The plug can further include a first and second back-up ring member having two or more tapered wedges. The tapered wedges can be at least partially separated by two or more converging grooves. First and second cones can be disposed adjacent the first and second back-up ring members." The patent application was filed on Sept. 7, 2007 (11/851,520). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,323.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,323&RS=PN/7,762,323 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** BJ Services Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- BJ Services, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,332) developed by four co-inventors for a "method of using water-superabsorbent polymer in production tubing and pipes." The co-inventors are Cristian A. Lopez, Corpus Christi, Texas, Xiaolan Wang, Baton Rouge, La., Qi Qu, Spring, Texas, and Paul H. Javora, Spring, Texas. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A thermal insulating packer fluid contains at least one water superabsorbent polymer and optionally water and/or brine, and a viscosifying polymer. The composition is capable of inhibiting unwanted heat loss from production tubing or uncontrolled heat transfer to outer annuli. The viscosity of the composition is sufficient to reduce the convection flow velocity within the annulus." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2006 (11/589,461). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,332.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,332&RS=PN/7,762,332 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Schlumberger Technology Assigned Patent for Methods and Apparatus to Apply Axial Force to a Packer in a Downhole Tool ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Schlumberger Technology, Sugar Land, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,325) developed by Nicholas Ellson, Houston, and Yves Barriol, Houston, for "methods and apparatus to apply axial force to a packer in a downhole tool." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods and apparatus to apply axial force to a packer in a downhole tool are described. In one described example, an apparatus to apply an axial force to an inflatable packer associated with a downhole tool includes a sleeve slidingly coupled to a body of the downhole tool and an end of the packer. An inner portion of the sleeve is sealed against the body of the downhole tool to form a chamber, and the chamber is fluidly coupled to a pump associated with the downhole tool to receive a pressurized fluid to cause the sleeve to apply an axial force to the packer." The patent application was filed on July 25, 2007 (11/828,036). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,325.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,325&RS=PN/7,762,325 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Texas Inventor Develops Patent for Heat Exchanger System and Method of Use and Well Drilling Equipment Comprising Same ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- John R. Williams, Georgetown, Texas, has developed a patent (7,762,320) for a "heat exchanger system and method of use thereof and well drilling equipment comprising same." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A bearing cooling system comprises a bearing assembly, a heat exchanger, a coolant flow circuit apparatus and a lubricant flow circuit apparatus. The bearing assembly is configured for being removably seated within a well drilling head housing and for having a stripper rubber assembly attached thereto. The bearing assembly includes bearings and a lubricant flow path configured for allowing lubricant to be circulated through the bearings. The heat exchanger has a lubricant core portion and a coolant core portion, which are jointly configured for allowing heat transfer between respective fluids of the core portions. The coolant flow circuit apparatus is coupled to the coolant core portion and is configured for circulating coolant through the coolant core portion. The lubricant flow circuit apparatus is coupled to the lubricant core portion and lubricant flow path, and is configured for circulating lubricant through the coolant core portion and the lubricant flow path." The patent application was filed on Feb. 7, 2008 (12/069,113). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,320.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,320&RS=PN/7,762,320 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** APS Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- APS Technology, Wallingford, Conn., has been assigned a patent (7,762,356) developed by six co-inventors for a "rotary steerable motor system for underground drilling." The co-inventors are William E. Turner, Durham, Conn., Carl A. Perry, Middletown, Conn., Mark E. Wassell, Kingwood, Texas, Jason R. Barbely, Middletown, Conn., Daniel E. Burgess, Middletown, Conn., and Martin E. Cobern, Cheshire, Conn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A preferred embodiment of a system for rotating and guiding a drill bit in an underground bore includes a drilling motor and a drive shaft coupled to drilling motor so that drill bit can be rotated by the drilling motor. The system further includes a guidance module having an actuating arm movable between an extended position wherein the actuating arm can contact a surface of the bore and thereby exert a force on the housing of the guidance module, and a retracted position." The patent application was filed on May 22, 2008 (12/125,747). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,356.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,356&RS=PN/7,762,356 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Baker Hughes Assigned Patent for Apparatus for Providing a Temporary Degradable Barrier in a Flow Pathway ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Baker Hughes, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,342) developed by Bennett M. Richard, Kingwood, Texas, Paul McElfresh, Spring, Texas, and Chad Williams, Kingwood, Texas, for an "apparatus for providing a temporary degradable barrier in a flow pathway." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A flow conduit may have at least one orifice is in the vicinity of a flow source. The source is at least partially covered (and flow blocked by) an optional temporary coating or barrier. The flow pathway between the orifice and the source is temporarily blocked with a degradable material or barrier. The material disintegrates (e.g. under the influence of time or temperature) to optionally produce a product that removes the temporary coating in the area adjacent the barrier. The method is useful in one non-limiting context of recovering hydrocarbons where the flow conduit is the casing or liner of the well and the flow source is a subterranean reservoir where the temporary coating is a filter cake." The patent application was filed on Dec. 4, 2008 (12/328,449). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,342.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,342&RS=PN/7,762,342 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Smith International Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Smith International, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,330) developed by ten co-inventors for "methods of making multiple casing cuts." The co-inventors are James E. Saylor III, Conroe, Texas, Thomas D. Helbert, Magnolia, Texas, Marc Henderson, The Woodlands, Texas, Joeseph V. Hebert, Tomball, Texas, Trygve Berthelsen, Royneberg, Norway, Randall Louis Hebert, Houma, La., Malcolm Perschke, Spring, Texas, A.J. Dach III, Arlington, Texas, Harshad Patil, Houston, and Praful C. Desai, Kingwood, Texas. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Methods of removing casing from a wellbore, the method including disposing a drilling tool assembly in a wellbore, the drilling tool assembly including a cutting device, a spearing device, and a jarring device. The methods further including activating the cutting device, cutting a first casing segment, deactivating the cutting device and activating a spearing device. The method further including engaging the spearing device with the first casing segment, activating the jarring device to free the first casing segment, and removing the first casing segment from the wellbore." The patent application was filed on July 9, 2008 (12/170,362). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,330.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,330&RS=PN/7,762,330 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Dual Gradient Systems Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Dual Gradient Systems, Richmond, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,357) developed by Luc deBoer, Houston, for a "dual gradient drilling method and apparatus with an adjustable centrifuge." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for controlling drilling mud density in drilling operations that combines a base fluid of lesser/greater density than the drilling fluid required at the drill bit to drill the borehole to produce a combination return mud in a riser. Concentric tubular members are disclosed, wherein one tubular member, such as the drill string, is utilized to inject the drilling fluid into the wellbore. Another tubular member carries the combination fluid to the surface for separation by a centrifuge system. By combining appropriate quantities of drilling mud with another fluid, the density of the combination fluid carrying drill cuttings to the surface can be regulated. During separation by the centrifuge, a weir plate having an adjustable height is utilized in the centrifuge to regulate the separation of the base fluid from the drilling fluid, producing a high density fluid and a low density fluid. The adjustable centrifuge permits the densities of the two fluids to be readily altered as desired for well drilling operations." The patent application was filed on Aug. 22, 2008 (12/196,573). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,357.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,357&RS=PN/7,762,357 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Baker Hughes Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Baker Hughes, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,355) developed by six co-inventors for a "rotary drag bit and methods therefor." The co-inventors are Eric E. McClain, Spring, Texas, David Gavia, The Woodlands, Texas, Lane E. Snell, Denver, Jason E. Hoines, Montgomery, Texas, Matthew R. Isbell, Houston, and Michael L. Doster, Spring, Texas. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rotary drag bit includes a primary cutter row comprising at least one primary cutter, and at least two additional cutters configured relative to one another. In one embodiment, the cutters are backup cutters of a backup cutter group located in respective first and second trailing cutter rows, oriented relative to one another, and positioned to substantially follow the at least one primary cutter. The rotary drag bit life is extended by the backup cutter group, making the bit more durable and extending the life of the cutters. In other of the embodiments, the cutters are configured to selectively engage a subterranean formation material being drilled, providing improved bit life and reduced stress upon the cutters. Still other embodiments of rotary drag bits include backup cutter configurations having different backrake angles and siderake angles, including methods therefor." The patent application was filed on Jan. 25, 2008 (12/020,492). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,355.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,355&RS=PN/7,762,355 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Halliburton Energy Services Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Halliburton Energy Services, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,344) developed by Perry W. Courville, Houston, and Mark Kalman, Houston, for a "swellable packer construction for continuous or segmented tubing." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A swellable packer construction for continuous or segmented tubing. A method of constructing a swellable packer on a continuous tubular string includes the steps of: attaching a swellable seal material to the tubular string to thereby form the packer; and then wrapping the tubular string with the packer on a spool. A swellable packer includes a tubular body portion for incorporation into a tubular string, and a seal material wrapped about the body portion, the seal material being swellable in response to contact with a fluid. A method of constructing a swellable packer for a tubular string includes the steps of: wrapping a seal material about a tubular body portion to thereby form the packer; and then swelling the seal material in response to contact with a fluid. A continuous tubular string includes a seal material attached to a body portion of the tubular string to thereby form a swellable packer; and the packer wrapped with the tubular string on a spool." The patent application was filed on Oct. 19, 2007 (11/875,779). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,344.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,344&RS=PN/7,762,344 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Weatherford/Lamb Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Weatherford/Lamb, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,336) developed by Eric T. Johnson, Sugar Land, Texas, John Lee Emerson, Katy, Texas, and Michael Foster, Katy, Texas, for a flapper latch. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention generally relates to a method and an apparatus for selectively isolating a portion of a wellbore. In one aspect, an apparatus for isolating a zone in a wellbore is provided. The apparatus includes a body having a bore. The apparatus further includes a first flapper member and a second flapper member, each flapper member selectively rotatable between an open position and a closed position. Additionally, the apparatus includes a flapper latch assembly disposed in the bore, the flapper latch assembly movable between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the flapper latch assembly is configured to hold the first flapper member in the closed position when the flapper latch assembly is in the locked position. In another aspect, a method for selectively isolating a zone in a wellbore is provided. In yet a further aspect, a flapper latch assembly for use with a flapper valve is provided." The patent application was filed on April 2, 2008 (12/061,475). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,336.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,336&RS=PN/7,762,336 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Schlumberger Technology Assigned Patent for Eccentrically-disposed Choke Injector ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Schlumberger Technology, Sugar Land, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,334) developed by Andrew C. Posluszny, Friendswood, Texas, and Bunker M. Hill, Sugar Land, Texas, for an eccentrically-disposed choke injector. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus that is usable with a well includes a tool and a shroud. The tool is to be disposed in a wellbore and includes an opening to inject fluid into the well. The shroud at least partially surrounds the tool to eccentrically dispose the tool with respect to a longitudinal axis of the wellbore." The patent application was filed on Nov. 3, 2005 (11/163,910). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,334.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,334&RS=PN/7,762,334 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Schlumberger Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Schlumberger Technology, Sugar Land, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,354) developed by Fernando Garcia-Osuna, Sugar Land, Texas, for a "peizoelectric generator particularly for use with wellbore drilling equipment." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An electric power generator includes a conduit disposed in a wellbore penetrating subsurface formations and at least one piezoelectric transducer in contact with the conduit. The piezoelectric transducer is configured to undergo stress in response to vibration in the conduit. The transducer includes a plurality of piezoelectric crystals stacked in a thickness direction and each polarized in the thickness direction. The transducer comprises at least one of a composite rubber layer disposed between successive piezoelectric crystals, and at least one support at a longitudinal end of the transducer configured to cause the crystals to bend in response to vibration in the conduit." The patent application was filed on Aug. 9, 2007 (11/836,238). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,354.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,354&RS=PN/7,762,354 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Schlumberger Technology Assigned Patent for Process for Assembling a Loading Tube ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Schlumberger Technology, Sugar Land, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,331) developed by Kenneth Goodman, Sugar Land, Texas, Michael Bertoja, Pearland, Texas, and Luis Ochoa, Sugar Land, Texas, for a "process for assembling a loading tube." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A process is disclosed for assembling a loading tube for a perforating gun for use in a perforating system. At a first location, e.g., a shop, which is not the location at which perforating operations will be conducted, the loading tube is completely assembled. The completely assembled loading tubing is then transported to a second location where perforating operations are to be conducted. In one embodiment, an RF-safe initiator, wiring, a detonating cord and a plurality of shaped charges are installed into the loading tube at a first location. The RF-safe initiators may comprise an exploding foil initiator or an exploding bridge wire. A process for assembling a loading tube for a single-shot perforating gun is also disclosed." The patent application was filed on Dec. 21, 2006 (11/614,193). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,331.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,331&RS=PN/7,762,331 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Vetco Gray Assigned Patent for Acoustically Measuring Annulus Probe Depth ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Vetco Gray, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,327) developed by Charles E. Jennings, Tomball, Texas, for an "acoustically measuring annulus probe depth." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A casing annulus is remediated by inserting a hose into a casing annulus, the hose having a nozzle on its lower end. An acoustic signal is directed into the annulus. A sensor in the hose receives the acoustic signal and transmits data from the sensor to the surface. The data represents the acoustic signal arrival time to the sensor, and an analyzer estimates the sensor depth based on the data. The hose is inserted from a reel into a wellhead above the annulus. An electrical transducer mechanically coupled to the hose creates the acoustic signal. The signal is propagated along the hose and transferred to the fluid in the annulus, where it then propagates further into the annulus. The transducer can be installed on a hose roller along which the hose is fed into the wellhead." The patent application was filed on July 3, 2008 (12/167,979). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,327.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,327&RS=PN/7,762,327 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Vetco Gray Assigned Patent for Metal Annulus Seal ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Vetco Gray, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,319) developed by John E. Nelson, Houston, for a metal annulus seal. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A wellhead seal assembly forms a metal-to-metal seal between inner and outer wellhead members. A metal seal ring has inner and outer walls separated by a slot. An energizing ring has a C-ring captured on its outer surface. When the energizing ring is moved further into the slot, the C-ring is forced from its pocket and engages a profile on the seal ring, locking the energizing ring to the seal assembly." The patent application was filed on Nov. 11, 2008 (12/268,858). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,319.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,319&RS=PN/7,762,319 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Respironics Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Respironics, Murrysville, Pa., has been assigned a patent (7,762,289) developed by Kevin G. McCulloh, Simi Valley, Calif., Alonzo C. Aylsworth, Wildwood, Mo., and Lawrence C. Spector, Austin, Texas, for a "method and related system of filling therapeutic gas cylinders." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A method and related system of filling therapeutic gas cylinders. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are a method comprising determining, by a cylinder fill device, a rated pressure of a therapeutic gas cylinder, and filling the cylinder with the cylinder fill device substantially to the rated pressure." The patent application was filed on June 21, 2005 (11/157,708). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,289.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,289&RS=PN/7,762,289 Written by Arpi Sharma; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Applied Nanotech Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Applied Nanotech Holdings, Austin, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,121) developed by five co-inventors for a "method and apparatus for sensing hydrogen gas." The co-inventors are Kwok Ng, San Jose, Calif., Greg Monty, Libertyville, Ill., Yunjun Li, Austin, Texas, Zvi Yaniv, Austin, Texas, and Prabhu Soundarrajan, Austin, Texas. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hydrogen sensor and/or switch fabricated from an array of nanowires or a nanoparticle thick film composed of metal or metal alloys. The sensor and/or switch demonstrates a wide operating temperature range and shortened response time due to fabrication materials and methods. The nanowires or nanoparticle thick films demonstrate an increase in conductivity in the presence of hydrogen." The patent application was filed on Oct. 30, 2007 (11/928,373). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,121.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,121&RS=PN/7,762,121 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** University of Texas System Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- The University of Texas System, Austin, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,144) developed by Roger S. Walker, Lantana, Texas, and Emmanuel G. Fernando, College Station, Texas, for a "method and apparatus to perform profile measurements on wet cement and to report discrepancies." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus, method, and system are disclosed, which provide a means of real time surface profile evaluation in wet cement. The sliding profiler can be pulled behind various stages in a paving train. The user is alerted to profile discrepancies while the cement is still pliable and afforded the opportunity to make adjustments to the paving process, to include additional finishing. The system is made of affordable components and thus is appropriate for construction projects of different scale. In addition, multiple sliding profilers can measure the profile of multiple wheel paths simultaneously. The system can measure profile changes of less than 150 mils. Use of the system described herein will contribute to better roadways at lower costs." The patent application was filed on Oct. 23, 2007 (11/877,328). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,144.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,144&RS=PN/7,762,144 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Valmont Newmark Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Valmont Newmark, Omaha, Neb., has been assigned a patent (7,762,041) developed by John H. Wawrzeniak, Arlington, Texas, for a hybrid metal pole. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A hybrid metal pole includes a substantially circular cross-section thin-walled base portion, a multi-sided upper portion, and a multi-sided transition portion." The patent application was filed on Oct. 26, 2005 (11/258,984). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7,762,041.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,041&RS=PN/7,762,041 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Texas Inventors Develop Patent for System for Predicting Changes in a Drilling Event during Wellbore Drilling Prior to the Occurrence of the Event ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Emad B. Ibrahim, Houston, Louis W. Elrod, Houston, Christopher M. Jones, Missouri City, Texas, Sara Shayegi, Houston, Timothy O. Wiemers, Houston, Roger L. Schultz, Aubrey, Texas, and Craig Godfrey, Dallas, have developed a patent (7,762,131) for a "system for predicting changes in a drilling event during wellbore drilling prior to the occurrence of the event." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A system for drilling a wellbore includes a prediction unit operable to predict a change in a drilling event while the wellbore is being drilled and prior to the drilling event change occurring. The prediction unit monitors surface and downhole data and well inflows to predict drilling events. The prediction unit may activate alarms for predefined drilling conditions, such as a kick alarm to provide an early warning of a dangerous influx of formation fluids into the wellbore." The patent application was filed on Dec. 19, 2007 (11/960,621). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,131.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,131&RS=PN/7,762,131 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Halliburton Energy Services Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Halliburton Energy Services, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,130) developed by four co-inventors for a "sampling chamber for a single phase fluid sampling apparatus." The co-inventors are Cyrus A. Irani, Houston, Vincent P. Zeller, Flower Mound, Texas, Chuck MacPhail, Little Elm, Texas, and Don H. Perkins, Allen, Texas. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An apparatus (300) for obtaining a fluid sample in a subterranean well includes a housing (302) having a sample chamber (314) defined therein. The sample chamber (314) is selectively in fluid communication with the exterior of the housing (302) and is operable to receive the fluid sample therefrom. A debris trap piston (318) is slidably disposed within the housing (302). The debris trap piston (318) includes a debris chamber (326). Responsive to the fluid sample entering the sample chamber (314), the debris trap piston (318) receives a first portion of the fluid sample in the debris chamber (326) then displaces relative to the housing (302) to expand the sample chamber (314)." The patent application was filed on June 13, 2008 (12/138,943). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,130.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,130&RS=PN/7,762,130 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Schlumberger Technology Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Schlumberger Technology, Sugar Land, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,193) developed by Brenden M. Grove, Missouri City, Texas, Andrew T. Werner, East Bernard, Texas, and Philip Kneisl, Pearland, Texas, for a "perforating charge for use in a well" The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A perforating charge for use in a wellbore includes an explosive and a liner to be collapsed by detonation of the explosive. The liner includes at least a first liner portion and a second liner portion which have different cohesiveness." The patent application was filed on Nov. 13, 2006 (11/559,243). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=3&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=77,62,193&OS=77,62,193&RS=77,62,193 Written by Rajat Puri; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Hayes Specialty Machining Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Hayes Specialty Machining, Sugar Land, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,029) developed by Norris O. Hayes, Stafford, Texas, and Randy Draginis, Terrell, Texas, for an "anchor for post tension concrete reinforcing systems." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "An anchor for a post tension reinforcement is disclosed. The anchor includes an anchor base having at least one wedge receiving bore therein. The wedge receiving bore is tapered in diameter at a single selected taper angle. An axial length of the wedge receiving bore is selected so that a minimum internal diameter of the wedge receiving bore is at least as large as an external diameter of a sheath on a reinforcing tendon. In another aspect, the wedge receiving bore is positioned in the anchor so that its longitudinal center is approximately collocated with a load bearing basal surface of the anchor." The patent application was filed on Nov. 9, 2004 (10/984,575). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7,762,029.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,029&RS=PN/7,762,029 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Cooper Technologies Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Cooper Technologies, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,042) developed by Duan E. Packard III, Sherman, Texas, for a wireway quick-connect system. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A quick-connect system for connecting two or more sections of wireway in generally longitudinal alignment along an X-axis. The system involves the a series of screws in the bottom and side walls of a generally U-shaped connector receivable in corresponding slots in the bottom and side walls of the two wireway sections. In one embodiment, the bottom wall slots are closed-ended slots and the side wall slots are open-end slots extending in from respective end edges of the wireway sections. The side walls slots are configured such that they have longitudinal centerlines having X-axis and Y-axis components." The patent application was filed on April 29, 2007 (11/741,752). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7,762,042.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,042&RS=PN/7,762,042 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** V-Tech Patents Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- V-Tech Patents, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,028) developed by Arthur J. Valentz, Sugar Land, Texas, John E. Nemazi, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., and James W. Proscia, Dearborn, Mich., for "window-containing assemblies having a molded plastic frame." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "The present invention provides a window frame design that is adapted to receive at least two light-panels. The window frame comprises a stepped frame section that includes a lower step surface and an upper step surface. The lower step surface is adapted to receive a first light-panel so that a section of the first light-panel lies flush against the lower step surface. Similarly, the upper step surface is adapted to receive a second light-panel so that the second light-panel lies flush against the upper step surface. The window frame design of the invention can be either incorporated into a skylight frame that may be attached to a curb unit on a roof or it may be an integral part of a skylight frame-curb assembly that also contains a curb section. In another embodiment of the invention, a window frame design which directly incorporates one or more light-panels during molding is provided." The patent application was filed on Feb. 12, 2005 (11/057,891). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7,762,028.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,028&RS=PN/7,762,028 Written by Shabnam Sheikh; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Georgia Tech Research Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Georgia Tech Research, Atlanta, has been assigned a patent (7,762,136) developed by Ifeanyi C. Ume, Atlanta, and Akio Kita, Katy, Texas, for an "ultrasound systems and method for measuring weld penetration depth in real time and off line." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "Disclosed are systems and methods that permit both real-time, and off-line, measurement of weld penetration depth. Exemplary systems and methods comprise an ultrasound source, such as a pulsed Nd:Yag laser, that simultaneously generates longitudinal and shear waves that radiate adjacent one side of a weld joining two specimens. An ultrasonic sensor, such as an electro-magnetic acoustic transducer or a piezo-electric transducer, capable of detecting shear and/or longitudinal waves, is disposed on an opposite side of the weld from the source. A signal processor is coupled to the sensor that processes time of flight signals for selected longitudinal or shear waves transmitted across the weld seam. The signal processor implements an algorithm that computes the weld penetration depth from the time of flight signals." The patent application was filed on Aug. 23, 2007 (11/895,217). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7,762,136.PN.&OS=PN/7,762,136&RS=PN/7,762,136 Written by Anjali Jha; edited by Jaya Anand. *** Beauty Mall Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Beauty Mall, Garland, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,626) developed by Thanh Van Le, Richardson, Texas, and Hung Van Nguyen, Murphy, Texas, for a "pedicure chair with flip-up tray." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A spa chair having an apparatus for extending and retracting a tray from the spa chair is disclosed along with a method for utilizing the spa chair in one or more manicure and/or pedicure procedures. A pivoting mechanism coupled to the tray includes first attaching members for attaching the pivoting mechanism to the spa chair and a second attaching member for attaching the pivoting member to a tray. The pivoting mechanism also includes a shaft retained by the first attaching members and a spring for biasing a shaft and second attaching member in a particular direction. The pivoting mechanism is operable to lockingly secure the tray in at least one of an extended or retracted position." The patent application was filed on April 29, 2008 (12/111,662). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7762626.PN.&OS=PN/7762626&RS=PN/7762626 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Texas Inventor Develops Patent for Nursing Bottle Holder ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 - Karen May Song, Amarillo, Texas, has developed a patent (7,762,413) for a nursing bottle holder. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A holder for use with a nipple-topped nursing bottle includes a sleeve portion for covering the nursing bottle. Surrounding the sleeve portion is a ring portion. The ring portion may be grabbed and squeezed by the animal being nursed during the nursing process. Such grabbing and squeezing during the nursing process overcomes the reluctance of the animal to take nourishment through the nipple of nipple-tipped nursing bottle and shortens the time during which an animal may be weaned to a nipple-tipped nursing bottle." The patent application was filed on April 3, 2006 (11/396,523). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7762413.PN.&OS=PN/7762413&RS=PN/7762413 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Siemens Industry Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Siemens Industry, Alpharetta, Ga., has been assigned a patent (7,762,401) developed by Bryan J. Stone, Dallas, for a "mail template for measuring size and flexibility." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A template according to the invention is configured for manual testing of a mail piece to determine if the dimensions and stiffness of the mail piece are acceptable for passage through an associated automated mail sorting machine. The template includes a frame having a pair of spaced, curved walls defining a curved test slot. The curved slot has an open end through which a mail piece can be inserted and a removal opening for removing the mail piece from the slot. The removal opening in a preferred embodiment comprises a lengthwise slot in one of the curved walls through which the mail piece can be manually held and pushed back out of the open end of the template. The template may include a bracket for mounting the template on a secure surface." The patent application was filed on Feb. 15, 2006 (11/355,211). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7762401.PN.&OS=PN/7762401&RS=PN/7762401 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Hammonds Technical Services Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Hammonds Technical Services, Houston, has been assigned a patent (7,762,361) developed by Carl L. Hammonds, Humble, Texas, for an "omni-directional aircraft and ordinance handling vehicle." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A powered omni-directional aircraft and ordinance handling vehicle which, in one embodiment, includes a circular frame and two drive wheels capable of independent powered forward and rearward rotation about a horizontal axis. The drive wheels are adapted to allow the vehicle to spin in place about a vertical axis which intersects the horizontal axis midway between the drive wheels and which is generally centered in the circular frame. A turret is rotatively mounted to the frame such that it is capable of rotation about the vertical axis, and an articulated ordinance handling arm is mounted to the turret. A castor is mounted to the frame for supporting the frame on the ground. A control system enables the vehicle to rotate in place to change headings while maintaining ordinance carried by the arm motionless with respect to the ground and to perform repetitive precise multi-axis motion control of the vehicle." The patent application was filed on May 23, 2006 (11/439,046). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7762361.PN.&OS=PN/7762361&RS=PN/7762361 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Texas Inventor Develops Patent for Tilting Independent Suspension System for Motorcycle Trike ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Lawayne Matthies, Dallas, has developed a patent (7,762,368) for a "tilting independent suspension system for motorcycle trike." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A tilting suspension system is adapted for use with a vehicle having three wheels and a frame. The system has two sets of control arms, each set of control arms being pivotally connected to one side of the frame. An upright is pivotally connected to each set of control arms, each upright having a rotatable hub for allowing one of the wheels to be mounted thereto. Two rocker arms are pivotally connected to the frame, and a control link is pivotally connected to each of the rocker arms, such that pivoting of one rocker arm causes corresponding pivoting of the other rocker arm. A link member operably connects each rocker arm to a corresponding upright, such that pivoting of each rocker arm causes corresponding movement of the uprights. An actuator is configured to selectively pivot the rocker arms, such that actuation of the actuator pivots the rocker arms, thereby causing the frame to rotate about a generally longitudinal roll center and causing each upright to rotate about a generally longitudinal axis." The patent application was filed on Feb. 20, 2008 (12/033,999). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7762368.PN.&OS=PN/7762368&RS=PN/7762368 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Texas Inventor Develops Patent for Conveyor System ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Harold R. Greene, Lake Kiowa, Texas, has developed a patent (7,762,384) for a conveyor system. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A conveyor system has a pair of outer wheel tracks and a pair of inner wheel tracks, the wheel tracks of each pair being spaced from each other and extending parallel to each other. Each wheel track has at least one generally vertical portion and at least one generally horizontal portion. A conveyor member has two pairs of wheels, the wheels of each pair being located on opposite sides of the member, each pair of wheels engaging one pair of wheel tracks; the wheels and tracks are configured and oriented relative to each other so that the member is maintained in a selected orientation as the member moves relative to and along the tracks. The conveyor system includes a lift subsystem for preventing slippage of the conveyor member as the conveyor member travels around a curved portion of the conveyor system." The patent application was filed on March 10, 2009 (12/401,366). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7762384.PN.&OS=PN/7762384&RS=PN/7762384 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** Media Cart Holdings Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- Media Cart Holdings, Plano, Texas, has been assigned a patent (7,762,458) developed by Saul Stawar, Plano, Texas, and Cody Singleton, Plano, Texas, for a "media enabled shopping system user interface." The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A media enhanced shopping cart system comprises a shopping cart comprising a frame, a basket, a handle, a base tray, a plurality of wheels, a read component for performing a proximity scan of the shopping cart, a locationing component for determining a location of the shopping cart within a store based on the scan, and a display component for displaying at least one advertisement for a product based on the location of the shopping cart within the store, wherein the locationing component is further operable to determine a location of the product within the store relative to the shopping cart based on the scan, and wherein the display component is further operable to display an indication of the location of the advertised product relative to the location of the shopping cart." The patent application was filed on March 25, 2007 (11/690,838). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7762458.PN.&OS=PN/7762458&RS=PN/7762458 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. *** International Business Machines Assigned Patent ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 2 -- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent (7,762,411) developed by four co-inventors for a "tool-less rack rail system incorporating clamping mechanism." The co-inventors are John Charles Hilburn, Austin, Texas, Stephen Peter Mroz, Rochester, Minn., Joseph Daniel Rico, Rochester, Minn., and Jeffrey Alan Verkerke, Rochester, Minn. The abstract of the patent published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office states: "A rack rail system engageable with a post of a rack. The rack rail system includes a rail assembly and a flange provided on at least an end of the rail assembly. The flange includes a pin insertable into an aperture of the post when the flange is adjacent to the post. The rack rail system further includes a clamp pivotably connected to the flange and movable from an open position and a closed position. The clamp receives both the post and the flange in the closed position." The patent application was filed on Oct. 17, 2007 (11/873,482). The full-text of the patent can be found at http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsearch-bool.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&co1=AND&d=PTXT&s1=7762411.PN.&OS=PN/7762411&RS=PN/7762411 Written by Kusum Sangma; edited by Anand Kumar. For more information about Targeted News Service products and services, please contact: Myron Struck, editor, Targeted News Service LLC, Springfield, Va., 703/304-1897; [email protected]; http://targetednews.com. -1056300 (c) 2011 Targeted News Service |