Patents by Inventor Mark Kalman
Mark Kalman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8340407Abstract: A method for generating an interpolated output image, including generating a first interpolation array including RGB values, at least one of which is interpolated, based on a first interpolation region, and generating a first homogeneity array based on the first interpolation array including homogeneity values calculated based on a first homogeneity neighborhood having the same pixel locations as the first interpolation region. The method includes generating a second interpolation array based on a second interpolation region, and generating a second homogeneity array based on the second interpolation array and a second homogeneity neighborhood, where the second homogeneity neighborhood includes the same pixel locations as the second interpolation region. The method includes determining, for a first pixel location, that the homogeneity value in the first homogeneity array is greater than the homogeneity value in the second homogeneity array, and outputting the RGB color values in the first interpolation array.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventor: Mark Kalman
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Patent number: 8260078Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a technique to sharpen luminance data associated with each pixel of a digital image without introducing certain sharpening artifacts. An alpha mask is generated based on first, second, and third alpha submasks that indicate how strongly overshoot, color fringe, and dark regions, respectively, are detected at each pixel location. The alpha mask is used to combine luminance data derived from the digital image with sharpened luminance data that is generated by applying a sharpening filter to the luminance data.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, Inc.Inventor: Mark Kalman
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Publication number: 20120160510Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a subsea catenary and a method of distributing ballast on a pipe. The subsea catenary includes a flexible pipe, and a selected amount of ballast attached to the flexible pipe, in which the ballast is distributed in a wave pattern on a sag bend of the subsea catenary. The method includes identifying a position of a sag bend in a flexible pipe of the subsea catenary, and applying ballast in a wave distribution along the subsea pipe at the identified position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: DEEPFLEX INC.Inventors: Shankar Bhat, Kartik Sharma, Mark Kalman
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Publication number: 20110226374Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a tubular assembly with gap control. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to one or more embodiments of and methods for controlling gaps between helically wrapped layers in a pipe structure. A tubular assembly includes a fluid barrier, a first layer, and a second layer comprising a plurality of non-interlocking helical wraps and disposed on an outer surface of the first layer, in which the first layer is disposed between the fluid barrier and the second layer and configured to at least partially displace into a space created between adjacent non-interlocking helical wraps of the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: DEEPFLEX INC.Inventors: Mark Kalman, Liang Yu
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Patent number: 8006773Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Courville, Mark Kalman
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Publication number: 20110043641Abstract: A processor included in a digital camera operates as a co-processor in conjunction with a processor included in a computing device to perform one or more processing operations involving digital video, audio, and/or still images. When the digital camera is coupled to the computing device, the processor in the computing device causes the processor in the digital camera to perform one or more processing operations involving the digital video, audio and/or still images. Advantageously, a user of the digital camera is not limited by the processing resources of the computing device when performing processing operations involving the digital video, audio, and/or still images.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: John Louis Warpakowski Furlan, Jonathan Kaplan, Michael Denis O'Connor, Mark Kalman, Edward Vernon Bacho, Shane D. Looker
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Patent number: 7762344Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Perry W. Courville, Mark Kalman
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Publication number: 20100177962Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a technique to sharpen luminance data associated with each pixel of a digital image without introducing certain sharpening artifacts. An alpha mask is generated based on first, second, and third alpha submasks that indicate how strongly overshoot, color fringe, and dark regions, respectively, are detected at each pixel location. The alpha mask is used to combine luminance data derived from the digital image with sharpened luminance data that is generated by applying a sharpening filter to the luminance data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventor: Mark Kalman
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Publication number: 20100177961Abstract: A method for generating an interpolated output image, including generating a first interpolation array including RGB values, at least one of which is interpolated, based on a first interpolation region, and generating a first homogeneity array based on the first interpolation array including homogeneity values calculated based on a first homogeneity neighborhood having the same pixel locations as the first interpolation region. The method includes generating a second interpolation array based on a second interpolation region, and generating a second homogeneity array based on the second interpolation array and a second homogeneity neighborhood, where the second homogeneity neighborhood includes the same pixel locations as the second interpolation region. The method includes determining, for a first pixel location, that the homogeneity value in the first homogeneity array is greater than the homogeneity value in the second homogeneity array, and outputting the RGB color values in the first interpolation array.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventor: Mark Kalman
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Publication number: 20100051295Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Perry W. COURVILLE, Mark KALMAN
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Patent number: 7640987Abstract: Some embodiments of a supply tube system for use in a wellbore may have multiple tubes, a number of which can be readily coupled to a downhole steam generator or other heated-fluid generator device. In certain embodiments, the system may include a connector that simplifies the process of coupling the supply tube system to the steam generator and provides for fluid communication between each supply conduit and the associated input port of the steam generator.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2005Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kalman, Wayne Ian Redecopp
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Publication number: 20080093086Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Perry W. COURVILLE, Mark Kalman
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Patent number: 7281580Abstract: The present invention relates to high porosity propped fractures and methods of creating high porosity propped fractures in portions of subterranean formations. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method of forming a high porosity propped fracture in a subterranean formation, comprising providing a slurry comprising a fracturing fluid and proppant particulates coated with an adhesive substance; introducing the slurry into a portion of a fracture within the subterranean formation; and, depositing the proppant particulates into the portion of the fracture within the subterranean formation so as to form a high porosity propped fracture. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a high porosity propped fracture comprising proppant particulates substantially coated with an adhesive substance wherein the propped fracture has a porosity of at least about 50%.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Parker, Philip D. Nguyen, Jim D. Weaver, Mark Kalman, Michael J. R. Segura, Billy F. Slabaugh, Diederik van Batenburg, Gerard Glasbergen
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Publication number: 20070039736Abstract: Some embodiments of a supply tube system for use in a wellbore may have multiple tubes, a number of which can be readily coupled to a downhole steam generator or other heated-fluid generator device. In certain embodiments, the system may include a connector that simplifies the process of coupling the supply tube system to the steam generator and provides for fluid communication between each supply conduit and the associated input port of the steam generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2005Publication date: February 22, 2007Inventors: Mark Kalman, Wayne Redecopp
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Publication number: 20060191311Abstract: A flexible pipe and a method of manufacturing same according to which the pipe is formed by multiple layers of different materials and suitable for use in subsea and land-based applications. (It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure; and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims under 37 CFR ยง 1.72.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Inventors: Dana Fraser, Robert Hoefling, Mark Kalman, Alan McCone
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Publication number: 20060048938Abstract: The present invention relates to carbon foam particulates and their use in subterranean applications such as production enhancement and completion. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation using a servicing fluid comprising providing a slurry comprising a carrier fluid and open-cell carbon foam particulates; and, placing the slurry into a portion of a subterranean formation. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a particulate suitable for use as proppant or gravel in a subterranean application comprising a foamed, cellular structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2004Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventor: Mark Kalman
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Publication number: 20060048943Abstract: The present invention relates to high porosity propped fractures and methods of creating high porosity propped fractures in portions of subterranean formations. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method of forming a high porosity propped fracture in a subterranean formation, comprising providing a slurry comprising a fracturing fluid and proppant particulates coated with an adhesive substance; introducing the slurry into a portion of a fracture within the subterranean formation; and, depositing the proppant particulates into the portion of the fracture within the subterranean formation so as to form a high porosity propped fracture. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a high porosity propped fracture comprising proppant particulates substantially coated with an adhesive substance wherein the propped fracture has a porosity of at least about 50%.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2004Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Mark Parker, Philip Nguyen, Jim Weaver, Mark Kalman, Michael Segura, Billy Slabaugh, Diederik Batenburg, Gerard Glasbergen
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Publication number: 20050023002Abstract: Systems and methods for placing a tubular, braided sleeve in a well bore are provided. The sleeve is positioned within an interior of a carrier configured to hold the sleeve in an undeployed position, followed by lowering the carrier into the well bore. The sleeve may be used in conjunction with a curable resin that can be solidified to set the sleeve into a tubular cross section. After securing the sleeve to the well bore, the carrier may be moved away from the bottom of the well bore, deploying the sleeve and extending it along the contour of the well bore. The tubular sleeve may then be subsequently expanded in situ to increase its diameter. The curable resin can then cured to make the sleeve substantially rigid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2003Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Frank Zamora, B. Reddy, Mark Kalman
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Publication number: 20040144535Abstract: A method for providing a barrier at a predetermined location in downhole operations comprises: providing a first tubular sleeve of a woven material comprising a plurality of fibers in a braided arrangement and including a conductor, impregnating the sleeve with a curable resin, radially enlarging the sleeve at the predetermined downhole location, and curing the resin. The present method can also be used to provide a barrier at a desired location within a wellbore while drilling, to restrict sand flow into a wellbore while allowing fluid flow into the wellbore, or to protect a metallic sand screen by employing the composite braided tubular sleeve as a protective shroud.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kalman, Ronald G. Dusterhoft, Frank Zamora