Patents Represented by Attorney Conley Rose, P.C.
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Patent number: 8331275Abstract: An apparatus comprising a mobile node (MN) comprising a first radio interface and at least one second radio interface, wherein a point of service (PoS) is configured to communicate with the MN via the first radio interface to proxy the second interface, and wherein the first interface is an active interface and the second interface is a powered off interface. Also included is an apparatus comprising at least one processor configured to implement a method comprising setting an interface between a MN and a network in a powered off mode, tracking the mobility of the MN on behalf of the network when the interface is powered off, and waking up the interface when a call arrives in the network for the interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Behcet Sarikaya, Yangsong Xia, H. Anthony Chan
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Patent number: 8331803Abstract: An apparatus comprising a plurality of receivers each configured to receive a plurality of polarized signals, a voltage control oscillator (VCO) coupled to the receivers and configured to control timing and sampling frequency of the polarized signals, and a signal processing component coupled to the receivers and configured to update a plurality of weighted linear factors, wherein the polarized signals and the weighted linear factors are used to obtain a combined signal, and wherein the weighted linear factors are updated using a real part or an imaginary part of the combined signal. Included is a method comprising using a linear factor to combine a plurality of polarized optical signals to provide time recovery information, and updating the linear factor using a combination of the polarized optical signals.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Futurewei Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Chuandong Li, Zhuhong Zhang
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Patent number: 8324374Abstract: Disclosed is a novel process which has low facility load, requires a reduced amount of energy, is highly safe, and enables to produce a monosaccharide such as glucose and xylose by decomposing a cellulose-based substance under conditions where a substance used for decomposing the cellulose-based substance (e.g., a solvent, a catalyst) can be separated, collected and re-used readily. Also disclosed is a novel process for producing ethanol from the monosaccharide through ethanol fermentation. Specifically disclosed is a process for producing a monosaccharide, which comprises disaggregating/finely pulverizing a cellulose-based substance, mixing the resulting material with a phosphate solution to disperse the resulting material in the phosphate solution, and decomposing cellulose in the solution at a temperature of 100° C. or lower while irradiating with ultraviolet ray optionally in the presence of titanium dioxide.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Taiyu Kensetsu Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takashi Kawasaki
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Patent number: 8324381Abstract: A process for the preparation of valganciclovir with triacetyl ganciclovir (V) as a starting material, comprising the following steps: selective hydrolysis, reacting with a coupling agent and CBZ valine and a solvent, followed by hydrolysis under basic conditions and hydrogenolysis in the presence of a catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: CIPLA LimitedInventors: Dharmaraj Ramachandra Rao, Rajendra Narayanrao Kankan, Vidyadhar Purushottam Pande
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Patent number: 8325712Abstract: A method for providing a user agent (UA) with configuration data for a subsequent session is provided. The method includes the UA sending a first setup message over a first control signalling to control a second control signalling. The method further includes the UA sending a second setup message via the second control signalling, the second setup message initiating procedures to establish a circuit switched-based bearer. The method further includes a network component sending the UA a control message via the first control signalling indicating that a session has been established, the control message containing information related to configuration data for a subsequent session.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Adrian Buckley, John-Luc Bakker
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Patent number: 8322198Abstract: A method comprising preparing a baseline cement slurry comprising a cement, water, and one or more additives, placing a sample of the baseline cement slurry into a sample container having a vertical height, and measuring time of flight of energy through the sample at one or more locations along the vertical height to determine a settling property of the baseline cement slurry. A method comprising providing a settling test apparatus comprising a column having a vertical height and at least one pair of transducers positioned opposite each other with the column there between, placing a cement slurry sample within the column, and measuring time of flight of ultrasonic energy through the sample at one or more locations along the vertical height to determine a settling property of the cement slurry.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin John Iverson, Robert Phillip Darbe, Rick Bradshaw
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Patent number: 8322449Abstract: A method of removing a downhole tool from a wellbore comprising contacting the tool with a heat source wherein the tool comprises at least one load-bearing component comprising a thermally degradable material. A method of reducing the structural integrity of a downhole tool comprising fabricating the load-bearing components of the tool from a thermally degradable material. A method of removing a downhole tool comprising mechanically milling and/or drilling the tool from a wellbore wherein the tool comprises at least one load bearing component comprising a phenolic resin wherein the phenolic resin comprises a rosole, a novalac or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2011Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignees: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., MCR Oil Tools, LLCInventors: Robert Preston Clayton, Kevin Berscheidt, Michael C. Robertson
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Patent number: 8326325Abstract: A method for synchronizing location trigger information, a location device, and a Secure User-Plane Location (SUPL)-Enabled Terminal (SET) includes: receiving a request for synchronizing location trigger information from a location User Equipment (UE), where the request carries the user identifier information of the user; from the correspondingly stored user identifier information and location trigger information, obtaining the location trigger information corresponding to the user identifier information of the location user; and generating a response message that carries the obtained location trigger information and sending the response message to the location UE.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhengkai Ge
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Patent number: 8325025Abstract: A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Gordon*Howard Associates, Inc.Inventors: Gerald A. Morgan, Stanley G. Schwarz
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Patent number: 8325685Abstract: A method for providing transmit diversity in wireless network communications is presented. An indication of a slot structure is received. The slot structure identifies at least a first location of a reference signal within a slot. A first reference signal is transmitted within a first slot using a first antenna. A location of the first reference signal within the first slot is determined by the slot structure. A second reference signal is transmitted within the first slot using a second antenna. A location of the second reference signal within the first slot is determined by the slot structure. In some cases, the slot structure identifies a second location of a reference signal within the slot structure. The second location being offset from the first location, and a third reference signal is transmitted within the first slot at the second location on the first antenna.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Masoud Ebrahimi Tazeh Mahalleh, Robert Mark Harrison, Yongkang Jia, Hua Xu
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Patent number: 8322460Abstract: Systems and methods for lifting drilling fluid from a well bore in a subsea formation are disclosed. Some system embodiments include a drill string suspended within a drilling riser to form the well bore, and a drilling fluid source for supplying drilling fluid through the drill string during drilling. A diverter is coupled between the drilling riser and a return line, while a power riser coupled to the return line at an interface. A lift fluid source supplies lift fluid through the power riser into the return line. The lift fluid is intermittently injected from the power riser through the interface into the return line to form one or more slugs of lift fluid positioned between slugs of drilling fluid, such that the combined density of lift fluid and drilling fluid in the return line is less than the density of the drilling fluid alone.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Horton Wison Deepwater, Inc.Inventors: Edward E. Horton, III, Lyle David Finn, James Maher, Greg Navarre
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Patent number: 8322431Abstract: A method of servicing hydrocarbon production equipment comprising locating at least a portion of a hydrocarbon flow conduit experiencing a loss of functionality; creating a port to access an interior flow bore of the hydrocarbon flow conduit; installing at least one piece of equipment proximate the access port, wherein the equipment has access to the interior flow bore via the access port; and placing a servicing composition into the conduit via the access port, wherein the servicing composition prevents the loss of materials from the interior of the hydrocarbon flow conduit to the surrounding environment.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2009Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Ryan G. Ezell, Douglas J. Harrison
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Patent number: 8326953Abstract: The present invention relates to a technology for terminal equipment configuration management of a communication system, and embodiments of the present invention disclose a configuration management method and system for a customer premises equipment, which enable simpler interaction between a CS and CPEs in the case of batch configuration management on the CPEs. In the embodiments, a uniform file interaction interface is used, and a file server is provided as an intermediate for the interaction of configuration files; a uniform XML-based configuration template is used to embody therein configuration items common to the same type of CPEs, and personalized data of each CPE is further incorporated to generate a personalized configuration file for the CPE. Respective elements of the configuration file are also specified comprehensively. Furthermore, two methods for validation of the configuration are proposed respectively based upon the TR069 and the SNMP.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hui Jin
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Patent number: 8318283Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include methods for forming a foam product comprising forming a skin and inserting a bracket at least partially into the skin. Another embodiment method for manufacturing a foam product may comprise sealing a tube of material in a cavity of a mold, blowing air into the tube of material to form a skin comprising an interior surrounded by a wall, cutting an incision in the skin wall, inserting a bracket through the incision and into the skin interior, filling the skin interior with foam, and curing the foam. Disclosed embodiments may further include foam product comprising a skin with an interior surrounded by a wall, a bracket within the skin interior, a foam substantially filling the skin interior and securing the bracket in place, a recessed region configured to mate with a mounting assembly on a chair, and an incision in the skin wall, the incision positioned outside of the recessed region.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: L & P Property Management CompanyInventor: James Hsu
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Patent number: 8318883Abstract: A polymer having a density of from about 0.960 g/cc to about 0.965 g/cc and a melt index of from about 0.2 g/10 min. to about 0.6 g/10 min. wherein an article formed from the polymer has an environmental stress crack resistance of equal to or greater than about 150 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D 1693 condition B, 100% Igepal. A polymer having a density of from about 0.955 g/cc to about 0.960 g/cc and a melt index of from about 0.2 g/10 min. to about 0.6 g/10 min. wherein an article formed from the polymer has an environmental stress crack resistance of equal to or greater than about 500 hours when measured in accordance with ASTM D 1693 condition B, 100% Igepal.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LPInventors: Qing Yang, Max P. McDaniel, William B. Beaulieu, Youlu Yu, Tony R. Crain
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Patent number: 8317448Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring pipe (including tubulars such as casing, tubing, drill pipe, etc.) or stands of pipe from one location to another in a wellbore derrick, e.g. from a fingerboard to a well center.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: John Benjamin Hankins, Brian Daniel Winter, Gregory Christopher Grosz
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Patent number: 8321449Abstract: A method and system for rating media. The media is one or a combination of audio, video and textual data. The media rating method comprises surveying at least a portion of media data received from a device and detecting generation of rating data, the rating data for appraising the media data. The method further comprises transmitting the rating data to the device. The system comprises a device-readable medium having programming instructions stored therein. The instructions when executed on a first device cause the first device to survey at least a portion of media data received from a second device, detect generation of rating data and transmit the rating data to the second device.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: JOOK Inc.Inventor: Min-Liang Tan
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Patent number: 8316936Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore, comprising placing a wellbore composition comprising a plurality of Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) sensors in the wellbore, placing a plurality of acoustic sensors in the wellbore, obtaining data from the MEMS sensors and data from the acoustic sensors using a plurality of data interrogation units spaced along a length of the wellbore, and transmitting the data obtained from the MEMS sensors and the acoustic sensors from an interior of the wellbore to an exterior of the wellbore. A method of servicing a wellbore, comprising placing a wellbore composition comprising a plurality of Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) sensors in the wellbore, and obtaining data from the MEMS sensors using a plurality of data interrogation units spaced along a length of the wellbore, wherein one or more of the data interrogation units is powered by a turbo generator or a thermoelectric generator located in the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Craig W. Roddy, Rick L. Covington, Krishna M. Ravi, Clovis Bonavides, Michael Bittar, Gordon Moake, Batakrishna Mandal
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Patent number: 8320241Abstract: A network of switches that employ Registered State Change Notifications (RSCNs) with enhanced payloads is disclosed. In one embodiment, the network comprises multiple switches coupled together, and multiple node devices each directly-coupled to at least one other switch. Each of the switches preferably provides RSCNs to other switches when a node device state change is detected. One or more of the RSCNs preferably includes a device entry having more than four properties associated with the node device undergoing the state change. The switches receiving the enhanced RSCNs preferably maintain caches of remote node device entries copied from the RSCN device entries. The device entries preferably include one or more of the following: Owner Identifier, Port Type, Port Identifier, Port Name, Node Name, Initial Process Associator, Node IP Address, Class of Service, FC-4 Types, Port IP Address, Fabric Port Name, and Hard Address. Traffic overhead may advantageously be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Brocade Communications System, Inc.Inventors: Xiaoheng Chen, Raymond C. Tsai, Richard L. Hammons, Lalit D. Pathak
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Patent number: 8318709Abstract: A pharmaceutical product or formulation, which comprises azelastine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate or physiologically functional derivative thereof, and a steroid, or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt, solvate or physiologically functional derivative thereof, preferably the product or formulation being in a form suitable for nasal or ocular administration.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Cipla LimitedInventors: Amar Lulla, Geena Malhotra