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  • Separator to separate a liquid/liquid/gas/solid mixture
    Patent number: 8114283
    Abstract: A separator for separating or partially separating oil, water, gas and solids from hydrocarbon production well fluids comprises a vessel and a cyclone contained within the vessel. An inlet passage passes through a wall of the vessel and into the cyclone, the inlet passage having means for causing the flow to rotate within the cyclone. A first outlet passage for an oil rich phase extends from a position within the cyclone and substantially on a central axis of the cyclone; a second outlet passage for a water phase extends from a base of the vessel; and a third outlet passage for the solids extends from a lower end of the cyclone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: DPS Bristol (Holdings) Limited
    Inventor: David J. Parkinson
  • Operator interactive document image processing system
    Patent number: 8116533
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operator intervention in a document processing system are disclosed. One possible method includes capturing images of documents within a document processing system. The method further includes executing computerized analysis of the images to establish an acceptability determination regarding the images. The method further includes manually reviewing the computer analysis of the images to confirm or override the acceptability determination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Kiplinger, George T. Spray, Michael James Spall, Johan P. Bakker, David Brian Tratar, Sammy C. Hutson
  • Energy recovery system for an added motion system
    Patent number: 8113156
    Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed. The hydraulic circuit includes an actuating mechanism having an engine valve and an engine valve spring, an added motion valve system having a cam system, a valve in fluid communication with the actuator mechanism, and a dump valve and at least one check valve in fluid communication with the valve to allow a recovery of energy stored in an engine valve spring during closing movement of the engine valve associated with the added motion system. A method for controlling a hydraulic circuit is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Dale A. Stretch, Matthew P. Scarbrough, John Douglas Auxier, Jr.
  • Methods and compositions for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders
    Patent number: 8110553
    Abstract: The present invention features compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, Inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia (including functional dyspepsia or nonulcer dyspepsia), gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudo-obstruction), and disorders and conditions associated with constipation, e.g., constipation associated with use of opiate pain killers, post-surgical constipation (post-operative ileus), and constipation associated with neuropathic disorders as well as other conditions and disorders using peptides and other agents that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Shalina Mahajan-Miklos, G. Todd Milne, Thea Norman
  • Document reader having a document registration and retention system
    Patent number: 8111435
    Abstract: A document scanning device and method of use are disclosed. The document scanning device includes a document bed and one or more document retention devices positioned along the document bed to define a document positioning surface. The document scanning device also includes a scanning module slidably attached to the document bed to pass over the document positioning surface. The document retention device retains a document in place on the document positioning surface as the scanning module slides over the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Moore, John Gudenburr, Sammy C. Hutson
  • Motorized document scanner
    Patent number: 8107135
    Abstract: A document scanner, such as a check scanner, is disclosed. The document scanner includes a document bed having a document positioning surface, the document positioning surface arranged to receive a document placed thereon. The document scanner further includes a scanning module slidably movable across the document positioning surface, the scanning module including one or more data capture devices arranged to contact a document during a scanning process. The document scanner also includes a motor operatively connected to the scanning module, the motor configured to move the scanning module across the document positioning surface during the scanning process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Moore, John Gudenburr, Sammy C. Hutson
  • Reduction of incorrectly identified document scanning defects
    Patent number: 8107713
    Abstract: In general, this disclosure describes techniques of reducing the possibility of an image evaluation device incorrectly identifying defects in images of documents. Some defects may be apparent in the images of both sides of a document. For instance, a tear in a document could be apparent in an image of a front side and an image of a rear side of the document. However, the image evaluation device could erroneously identify such a tear in an image of one side of the document. In this case, the tear would not be apparent in the image of the other side of the document. To reduce the possibility that the image evaluation device erroneously identifies such a defect, the image evaluation device may determine whether defects identified in the image of the front side of the document correspond to defects identified in the image of the rear side of the document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Bickell, Robert J. D'Aoust, James J. Young
  • Hand-operated document reader/imager with document retention device including manually-powered anti-skew methodology
    Patent number: 8104683
    Abstract: A hand-operated document processor includes a base including a perforated bed for receiving a document containing magnetic ink character data to be read and recognized. The base defines a chamber under the perforated bed. A manually operated moving magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) subsystem includes a MICR read head and is attached to the base such that movement of the subsystem causes the MICR read head to pass over the magnetic ink character data on the document. MICR reading and recognition logic receives the signal from the MICR read head. A document positioning and retentioning device connected to the base includes a manually-powered anti-skew device for creating a vacuum. The created vacuum is provided to the chamber under the perforated bed such that the vacuum, acting through the perforations, securely holds the document during the scanning operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sammy C. Hutson, John C Gudenburr, Michael J. Moore
  • Escalator
    Patent number: 8104600
    Abstract: Escalator with a series of steps connected to at least one drive chain, driven by a motor mechanism, travelling via an advanced track and a return track placed alongside, there being transition zones between two levels, the tracks respectively comprising a main set of guides and at least one set of additional guides for moving a movable step, via the bearing thereof, parallel to a non-movable step, so that they are positioned at the same height, creating a widened continuous platform which can accommodate a person with reduced mobility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Inventor: Jesus Sanchez Pineiro
  • Pyridopyrimidinone inhibitors of PI3K? and mTOR
    Patent number: 8101622
    Abstract: The invention is directed to Compounds of Formula I: optionally as a single stereoisomer or mixture of stereoisomers thereof, and additionally optionally as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; as well as methods of making and using the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Exelixis, Inc.
    Inventors: Tae-Gon Baik, Sunghoon Ma, Chris A. Buhr, John M. Nuss
  • Methods and compositions for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders
    Patent number: 8101579
    Abstract: Compositions and related methods for treating IBS and other gastrointestinal disorders and conditions (e.g., gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia (including functional dyspepsia or nonulcer dyspepsia), gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudoobstruction), and disorders and conditions associated with constipation, e.g., constipation associated with use of opiate pain killers, post-surgical constipation, and constipation associated with neuropathic disorders as well as other conditions and disorders are described. The compositions feature peptides that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Currie, Shalina Mahajan-Miklos, Li Jing Sun
  • Modulators of ATP-binding cassette transporters
    Patent number: 8101767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to modulators of ATP-Binding Cassette (“ABC”) transporters or fragments thereof, including Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, compositions thereof, and methods therewith. The present invention also relates to methods of treating ABC transporter mediated diseases using such modulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara Hadida Ruah, Anna Hazlewood, Peter D. J. Grootenhuis, Fredrick Van Goor, Ashvani Singh, Jinglan Zhou, Jason McCartney
  • Document processing system having improved operational sequencing
    Patent number: 8098391
    Abstract: An automated document processing system is disclosed. The system includes a magnetic character reader located along a path of travel of a document. The system also includes a first image scanner located after the magnetic character reader along the path of travel, the first image scanner configured to capture an image of a first side of the document. The system further includes an endorser located after the magnetic character reader along the path of travel, where the endorser is configured to print an endorsement on at least one side of the document. The system also includes a second image scanner located after the endorser along the path of travel, the second image scanner configured to capture an image of the at least one side of the document endorsed by the endorser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael John Kiplinger, David Brian Tratar, Michael A. Saunders, Michael James Spall, Johan P. Bakker, Paul John McCarthy, Gary Benton Copenhaver
  • Fluid filter element
    Patent number: 8092690
    Abstract: A filter element is removably positionable within a filter housing defining a filter chamber for said filter element. The filter housing comprises a standpipe extending within the filter chamber. The filter element includes a tubular filter media circumscribing the standpipe, a first end cap supporting the filter media at one end thereof, a second end cap longitudinally spaced from the first end cap and supporting the filter media at the opposite end thereof, and a center tube extending between the first and second end caps. The center tube has at least one inlet opening therethrough at a first end thereof adjacent to the first end cap and a standpipe opening therethrough at a second end thereof adjacent to the second end cap. The second end cap has at least one intake opening therethrough radially spaced from the standpipe opening in the center tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Wix Filtration Corp LLC
    Inventors: Willie L. Stamey, Jr., Mark A. Roll
  • Mobile self-erecting directional drilling rig apparatus
    Patent number: 8087473
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for horizontal drilling are provided. The apparatus has: (A) a thrust frame; (B) a carriage on the thrust frame; (C) a wheel truck, wherein a rearward portion of the thrust frame can be supported in a lowered position on the wheel truck; (D) a king pin for operatively connecting a forward portion of the thrust frame to a tractor; (E) a trailer-leg assembly that can be connected operatively between: (i) the forward portion of the thrust frame; and (ii) the ground; and wherein the trailer-leg assembly is capable of assisting in supporting the forward portion of the thrust frame: (a) in a raised position so a tractor can be connected for towing; and (b) in a lowered position where the forward portion of the thrust frame is in a lowered position adjacent the ground to assist in positioning the thrust frame in a position for drilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Southeast Directional Drilling, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Osadchuk, John Heieie
  • Single motor document jogger/feeder
    Patent number: 8087660
    Abstract: A compact, desktop document processor for use on a counter-top is provided. A low-profile document feeding machine includes a feeder, a hopper, at least one processing device, and an output pocket. The apparatus further includes a reversible motor including a shaft, a first one-way clutch, a second one-way clutch, a nudger device, and a jogging device. The nudger device is drivingly connected to the motor through the first one-way clutch such that driving the motor in a forward direction drives the nudger device to urge a document from a document stack in the hopper into the feeder. The jogging device is drivingly connected to the motor through the second one-way clutch such that driving the motor in a reverse direction drives the jogging device to align the documents in the document stack prior to feeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Burroughs Payment Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James Michael Spall, Johan P. Bakker
  • Articles of footwear
    Patent number: D651787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Saucony, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher J. Mahoney
  • Combination print and cut apparatus
    Patent number: D652445
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Provo Craft and Novelty, Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Burton, James T. Davis, II, Jeremy Burton Crystal
  • Tool handle
    Patent number: D653931
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Strategic Ideas, LLC
    Inventor: Bradley V. Blanchard
  • Accessory gun rail
    Patent number: D654552
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Leapers, Inc.
    Inventors: Youjin Wu, Chingtang Chan