Patents Assigned to Service
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Publication number: 20210047558Abstract: The present disclosure may be directed to defoaming methods and compositions. A method of treating a subterranean formation may comprise providing a defoaming composition, wherein the defoaming composition comprises a tall-oil-derived surfactant. The method may further comprise mixing the defoaming composition with an aqueous fluid to form a treatment fluid such that foaming in the treatment fluid is reduced, wherein the treatment fluid is a water-based fluid. The method may further comprise placing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Sandeep Vasant Chavan, Alan William Marr, Mahesh Vijaykumar Biyani
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Publication number: 20210047924Abstract: A method and system for determining fluid contamination. The method may comprise monitoring a fluid sample, wherein the fluid sample comprises a reservoir fluid contaminated with a well fluid, and obtaining input parameters, wherein the input parameters comprise fluid properties obtained from measurement of the fluid sample and mud filtrate composition. The method may further comprise representing a mud composition as a Gaussian distribution, selecting a plurality of input data during a pumpout, determining calculated fluid properties of the reservoir fluid using an equation of state filtrate analysis, and further obtaining updated values of iterative parameters for use in a mole fraction distribution function.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mehdi Alipour Kallehbasti, Peter Ojo Olapade, Bin Dai, Christopher Michael Jones
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Publication number: 20210047921Abstract: A system and a method for a look-ahead drill bit. The system may comprise an ultra-deep transmitter operable to transmit a low frequency signal into a formation, a shallow tool operable to transmit a high frequency signal into the formation, at least one ultra-deep receiver operable to record a reflected low frequency signal, and at least one pair of collocated receivers, wherein the at least one pair of collocated receivers are operable to record a reflected high frequency signal. A method may comprise transmitting a high frequency signal from the shallow tool into the formation, transmitting a low frequency signal from the ultra-deep transmitter into the formation, evaluating the reflected high frequency signal and the reflected low frequency signal on an information handling system with a look-ahead inversion, and steering the bottom hole assembly in the formation based on the subterranean formation property.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael S. Bittar, Hsu-Hsiang Wu
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Publication number: 20210045438Abstract: An aerosol-generating system includes a plurality of cartridges and an aerosol-generating device. At least one cartridge of the plurality of cartridges includes a first aerosol-forming substrate, the plurality of cartridges are configured for selective connection to each other to form a cartridge assembly. The aerosol-generating device includes a storage including a second aerosol-forming substrate in the storage, an electric heater configured to heat a portion of the second aerosol-forming substrate from the storage section during use of the aerosol-generating system, and a power supply housing, the power supply housing including a power supply and a controller, the controller configured to control a supply of electrical power from the power supply to the electric heater, the aerosol-generating device being configured to receive the cartridge assembly at a downstream end of the aerosol-generating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Applicant: Altria Client Services LLCInventor: Tony REEVELL
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Patent number: 10920526Abstract: Hydraulic setting tools, packer setting systems, and methods thereof are provided. The hydraulic setting tool includes a mandrel containing a main flow path, a piston housing surrounding at least a portion of the mandrel, and a piston disposed between the piston housing and the mandrel. A cavity is defined at least partially between the piston, the piston housing, and the mandrel. The tool also includes a port passing through the mandrel and configured to provide fluid communication between the main flow path and of the cavity, and an isolation sleeve located within the mandrel and movable along the main flow path between a closed position and an opened position to control the fluid communication between the main flow path and the cavity via the port. A remotely activated valve is located downstream from the isolation sleeve along the main flow path and controls the fluid passing therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Abdel Hamid Rawhi Abeidoh, Colby Munro Ross
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Patent number: 10918619Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of formulations of paclitaxel with a poly(amino acid) copolymer and methods of making and using thereof. Compositions herein are drug products suitable for the treatment of cancers.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Tyndall Formulation Services, LLCInventors: Kevin N. Sill, Bradford T. Sullivan
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Patent number: 10922659Abstract: Mobile workforce management. In an embodiment, punch-in data and punch-out data are collected. Hours data is computed for each of a plurality of employees at each of a plurality of sites from the collected punch-in and punch-out data. This hours data is provided at multiple levels, including at least one summary level and a detailed level. At the summary level, summarized data is calculated for each site from the hours data, and presented as a visual representation with input(s) for selecting each site. In response to selection of a site, a visual representation of hours data for the selected site is presented at a detailed level.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLCInventors: Zulfiqar Rashid, Aki Atoji, Marco Roman, Irfan Siddiqui, James Dullaghan
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Patent number: 10923925Abstract: Systems and methods for hybrid energy harvesting for transaction cards are disclosed. Embodiments include a transaction card comprising a data storage device configured to supply account information to a transaction card terminal, a primary rechargeable power source to allow recharging and further to receive charging energy from the transaction card terminal during a transaction using the card, a secondary rechargeable power source configured to receive energy from the first rechargeable power source, and a power controller configured to control a flow of energy between the first and second rechargeable power sources.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: David Wurmfeld, Tyler Locke
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Patent number: 10920582Abstract: A method includes obtaining physical signals detected by a physical sensor traveling along a wellbore. The method also includes performing a first and second frame decomposition operations on a first and second set of physical signals detected by the physical sensor at first and second locations to obtain first and second pluralities of virtual signals associated with first and second arrays of virtual sensors. Each virtual sensor of the first and second arrays of virtual sensors is located at a virtual distance relative to the first and second locations, and the virtual distance corresponds to a physical distance. Additionally, the method includes computing first and second direction of arrival estimates of the first and second locations of the single physical sensor relative to a location of a downhole leak. Further, the method includes triangulating the first and second direction of arrival estimates to estimate the location of the downhole leak.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Yi Yang Ang, Nam Nguyen
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Patent number: 10920573Abstract: A sonde housing for horizontal directional drilling includes a cylindrical housing body with walls defining a longitudinal cavity. A lid is provided for covering the cavity in the housing body. A series of tabs on the lid longitudinal side surfaces are engaged in mating grooves provided in the housing body to secure the lid on the housing body. A further independent locking member also engages the lid and housing body.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Hunting Energy Services, LLCInventor: Gregory Lynn Adkins
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Patent number: 10920578Abstract: A method and system for determining location of a collar in a wellbore. A method may comprise taking an electromagnetic measurement, producing an electromagnetic log from the electromagnetic measurement, wherein the electromagnetic log comprises a plurality of channels, and locating a position of the collar in the electromagnetic log based on a collar signature in the electromagnetic log. A system may comprise an electromagnetic logging tool. The electromagnetic logging tool may comprise at least one receiver and at least one transmitter. The system may further comprise a conveyance and an information handling system, wherein the information handling system is configured to receive an electromagnetic measurement from the electromagnetic logging tool, produce an electromagnetic log from the electromagnetic measurement, wherein the electromagnetic log comprises at least one channel, and locate a position of a collar in the electromagnetic log with a collar signature.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Luis Emilio San Martin, Ahmed Elsayed Fouda, Ilker R. Capoglu, Wolfgang Harmut Nitsche
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Patent number: 10919729Abstract: A self-retracting coiled cable having a variable length along a center line can include an outer insulator sleeve having a longitudinal axis. The self-retracting coiled cable can also include a spring material extending along the longitudinal axis of the outer insulator sleeve. The spring material can hold the outer insulator sleeve in a helical shape around the center line. The spring material can also allow the self-retracting coiled cable to expand upon an application of an axial force to an end of the self-retracting coiled cable, thereby increasing a length of the self-retracting coiled cable, and to retract upon a removal of the axial force from the end of the self-retracting coiled cable, thereby reducing the length of the self-retracting coiled cable. The self-retracting coiled cable can further include multiple wires extending along the longitudinal axis of the outer insulator sleeve and disposed symmetrically around the spring material.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Kar Ki Loh
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Patent number: 10918546Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, includes an alert light assembly or an alert light module having separate zones that are individually illuminated to convey information regarding respective alert conditions. The zones each have indicia related to a particular condition of the patient support apparatus. The illuminated zones are each sufficiently large so as to be seen from afar, such as on the order of ten feet or more. Alternatively or additionally, a GUI of the patient support apparatus displays alert indicia as part of a screen saver. Further alternatively or additionally, the patient support apparatus illuminates an alert light in a manner indicating an optimal time for taking a patient's vital signs.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Zerhusen, Keith R. Kubicek, John D. Christie, Timothy A. Lane, II, Brandon P. Fisk
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Patent number: 10920580Abstract: A system and method for obtaining real time down hole flow measurements and proppant concentrations between perforations and/or perforation clusters during hydraulic fracturing in multistage stimulated wells.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Norman R. Warpinski, Mikko Jaaskelainen, Kenneth James Smith, Brian Park
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Patent number: 10921174Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure includes a transfer standard apparatus for in situ calibration of measuring devices including a manifold having a first header in fluid communication with a second header via two or more flow lines, the first header and the second header each having ports at each end structured to accept external flow lines, two or more flow meters, each disposed in one of the flow lines such that the flow meters are connected in parallel relative to the first header and second header, and valves disposed in the flow lines adjacent the first header and the second header and operable to selectively isolate each flow meter from the first header and the second header. The transfer standard apparatus may include a mobile platform on which the manifold is mounted, including access to the ports of the first header and second header.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Endress+Hauser Group Services AGInventors: Brian Hoover, Christopher Brent Miller, Ron Onwezen
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Patent number: 10922953Abstract: A smart home security system is described having multipurpose sensor devices in communication with one more hub devices in further communication with the Internet and wireless carriers. The system is fully autonomous and does not require user interaction to arm and disarm the system, because the system senses and tracks when the user occupants leave their residence and when they arrive. The system also detects if the occupants are sleeping at night and will induce certain settings, such as a universal arming of the system (e.g., ARM STAY), which secures all protected entrances (doors, windows), and disables the motion sensors.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Olarm Alarm Service, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Faltaous, Michael Nessim
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Patent number: 10922455Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, methods and systems for modeling an advanced 3-dimensional bottomhole assembly are disclosed. The method may include determining a drill string property for a drill string having a rotary steerable drill bit; determining a drilling parameter for a drilling operation; generating a finite element model of the drill string based on the drill string property and the drilling parameter; performing a vibrational analysis of the finite element model; and predicting a drill string behavior during the drilling operation based on the vibrational analysis, the drill string behavior including a directional behavior, rate of penetration, or drilling efficiency of the rotary steerable drill bit.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Robello Samuel, Cili Sun, Alp Kozak, Alfred Fung
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Patent number: 10922334Abstract: A crime analysis system, method, and apparatus comprising at least one processor and a storage device communicatively coupled to the at least one processor, the storage device storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising receiving information provided by one or more data collection source, storing the information, wherein the stored information is formatted, processing the information to generate crime clustering data associated with at least one region and at least one crime, processing the crime clustering data associated with at least one region and at least one crime to generate benchmarking of the at least one region with at least one other region, and providing crime clustering data associated with at least one region and at least one crime, and benchmarking of the at least one region with at least one other region for presentation through a user interface.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventors: Sakyajit Bhattacharya, Mahima Suresh, Shisagnee Banerjee, Sharanya Eswaran, Tridib Mukherjee, Todd Redmond, Koustuv Dasgupta
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Patent number: 10922544Abstract: A blended communication engine helps bridge a gap amongst users in the blended ecosystem by allowing a multi-channel platform for shared, real-time interaction amongst the users, system, and environment. This engine can provide three different forms of interaction between the user and the ecosystem: Share and Alert—The ability to alert another user or group by sharing an information block; Instruct and Assign—The ability to highlight segments of interest within an information block and direct the corresponding instructions to specific people; Converse and Collaborate—The involved members' ability to have contextual discussions about shared information blocks and instructions. Users interact with each other in virtual reality and augmented reality platforms over communication links using annotations on real objects in an environment thereby enabling efficient information tagging of real-world objects, and communication between personnel managing the objects.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventors: Snigdha Petluru, Sitara Shah, Archana Ramakrishnan
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Patent number: D910748Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Ashley Fischer, Patrick Huguenin, Sara Milsten, Arjun Pappajohn, Jennifer Richards, Georgina Robertson, Muge Sencalis, Sabrina Sodja, Margarita Solodar, Arik Vortman