Patents Assigned to Service
  • Publication number: 20180051534
    Abstract: A well system with an electrical control and sensing system includes a first conductor and a second conductor. A first switching circuit is coupled between the first conductor and the second conductor. The first switching circuit includes a first electrically powered device and a first diode coupled to the first electrically powered device. A sensor circuit is coupled between the first conductor and the second conductor. The sensor circuit includes a sensor and a sensor diode coupled to the sensor and configured to permit current flow through the sensor circuit from the second conductor to the first conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ibrahim El Mallawany, Gireesh Bhat
  • Publication number: 20180052161
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of detecting Plasmodium in a subject (for example, presence of Plasmodium parasite) by detecting the presence and/or amount of one or more metabolites in a sample from the subject. In some embodiments, the methods include detecting in the sample one or more metabolites listed in Table 1, Table 2, and/or Tables 5-8. The amount of the one or more metabolites in the sample is compared to the amount of the one or more metabolites in a control and presence of Plasmodium is determined if the amount of the one or more metabolites is different (for example statistically significantly increased or decreased) compared to the control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicants: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services, Emory University
    Inventors: Ya Ping Shi, Laurence Slutsker, Youngja Park, Dean P. Jones, Loukia Lili-Williams
  • Publication number: 20180051292
    Abstract: The invention provides an isolated and purified nucleic acid sequence encoding a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) directed against B-cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA). The invention also provides host cells, such as T-cells or natural killer (NK) cells, expressing the CAR and methods for destroying multiple myeloma cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services
    Inventor: James N. Kochenderfer
  • Publication number: 20180050967
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel highly concentrated phosphoric or thiophosphoric triamide formulation with enhanced stability against crystallization or freezing under extended exposure to low temperature of 0° C. or below. It also provides a method to make and use such formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Koch Agronomic Services, LLC
    Inventors: Drew R. Bobeck, Kwame Owusu-Adom
  • Publication number: 20180052764
    Abstract: A software testing system may identify various test suites that include test conditions, test data, test environments, and/or a user access controls. The test suites may be used to generate a test bed map including dependencies of the various test suites. The system may assign test parameters to the various test suites including threshold values, severity values, and/or frequency values. The system may also generate a superscript based on the test bed map with the superscript configured to execute a first test suite before a second test suite in response to the dependency of the second test suite on the first test suite. The superscript may also include a reference to the test conditions, the test data, the test environments, and/or the user access controls. The system may monitor execution of the superscript to detect events that signals errors and/or parameter changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Kaser, John Bruno, Dale Timberlake
  • Publication number: 20180050855
    Abstract: An outsert for affixing to a product package includes a base layer, a top layer, and a printed document. The base layer includes a perforated region arranged to be aligned with a tear tape on an outer wrapping of the package. The top layer is arranged on the base layer and has one or more edge regions adhered to the base layer. The printed document is enclosed in an inner volume established between the base layer and top layer. A laminate layer can be disposed in the inner volume between the top layer and the printed document to increase the rigidity of the outsert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2016
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
    Inventor: Stephen BELLAMAH
  • Publication number: 20180051554
    Abstract: A method of performing real-time position sensing includes conveying a tool attached to a tubular string in a borehole. The tool includes a position sensing sub, and the position sensing sub includes sensing devices. The method further includes recording measurements taken by the sensing devices. The method further includes determining based on the measurements, a position along the borehole of a particular portion of the tubular string. Data from sensing devices having a higher priority overrides collecting data from sensing devices having a lower priority. The method further includes transmitting the position wirelessly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory T. Werkheiser, Reid E. Zevenbergen, Scott L. Miller, Nicole E. Esposito, Eric M. Conzemius
  • Patent number: 9896639
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lubricant for marine engines including at least one base oil, at least one overbased detergent, at least one neutral detergent and at least one fatty amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Total Marketing Services
    Inventors: Denis Lancon, Valérie Doyen
  • Patent number: 9894886
    Abstract: An egg processing apparatus is provided. Such an apparatus includes a plurality of egg processing devices configured to interact with a plurality of eggs carried by an egg carrier. An egg support assembly is positioned beneath the egg processing devices such that an egg carrier is capable of being moved between the egg processing devices and the egg support assembly. The egg support assembly includes a plurality of pedestals, with each pedestal having a plurality of discrete egg support members cooperating to form a seating arrangement portion for contacting and supporting an end of an egg in the egg carrier. An associated assembly and method are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Zoetis Services LLC
    Inventor: William Dongwook Suh
  • Patent number: 9900335
    Abstract: Techniques described herein include systems and methods for categorizing and prioritizing indicators of compromise for a network of network resources. The indicators of compromise may lead to security threats from malicious entities. In embodiments, a service provider computer receives information identifying an indicator of compromise for a network resource of a network associated with an organization. The information may include an identification of a severity for the indicator of compromise that is provided by a reporting entity. A normalized severity for the indicator of compromise may be calculated based at least in part on a set of factors. A lifecycle to associate with the indicator of compromise may be determined based on the normalized severity for the indicator of compromise. A report identifying the indicator of compromise and the normalized severity for the indicator of compromise may be generated and transmitted to an indicator of compromise information sharing network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Philip Desch, Michael Eng
  • Patent number: 9897713
    Abstract: A hydrodynamic foil system for a sensor streamer array includes towing equipment coupled to a survey vessel. The towing equipment includes at least one spreader cable extending substantially transversely to a direction of motion of the survey vessel. A plurality of laterally spaced apart sensor streamers is coupled at respective forward ends thereof to the towing equipment. A plurality of foils disposed on the spreader cable, the foils configured to provide hydrodynamic lift in a vertical direction as the at least one spreader cable is moved through the water. The foils are each rotatable about the spreader cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Petroleum Geo-Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Erling Vågeskar, Kenneth Karlsen
  • Patent number: 9896240
    Abstract: A humidity controlled package that uses a humidity sensitive valve that opens and closes an opening to control a humidity in the package. The package has a package holding area inside the package. The humidity level in the package controls the valve to open to allow air flow between an inside of the valve and an outside of the valve, and close to prevent air flow between the inside and outside of the valve. At least part of the valve is in the package. In one embodiment, the package is vented when the humidity value gets higher than a setpoint. In another embodiment, a sachet of dessicant is opened by the humidity level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Lasersharp Flexpak Services, LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth Klann
  • Patent number: 9900658
    Abstract: A system detects a first activity performed by a first user with respect to a media service while the first user is logged in to the media service with a particular user account and a second activity performed by a second user with respect to the media service while the second user is logged in to the media service with the particular user account, determines that the first activity is performed within a first device context and that the second activity is performed within a second device context, includes, based on the determination, the first activity in a local activity set associated with the first device context, the local activity set including one or more activities performed with respect to the media service exclusively in the first device context, and uses the local activity set to provide a personalized interaction experience with the media service within the first device context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Verizon and Redbox Digital Entertainment Services, LLC
    Inventors: Brian F. Roberts, Imran Arif Maskatia, Anthony Lemus
  • Patent number: 9896619
    Abstract: A method of fracturing a subterranean formation and forming a fracture network therein that includes at least one primary fracture and at least one microfracture is provided. A plurality of micro-proppant particulates is mixed with the fracturing fluid and placed in the microfracture, and a plurality of primary proppant particulates are mixed with the fracturing fluid and placed in the primary fracture. The step of mixing the micro-proppant particulates with the fracturing fluid continues for so long as the primary proppant particulates are mixed with the fracturing fluid and the fracturing fluid and primary proppant particulates are pumped into the formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip D. Nguyen, Vladimir Nikolayevich Martysevich, Jessica Lynn Heeter
  • Patent number: 9897715
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are disclosed for implementing and using a multi-axial induction borehole imaging tool that includes emitters that induce, at azimuthally-spaced positions on a borehole wall, a plurality of fields having components in three non-coplanar directions within a formation. The tool also includes directionally sensitive inductive sensors that sense the components caused by each of the one or more inductive emitters, and a downhole controller that processes signals received from the directionally sensitive inductive sensors to provide a set of measurements representative of an impedance tensor at each position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Burkay Donderici, Ferhat T. Celepcikay, Luis E. San Martin
  • Patent number: 9896920
    Abstract: A method of stimulating a subterranean formation. The method begins with positioning a stimulation tool into a wellbore formed through the formation. The stimulation tool includes (i) at least one tubular segment; (ii) an outer sleeve positioned on the tubular segment and forming an annular space between the tubular segment and the outer sleeve; (iii) a propellant positioned within the annular space; (iv) at least one ignitor positioned to ignite the propellant; (v) at least one rupture disc positioned within a wall of the tubular segment; and (vi) the absence of a detonator for detonating the propellant. Thereafter, the propellant is ignited to begin deflagration of the propellant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Superior Energy Services, LLC
    Inventor: Barry Kent Holder
  • Patent number: 9896511
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating inflammatory or autoimmune diseases in a subject comprising blocking the interaction between DR3 and TL1A. In the methods of treating inflammatory or autoimmune disease, the inflammatory or autoimmune disease can be an autoimmune disease with a T cell component, including asthma, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, graft versus host disease or inflammatory bowel disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Richard M. Siegel, Francoise Meylan, Yun-Jeong Song
  • Patent number: 9896909
    Abstract: A steam injection mandrel comprises a housing generally defining an axial flow bore and comprising one or more ports, an inner mandrel disposed within the housing, and a slot formed in the inner mandrel. The slot transitions at least three hundred sixty degrees about the longitudinal axis of the housing, and the steam injection mandrel is configured to provide fluid communication between the axial flow bore and the one or more ports through the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Jimmie Robert Williamson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9898735
    Abstract: The DYNAMIC CHECKOUT BUTTON APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS (“DCB”) transforms product page checkout request input and user identification input via DCB components such as offer/discount determination component and checkout button embedding component, into dynamic checkout button outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventor: Aparna Krishnan Girish
  • Patent number: 9896895
    Abstract: A system includes a downhole tool assembly extendable within a wellbore. A running tool axially interposes the downhole tool assembly and the conveyance and includes an elongate body providing an interior and one or more radial protrusions. A connection sub is disposed about the body and provides a releasable connection engageable with the downhole tool assembly. A torque sleeve is disposed about the body and at least a portion of the connection sub. A connection sub piston interposes the body and the connection sub and is axially movable between a supported position, where the connection sub piston radially supports the connection sub, and an unsupported position, where at least a portion of the connection sub is radially unsupported by the connection sub piston. Increasing pressure within an annulus between the running tool and the wellbore moves the connection sub piston from the supported position to the unsupported position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Mark Richards, Eddie Eddieberto Perez, Bryon David Mullen, Christopher Robert Delzell