Patents Assigned to Service
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Patent number: 9822598Abstract: An impact generator includes a housing having an uphole end and a downhole end and defining a chamber therein between the uphole and downhole ends. A mandrel is movably arranged at least partially within the chamber between an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration, and a top sub is coupled to the housing at the uphole end and has an upper core extension arranged at least partially therein. The upper core extension is configured to move between a fixed position, where the mandrel is maintained in the engaged configuration, and an unfixed position, where the mandrel is able to move to the disengaged configuration. An impact tool is coupled to a distal end of the mandrel to deliver an impact force to a downhole obstruction when the mandrel is moved to the disengaged configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Todd Blaine Miller, Jack Gammill Clemens
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Patent number: 9823380Abstract: An example method includes positioning a first conformable sensor proximate to a downhole element. The first conformable sensor may include a flexible material, with first and second transmitters and first and second receivers coupled to the flexible material. A first signal may be generated using the first transmitter and a second signal using the second transmitter. A first response of the downhole element to the first signal and a second response of the downhole element to the second signal may be measured at the first receiver. A third response of the downhole element to the first signal and a fourth response of the downhole element to the second signal may be measured at the second receiver. At least the first, second, third, and fourth responses may be combined into a compensated response of the downhole element. The compensated response may be processed to determine a parameter of the downhole element.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Burkay Donderici, Luis San Martin
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Patent number: 9822631Abstract: A method for measuring parameters related to wellsite operations comprises mixing Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) sensors with a wellbore servicing composition in surface wellbore operating equipment. The MEMS sensors are assigned a unique identified that may be used to track individual MEMS sensor as the MEMS sensors travel through the wellbore and may be used to correlate sensor measurements taken by the MEMS sensors with particular locations in the wellbore. The MEMS sensors may be active and transmit their respective identifiers and sensor data to the surface. Transmitting identifier and sensor data from a MEMS sensor to the surface wellbore operating equipment may be via one or more other MEMS sensors, downhole devices, and surface devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Krishna M. Ravi, Craig W. Roddy, Ricky L. Covington
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Patent number: 9823900Abstract: The preferred embodiment provides a system and method for automatically generating enterprise software applications with minimal level of manual coding. The preferred embodiment provide a graphical design tool that models an application using Unified Model Language (UML), validate the UML model, and automatically generate deployable application. The preferred embodiment also provides a framework of libraries that the target application can be build from.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Vermeg Services SARLInventor: Badreddine Ouali
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Patent number: 9822610Abstract: A method of actuating a downhole component comprises positioning a magnetic positioning tool adjacent an actuable component within a wellbore, where the magnetic positioning tool comprises a plurality of magnets arranged in a first position, transitioning the plurality of magnets from the first position to a second position, detecting the plurality of magnets using a sensor associated with the actuable component, generating a signal indicative of the plurality of magnets being in the second position, and actuating the actuable component within the wellbore in response to the signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher R Delzell, William Mark Richards
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Patent number: 9822611Abstract: An actuation device comprises a housing, and a plurality of permanent magnets disposed about the housing. The plurality of permanent magnets is configured to selectively transition between a first position and a second position. The plurality of permanent magnets is configured to provide a stronger magnetic field strength outside the housing than inside the housing in the first position, and wherein the plurality of permanent magnets is configured to provide a stronger magnetic field strength inside the housing than outside the housing in the second.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Christopher R Delzell, William Mark Richards
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Patent number: 9820965Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of the formula (I) or (II), wherein R1 is H, alkyl, alkenyl or aryl, R2 is H, alkyl or aryl, R3 is H, a alkyl, alkenyl or aryl, R4 and R4-R8 are independently R10, C(O)R10 or SO2R10, wherein R10 is H, alkyl, alkenyl or aryl, and R9 is R9a, C(O)R9a or SO2R9a, wherein R9a is H, alkyl, alkenyl or aryl. R9a can be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more oxo(?O), OR9b, OC(O)R9b, OSO2R9b, NHR9b, NHC(O)R9b and NHSO2R9b groups. R9b is H, alkyl, alkenyl, or aryl. R9b can be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more groups such as oxo(?O), OR9c, CO2R9c, CO2R9c and OC(O)R9c. R9c is H, or a unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl. The present invention further provides a composition comprising at least one compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, alone or in combination with at least one additional active agent.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Michael R. Boyd, Kirk R. Gustafson, Charles L. Cantrell
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Patent number: 9823050Abstract: An integrated body armor garment for providing protection to a wearer against ballistic impacts. The garment has a body portion and a ballistic resistant armor system. The body portion can have an outer shell and an underlayer, and the armor system can be embedded within the body portion between the outer shell and the underlayer. The garment can be an upper body garment with a torso portion and left and right arm sleeves and a ballistic-resistant collar, and the armor system can be an upper torso armor system with body armor panels overlapping in a reverse shingle configuration. The armor system can have a plurality of armor panels connected by a resilient cord or other elastic suspension network. The network can be adjustable, as by a cinching of the cord, to permit the body armor panels to be adjusted in relative position.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignees: Mission Ready Services, Inc., The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Francisco Martinez, Robert Dilalla, Roxanne Ferreiro, Yolita Nugent
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Patent number: 9824355Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for processing payment transactions that are conducted using a mobile payment device that includes a contactless element, such as an integrated circuit chip. The invention enables one or more of the operations of activation of a payment application, transfer of transaction data, updating of account records, setting or re-setting of a payment application counter or register, or transfer or processing of a script, command, or instruction, with these functions being performed with minimal impact on a consumer. This is accomplished by introducing a pre-tap and/or two-tap operation prior to, or as part of, the transaction flow.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Christian Aabye, Hao Ngo, David Wilson
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Patent number: 9822636Abstract: Pulse telemetry systems and methods for communicating digital data from a wellbore to a surface unit are presented that include a valve fluidly coupled to drilling fluid. The valve adjusts pressure in a drillpipe to cause pressure transitions within the drilling fluid within the drillpipe to transmit data over the drilling fluid. The valve includes a voice coil actuator for developing the pressure transitions within the drilling fluid. Other systems and methods and are included.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Jianying Chu
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Patent number: 9824604Abstract: A method, a system, and a computer program product for creating an assessment model are disclosed. Marked regions in an electronic document are identified. Thereafter, mark-ups within the marked regions are identified. Based on the identified marked regions and mark-ups the assessment model is created.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventor: Dennis L Venable
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Patent number: 9825815Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for aggregating and estimating the bandwidth of the multiple network interfaces. Particularly, the invention provides a cross layer system for bandwidth aggregation based on dynamic analysis of network conditions. Further, the invention provides a system and method of estimation for evaluating bandwidth of multiple physical interfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Tata Consultancy Services LimitedInventors: Soma Bandyopadhyay, Shameemraj M Nadaf
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Patent number: 9822609Abstract: Methods of actuating a well tool can include releasing chemical energy from at least one portion of a reactive material, thermally expanding a substance in response to the released chemical energy, and applying pressure to a piston as a result of thermally expanding the substance, thereby actuating the well tool, with these steps being repeated for each of multiple actuations of the well tool. A well tool actuator can include a substance contained in a chamber, one or more portions of a reactive material from which chemical energy is released, and a piston to which pressure is applied due to thermal expansion of the substance in response to each release of chemical energy. A well tool actuator which can be actuated multiple times may include multiple portions of a gas generating reactive material, and a piston to which pressure is applied due to generation of the gas.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Adam D. Wright, Michael L. Fripp, Donald G. Kyle, Cyrus A. Irani
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Patent number: 9825962Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for sharing information. The methods, systems, and apparatus include actions of receiving user information entered by a user through a user interface and generating a user profile based at least on the user information. Additional actions include receiving an identification of a particular storage provider location from the user through the user interface, storing the user profile at the particular storage provider location, and receiving privacy settings from the user. Additional actions include receiving a request from the user to access a network resource associated with a particular user information consumer.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Accenture Global Services LimitedInventors: Leona Seaward, Jocelyn A. Fry, Julian Henry Allen, Richard Beaumont
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Patent number: 9822506Abstract: Described herein is a construction system for a subway station, wherein the construction of guide walls is accomplished using a guide wall steel formwork system, the construction of support beams is accomplished using a support beam steel formwork system, the construction of sidewalls is accomplished using a sidewall trolley, and the construction of floor slabs is accomplished using a floor slab trolley.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignees: Guangzhou Jishi Construction Group Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Xinqiao Construction Service Co., Ltd.Inventors: Changyin Ding, Bingquan He, Dehui Ke, Muzhen Chen, Jin Mo, Pingyu Huang, Mingxi Jiang, Weicai Tang, Wenxian Li, Yuqi Li, Xiongwu Lei, Jiantao Qiu, Jianxin Qin, Wenlong Li, Shiliang Qiu, Dengjia He
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Patent number: 9822607Abstract: A downhole tool actuation system comprises a control line in fluid communication with a control fluid source, a first piston assembly comprising a first surface in fluid communication with the control line, and a damper piston assembly comprising a second surface in fluid communication with the first surface. The first piston assembly is configured to actuate the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: James Dan Vick, Jr.
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Patent number: 9821989Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a vehicle comprises at least two posts, at least two lifting assemblies, at least one actuator, and an overhead assembly. The at least two posts are configured to cooperatively raise a vehicle. Each lifting assembly is associated with a corresponding post. The at least two lifting assemblies are configured to move simultaneously to raise a vehicle. The at least one actuator is in communication with the at least two lifting assemblies. The overhead assembly is secured to each of the at least two posts such that the overhead assembly extends from one post to another post. The overhead assembly is selectively movable relative to the at least two posts between a first position and a second position.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Vehicle Service Group, LLCInventors: John E. Uhl, Keith W. Siddall, Ronald J. Schneider, Jia Liu
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Patent number: 9821987Abstract: An adaptor is provided for a jack assembly having a lifting jack carrying a horizontal plate for raising and lowering a heavy component supported by the jack assembly. The adaptor includes a horizontal support plate fastened to and vertically offset from the horizontal plate of the jack assembly by a height. A plurality of elongated arms is slidably mounted between the two plates to move in a generally horizontal plane. Each of arms includes a holding assembly configured to engage portions of the component supported on the support plate to stabilize the component as it is raised and lowered by the jack assembly. The arms are supported in the height between the two plates at different heights so that the arms are capable of a wide range of rotational and linear movements to adjust the position of the holding assembly of each arm relative to the heavy component.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignees: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc., Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Michael T. Vogel, Atul H. Patel
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Patent number: 9824244Abstract: A system, method, and computer-usable medium are disclosed for providing multifactor authentication with a wearable user authentication factor. A multi-factor authentication module is implemented to use a plurality of authentication factors, including a unique tag identifier associated with an electronic tag embedded within a wearable article, such as a ring or watch, for the authentication of a user. A user of a wearable user authentication factor approaches a multi-factor terminal, which detects the electronic tag and reads its unique identifier. The user is then requested to provide a predetermined biometric feature, such as a fingerprint, to a biometric reader. The biometric feature is processed to generate a unique biometric identifier. The unique identifier of the electronic tag and the unique biometric identifier is then submitted to a multi-factor authentication module, which compares it to authentication information associated with the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventor: John C. Hopkins, III
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Patent number: 9822625Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating subterranean formations. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation including placing a first aqueous composition and a second aqueous composition in a subterranean formation. The placing includes injecting the first aqueous composition through a tubular passage in a wellbore. The placing also includes injecting the second aqueous composition through an annular passage in the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Sharath Savari, Yogesh Kumar Choudhary