Patents Assigned to Service
  • Payment application download to mobile phone and phone personalization
    Patent number: 8620260
    Abstract: A method and system of personalizing a mobile phone over a wireless network is provided. The method is fast, reliable, and eliminates the need for an uninterrupted online connection to a host server in order to achieve successful download of user information. With the method and system, a mobile phone can be personalized for various purposes, such as for conducting financial transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, Jessica U. Jones, Lee J. Peart, Peter D. Saunders
  • Selective multi-modal transmission alteration
    Patent number: 8619792
    Abstract: System and methods for an interface alteration device that recognizes in incoming data whether certain predefined conditions exist based on condition evaluation rules, and, as appropriate, alters certain portions of the incoming data based on alteration rules. Transmission tolerance levels also define how transmission of data is to be performed so that the destination node to which the altered and/or unaltered data is transmitted will be unaware that alteration has occurred to the data stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Coherent Technical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ian Gallimore, Jared Scott Marmen
  • Integration framework for enterprise content management systems
    Patent number: 8620724
    Abstract: Integration framework for enterprise content management systems, in which a request related to performing an operation associated with enterprise content management is received from a customer relationship management application. In response to the request, a standard user interface is provided and user input that is entered into the standard user interface and that requests performance of an enterprise content management operation is received. In response to the user input, a particular enterprise content management system to perform the enterprise content management operation is identified from among multiple, different enterprise content management systems and a particular connector component configured to interface with the particular enterprise content management system is selected from among multiple, different connector components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services Limited
    Inventors: Shrikrishna Adhiraju, Sudhakar Kanakaraj, Sachin Yambal
  • Method and apparatus for moving a high pressure fluid aperture in a well bore servicing tool
    Patent number: 8616281
    Abstract: A well bore servicing apparatus comprising a housing having a longitudinal axis and a through bore, and a movable member disposed in the housing, the movable member having a through bore and a fluid aperture therein, wherein the movable member is movable between a first stop position and a second stop position relative to the housing, wherein the fluid aperture is in fluid communication with the housing through bore and the movable member through bore to provide a fluid stream to the well bore in the first and second axially spaced stop positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim B. Surjaatmadja, Billy W. McDaniel
  • Nozzle housing assembly
    Patent number: 8618442
    Abstract: A nozzle housing assembly, which is used in a convection heating furnace for a heat treatable glass sheet. The nozzle housing assembly comprises an elongated enclosure, at least one elongated heating resistance in the enclosure for heating convection air, and orifices in a bottom surface of the enclosure for blasting heated convection air against the glass sheet. The enclosure is divided with a flow-throttling partition into a top supply duct and a bottom nozzle box, the heating resistances being housed in the latter. Flow-throttling openings present in the partition are positioned to comply with the location and shape of the heating resistances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Glaston Services Ltd. Oy
    Inventor: Mikko Rantala
  • System and method using predicted consumer behavior to reduce use of transaction risk analysis and transaction denials
    Patent number: 8620798
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a transaction authorization request to reduce the need for a transaction risk assessment as part of the authorization process. The invention reduces both the data processing burden on the payment processor and the number of transactions for which authorization is denied. In some embodiments, the invention uses predictive or behavior modeling techniques to generate predictions of the transactions the consumer may engage in. If the consumer does engage in a predicted transaction, then a risk analysis process is not performed for that transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Patrick L. Faith, Zhongxiao Jiang, Kevin Paul Siegel, Theodore D. Harris
  • Closure for a container for pharmaceuticals
    Patent number: 8616401
    Abstract: A closure (2) for a container for pharmaceuticals, in particular a sterile container, includes a closure body (2) that is prefabricated from a non-elastic material. The container has a crucible shape with a bottom (3) and a wall (4, 5). At least one piercable opening (8) is incorporated in the bottom (3) of the crucible-shaped closure body (2) and provided for adding or removing liquid pharmaceuticals. The piercable opening (8) is sealed by a sealing element (7). The sealing element (7) is held in a receptacle (12), which is formed by the bottom (3) and a holding element (11) protruding toward the inside in the use position of the closure (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Dirk Zolcher
  • Systems and methods for aggregating data for real-time financial plan
    Patent number: 8620785
    Abstract: Aggregation processes and systems acquire user data from many internal and external sources, such as a host financial institution, external institutions, and publicly available websites and databases. The data aggregation may be used to pre-populate the fields in a questionnaire that would otherwise have to be manually populated by the user. A financial plan based on the data is generated and provided to the user. After presenting the financial plan to the user, additional information may be requested from the user. After the additional information is received, the financial plan may be revised and provided to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Bruce Wesley Wilks, Robert D. Morales, Rennie Garcia, Robert Anthony Pacheco
  • DOWNHOLE ALL-OPTICAL MAGNETOMETER SENSOR
    Publication number: 20130342210
    Abstract: Various systems and methods for implementing and using a downhole all-optical magnetometer include downhole all-optical magnetometer sensor, including optical receiving ports that receive light pulses, a depolarizer that depolarizes received light pulses, and a polarizer that polarizes depolarized light pulses from the depolarizer. The sensor further includes a vapor-filled cell through which polarized light pulses from the polarizer are directed, wherein interactions between vapor and a magnetic field within the vapor-filled cell alter at least some of the polarized light pulses, and an optical transmitting port that directs altered light pulses from the vapor-filled cell out of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher L. STOKELY
  • Multi-Modal Automation for Human Interactive Skill Assessment
    Publication number: 20130346332
    Abstract: A method for screening candidates by a screening entity that includes remotely accessing a screening entity's online web page by a candidate. The candidate inputs responses to a set of queries tailored to the screening entity. The responses thereto are stored in a candidate profile. An interactive audio session is initiated and an interactive information gathering process with the candidate occurs using both the audio session and the computer. Prompts are generated via the audio session and web page. Verbal responses are recorded and confidence scores are automatically calculated. The verbal responses are stored with the candidate profile for later access and analysis by the screening entity. The stored information is analyzed by the screening entity to make quality and criteria judgments about the candidate to determine a hiring potential of the candidate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Agero Connected Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Barton Schalk, Jimmy Lee Stovall, Walter Phillip Brooks
  • Method and System For Data Security Utilizing User Behavior and Device Identification
    Publication number: 20130346311
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention broadly described, introduce systems and methods for detecting the likelihood that a transaction is fraudulent using user access pattern data and device fingerprint data. One embodiment of the invention discloses a method for determining the likelihood that a payment transaction is fraudulent. The method comprises receiving user access pattern data generated by a user client computer, receiving a device fingerprint associated with the user client computer conducting a payment transaction, determining, using the user access pattern data and the device fingerprint, a likelihood that the payment transaction is fraudulent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: B. Scott Boding, Andrew Naumann zu Koenigsbrueck
  • Method and apparatus for working multiple wellheads in close proximity
    Publication number: 20130341038
    Abstract: A rig system and method is provided for use with multiple wellheads in close proximity on a wellsite. A mast assembly is mounted to a rig carrier for alignment with a first wellhead. A pipe handling system is mounted to a skid having a pipe moving member mounted to the skid. A rig platform for use with the mast assembly is vertically moveable for accommodating a second wellhead in close proximity to the first wellhead while allowing operators to work within the mast assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Complete Production Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Flusche
  • Method and apparatus for aligning a BOP stack and a mast
    Publication number: 20130341036
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for aligning a wellhead or BOP stack with a mast assembly comprising a sensor which provides an initial alignment between a mast and a wellhead or BOP stack. A mast assembly is transported to a well site by a rig carrier which positions the mast assembly adjacent a wellhead, or BOP stack. The mast assembly is raised to an upright position whereby a rear portion of the mast extends over the wellhead. Sensors mounted to the top drive, crow, well head, or mast can be used to align the mast with the wellhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Complete Production Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Flusche
  • Control system and method for a well completion system
    Publication number: 20130341089
    Abstract: A control system and method for operating a well completion system utilizing at least one computer programmed in one embodiment to automatically operate the movement of pipe from a pipe tub to the mast and into the well and/or for movement of the pipe out of the well and/or back into the pipe tub. In one embodiment, the computer is programmed and/or configured to coordinate operation of a top drive, and/or a pipe tong, and/or a pipe moving member for moving pipe into and out of a mast, and/or a pipe transfer system for moving pipe to the pipe moving member. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the at least one computer is mounted within a control van which may be positioned so that an operator within the control van can oversee operation of the well completion system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Complete Production Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Flusche
  • Guide attachment for use with drive systems
    Publication number: 20130341045
    Abstract: A completion system and method adapted for use in wells having long lateral boreholes includes a mast assembly, a pipe handling mechanism, a pipe arm, a pipe tub, a pump/pit combination skid, a rig carrier, and a control system. The control system can be used to automate operations of the completion system to facilitate rapid and safe make-up and breaking of tubular connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Complete Production Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Flusche
  • Ground level rig and method
    Publication number: 20130341039
    Abstract: A completion system and method adapted for use in wells having long lateral boreholes includes a mast assembly, a pipe handling mechanism, a pipe arm, a pipe tub, a pump/pit combination skid, a rig carrier, and a control system. The control system can be used to automate operations of the completion system to facilitate rapid and safe make-up and breaking of tubular connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Complete Production Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Flusche
  • Transportable single operator rig apparatus and method for optimizing drilling and/or completion
    Publication number: 20130341096
    Abstract: A transportable rig apparatus provides single operator control for moving pipe into and out of a wellbore. A transportable control van houses the operator. A rig carrier is utilized to transport the mast. A pipe tong is mounted in the mast and is remotely operable from the control van. Rig blocks which move up and down in the mast are remotely operable from control van. A skid mounted pipe moving member moves pipe to the mast assembly and away from the mast assembly. The pipe moving member remotely is operable from the control van. A pipe tub stores pipe and a pipe tub transfer system is operable for moving pipe from the pipe tub to the pipe moving member and for moving pipe from the pipe moving member to the pipe tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Complete Production Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Flusche
  • APPARATUSES FOR SUPPORTING AND MONITORING A CONDITION OF A PERSON
    Publication number: 20130342351
    Abstract: A person monitoring system is operable to predict the onset of an adverse condition of a person. The system receives first information corresponding to a feature of a person support apparatus and second information corresponding to a physiological characteristic of the person. The system calculates a condition score as a function of the first and second information. In some instances, the system alerts a caregiver if the condition score exceeds a predetermined threshold. Alternatively or additionally, the person monitoring system alerts a caregiver when a person supported on a person support apparatus is regaining consciousness by monitoring one or more of a change in position, a heart rate, and a respiration rate. A person monitoring system that monitors a person's quality of sleep and presents information concerning the quality of sleep to one or more interested parties is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Hill-Rom Services, Inc
    Inventors: Carl W. Riley, Timothy J. Receveur, David L. Ribble
  • Long lateral completion system and method
    Publication number: 20130341044
    Abstract: A completion system and method adapted for use in wells having long lateral boreholes includes a mast assembly, a pipe handling mechanism, a pipe arm, a pipe tub, a pump/pit combination skid, a rig carrier, and a control system. The control system can be used to automate operations of the completion system to facilitate rapid and safe make-up and breaking of tubular connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Complete Production Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Flusche
  • Mobile Rig and method
    Publication number: 20130341004
    Abstract: A mobile rig for use in lowering a string comprising joints of a conduit into a well is provided with a rig transporter comprising a motorized unit, a mast assembly, a pivotal connection on the mast assembly with respect to the rig transporter. At least one hydraulic arm is pivotally mounted to the rig transporter and the mast assembly operable to move the mast to an upright position and for lowering the mast to a substantially horizontal position for transportation. In one embodiment, a top drive is mounted in the mast which is raised and lowered with the mast whereby the top drive is transported in the mast in the substantially horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Complete Production Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark J. Flusche