Patents Assigned to Service
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR SCREENING FOR LYME DISEASE
    Publication number: 20130164759
    Abstract: The invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for the diagnosis or detection of infection by a pathogen that causes Lyme disease in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Peter D. Burbelo, Adriana Marques, Michael J. Iadarola
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROL OF ELECTRONIC PARCEL LOCKERS
    Publication number: 20130166067
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for use in delivery of items to a storage unit. The storage unit can include one or several storage receptacles and a control unit that controls and monitors the status of the one or several storage receptacles. The storage unit may be included in a storage unit system that can include one or several storage units and a central control unit. The central control unit can communicate with the one or several storage units, and can receive status and availability updates from the one or several storage units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: United States Postal Services
    Inventor: United States Postal Services
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FINDING DIVERSE PHYSICAL LAYER PATHS IN NETWORKS
    Publication number: 20130163465
    Abstract: An approach for finding cost effective network connections while maintaining physical layer diversity is described. A logical segment within a path between a start node and an end node of a network is determined. A plurality of physical connections of the logical segment is then determined, wherein each of the physical connections is associated with a cost value, selecting one of the physical connections of the logical segment based on the cost values. A determination is made of another logical segment between the start node and the end node to include another physical connection, wherein the another logical segment is diverse physically with respect to the logical segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Verizon Corporate Services Group Inc.
    Inventor: Murali Krishnaswamy
  • Corrosion Resistant Fluid End for Well Service Pumps
    Publication number: 20130161013
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of corrosion resistant alloys in fluid ends to prolong the life of a well service pump. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of providing a fluid end that has a corrosion resistant alloy having a fatigue limit greater than or equal to the tensile stress on the fluid end at maximum working pressure in the fluid end for an aqueous-based fluid; installing the fluid end in a well service pump; and pumping the aqueous-based fluid through the fluid end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Terry H. McCoy, David M. Stribling, John Dexter Brunet, Stanley V. Stephenson, Timothy A. Freeney
  • Banking Apparatus Controlled Responsive to Data Bearing Records
    Publication number: 20130161385
    Abstract: A banking system is controlled responsive to data read from data bearing records. The banking system includes an automated banking machine. The machine is operable to carry out a financial transaction for a person responsive to a determination that the person is an authorized user of the machine based on correspondence between identifying data read by a reader of the machine and data store information. The machine includes a check acceptor that is operative to receive checks from authorized machine users. The check acceptor is operable to continuously move a received check along its transport path while simultaneously rotationally orienting the check into alignment with the transport path. A check determined not to have at least one property of an acceptable check is returned to the machine user. Acceptable checks are processed and stored in the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
    Inventor: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, Incorporated
  • METHOD FOR PRESSURE COMPENSATNG A TRANSDUCER
    Publication number: 20130160539
    Abstract: Various embodiments include apparatus and methods of providing a sensor, in a transducer subassembly, having a backing (1) coupled to a housing (7) without bonding the sensor to the housing such that the sensor is effectively mechanically decoupled from the housing except for longitudinal waves traveling through the front face of the transducer subassembly. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Voldi E. Maki, JR.
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COORDINATING ELECTRONIC PARCEL LOCKER AVAILABILITY
    Publication number: 20130166060
    Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for use in delivery of items to a storage unit. The storage unit may include one or several storage receptacles and a control unit that controls and monitors the status of the one or several storage receptacles. The storage unit may be included in a storage unit system that may include one or several storage units and a central control unit. The central control unit may communicate with the one or several storage units, and may receive status and availability updates from the one or several storage units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: United States Postal Service
    Inventor: United States Postal Service
  • Universal Serial Bus Memory Device for Use in a Vehicle Diagnostic Device
    Publication number: 20130166139
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided that allow an off-the-shelf USB flash memory device to be used with a scan tool. The USB flash memory device can have a different operating system then the proprietary operating system of the scan tool. The method and apparatus allows the scan tool to read from and write on the USB flash memory device regardless of the formatted operating system on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Service Solutions U.S. LLC
    Inventor: Service Solutions U.S. LLC
  • CONTRAST MEDIUM COMPOSITION WITH CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT EFFECT BY COMPRISING HIGHLY CONCENTRATED CONTRAST AGENT
    Publication number: 20130164224
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a contrast medium composition (formulation) comprising a highly concentrated contrast agent for use in an imaging method. The contrast medium composition according to the present invention, which comprises iodine working as a contrast agent in a higher concentration than the concentration used before, shows higher contrast enhancement effect in both of arterial phase and portal phase when used for liver CT than a composition comprising the contrast medium in a concentration used before. Accordingly, images having excellent resolution and discrimination can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: Central Medical Service Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Central Medical Service Co., Ltd, Boo-Geun Kim
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF MOBILE DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130165072
    Abstract: An approach is presented for providing the authorized transfer of a mobile device. A platform receives a request to modify ownership status information for a mobile device, and generates in response to the request, a sale identifier based on the ownership status, wherein the sale identifier provides verification that the mobile device can be subject to a transfer of ownership, and specifies device information associated with the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Verizon Corporate Services Group Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Hoover, Joseph A. Hilburn, Paul V. Hubner
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL MEASUREMENTS
    Publication number: 20130166215
    Abstract: Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to operate with respect to environmental measurements. Apparatus and methods include a processing unit to generate a ratio from signals measured relating to an underground environment and to determine parameters of the underground environment based on the generated ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Bittar, Burkay Donderici
  • System and method including chip-based device processing for transaction
    Patent number: 8473414
    Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to a server computer. The server computer establishes a first channel of communication to receive payment device data in a first format (e.g., chip type) and establishes a second channel to receive the payment device data in a second format (e.g., legacy type). The server computer receives an authorization request message in the second format from a merchant and generates a new authorization request message in the first format. The server computer then forwards the new authorization request to the issuer for approval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventor: Ayman Hammad
  • System, method, and computer program product for issuing automatic payments linked transaction account
    Patent number: 8473394
    Abstract: An enrolling system verifies an enrollee, counter-offers a second transaction account in response to a decline of a first account, wherein the second transaction account includes more restrictions than a first transaction account, associates an enrollee's main and overdraft account, and issues a transaction account. Enrolling in the second transaction account may include enrolling in a second transaction account automatic payment program; and/or associating a demand deposit account to the second transaction account. The method may also include relaxing use restrictions of the transaction account based upon at least one of: receiving payment of a pre-selected amount, receiving payments over a pre-selected period, and receiving payment on or before a pre-selected date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Vernon Marshall
  • Method and apparatus for acoustic data transmission in a subterranean well
    Patent number: 8472282
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a method and apparatus for effectively communicating data along an acoustic transmission path. The method comprises driving an acoustic transmitter to send a data signal along the acoustic transmission path, where the signal is distorted by ambient noise. The distorted signal is input to a spaced apart plurality of sensors so that consequent time-delayed signals provide reinforcement of the basic signal and attenuation of the ambient noise component when combined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin D. Fink, Donald G. Kyle, Michael L. Fripp
  • Process and apparatus to improve reliability of pinpoint stimulation operations
    Patent number: 8469089
    Abstract: An anchor tool having a housing, a one-way restrictor device in fluid communication with the housing, and a stabilizer affixed to the housing. The one-way restrictor device is configured to allow restricted flow in a first direction, and to allow flow in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Maier, Jim B. Surjaatmadja, Fraser McNeil, Keith A. Rispler
  • System and method for processing and settling payment instructions relating to various financial instruments
    Patent number: 8473401
    Abstract: A system for facilitating settlement of payments relating to transactions involving financial instruments among multiple participants is provided. An interface receives from participants first and second instructions associated with a financial instrument of a first form, and first and second instructions associated with a financial instrument of a second form. A first processor establishes an association between, and applies a first set of pre-settlement rules to, the first and second instructions associated with the financial instrument of the first form. A second processor establishes an association between, and applies a second set of pre-settlement rules to, the first and second instructions associated with the financial instrument of the second form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: CLS Services, Ltd.
    Inventors: Philip Paul Trickey, Joseph Halberstadt, Sean Christopher Daly, Dirk Cavens, Naeem Ahmad, William Patrick Fraser-Campbell
  • Multi-axial antenna and method for use in downhole tools
    Patent number: 8471562
    Abstract: Embodiments of a multi-axial antenna system and system for measuring subsurface formations are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In some embodiments, the multi-axial antenna system comprising at least two co-located coils wound around a torroidal-shaped bobbin. Each coil generates a magnetic field in a mutually orthogonal direction. Signals provided to the coils may be adjusted to simulate a tilted-coil antenna system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Sergey Knizhnik
  • Systems and methods for identifying financial relationships
    Patent number: 8473410
    Abstract: Improved systems and methods are provided for identifying financial relationships. In particular, financial relationships may be identified by associating tradelines with one or more people who sign or co-sign on the tradeline. In various embodiments a method is provided comprising, receiving, at a computer-based system for credit data analysis comprising a processor and a tangible, non-transitory memory, credit reporting data relating to a tradeline, parsing, by the computer-based system, the credit reporting data to yield primary debtor data and secondary debtor data, and linking, by the computer-based system, the tradeline with the primary debtor data and the secondary debtor data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen Haggerty, Venkat Varadachary
  • Methods relating to the stabilization of hydrophobically modified hydrophilic polymer treatment fluids under alkaline conditions
    Patent number: 8470746
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating a water- and hydrocarbon-producing subterranean formation with a relative permeability modifier, and more specifically, to improved treatment fluids, methods for preparing treatment fluids, and methods for use thereof in a subterranean formation. Methods of the present invention comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising a relative permeability modifier, at least one surfactant, and an aqueous phase base fluid; and placing the treatment fluid in a subterranean formation. The relative permeability modifier comprises a hydrophobically modified hydrophilic polymer. The at least one surfactant is operable to maintain the relative permeability modifier in a dissolved state in the treatment fluid above a pH of about 8.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry S. Eoff
  • Hand rail
    Patent number: D685108
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Charron Sports Services
    Inventors: Roy W. Gaffin, Brett A. Seeton