Patents Assigned to Service
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Patent number: 7282044Abstract: A portable enteral feeding apparatus (20) facilitates ambulatory enteral feeding and prevents damage to an enteral feeding tube during use. The apparatus includes a backpack type enteral feeding support, a soft pouch (38) having a hook and loop surface on the pouch and a rigid spacer (68). The pouch surrounds the fluid container (42), trapping and attaching it to the inside of a backpack using hook and loop system. The soft sided pouch provides easy removal and replacement of a variety of fluid containers in a mobile backpack. The rigid spacer supports the pouch and provides clearance for connection to enteral feeding tubing (32). Shoulder straps (26) substantially immobilize the apparatus relative to a subject. A telescopic enteral feeding tube concealment belt (30) is provided that allows patient mobility while concealing and protecting enteral feeding tubes.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Sherwood Services AGInventors: Joseph A. Hudson, Ricky A. Sisk
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Patent number: 7282206Abstract: Methods are provided for treating or inhibiting the formation of tissue fibrosis using IL-13 antagonists, including without limitation soluble forms of the IL-13 receptor.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignees: Wyeth, The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Thomas A. Wynn, Monica G. Chiaramonte, Mary Collins, Debra Donaldson, Lori Fitz, Tamlyn Neben, Matthew J. Whitters, Clive Wood
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Patent number: 7283338Abstract: A power supply device for low-voltage electronic residual current circuit breakers includes an electronic rectifier stage suitable to receive in input a mains voltage and to generate a first unipolar voltage whose value depends on the value of the mains voltage, and an electronic adjustment stage, suitable to receive in input the first unipolar voltage and a current and to generate in output a second unipolar voltage of adjustable value. The electronic adjustment stage performs an active adjustment of the current input to the electronic adjustment stage so as to keep the second unipolar voltage at a predefined constant value.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.Inventor: Brandonisio Salvatore
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Patent number: 7281880Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for completing the commissioning of a subsea pipeline by purging with a compressed gas to dewater and dry the line wherein the operation is done on the seabed. More specifically, the method is carried out with a subsea vechicle (hereinafter “SV”) that powers pumps located on the seabed or are carried by the SV to inject/remove chemical, dewater, and dry, the pipeline. The present invention may be part of the commissioning of a new or old pipeline or a new portion of a pipeline in which a purging of the line with a compressed gas and drying of the line is required. After commissioning, product flows through the pipeline.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Valkyrie Commissioning ServicesInventors: David M. Tucker, Charles R. Yemington
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Patent number: 7281682Abstract: A spacecraft system for achieving LEO and beyond includes a lifting body spacecraft, and an acceleration bed unit for accelerating the spacecraft horizontally on a runway to liftoff. The rocket engines of the spacecraft then power the spacecraft into LEO, and the spacecraft glides back to earth, where it is refurbished for reiterative use. A belly assembly of the spacecraft is removable and replaceable. The hydrogen fuel tanks of the spacecraft are modular units, and each include a bladder that expands to fill the tank when empty to prevent explosion hazards.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2004Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: DBI/Century Fuels & Aerospace ServicesInventor: Hector A. D'Auvergne
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Patent number: 7281583Abstract: Methods and compositions for sealing subterranean zones having temperatures in the range of about 80° F. to about 300° F. are provided. In a method of the invention, a sealing composition of the invention of water, a substantially fully hydrated depolymerized polymer and poly lactic acid, with a pH above about 8.5, is introduced into the subterranean zone wherein it becomes substantially rigid and seals the zone when exposed to subterrnean zone temperatures above about 80° F.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Donald L Whitfill, Bradley L. Todd, Trinidad Munoz, Jr., Ashley Donaldson
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Publication number: 20070235522Abstract: An automated banking machine (152) includes a plurality of transaction function devices. The transaction function devices include a card reader (170), a keypad (172), a printer (174), a bill dispenser (176), a coin dispenser (178), a code reading device (180), a display (182), a cash acceptor (184), a check acceptor (186) and a biometric reader (188). The banking machine operates responsive to indica read from user cards. The banking machine operates responsive to instructions executed by at least one processor (190) in the machine. The banking machine is operative responsive to reading gaming tickets or other items through operation of the code reading device, and/or a biometric feature reading device, to dispense cash or provide other value to users. The banking machine is also operative to cause value to be transferred by users for the purchase of gaming items.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems, division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Atta Mateen, David E. Kolinski-Schultz, Dale H. Blackson, Mark D. Smith, Natarajan Ramachandran
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Publication number: 20070235521Abstract: An automated banking machine (152) includes a plurality of transaction function devices. The transaction function devices include a card reader (170), a keypad (172), a printer (174), a bill dispenser (176), a coin dispenser (178), a code reading device (180), a display (182), a cash acceptor (184), a check acceptor (186) and a biometric reader (188). The banking machine operates responsive to indica read from user cards. The banking machine operates responsive to instructions executed by at least one processor (190) in the machine. The banking machine is operative responsive to reading gaming tickets or other items through operation of the code reading device, and/or a biometric feature reading device, to dispense cash or provide other value to users. The banking machine is also operative to cause value to be transferred by users for the purchase of gaming items.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems, division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Atta Mateen, David E. Kolinski-Schultz, Dale H. Blackson, Mark D. Smith, Natarajan Ramachandran
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Publication number: 20070234778Abstract: A meter calibration apparatus includes a fluid intake conduit, a fluid discharge conduit, and a calibration cylinder connected in fluid communication with the intake and discharge conduits, the calibration cylinder defining a chamber. The apparatus further includes a piston slidable within the cylinder and defining first and second chamber portions on opposite sides of the piston, and at least one valve having an intake port in fluid communication with the intake conduit, a first flow port with a first flow conduit extending therefrom and connected to the first chamber portion for providing fluid communication therebetween, and a second flow port with a second flow conduit extending therefrom and connected to the second chamber portion for providing fluid communication therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Total Meter Services Inc.Inventor: Dennis Swanek
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Publication number: 20070235227Abstract: A steering tool for use in drilling a borehole, including a tubular housing, a tool actuating device movably supported within the housing, a plurality of hydraulically actuated steering devices circumferentially spaced about the housing, and a hydraulic control system interposed between the tool actuating device and the steering devices for converting an actuating movement of the tool actuating device to independent actuation of the steering devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Kennedy Kirkhope, Paul Rieder, Lisa Yung, Richard T. Hay, Gary M. Crase
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Publication number: 20070235520Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine (152, 198, 200) includes a plurality of transaction function devices. The transaction function devices include a card reader (170), a printer (174), a bill dispenser (176), a coin dispenser (178), a display (182), a check imaging device (186) and at least one processor (190). The automated banking machine is operative responsive to receiving a check and certification data to dispense cash in exchange for the check. The person presenting the check need not provide user identifying inputs through input devices in order to receive cash for the check. A check recipient prior to presenting the check for payment is also enabled to verify that the check will be paid through communication with at least one computer (204) through at least one consumer interface device (208).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2007Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Diebold Self-Service Systems division of Diebold, IncorporatedInventors: Mark D. Smith, Atta Mateen, David E. Kolinski-Schultz, Dale H. Blackson, Natarajan Ramachandran
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Publication number: 20070239515Abstract: Insight-driven interactions with customers may be enhanced in a holistic approach. A customer relationship management (“CRM”) methodology may include: (1) evaluating a customer strategy; (2) identifying customer segments from a customer base; (3) forming an interaction strategy; (4) defining a series of experiences based on the strategy; (5) applying those interactions with customers during interactions; and (6) monitoring the results of the customer interactions. A computer aid may preferably guide a user through some of these steps. A modular, vendor-independent, centralized, rules-based engine may perform processing to deliver tailored customer experiences, relying on values for prioritized experiences identified through use of the computer aid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2004Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Julio Hernandez, Tore Berg, Vincent Dell'Anno, Alyse Kornfeld, Steven Lew, Dawn Palmer, Kevin Quiring, David Shapiro, David Slaw, Sajid Usman, Rodney Whitsett, Robert Wollan
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Publication number: 20070237024Abstract: Dynamic mixer having at least a housing, at least two rotating agitators, at least one of the agitators being a helical or anchor agitator arranged centrally in the housing, and at least one of the other agitators being an eccentrically arranged screw or blade agitator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2005Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Bayer Technology Services GmbHInventors: Helmut Brod, Stefanie Kohler, Reinhold Rose
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Publication number: 20070237702Abstract: A vacuum actuated and sustained ammonia feed system for the pH adjustment of power plant condensate and boiler feed water is described. This system can provide a safe means of providing anhydrous ammonia for pH adjustment to the condensate/feed water system of a power plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: October 11, 2007Applicant: Southern Company Services, Inc.Inventors: Herman Nebrig, Chad McKnight
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Patent number: 7278485Abstract: A method for drilling, running casing in, and/or cementing a borehole in a subterranean formation without significant loss of drilling fluid is disclosed, as well as compositions for use in such method. The method employs a drilling fluid comprising a fragile gel or having fragile gel behavior and providing superior oil mud rheology and overall performance. The fluid is especially advantageous for use in deep water wells because the fluid exhibits minimal difference between downhole equivalent circulating density and surface density notwithstanding differences in drilling or penetration rates. When an ester and isomerized olefin blend is used for the base of the fluid, the fluid makes an environmentally acceptable and regulatory compliant invert emulsion drilling fluid. The fluid preferably contains no organophilic clays.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Kirsner, Don Siems, Kimberly Burrows-Lawson, David Carbajal
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Patent number: 7279294Abstract: The present invention features methods of diagnosing and prognosticating ovarian tumors by detecting increased expression of an ovarian tumor marker gene in a subject or in a sample from a subject. Also featured are kits for the aforementioned diagnostic and prognostic methods. In addition, the invention features methods of treating and preventing ovarian tumors, and methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of ovarian tumors, by modulating the production or activity of an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide. Further featured are methods of inhibiting the growth or metastasis of an ovarian tumor by contacting an ovarian tumor cell with an antibody that specifically binds an ovarian tumor marker polypeptide.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2001Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary, Dept. of Health and Human Services, NIHInventors: Patrice J. Morin, Cheryl A. Sherman-Baust, Ellen S. Pizer, Colleen D. Hough
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Patent number: 7278542Abstract: The invention concerns a filtering medium based on a photocatalytic agent and activated carbon, characterized in that it comprises a permeable support covered with a first layer based on activated carbon, then a separate second layer based on a photocatalytic agent, or vice versa. The invention also concerns a method for making such a filtering medium.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Ahlstrom Research and ServicesInventors: Joseph Dussaud, Leonie Bouvier, Fabien Chevalier
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Patent number: 7278836Abstract: A metering pump that is capable of delivering a constant, rate of fluid over a wide range of viscosities at infinitely variable delivery rates. Two identical pumping chambers are provided with one operating in the suction mode, and the other in the discharge mode with each cylinder switching modes at each pumping cycle, thereby providing continuous delivery of fluid in and out of the pump. The displacement of the chamber is large in order to facilitate operation at a very slow cycle speed of only one to four reciprocations per minute. The fluid valves are mechanically operated providing for positive sealing thus enabling the pump to operate at very slow speeds without leakage.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Hammonds Technical Services, Inc.Inventor: Carl L. Hammonds
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Patent number: 7280987Abstract: A system and method for generating a neural network ensemble. Conventional algorithms are used to train a number of neural networks having error diversity, for example by having a different number of hidden nodes in each network. A genetic algorithm having a multi-objective fitness function is used to select one or more ensembles. The fitness function includes a negative error correlation objective to insure diversity among the ensemble members. A genetic algorithm may be used to select weighting factors for the multi-objective function. In one application, a trained model may be used to produce synthetic open hole logs in response to inputs of cased hole log data.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Dingding Chen, Syed Hamid, Harry D. Smith, Jr.
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Patent number: D553004Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Coach Services, Inc.Inventor: Reed Krakoff
