Patents Assigned to Service
  • Threaded connector for well servicing applications
    Publication number: 20070125541
    Abstract: A threaded connection assembly comprises a nut, a multiplier connected to the nut via a first threaded interface having a first number of threads per inch and a well servicing pipe coupling connected to the multiplier via a second threaded interface having a second number of threads per inch. A method of forming a threaded connection for a well servicing application comprises forming a pipe coupling between two well servicing pipe sections and threading a connector to the pipe coupling to form a threaded connection without impact loading the connector. Another method for forming a threaded connection comprises disposing a first pipe section partially within a nut, threading a multiplier into the nut, threading the multiplier onto a second pipe section, and leveraging the multiplier against the nut, or vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad Bull, Kenneth Neal
  • Nucleic acid vaccines for prevention of flavivirus infection
    Patent number: 7227011
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses isolated nucleic acids containing transcriptional units which encode a signal sequence of one flavivirus and an immunogenic flavivirus antigen of a second flavivirus. The invention further encompasses a nucleic acid and protein vaccine and the use of the vaccine to immunize a subject against flavivirus infection. The invention also provides antigens encoded by nucleic acids of the invention, antibodies elicited in response to the antigens and use of the antigens and/or antibodies in detecting flavivirus or diagnosing flavivirus infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Inventor: Gwong-Jen J. Chang
  • Manipulation of plant senescence
    Patent number: 7227055
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manipulating senescence in plants. The invention also relates to vectors useful in such methods, transformed plants with modified senescence characteristics and plant cells, seeds and other parts of such plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignees: Agriculture Victoria Services Pty, La Trobe University
    Inventors: German Spangenberg, Yi Han Lin, Roger W. Parish, Song Feng Li, Joshua Heazlewood, Charles K. Pallaghy
  • Water soluble barrier film conformal coating composition
    Patent number: 7226897
    Abstract: A composition having a first nonionic nonylphenol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 10 to about 15, a second nonionic nonylphenol surfactant having an HLB value ranging from about 16 to 20, an aqueous solvent, and optionally, a bio-film permeation agent. A total of the first surfactant and the second surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2 to about 20 percent by weight of a total weight of the composition, and a ratio of the second surfactant to the first surfactant in the composition ranges from about 2:1 to about 4:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Innovation Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey G. Hubrig, Joseph B. Dooley
  • Phenylalanine derivatives
    Patent number: 7226991
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are phenylalanine derivative compounds of the following formula W—Y—(AA)n—Z wherein Y is a phenylalanyl radical, AA is an amino acid, n is an integer of 1 to 15, and substituent variables W and Z are as described herein. The compounds can be used to inhibit SH2 binding with phosphoproteins, and to inhibit proliferation of tumor cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignees: United States of America, represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Georgetown University
    Inventors: Terrence R. Burke, Jr., Yang Gao, Zhu-jun Yao, Dajun Yang
  • Development of mutations useful for attenuating dengue viruses and chimeric dengue viruses
    Patent number: 7226602
    Abstract: A menu of mutations was developed that is useful in fine-tuning the attenuation and growth characteristics of dengue virus vaccines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Stephen S. Whitehead, Brian R. Murphy, Kathryn A. Hanley, Joseph E. Blaney
  • Systems and methods for aerosol delivery of agents
    Patent number: 7225807
    Abstract: Aerosol delivery systems and methods for delivering an agent to a patient are described herein. The present invention includes embodiments comprising an insulated receptacle connected to a body to hold a vial of an agent to be delivered to a patient. The vial is located in an inverted position within the receptacle and connected to the housing. One or more reusable thermal packs can be located on the inner sides of the receptacle, to maintain a selected temperature surrounding the vial. The agent is administered to a patient by placing a prong into one of the patient's orifices and then activating an aerosol delivery system. Such systems comprise jet aerosolization and pneumatic and ultrasonic nebulizers and preferably are portable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignees: Creare Incorporated, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
    Inventors: Mark James Papania, James J. Barry, Nabil A. Elkouh, Mark C. Bagley
  • Valve gate assembly
    Patent number: 7225953
    Abstract: A valve gate assembly is provided for regulating a flow of molten material through a gate and into a mold. The valve gate assembly includes a movable valve having a closed position closing the gate to prevent molten material from entering the mold and an opened position opening the gate to allow molten material to enter the mold. The valve gate assembly further includes a biasing assembly operatively cooperating with the valve and providing a force to urge the valve in the closed position. The valve has a shoulder for cooperating with the molten material to create backpressure to move the valve against the force to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Plastic Engineering & Technical Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick A. Tooman
  • System and method for remotely initializing a RF transaction
    Patent number: 7228155
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for providing a RF module configured to convert a nontraditional transaction device for traditional transaction completion. The RF module is placed in physical and logical communication with a microprocessor of a nontraditional transaction device for receiving a personalization file to enable the RF module to complete RF transactions. In an exemplary embodiment, the microprocessor is configured to receive the personalization file from a mobile device account provider subsequent to an end user establishing communication with the device account provider and notifying the provider that a RF module is to be personalized. The mobile device account provider may receive the personalization file from a RF module account issuer and provide the personalization file to the RF module via the mobile device microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter D. Saunders
  • Vehicle armor system
    Patent number: 7225717
    Abstract: An armor system is provided for installation in a vehicle having a body structure. The armor system includes frame members joined to form a framework having openings. The framework is joined to the inside of the body structure of the vehicle. Brackets are joined to the frame members. A number of armor plates are provided, which are configured to cover the openings of the framework. Each plate is joined to at least one of the brackets, so that gaps between the armor plates are overlapped by the frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Square One Armoring Services Company
    Inventor: Charles A. Williams
  • Oxidizer and oxidation process for a desulphurization process
    Patent number: 7226883
    Abstract: An improved oxidizer for liquid reduction-oxidation desulphurization processes uses a hollow fiber membrane contactor. A pressurized, oxygen containing gas stream is introduced into the interior of the hollow fiber membrane while a liquid reduction-oxidation catalyst solution contacts the exterior of the membrane. Oxygen diffuses through the membrane into the liquid reduction-oxidation catalyst solution whereby the solution is oxidized and can be recycled for further us in a desulphurization process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Merichem Chemicals & Refinery Services LLC
    Inventors: Gary J. Nagl, Myron Reicher, Derek McManus
  • Multi-layered wellbore junction
    Patent number: 7225875
    Abstract: A multi-layered wellbore junction. In a described embodiment, a method of forming an expanded chamber in a subterranean well includes the steps of: positioning multiple chamber sidewall layers in the well; and expanding the layers in the well to form the expanded chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Steele, John M. Kolker, Hendrik M. Stoltz, Gerald E. Kent
  • Methods and compositions for reducing the viscosity of treatment fluids used in subterranean operations
    Patent number: 7225874
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for reducing the viscosity of subterranean treatment fluids that comprise a gelling agent utilizing breakers that comprise hydroquinone and/or a derivative thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method comprising: providing a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid and a gelling agent; providing a breaker that comprises a hydroquinone component; allowing the breaker to interact with the treatment fluid; and allowing the breaker to at least partially reduce the viscosity of the treatment fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip C. Harris, Stanley J. Heath
  • Computer enabled training of a user to validate assumptions
    Patent number: 7226292
    Abstract: A system, method and article of manufacture are disclosed which implement a training session for training a user to validate assumptions. First, a plurality of stimuli are presented to a user in the context of a simulation. The user is then prompted to enter responses to the stimuli which are subsequently recorded The user is then allowed to enter assumptions that form a basis of the responses. Next, the user is prompted to enter information on how to validate the assumptions which is subsequently received. Feedback is then outputted based on the stimuli and responses. Such feedback relates to appropriate assumptions and information on how to validate the appropriate assumptions. As an option, the feedback may be further based on a number of assumptions entered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbH
    Inventors: Javier Bajer, Timothy Gbedemah
  • Method and apparatus for a monodiameter wellbore, monodiameter casing, monobore, and/or monowell
    Patent number: 7225879
    Abstract: An assembly and methods for constructing a MONOWELL includes a monodiameter casing disposed in a monodiameter wellbore having diametric efficiency with a monobore production delivery system disposed within the monodiameter casing. An assembly for constructing a monodiameter wellbore includes a bottomhole assembly having a overgauge hole drilling member, a directional steering assembly, a measurement while drilling tool, and a logging while drilling tool; a work string attached to the bottomhole assembly and extending to the surface; drilling fluids flowing through the work string and bottomhole assembly; chemical casing casing the borehole; expandable casing disposed in the wellbore; and a sealing composition disposed between the expandable casing and the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenda Wylie, Frank Zamora, Beegamudre N. Murali, James B. Terry, Lance Everett Brothers, Anthony Vann Palmer, Baireddy R. Reddy, Larry S. Eoff, Jimmie D. Weaver, John M. Wilson, Denise Berryhill, Russell M. Fitsgerald, Anne M. Culotta, M. Vikram Rao, Roger Boulton, Chen-Kang David Chen, Thomas M. Gaynor, John Hardin, Dan Gleitman, Colin Walker
  • PB 39, a gene dysregulated in prostate cancer, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7226731
    Abstract: A novel gene, PB39, that is up-regulated, or over-expressed, in prostate cancer has been identified. The gene has been identified by means of its cDNA obtained by reverse transcription of the corresponding mRNA. Microdissection of prostate glands that had been surgically removed from prostate cancer patients revealed a novel up-regulated transcript in an aggressive prostate carcinoma. Differential analysis for the presence of this gene was carried out from the same glands by comparing transcription in microdissected normal prostatic epithelium versus that in microdissected invasive tumor. The transcript was over-expressed in 5 of 10 prostate carcinomas examined. A variant transcript was over-expressed in 4 of 4 prostate carcinomas, and was found in 1 of 4 normal samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Rodrigo F. Chuaqui, Kristina A. Cole, Lance A. Liotta, Michael R. Emmert-Buck
  • Cell surface expressed marker of pluripotency
    Patent number: 7226994
    Abstract: We describe two primordial germ cell-specifically expressed genes, GCR1 (Fragilis) and GCR2 (Stella), as well as their fragments, homologues, variants or derivatives thereof which are markers for primordial germ cells and may be used to identify such cells in cell populations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Cambridge University Technical Services Limited
    Inventors: Mitinori Saitou, Azim Surani
  • Integrated power supply and platform for military radio
    Patent number: 7227755
    Abstract: An adapter assembly including a base for supporting a SINCGARS radio and a radio frequency power amplifier, a first connector for electrically connecting with the SINCGARS radio and a second connector for electrically connecting with the power amplifier, a first power supply electrically connected with the first connector and a second power supply and a third power supply, the second power supply and the third power supply each being electrically connected with the second connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Perkins Technical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ken Arnold, Michael Samuel Hamilton, Frank N. Perkins, III, Hubert Sims, Jr., Jeffrey K. Taylor, Robert A. Walls
  • Military vehicle window cover
    Patent number: 7225718
    Abstract: A window cover for a military vehicle which includes both upper and lower armored plates angled away from an underlying vehicle window, an upper reflector overlying the underside of the upper armored plate, and a lower reflector, penetrable by projectiles, positioned in front of the lower armored plate. The window cover allows an occupant of the vehicle to view outside the vehicle window, as light is reflected off the lower reflector onto the upper reflector and then toward the occupant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Defense Consulting Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee A. Grove, Donald F. Rhoad
  • Transport pallet
    Patent number: D544175
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Schoeller Arca Systems Services GmbH
    Inventor: Anders Lenart Valentinsson