Patents Assigned to Services
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Patent number: 9836715Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for arranging for shipping a package without the customer needing to generate or apply a shipping label, or any other information, to the package. In one embodiment, a system may comprise a carrier server and a carrier device. The carrier server may receive and store a smart code and shipping information associated with the package, which it may link together. The carrier device may capture the smart code from the package and send a request, including the smart code, to the carrier server for related shipping information. The carrier server may receive the request from the carrier device, retrieve the shipping information based on the smart code, and send the shipping information to the carrier device. The carrier device may receive the shipping information and generate a shipping label for the package based on the shipping information.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: United Parcel Service of America, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Gillen, Mark S. Lewis
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Patent number: 9835241Abstract: The invention relates to a system and process for removing hardened lubricant, contaminants and other debris from an enclosed gearbox of an actuator in the gas, oil, and power industries that allows the oil or gas pipeline to continue to operate uninterrupted during servicing. The system operates at a low pressure and includes two pumps: an upstream pump that pumps a non-corrosive mineral oil-based cleaning agent into the gearbox; and a downstream pump that pulls off the pressure from within the gearbox as part of the circulation of the flush system. The system and process are further provided with a clean tank for storing an influent cleaning agent, a waste tank for storing an effluent cleaning agent, and a circulation tank used during the flush circulation process. The system and process may also include a rotatable mounting assembly that is secured to the gearbox of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Horizon Value Services, Inc.Inventor: Roy A. Aldridge
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Patent number: 9836297Abstract: Embodiments herein describe computer implemented methods and systems for automatically deploying and versioning scripts in a computing environment. One embodiment includes validating a plurality of scripts associated with an application stored in a repository server by executing the plurality of scripts in a first database, creating at least one patch file comprising at least one of the plurality of scripts upon successful validation of the plurality of scripts associated with the application, and automatically storing the at least one patch file in the repository server, where the at least one of the plurality of scripts are automatically versioned in the repository server. Further embodiments herein enable the plurality of users to track patch files by automatically storing the plurality of scripts with updated comments from the plurality of users. Further, a notification mechanism for alerting the plurality of authorized users about the change to the plurality of scripts is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Tata Consultancy Services LimitedInventor: Tejas Kotian
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Patent number: 9833046Abstract: A thin garment closure includes a male member with a bar having a ball on at least one end and a female member having a trough shaped complementary to the bar. The bar is positionable in the trough when the male and female members in a substantially transverse orientation, and when one member is rotated so that both members are substantially coplanar the closure is closed. The male and female members each have a flat surface which contacts the flat surface of the mating member when the closure is closed, enabling a thin and narrow closure. In an embodiment, the trough has sidewalls which guide the bar into position in the trough for improved manipulation of the closure. In another embodiment, a detent resists decoupling of the closure while allowing coupling over a range of insertion angles.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Dubrosky & Tracy Patent Service Corp.Inventors: Gerhard Fildan, Karl Wanzenböck
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Patent number: 9834722Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to delayed crosslinking compositions or reaction products thereof for treatment of a subterranean formation. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation including placing in a subterranean formation a subterranean treatment composition including at least one of a delayed crosslinking composition and a reaction product thereof. The delayed crosslinking composition includes a crosslinker including a functionality chosen from —B(OH)2, —B?(OH)2, —O—B(OH)—O—B(OH)—O—, —O—B(OH)—O—B?(OH)(—O—)2, a salt thereof, an ester thereof, and a combination thereof. The delayed crosslinking composition also includes a glycol including at least one of a 1,2-diol and a 1,3-diol.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Shashank Deep Agarwal, Amit Chandrakant Agrawal
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Patent number: 9833368Abstract: A spring assist system for use with a person support apparatus is described herein. The spring assist system comprises a spring which applies a spring force on a head support deck section to aid in motion from a first position at a higher inclination to a second position at a lower inclination with respect to a supporting frame member. The spring assist system is configured to exclusively apply spring force between the first position and the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventor: Jonathan D. Turner
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Patent number: 9834487Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel highly concentrated phosphoric or thiophosphoric triamide formulation with enhanced stability against crystallization or freezing under extended exposure to low temperature of 0° C. or below. It also provides a method to make and use such formulations.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Koch Agronomic Services, LLCInventors: Drew R. Bobeck, Kwame Owusu-Adom
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Patent number: 9838480Abstract: A system and method configured to establish a communication connection between a vehicle and a remote computing device for data transmission. A beacon device is configured at a location to detect the presence of the vehicle, transmit an identity of the location to the vehicle, and communicate with the vehicle to determine an identity of the vehicle. The vehicle is configured to communicate with mobile devices of occupants of the vehicle. The remote computing device is connected to the beacon device via a data communication network and configured to determine, via the beacon device communicating with the vehicle, identification information of at least one mobile device of at least one occupant of the vehicle, and establish the communication connection between the computing device and the vehicle based at least in part on the identification information and the identity of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Visa International Service AssociationInventors: Yaasha Sabbaghian, Jordan Merrick Scheinfield, Cesar M. Otero, Martin Enriquez, Kathryn Michele Brownstone
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Patent number: 9837259Abstract: A method of processing a silicon substrate can include etching the silicon substrate with a first etchant having a first concentration and etching with a second etchant having a second concentration. In an embodiment, the second concentration of the second etchant can be greater than the first concentration of the first etchant. In one embodiment, the first etchant can be a different type of etchant than the second etchant. In an embodiment, the first and second etchant can be the same type of etchant. In some embodiments the silicon substrate can be cleaned with a first cleaning solution to remove contaminants from the silicon substrate prior to etching with the first etchant. In an embodiment, the silicon substrate can be cleaned with a second cleaning solution after etching the silicon substrate with a second etchant.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignees: SunPower Corporation, Total Marketing ServicesInventors: Scott Harrington, Venkatasubramani Balu, Amada Lorena Montesdeoca Santana
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Patent number: 9835292Abstract: A natural gas filling system may include a nozzle, a container including an internal manifold, wherein the manifold may be connected to a natural gas supply line, a first line may be operably connected to the manifold, wherein natural gas may be supplied to the nozzle, and a vent, wherein the vent is a second line may be operably connected to the nozzle that may release natural gas into the atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Fueling and Service Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Thompson William Wyper, Milton Daniel McGill
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Patent number: 9835009Abstract: A well, well head, drilling and completion system, and method for relieving pressure buildup between concentric casing annuli. The well head includes casing hangers and a tubing hanger that may include annular pressure relief conduits formed therein, which selectively vent casing annuli to the interior of the production tubing. Annular pressure relief valves are located within the annular pressure relief conduits, which may open and/or shut based on pressure, temperature, or elapsed time.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Joe E. Hess, Andy J. Cuthbert
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Patent number: 9835731Abstract: Various embodiments can include apparatus or methods to operate and provide detection packages. In various embodiments, detection packages may include an illuminating device, a photodetector, and an optical coupling component disposed between the illuminating device and the photodetector, where the optical coupling component can be structured to enhance the coupling of light from the illuminating device to the photodetector. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Dongwon Lee, Weijun Guo
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Patent number: 9835008Abstract: A floating apparatus for use in a casing string and especially for use in offshore casing operations. The apparatus includes a valve configured such that, when there is a pressure differential across the valve below a predetermined mid-pressure threshold, the valve prevents fluid flow and, when the pressure differential exceeds a predetermined high-pressure threshold, said valve non-resiliently allows fluid flow across the valve.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Henry Eugene Rogers, Earl Don Webb
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Patent number: 9834716Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to acidizing compositions including an ampholyte polymer. Various embodiments provide a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method can include placing in a subterranean formation an ampholyte polymer including an ethylene repeating unit including a —C(O)NH2 group, an ethylene repeating unit including an —S(O)2OR1 group, and an ethylene repeating unit including an —N+R23X? group. At each occurrence, R1 can be independently selected from the group consisting of —H and a counterion. At each occurrence, R2 can be independently substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C20)hydrocarbyl. At each occurrence, X? can be independently a counterion.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: HsinChen Chung, Jason Eric Maxey
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Patent number: 9836979Abstract: A method and system for identifying demand in a transportation system. A boarding count model is determined based upon passenger arrival information, and a geographic and time-specific generalized boarding model is determined based upon the boarding count model as well as information related to a plurality of stops on a route in the transportation system. For each of the plurality of stops, an approximated uniform arrival model is determined based upon the generalized arrival model and a time period between arriving vehicles at a specific stop, an instantaneous demand model is determined based upon the uniform arrival model, and a probability of no demand model is determined based upon the uniform arrival model. A report including the instantaneous demand and the probability of no demand determined can be generated. Based upon the report, various operational parameters for the transportation system can be manually or automatically adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Conduent Business Services, LLCInventor: John C. Handley
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Patent number: 9835022Abstract: A distance of a water flow path and a velocity of the water flow is calculated using data obtained from both a pulsed neutron sensor and distributed acoustic sensors. The two distance and velocity values are compared to obtain a first calculated distance and velocity. The distance of the water flow path and the velocity of the water flow are calculated using the Doppler data obtained from distributed Doppler sensors. The distance and velocity values are compared with the first calculated distance and first calculated velocity to obtain a second calculated distance and velocity values. The distance of the water flow path and the velocity of the water flow are calculated using temperature data obtained from distributed temperature sensors. The distance and velocity values are compared with the second calculated distance and velocity to determine a distance of a cement interface, and a velocity of a water flow therein.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Luis F. Quintero
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Patent number: 9834395Abstract: A device for reducing rotation of an article during singulation of a stack of articles is disclosed. The device may include a torsion element, a rotatable member configured to rotate about an elongated axis of the torsion element between a first position and a second position, and a revolving member coupled to the rotatable member. An outer surface of the revolving member contacts a drive belt in the first position and an article in the second position. The torsion element exerts torque on the rotatable member when it moves from the first position towards the second position. The torque causes the outer surface of the revolving member to apply a frictional force to the article, thereby minimizing rotation of the article. Systems and methods of singulating articles are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: United States Postal ServiceInventors: John W. Brown, Edward F. Houston, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Riley H. Mayhall, Jacob L. Timm, Reza Badri, Thomas A. Hillerich
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Patent number: 9833031Abstract: A video recording system for a head safety device includes a microcontroller and an accelerometer mounted in the head safety device. The accelerometer is coupled to the microcontroller. A plurality of camera modules are mounted on the head safety device and coupled to the microcontroller. The camera modules are positioned facing outward to obtain images at different angles of an environment surrounding the head safety device. The microcontroller receives data from the accelerometer and automatically initiates video recording with the camera modules when movement of the head safety device, as sensed using the accelerometer, reaches or exceeds a selected movement threshold.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Accenture Global Services LimitedInventors: Michael W. Erwin, Bartley S. Gillan, William W. Hurley, II, Ben E. Lamm, Philip A. Wheat
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Patent number: 9834991Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes a traction member in the form of a roller (24) configured for mounting on a body (12) so as to permit rotation of the roller (24) relative to the body (12). The roller (24) is mountable on the body (12) so as to define a skew angle relative to a longitudinal axis (26) of the body (12). In use, the roller (24) engages a wall of a borehole or bore-lining tubular and the roller (24) urges the apparatus (10) along the wall of the borehole or bore-lining tubular on rotation of the as the roller (24) rotates on the body (12).Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Paradigm Drilling Services LimitedInventor: Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson
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Patent number: D804650Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.Inventors: Brian Costello, Antonio Belton, Edward Geiselhart, Pachara Kangchirdsri, Michael Lau, Charlotte Lux