Patents Assigned to U.S.
  • PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A GASOLINE BLENDING COMPONENT AND A MIDDLE DISTILLATE BY ADJUSTING A LEVEL OF A HALIDE CONTAINING ADDITIVE DURING ALKYLATION
    Publication number: 20120226086
    Abstract: A process for producing a gasoline blending component and a middle distillate, comprising adjusting a level of a halide containing additive provided to an ionic liquid alkylation reactor to shift selectivity towards heavier products, and recovering a low volatility gasoline blending component and the middle distillate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Ivar Hommeltoft, Stephen Joseph Miller, Ajit Ramchandra Pradhan
  • BURNER AND/OR INJECTOR PANEL APPARATUS, METHODS OF INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE SAME IN A METAL-MELTING FURNACE, AND METAL-MELTING FURNACE INCLUDING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120224601
    Abstract: A burner and/or injector panel apparatus includes a flange rotatable within a cylindrical aperture in a horizontal plate and securely retainable between one or more retaining clips and the plate. Extending downward from the flange is a main body with a cylindrical chamber. A burner, burner/injector, or injector is contained within the cylindrical chamber. The main body has a helical cooling circuit extending around the cylindrical chamber and burner and/or injector. The burner and/or injector panel apparatus may be installed through a furnace wall, especially an electric arc furnace, more particularly, a balcony panel of a sump area of an electric arc furnace. The burner and/or injector panel apparatus may be tilted from horizontal or rotated around its vertical axis in order to better target a target area of a molten bath of metal with a flame, jet of oxygen, or stream of carbon particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: AIR LIQUIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES U.S. LLC
    Inventor: Yury EYFA
  • Method of Creating Micro-Scale Silver Telluride Grains Covered with Bismuth Nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20120225513
    Abstract: Provided is a method of enhancing thermoelectric performance by surrounding crystalline semiconductors with nanoparticles by contacting a bismuth telluride material with a silver salt under a substantially inert atmosphere and a temperature approximately near the silver salt decomposition temperature; and recovering a metallic bismuth decorated material comprising silver telluride crystal grains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: U. S.A. as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Hyun-Jung Kim, Sang Hyouk Choi, Glen C. King, Yeonjoon Park, Kunik Lee
  • PROCESS FOR REACTING AN ISO-ALKANE TO PRODUCE A HIGH BOILING PRODUCT AND AN ALKYLATE GASOLINE BLENDING COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20120226083
    Abstract: A process for reacting an iso-alkane, comprising: a) partially converting one or more olefins in an olefinic feedstock to make a converted olefinic feedstock, wherein the converting is different from isomerization; b) isolating from the converted olefinic feedstock: i. an enriched feed that has linear internal olefins, and ii. products having a boiling point of 150° C. or higher; and c) alkylating the iso-alkane with the enriched feed to make an alkylate gasoline blending component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Sven Ivar Hommeltoft, Hye Kyung Cho Timken, Steve Sarup Mathur
  • 2-Methoxyestradiol (2-ME2) Prodrug with Enhanced Bioavailability for Prophylaxis or Treatment of Cancerous or Non-Cancerous Condition
    Publication number: 20120225849
    Abstract: A prodrug of 2-methoxyestradiol (2-ME2) can be used for prophylaxis or treatment of cancer, such as esophageal cancer, prostate cancer, or breast cancer, and/or a non-cancerous condition, such as rheumatoid arthritis or pre-clampsia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicants: The University of Kansas, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Inventors: Suman KAMBHAMPATI, Roger A. Rajewski, Sushanta K. Banerjee, Mehmet Tanol
  • System and apparatus for linking multiple rewards programs to promote the purchase of specific product mixes
    Patent number: 8260661
    Abstract: A method and system for linking multiple pre-existing reward programs is disclosed. The method includes receiving information about a first pre-existing reward program for a first product, where the first reward program provides for a first reward, and receiving information about a second pre-existing reward program for a second product, wherein the second reward program provides a second reward. A combination reward program is provided, and the combination reward program provides a combination reward that is greater than each of the first reward and the second reward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: VISA U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen
  • Method and apparatus for metallic line testing of a subscriber line
    Patent number: 8259908
    Abstract: A method for performing metallic line testing on a communication system is provided. The communication system includes an isolation transformer disposed between a provider circuit operable to provide a digital subscriber line signal and a subscriber circuit. The isolation transformer has a center tap. A test signal is injected at the center tap. A response of the subscriber circuit to the test signal is sensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Microsemi Semiconductor (U.S.) Inc.
    Inventor: Shahin Sadeghi
  • Bottom mounted pedical screw assembly
    Patent number: 8257401
    Abstract: A bone screw, which can be a pedicle screw, is generally tulip-shaped. A bore in the bottom of the tulip permits a threaded shaft to be partially inserted into the open interior of the tulip. A seat is formed on the threaded shaft and receives the bottom of the tulip, and prevents the threaded shaft from being inserted too far into the tulip. A saddle is positioned in the interior of the tulip and receives the end of the threaded shaft on one end and can include a trough on its opposite face which can receive a rod that connects together two or more such assemblies. A retaining screw threads into the upper interior surface of the tulip to hold the subcomponents together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Spinal U.S.A.
    Inventors: Adam Cermak, Jeffrey Johnson, Gil Aust
  • System for generating a beam of acoustic energy from a borehole, and applications thereof
    Patent number: 8259530
    Abstract: In some aspects of the invention, a device, positioned within a well bore, configured to generate and direct an acoustic beam into a rock formation around a borehole is disclosed. The device comprises a source configured to generate a first signal at a first frequency and a second signal at a second frequency; a transducer configured to receive the generated first and the second signals and produce acoustic waves at the first frequency and the second frequency; and a non-linear material, coupled to the transducer, configured to generate a collimated beam with a frequency equal to the difference between the first frequency and the second frequency by a non-linear mixing process, wherein the non-linear material includes one or more of a mixture of liquids, a solid, a granular material, embedded microspheres, or an emulsion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cung Khac Vu, Dipen N. Sinha, Cristian Pantea, Kurt T. Nihei, Denis P. Schmitt, Christopher Skelt
  • Bone plate and bone screw locking system
    Patent number: 8257408
    Abstract: A bone plating system includes a bone screw lock that includes a circular disc with a hole which is offset from the geometric center of the disc, and a tang which extends down from the disc into a circular slot on the bone plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Spinal U.S.A.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, Lawrence Walker, Milton Phillips
  • Acetylene enhanced conversion of syngas to Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbon products
    Patent number: 8258195
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for converting syngas to Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) hydrocarbon products. A synthesis gas including carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas is provided to a F-T reactor. Also, acetylene is supplied to the F-T reactor. The ratio of the volume of acetylene to the volume of synthesis gas is at least 0.01. The synthesis gas and acetylene are reacted under suitable reaction conditions and in the presence of a catalyst to produce F-T hydrocarbon products. The F-T hydrocarbon products are then recovered from the reactor. The synthesis gas and acetylene may be provided in a combined feed stream or introduced separately into the reactor. The acetylene enhanced syngas conversion in a F-T reactor results in the synthesis of F-T products which have a tighter distribution of intermediate length carbon products than do F-T products synthesized according to conventional methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignees: Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
    Inventors: Charles L. Kibby, Minquan Cheng, Yun Lei, David Lawrence Trimm, William L. Schinski
  • LASER ASSISTED BLOWOUT PREVENTER AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20120217018
    Abstract: There is provided a high power laser assisted blowout preventer and methods of use. In particular, there are provided systems and assemblies for utilizing high power laser energy within a blowout preventer to cut tubulars that are present within the bore of the blowout prevent, reducing the risk that such tubulars will inhibit the ability of the blowout preventer to seal a well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Foro Energy, Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Zediker, Henry A. Bergeron, Philip V. Clark, Joel F. Moxley, Paul D. Deutch, Lance D. Underwood, Charles C. Rinzler, Ronald A. De Witt, Sharath K. Kolachalam, Daryl L. Grubb
  • System and Method For Performing Reservoir Simulation Using Preconditioning
    Publication number: 20120221303
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system, method, and software are provided for solving linear systems of equations arising in reservoir simulation. A linear system of fluid flow equations, including a plurality of unknown variables, is provided that represents fluid flow properties in a geological formation of a subterranean reservoir. Block diagonal scaling is applied to the linear system of fluid flow equations. Threshold incomplete lower-upper approximate factorization is applied to obtain a preconditioning matrix, which can be used to iteratively solve unknown variables associated with the system of fluid flow equations. Preconditioning can be used directly as part of a preconditioned Krylov subspace method or alternatively as a 2nd stage preconditioner in a CPR algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Wallis, Gary K. Li, Gareth Shaw
  • VARIABLE PHASE STEP FEEDER
    Publication number: 20120217133
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide a variable phase step feeder including a fixed set of stairs and a moving set of stairs. The fixed set of stairs may include a first fixed step, a second fixed step, and a third fixed step. The moving set of stairs may be interposed between the fixed set of stairs, and include a first moving step adapted to transport a workpiece from the first fixed step to the second fixed step and a second moving step adapted to transport the workpiece from the second fixed step to the third fixed step. The variable phase step feeder may further include a control mechanism for adjusting a phase relationship of the first moving step relative to the second moving step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: U.S. Natural Resources, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry Petryshen
  • LASER ASSISTED SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING DEEP WATER DRILLING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
    Publication number: 20120217017
    Abstract: There is provided a high power laser riser blowout preventer system and controller for operation thereof. The system utilizes high power laser cutters that are associated with the riser and the blowout preventer to provided an integrated operation to quickly weaken or cut tubulars to address potential emergency and emergency situations that can arise during deep sea drilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Foro Energy, Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Mark S. Zediker
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FULFILLING A CUSTOMER'S PRINT JOB NEEDS BY SELECTING AND ASSIGNING THE PRINT JOB TO ONE OR MORE QUALIFIED PRINTERS FROM A GROUP OF PARTICIPATING PRINTERS
    Publication number: 20120218594
    Abstract: A system and method for fulfilling a customer's print job needs through a process carried out by an online platform. The process includes the steps of receiving the print job with particular requirements from the customer, and retrieving from database profiles of a multiplicity of participating print shops to determine which print shop or print shops can handle the print job by matching all of the particular requirements. If it is determined that there is one print shop suitable to handle the print job by best matching all of the particular requirements, then assign the print job to the one suitable print shop. If it is determined that more than one print shop is needed to handle the print job, then split the print job and assign the split print job to a plurality of suitable print shops that together can best match all of the particular requirements of the print job.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA LABORATORY U.S.A., INC.
    Inventors: Naoki KOMINE, Isao HAYAMI
  • LASER ASSISTED RISER DISCONNECT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20120217015
    Abstract: There is provided a high power laser-riser blowout preventer package and laser module for use with a subsea riser. The laser module and laser-riser package use high power laser energy to quickly cut the riser permitting an offshore drilling rig to quickly, and in a controlled manner disconnect from a blowout preventer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Foro Energy, Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Zediker, Henry A. Bergeron, Philip V. Clark, Brian O. Faircloth, Joel F. Moxley, Paul D. Deutch, Charles C. Rinzler
  • SHEAR LASER MODULE AND METHOD OF RETROFITTING AND USE
    Publication number: 20120217019
    Abstract: There is provided a high power shear laser module, which can be readily included in a blowout preventer stack. The shear laser module as the capability of delivering high power laser energy to a tubular within a blowout preventer cavity, cutting the tubular and thus reducing the likelihood that the tubular will inhibit the ability of the blowout preventer to seal off a well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Foro Energy, Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Zediker, Henry A. Bergeron, Philip V. Clark, Joel F. Moxley, Paul D. Deutch, Charles C. Rinzler
  • NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES ENCODING EXPANDABLE HIV MOSAIC PROTEINS
    Publication number: 20120219583
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a nucleic acid molecule encoding a HIV-1 polypeptide which comprises the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3, or SEQ ID NO: 4. The invention also provides a method of inducing an immune response against HIV-1 in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Los Alamos National Security, LLC, The U.S. of America, as rep. by the Sec., Dept. of HHS
    Inventors: Gary J. Nabel, Zhi-Yong Yang, Wing-Pui Kong, Bette Korber
  • Additives to prevent degradation of cyclic alkene derivatives
    Patent number: 8252704
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to compositions that include (a) at least one substituted or unsubstituted cyclic alkene, and (b) an antioxidant composition including at least one compound of Formula (I): R1 through R4 in Formula (I) are described in the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Fujifilm Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Teff, John L. Chagolla