Patents by Inventor Craig Watson
Craig Watson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20110184899Abstract: A recommendation system comprises a recommendation server (107) which generates a first recommendation set of recommended content items in response to a user profile associated with a first user and stored on the recommendation server (107). Content item identification data identifying the content items of the first recommendation set are transmitted to a first recommendation device (101). The first recommendation device (101) comprises a network interface (301) which receives the content item identification data from the recommendation server (107). A content list processor (303) determines the first recommendation set in response to the content item identification data. The first recommendation device (101) furthermore comprises application processors (309-313) which can execute different recommendation applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: MOTOROLA, INC.Inventors: Sandra Gadanho, Craig Watson
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Publication number: 20100329795Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: Benton F. Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith K. Millheim, Ali G. Kadaster
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Publication number: 20100008732Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Benton F. Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith K. Millheim, Ali G. Kadaster
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Publication number: 20100003084Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Benton F. Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith K. Millhelm, All G. Kadaster
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Publication number: 20100003086Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: Benton F. Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith K. Millheim, Ali G. Kadaster
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Publication number: 20090275367Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for operating a wireless communication device. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of battery powered modules that are carried by a user and together operate as the wireless communication module (ensemble), detecting a battery reserve power level of a first module of the plurality of modules and transferring a processing function from the first module to a second module of the plurality of modules based upon the detected battery reserve power.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: William Reinisch, Craig Watson, David Wheatley, Nitya Narasimhan
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Patent number: 7535706Abstract: A docking system that includes a male member including a first component, a female member including a second component, and a static base including a suspension mechanism is provided. One of the male member and the female member are suspended from the suspension mechanism to allow the one of the male member and the female member to move to correct variations between the female member and the male member to allow coupling the first component and the second component when the female member and the male member are coupled.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Innoventor Engineering, Inc.Inventors: Steven J. Herberholt, Craig Watson
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Publication number: 20080292411Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Benton F. Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith K. Millheim, Ali G. Kadaster
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Publication number: 20080292412Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Benton F. Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith K. Millheim, Ali G. Kadaster
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Publication number: 20080286053Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Inventors: Benton F. Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith K. Millheim, Ali G. Kadaster
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Patent number: 7410327Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2007Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Anadarko Petroleum CorporationInventors: Benton F. Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith K Millheim, Ali G. Kadaster
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Publication number: 20070163186Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a system and method of constructing drilling and production platforms that are particularly useful in remote, inaccessible and/or environmentally sensitive operating environments. According to one aspect of the invention, an arctic drilling platform is provided wherein various methods and means of interlocking neighboring platform modules are provided. Methods and means for sealing the intersections formed between a plurality of interlocked platform modules are also disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, improved platform floor plans are provided, and various wellhead cellar layouts and sealing means are also described. Methods and means of enhancing the usefulness of modular storage platforms are disclosed, and a number of support post installation and removal techniques are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2007Publication date: July 19, 2007Inventors: Benton Baugh, Craig Watson, Keith Millheim, Ali Kadaster
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Publication number: 20070030645Abstract: A docking system that includes a male member including a first component, a female member including a second component, and a static base including a suspension mechanism is provided. One of the male member and the female member are suspended from the suspension mechanism to allow the one of the male member and the female member to move to correct variations between the female member and the male member to allow coupling the first component and the second component when the female member and the male member are coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Steven Herberholt, Craig Watson
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Publication number: 20060086787Abstract: A method includes storing information associated with at least one purchaser in a database. The information may include discount or rate information to be applied when calculating charges for purchases. The method also includes receiving, from a seller, payment card information associated with the sale of fuel to a first purchaser and determining whether the first purchaser is registered in the database. The method also includes calculating, when the first purchaser is registered in the database, a charge amount based on information stored in the database.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: Robert Roy, Craig Watson, Paul Lersch, Mark Connors
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Patent number: 5991750Abstract: An account processing method and system for providing specific pre-authorization parameters for categories of transactions that would otherwise be completely denied authorization using only general authorization parameters. Upon establishment of an account, certain categories of transactions are specified as needing specific authorization prior to approving the transaction as requested by a merchant. An account issuer provides a service to account members that permits an account manager to independently specify the parametric conditions under which to approve a transaction within such categories. The account manager may also specify a transaction identifier such as a purchase order, work order or insurance claim number to associate with the required transaction parameters.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: GE CapitalInventor: Craig Watson
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Patent number: 5351767Abstract: Multi-joint stands 126, 127 of drill pipe are assembled and disassembled in a drilling rig 15 by use of a powered mousehole 11 concurrently with well drilling operations conducted by use of a drill string top drive system 23. The powered mousehole 11 has an upwardly open bowl 45 in a floor 17 of the drilling rig which can be rotated about a vertical axis 55. A pipe joint 110 held in the bowl, and depending from it, can be screwed, with controlled levels of torque, into connection with a second pipe joint 113 suspended vertically above the first joint 110 by a hoist system 13 which is separate from hoisting equipment 19 carrying the top drive system 23 over a well bore 21. The second pipe joint 113 is held from rotation by a tong assembly 12, but can move axially against a yieldable support 40 into threaded connection with the first joint 110.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1992Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Globral Marine Inc.Inventors: Huey Stogner, Craig A. Watson