Patents by Inventor William Cody

William Cody 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).

  • Publication number: 20150167436
    Abstract: A method for recovering hydrocarbons from an underground formation having a first exploited or partially exploited region of a hydrocarbon-containing formation and a second less exploited hydrocarbon-containing region in fluid communication or in partial fluid communication with said first region. Electrical heating means is provided in the first region, and electrical energy supplied to the first region to raise or sustain its pressure to mitigate the loss of fluids and pressure from the second region due to hydraulic interaction with the first region. The electric heating affects the pressure by thermal expansion of the liquids and vapours present in or added to the first region and/or flashing of those liquids to vapours. The use of electric means is advantageous over the prior art by allowing for the redirection of injection fluids to more active regions of exploitation, and allows for more timely reclamation of the equipment and surface area above the first region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Frederick, William Cody Wollen
  • Patent number: 8566114
    Abstract: A computer program product and a system are provided. The product and system provide associations between individuals having health care needs and available social services. The providing is efficient and cost effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Tarun Thakur, Kun Liu, Evimaria Terzi, Tyrone W. A. Grandison, William Cody
  • Publication number: 20090299761
    Abstract: A computer program product and a system are provided. The product and system provide associations between individuals having health care needs and available social services. The providing is efficient and cost effective.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tarun Thakur, Kun Liu, Evimaria Terzi, Tyrone W.A. Grandison, William Cody
  • Publication number: 20070282830
    Abstract: A method and structure for analyzing a database having non-text data in data fields and text in text fields. The invention first selects a subset of the database based upon criteria. The subset includes data field(s) and associated text field(s). The invention searches for data matching the criteria within structured data fields of the database. If the invention searches multiple databases, the invention creates shared dimensions for databases that do not share common attributes. The invention automatically selects a relatively short text phrase from the text fields that helps to explain the underlying meaning (i.e. unique text content) of a data subset selected using the non-text data fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: William Cody, Vikas Krishna, Justin Lessler, William Spangler, Jeffrey Kreulen
  • Publication number: 20030033793
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for manually handling large quantities of debris and placing such debris into containers. The method and apparatus is directed to a rake panel utilized in combination with a rake. The rake panel includes a panel and an open sleeve configured to removably attach with a rake via an interference fit. In one embodiment, the open sleeve removably attaches to a rake shaft, and in another embodiment, the open sleeve removably attaches to a rake head. The rake panel therefore is easily attachable and removable to and from a rake and, therefore, easily accessible with the rake. The rake panel also simplifies handling debris by simply sandwiching large quantities of debris between the rake panel and a rake head, making for easier cleanup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: William Cody Fairbanks