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20090328171 | Method and system for secure remote storage of electronic media - Secure remote storage of electronic media. A virtual safe application resides on a server and provides for encrypted storage, display, and access to critical electronic media. The virtual safe communicates with trusted entities, which can automatically populate the virtual safe with pre-selected types of files into pre-selected locations. A user can access the virtual safe over a network to customize the display, manage files, upload files, and/or share files. Sharing a file grants selected access rights to a selected file by another authorized user. The shared file is displayed on the interface associated with the other authorized user, allowing the other user to view the file and to perform functionality consistent with the access rights. The sharing capability facilitates communication for use in streamlining business and/or personal matters. The virtual safe thus provides access to documents anytime, anywhere, while ensuring security, facilitating communication, and eliminating manual steps. | 12-31-2009 |
20150193860 | ELECTRONIC COMMERCE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of electronic commerce includes a system at a first location receiving a buyer order communicated to the system, wherein the buyer order specifies a plurality of order characteristics selected from product components, product attributes, a product price, and/or delivery terms. The system identifies one or more inventory products of at least one merchant having the order characteristics of the buyer order. The system assigns a value to the inventory product characteristics and the system calculates an inventory score for each inventory product based on an aggregate of the assigned values. The system determines and filters one or more matching inventory products and communicates to the buyer the matching inventory products together with a respective merchant offer to purchase, where the matching inventory products are arranged according to the inventory score. | 07-09-2015 |
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20110041136 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED COMPUTATION - A system for processing a computational task is presented. The system includes a plurality of nodes operationally coupled to one another via one or more networks. The plurality of nodes includes a base node including a processing subsystem configured to receive the computational task, select a subset of available nodes from the plurality of nodes based upon a present status, processing capability, distance, network throughput, range, resources, features, or combinations thereof of the plurality of nodes, divide the computational task into a plurality of sub-tasks, distribute the plurality of sub-tasks among the subset of available nodes based upon a number of nodes in the subset of available nodes, completion time period allowed for the plurality of sub-tasks, a distribution criteria, level of security required for the completion of the plurality of sub-tasks, resources available with the subset of available nodes, processing capability of the subset of available nodes, range of the subset of available nodes, features in the subset of available nodes, reliability of the subset of available nodes, trust in the subset of available nodes, the current load on the subset of available nodes, domain of the plurality of sub-tasks, or combinations thereof, receive sub-solutions corresponding to the plurality of sub-tasks from the subset of available nodes in a desired time period, and reassemble the sub-solutions to determine a solution corresponding to the computational task. | 02-17-2011 |
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20090044335 | INFANT SLEEP POSITIONER - A device for stabilizing the position of an infant while sleeping features a shell assembly including a base panel having two longitudinal sides and two lateral sides, an end wall extending generally upwardly from one of the lateral sides, two side walls extending generally upwardly from the longitudinal sides, a shell cover comprising an outer surface and conforming generally to the shell assembly, and a removable positioner insert disposed atop the base panel and comprising left and right nacelles attached to an insert base and separated by a distance selected to accommodate the width of an infant placed between the nacelles, to inhibit lateral motion of the infant while sleeping. | 02-19-2009 |
20120117789 | Methods of Making a Cell Stack for an Electrical Purification Apparatus - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118728 | ELECTRICAL PURIFICATION APPARATUS HAVING A BLOCKING SPACER - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118729 | MODULAR ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118730 | MODULAR ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118738 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A SOURCE OF POTABLE WATER - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118742 | Techniques for Promoting Current Efficiency in Electrochemical Separation Systems and Methods - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118743 | ELECTRICAL PURIFICATION APPARATUS - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118744 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SEPARATION MODULES - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 05-17-2012 |
20140115877 | METHODS OF MAKING A CELL STACK FOR AN ELECTRICAL PURIFICATION APPARATUS - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 05-01-2014 |
20150122657 | ELECTRICAL PURIFICATION APPARATUS HAVING A BLOCKING SPACER - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 05-07-2015 |
20150368125 | TECHNIQUES FOR PROMOTING CURRENT EFFICIENCY IN ELECTROCHEMICAL SEPARATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An electrochemical separation system may be modular and may include at least a first modular unit and a second modular unit. Each modular unit may include a cell stack and a frame. The frame may include a manifold system. A flow distribution system in the frame may enhance current efficiency. Spacers positioned between modular units may also enhance current efficiency of the system. | 12-24-2015 |
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20090320973 | High energy, low temperature gelled bi-propellant formulation - The present invention is a bi-propellant system comprising a gelled liquid propane (GLP) fuel and a gelled MON-30 (70% N | 12-31-2009 |
20110076748 | Method and Apparatus Using an Active Ionic Liquid for Algae Biofuel Harvest and Extraction - The invention relates to use of an active ionic liquid to dissolve algae cell walls. The ionic liquid is used to, in an energy efficient manner, dissolve and/or lyse an algae cell walls, which releases algae constituents used in the creation of energy, fuel, and/or cosmetic components. The ionic liquids include ionic salts having multiple charge centers, low, very low, and ultra low melting point ionic liquids, and combinations of ionic liquids.An algae treatment system is described, which processes wet algae in a lysing reactor, separates out algae constituent products, and optionally recovers the ionic liquid in an energy efficient manner. | 03-31-2011 |
20110130551 | Lipid Extraction From Microalgae Using A Single Ionic Liquid - A one-step process for the lysis of microalgae cell walls and separation of the cellular lipids for use in biofuel production by utilizing a hydrophilic ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium. The hydrophilic ionic liquid both lyses the microalgae cell walls and forms two immiscible layers, one of which consists of the lipid contents of the lysed cells. After mixture of the hydrophilic ionic liquid with a suspension of microalgae cells, gravity causes a hydrophobic lipid phase to move to a top phase where it is removed from the mixture and purified. The hydrophilic ionic liquid is recycled to lyse new microalgae suspensions. | 06-02-2011 |
20110192792 | Method and Apparatus for Processing Algae - Methods and apparatus for processing algae are described in which a hydrophilic ionic liquid is used to lyse algae cells. The lysate separates into at least two layers including a lipid-containing hydrophobic layer and an ionic liquid-containing hydrophilic layer. A salt or salt solution may be used to remove water from the ionic liquid-containing layer before the ionic liquid is reused. The used salt may also be dried and/or concentrated and reused. The method can operate at relatively low lysis, processing, and recycling temperatures, which minimizes the environmental impact of algae processing while providing reusable biofuels and other useful products. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192793 | Method and Apparatus for Lysing and Processing Algae - Methods and apparatus for processing algae are described in which a hydrophilic ionic liquid is used to lyse algae cells at lower temperatures than existing algae processing methods. A salt or salt solution is used as a separation agent and to remove water from the ionic liquid, allowing the ionic liquid to be reused. The used salt may be dried or concentrated and reused. The relatively low lysis temperatures and recycling of the ionic liquid and salt reduce the environmental impact of the algae processing while providing biofuels and other useful products. | 08-11-2011 |
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20100101747 | Mold used in manufacture of drill bits and method of forming same - A mold usable to form a drill bit body and a method for forming such a mold are disclosed. A shell is provided, the shell having a cavity. Fusible material, such as foundry sand, is provided into the cavity, then fused to form a solid insert within the shell. The solid insert is then modified, such as by machining, to form a mold having features usable to form a drill bit body having desired characteristics. Materials for forming the drill bit body can then be provided into the mold, for heating and cooling. Then, the drill bit body and mold can be removed from the shell. The shell is thereby reusable, while the mold, being formed from inexpensive fusible materials, can be removed or destroyed, if necessary, to free the drill bit body. | 04-29-2010 |
20110024193 | Optimized central cutter and method - A central cutting structure for use with a drill bit includes a plurality of cutters, of which at least one overlaps the center of a supporting member from which the cutters extend. Each cutter has a side rake angle that provides an overlapping relationship with at least one other cutter to provide an aggressive cutting surface for penetrating hard formations. | 02-03-2011 |
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20100101750 | Two piece mold used in manufacture of PDC drill bits and method of using same - A graphite core mold having its own cavity is pressed into a cavity of a graphite shell mold. The core cavity is filled with tungsten carbide, mixed with a nickel alloy, heated and then cooled to thereby provide a carbide matrix body. After milling the carbide matrix body to thereby provide a carbide bit body, the intact shell mold is removed and then used again. | 04-29-2010 |
20110056751 | Ultra-hard matrix reamer elements and methods - Reamer elements for use with roller reamers and other types of reamer apparatuses, methods for forming such reamer elements, and methods for performing drilling operations using such reamer elements are disclosed. The reamer element includes a body formed from a matrix of tungsten carbide and at least one binding metal, and can include a tube disposed therethrough. In use, the body resists compressive forces, while the tube resists tensile forces, thereby preventing deformation of the reamer element. The matrix material of the body provides increased wear resistance, decreased magnetic interference, decreased yield, and increased weight on a drill bit when compared to conventional steel components. | 03-10-2011 |
20150144405 | CUTTER BLOCK FOR A DOWNHOLE UNDERREAMER - A downhole tool has a body with a bore formed at least partially therethrough. A cutter block may be coupled to the body and move radially outward from the body in response to an increased pressure in the bore. The cutter block may include an outer surface that transitions from a first portion to a second portion, with the first portion being downhole of the second portion. A radius of curvature between the first and second portions may be less than about 7 cm. The second portion or a line tangential thereto may be oriented at an angle from about 60° to about 120° with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the body. A plurality of cutting elements may be disposed on the outer surface of the cutter block. At least one of the cutting elements may be disposed at least partially on the first or second portion of the outer surface. | 05-28-2015 |