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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D682988 | Wand | 05/21/2013 |
| 8440596 | Settable compositions comprising unexpanded perlite and methods of cementing in subterranean formations An embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of cementing comprising: placing a settable composition into a well bore, the settable composition comprising unexpanded perlite, cement kiln dust, and water; and allowing the settable composition to set. Ano... | 05/14/2013 |
| 8434553 | Settable compositions comprising unexpanded perlite and methods of cementing in subterranean formations An embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of cementing comprising: placing a settable composition into a well bore, the settable composition comprising unexpanded perlite, cement kiln dust, and water; and allowing the settable composition to set. Ano... | 05/07/2013 |
| 8419948 | Wastewater treatment A method for treating wastewater treats wastewater. In an embodiment, the method for treating wastewater includes treating wastewater comprising a chemical oxygen demand. The method includes dissolving an iron compound in the wastewater. The method also includes adj... | 04/16/2013 |
| 8403045 | Settable compositions comprising unexpanded perlite and methods of cementing in subterranean formations An embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of cementing comprising: placing a settable composition into a well bore, the settable composition comprising unexpanded perlite, cement kiln dust, and water; and allowing the settable composition to set. Ano... | 03/26/2013 |
| 8399387 | Settable compositions comprising cement kiln dust and rice husk ash and methods of use Embodiments disclose method and compositions that comprise cement kiln dust and rice husk ash. An embodiment comprises a method of cementing comprising: placing a settable composition into a subterranean formation, the settable composition comprising cement kiln dus... | 03/19/2013 |
| 8333240 | Reduced carbon footprint settable compositions for use in subterranean formations An example method of cementing in a subterranean formation includes determining a settable composition for use in the subterranean formation; calculating a total carbon footprint of the settable composition; determining at least one additive for use in the settable ... | 12/18/2012 |
| 8327939 | Settable compositions comprising cement kiln dust and rice husk ash and methods of use Embodiments disclose method and compositions that comprise cement kiln dust and rice husk ash. An embodiment comprises a method of cementing comprising: placing a settable composition into a subterranean formation, the settable composition comprising cement kiln dus... | 12/11/2012 |
| 8324137 | Latex compositions comprising pozzolan and/or cement kiln dust and methods of use The present invention includes methods and compositions that include a latex, and at least one of a natural pozzolan or cement kiln dust. An embodiment includes a method comprising: placing a latex composition in a subterranean formation, wherein the latex compositi... | 12/04/2012 |
| 8312584 | Pig receiver assembly A pig receiver and method retrieve pigs in pipeline pigging operations. In one embodiment, a pig receiver includes a pig receiver unit. The pig receiver also includes a pig gate valve assembly disposed on the pig receiving unit. The pig gate valve assembly includes ... | 11/20/2012 |
| 8290618 | Determining positions The position of a movable element such as the end of a robot arm (10) which has several degrees of freedom, being mounted on a base (11) and including a wrist mechanism, is determined by installing a multiplicity of base targets (32, 74) around ... | 10/16/2012 |
| 8241796 | Electrodes of a fuel cell An electrode for use in a fuel cell consists of a porous plastic substrate, a conductive layer and a catalyst layer, in which the substrate is hydrophilic. Preferably the substrate has a water wicking rate no less than 40 mm per 600 s. Such an electrode may be used ... | 08/14/2012 |
| 8240767 | Soldier platform system A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and straps. The soldier platform system also includes a restraint harness ... | 08/14/2012 |
| 8183186 | Cement-based particulates and methods of use Methods of making particulates for use in a subterranean application comprising: providing particulates of a settable composition comprising a cementitious material, a filler material, and an activator of the cementitious material; and pre-curing the particulates un... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8152039 | Recess filling apparatus A recess filling apparatus forms part of, or is for use with, a tool for driving a multiplicity of fixing elements into a work surface. The apparatus utilizes a dispensing strip defining a multiplicity of chambers containing filler material, each chamber containing ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8132838 | Soldier support system in a vehicle A soldier restraint system and method secure a soldier in a vehicle. In one embodiment, the soldier restraint system is secured in a military vehicle. The soldier restraint system includes a seat assembly comprising a seat and straps. The soldier restraint system al... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8091439 | Analyte extraction probe assembly A probe assembly for use in the extraction of analytes from a sample, which probe includes an elongate cylinder portion which is arranged to rotate about its longitudinal axis, and having thereon one or more vanes extending away from the cylinder portion. ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8082941 | Reverse action flow activated shut-off valve A flow activated valve includes an outer body and a piston disposed in an inner cavity of the outer body. The flow activated valve also includes one or more fluid passage exits in the outer body and one or more piston fluid passages in the piston. The one or more fl... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8011730 | Soldier platform system A soldier platform system and method includes a soldier platform system in a vehicle. In an embodiment, the soldier platform system includes a seat assembly. The seat assembly includes a seat and straps. The soldier platform system also includes a restraint harness ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7963428 | Recess filling apparatus A recess filling apparatus forms part of, or is for use with, a tool for driving a multiplicity of fixing elements into a work surface. The apparatus utilises a dispensing strip defining a multiplicity of chambers containing filler material, each chamber containing ... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7935371 | Method for producing nucleation of solid phase from a supercooled liquid A method of manufacturing a frozen or partially-frozen product which method includes: a) providing a liquid material in a substantially sealed vessel; b) subjecting liquid material to a negative pressure; and c) subjecting the liquid material, whilst under the negat... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7908823 | Container cover and dispenser therefor It shows a container cover that is generally Shown as (1). The cover comprises an inner portion (2) which stretches over and covers the mouth of a cup A. The inner portion includes a pierceable area (9) for receiving a tube or straw B. The inner... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7880630 | Security system for a boundary A security system for a boundary is generally shown as (1) in FIG. 1. The components comprise an elongate member (2) and a support (3) for the bar. The bar support (3) can be fitted to boundary support. A conduit (7) extends... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7846878 | Friction reducer performance in water containing multivalent ions A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a method that comprises: introducing a treatment fluid into a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid comprises water and a concentrated polymer composition comprising a c... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7861782 | Foamed cement compositions, additives, and associated methods A variety of methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a cement composition comprising: cement; a surfactant composition comprising: an ethoxylated alcohol ether sulfate in an amount in the range of about 60 to about 64 parts by weight, a... | 01/04/2011 |
| D629038 | Typographical font | 12/14/2010 |
| D619479 | Cosmetic product packaging | 07/13/2010 |
| D618560 | Cosmetic product packaging | 06/29/2010 |
| 7695522 | Metal implants A metal implant for use in a surgical procedure is provided with a surface layer that is integral with the metal substrate, and which incorporates a biocidal material. The surface layer may be grown from the metal substrate, by anodizing, and the biocidal material i... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7644531 | Method and apparatus for fitting and aiming a firearm An apparatus and method for aligning and aiming a firearm include a firearm alignment device. In an embodiment, the firearm alignment device includes a reflective surface. The reflective surface provides an image. The firearm alignment device also includes an openin... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7640976 | Method and apparatus for downhole tubular expansion A method and apparatus for expanding tubulars are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for radially expanding a tubular in a wellbore is disclosed. The apparatus includes an expansion swage. In addition, the apparatus includes at least one anchoring device for... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7497255 | High performance expandable tubular system A method and apparatus for tubular expansion are disclosed. In an embodiment, an apparatus for radially expanding a tubular comprises at least two expansion swages. At least one expansion swage is axially movable relative to other expansion swages. In addition, the ... | 03/03/2009 |
