公开(公告)号：US20070232818A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11559779

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: John Crawford ,  James Crawford ,  Ronald Crafts

Inventor： John Crawford ,  James Crawford ,  Ronald Crafts

IPC: C11B7/00 ,  B01J14/00

CPC classification number: C07C67/03 ,  C10L1/026 ,  C11C3/003 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  C07C69/52 ,  C07C69/24

Abstract: The systems and methods for producing biodiesel using a transesterification process include reacting alcohol and a triglyceride oil to form biodiesel and glycerin. The glycerin is periodically or continuously removed from the reaction mixture so as to drive the equilibrium reaction toward completion. The process can be performed continuously or using a batch process. The process may optionally employ a catalyst.

Abstract translation: 使用酯交换法生产生物柴油的体系和方法包括使醇和甘油三酯油反应形成生物柴油和甘油。 从反应混合物中定期或连续地除去甘油，以使平衡反应完成。 该过程可以连续执行或使用批处理。 该方法可任选地使用催化剂。

公开(公告)号：US20070173331A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11565931

申请日：2006-12-01

Applicant: James Crawford ,  Gehrig White ,  Hal Shinn ,  Kendal Ferner ,  Jonathan Hamlin

Inventor： James Crawford ,  Gehrig White ,  Hal Shinn ,  Kendal Ferner ,  Jonathan Hamlin

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06Q10/02 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: A method is provided for filling a vacancy at a gaming table with a first new player. An electronic waiting list is managed for filling the vacancy at the gaming table by providing a remote device access to the electronic waiting list via a queue interface. The first new player is allowed to select the electronic waiting list using the remote device and place themselves on the electronic waiting list for the gaming table via the remote device.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于用第一新玩家填充游戏桌的空缺的方法。 通过提供远程设备经由队列接口访问电子等待列表来管理电子等待列表，用于填充游戏桌的空缺。 允许第一个新播放器使用远程设备选择电子等待列表，并通过远程设备将其放置在游戏桌的电子等待列表中。

公开(公告)号：US20070173330A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：US11565926

申请日：2006-12-01

Applicant: James Crawford ,  Gehrig White ,  Hal Shinn ,  Kendal Ferner ,  Jonathan Hamlin

Inventor： James Crawford ,  Gehrig White ,  Hal Shinn ,  Kendal Ferner ,  Jonathan Hamlin

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06Q10/02 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: A method is provided for monitoring a status of a first new player placed on one or more electronic waiting lists for filling vacancies at a plurality of gaming tables. The first new player is allowed to select one or more electronic waiting lists and is placed on the selected electronic waiting lists. The status of the first new player is displayed on a display device for the selected electronic waiting lists or an alert is provided to the first new player. The electronic waiting lists are further managed to prevent a first new player playing in a first gaming tournament from selecting and being placed on the electronic waiting list for a second gaming tournament while the first gaming tournament is still active.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于监视放置在一个或多个电子等待列表上的用于填充多个游戏桌上的空缺的第一新玩家的状态的方法。 第一个新播放器被允许选择一个或多个电子等待列表，并被放置在所选择的电子等待列表上。 第一个新播放器的状态显示在所选择的电子等待列表的显示设备上，或者向第一新播放器提供警报。 电子等待名单被进一步管理，以防止第一游戏锦标赛中的第一个新玩家在第一次游戏比赛仍然有效的情况下选择和放置在电子等待名单上进行第二场比赛。

公开(公告)号：US20060287102A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11419905

申请日：2006-05-23

Applicant: Gehrig White ,  James Crawford ,  Jon Lester

Inventor： Gehrig White ,  James Crawford ,  Jon Lester

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: An electronic gaming system has a plurality of tables each having a plurality of electronic player interaction areas (EPIA's) spaced preferably about a table periphery so that a gaming player locates oneself in front of a respective EPIA to play a game. A computer-based controller of the system assigns any one of preferably a variety of games to any one table. The player is then free to choose what game he/she desires to play by picking a particular table. The gaming system has a host console that communicates with each EPIA via the controller for managerial control of the plurality of tables. A software-based administrator tool operates preferably through a user interface for the control of at least one gaming profile type by the deletion, editing and creation of various gaming rules.

Abstract translation: 电子游戏系统具有多个表，每个表具有多个电子游戏者交互区域（EPIA），优选地围绕桌子周边间隔开，使得游戏玩家在相应的EPIA前面定位以玩游戏。 该系统的基于计算机的控制器将任何一个优选的游戏分配给任何一个表。 然后，玩家可以自由选择他/她希望通过选择特定桌子来玩什么游戏。 游戏系统具有通过控制器与每个EPIA通信的主机控制器，用于对多个表进行管理控制。 基于软件的管理员工具优选地通过用户界面操作，以通过删除，编辑和创建各种游戏规则来控制至少一种游戏简档类型。

公开(公告)号：US07099012B1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10687520

申请日：2003-10-15

Applicant: James Crawford ,  David Doting ,  Robert Ellison ,  Sang Hoang ,  Steven Monsef ,  Frank J. Szczurko, Jr.

Inventor： James Crawford ,  David Doting ,  Robert Ellison ,  Sang Hoang ,  Steven Monsef ,  Frank J. Szczurko, Jr.

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/53

CPC classification number: G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/6476

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide an improved spectrometer that measures light emissions and/or reflection from a non-solid material that flows through a system of pipes. This spectrometer is designed to fit into a standard pipe system. The material flows past a distal end of the spectrometer that is inserted in the pipe system. The spectrometer has the ability to project light onto the material and collect a resulting light from the material through the distal end as the material flows past this end.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供了一种改进的光谱仪，其测量来自流过管道系统的非固体材料的光发射和/或反射。 该光谱仪设计适合标准管道系统。 材料流过插入管道系统的光谱仪的远端。 光谱仪具有将光投射到材料上的能力，并且随着材料流过该端，通过远端从材料中收集所得到的光。

公开(公告)号：US20060068870A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11173511

申请日：2005-07-01

Applicant: James Crawford ,  Gehrig White ,  Jonathan Lester

Inventor： James Crawford ,  Gehrig White ,  Jonathan Lester

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: An electronic card game is provided to a plurality of players using an electronic card table. The electronic card table has a table top with a playing surface, a plurality of electronic player interaction areas located around a periphery of the table top and a central display area located in a central location of the table top. Each electronic player interaction area provides a player interface for interaction with one of the players. A game computer is coupled to the plurality of electronic player interaction areas and the central display area for administering the electronic card game using virtual cards and chips. A host console is coupled to the game computer for configuring the electronic player interaction areas and the central display area and for establishing parameters of the electronic card game.

Abstract translation: 使用电子卡表向多个玩家提供电子纸牌游戏。 电子卡片台具有一个具有播放表面的桌面，位于台面周边周围的多个电子游戏者交互区域和位于台面中央位置的中央显示区域。 每个电子玩家交互区域提供用于与玩家之一进行交互的玩家界面。 游戏计算机耦合到多个电子玩家交互区域和中央显示区域，用于使用虚拟卡和芯片来管理电子纸牌游戏。 主机控制台耦合到游戏计算机，用于配置电子玩家交互区域和中央显示区域，并用于建立电子纸牌游戏的参数。

公开(公告)号：US20060068498A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11074380

申请日：2005-03-07

Applicant: Gehrig White ,  James Crawford

Inventor： Gehrig White ,  James Crawford

IPC: G01N31/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  A63F2300/66 ,  G06Q50/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3293 ,  Y10T436/107497

Abstract: An electronic card table includes a space table top with a playing surface and a plurality of electronic player interaction areas located around a periphery of the table top. Each electronic player interaction area provides a player interface for interaction with one of the players. A game computer is coupled to the plurality of electronic player interaction areas to administer the electronic card game using electronic cards and electronic chips and determine an allowed wager limit for each player's turn during the at least one betting round.

Abstract translation: 电子卡片台包括具有游戏表面的空间台面和位于台面周边周围的多个电子玩家交互区域。 每个电子玩家交互区域提供用于与玩家之一进行交互的玩家界面。 游戏计算机耦合到多个电子玩家交互区域，以使用电子卡和电子芯片来管理电子纸牌游戏，并且在至少一个下注期间确定每个玩家的转牌的允许的下注限制。

公开(公告)号：US20060058093A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11073534

申请日：2005-03-07

Applicant: Gehrig White ,  James Crawford

Inventor： Gehrig White ,  James Crawford

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  A63F2300/66 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: An electronic poker table for provides an electronic poker game to a plurality of players. The table include a table top, a plurality of electronic player interaction areas, a video source, a central display area, and a game computer. The table top has a playing surface. The plurality of electronic player interaction areas are located around a periphery of the table top. Each electronic player interaction area provides a player interface for interaction with one of the players. The central display area is located in a central location of the table top for displaying information to the players. The game computer is coupled to the plurality of electronic player interaction areas and the central display for administering the electronic poker game and for determining a winner from among the players and awarding a pot to the winner. The video from the video source may be displayed on the electronic player interaction areas and/or the central display.

Abstract translation: 一种用于向多个玩家提供电子扑克游戏的电子扑克桌。 该表包括桌面，多个电子玩家交互区域，视频源，中央显示区域和游戏计算机。 桌面有一个游戏表面。 多个电子玩家交互区域位于桌面的周围。 每个电子玩家交互区域提供用于与玩家中的一个进行交互的玩家界面。 中央显示区位于桌面的中央位置，用于向玩家显示信息。 游戏计算机耦合到多个电子玩家交互区域和中央显示器，用于管理电子扑克游戏并确定来自玩家之间的获胜者并向获胜者授予玩家。 来自视频源的视频可以显示在电子播放器交互区域和/或中央显示器上。

公开(公告)号：US20060058092A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11052343

申请日：2005-02-07

Applicant: James Crawford ,  Gehrig White

Inventor： James Crawford ,  Gehrig White

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3293

Abstract: An electronic card game provides an electronic card game to a plurality of players on an electronic card table. The electronic card table includes a table top with a playing surface and a plurality of electronic player interaction areas located around a periphery of the table top. Each electronic player interaction area provides a player interface for interaction with one of the players. A server computer administers the electronic card at the electronic card table using electronic cards and electronic chips. The electronic card table reports information regarding play of the electronic card game to the server computer. The server computer stores the information in a database.

Abstract translation: 电子纸牌游戏向电子卡表上的多个玩家提供电子纸牌游戏。 电子卡片台包括具有游戏表面的桌面和位于台面周边周围的多个电子玩家交互区域。 每个电子玩家交互区域提供用于与玩家之一进行交互的玩家界面。 服务器计算机使用电子卡和电子芯片在电子卡片表管理电子卡。 电子卡表向服务器计算机报告关于电子纸牌游戏的播放的信息。 服务器计算机将信息存储在数据库中。

公开(公告)号：US20060003671A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10884371

申请日：2004-07-02

Applicant: John Stumpf ,  Franklin Root ,  Brian Severson ,  David Marquardt ,  John Herb ,  James Crawford ,  Rand Conner ,  Jasent Montano ,  Kevin Bertsch ,  Robert Stowell ,  Edmund Minshall ,  Timothy Cleary

Inventor： John Stumpf ,  Franklin Root ,  Brian Severson ,  David Marquardt ,  John Herb ,  James Crawford ,  Rand Conner ,  Jasent Montano ,  Kevin Bertsch ,  Robert Stowell ,  Edmund Minshall ,  Timothy Cleary

IPC: B24B49/00

CPC classification number: B24B37/345

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) of a surface of a work piece. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention the apparatus comprises a plurality of CMP systems, a plurality of load cups for loading unprocessed work pieces into and unloading processed work pieces from the plurality of CMP systems, a plurality of cleaning stations for cleaning processed work pieces unloaded from the CMP systems, and a single robot configured to transfer unprocessed work pieces to the plurality of load cups and to transfer processed work pieces from the load cups to the plurality of cleaning stations.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于工件表面的化学机械平坦化（CMP）的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个实施例，该装置包括多个CMP系统，用于将未处理的工件装载到多个CMP系统中并从其卸载加工的工件的多个装载杯;多个用于清洁加工件的清洁站 从CMP系统卸载的单个机器人和被配置为将未处理的工件传送到多个装载杯并将加工的工件从加载杯传送到多个清洁站的单个机器人。