公开(公告)号：US20080269079A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11817805

申请日：2006-03-07

Applicant: David Ballard

Inventor： David Ballard

IPC: C08G73/02

CPC classification number: C09K8/12 ,  C08G12/06 ,  C08G73/024 ,  C08L71/02 ,  C09D161/22 ,  C09D179/02 ,  C09K8/32 ,  C09K2208/18

Abstract: A wellbore fluid having at least two phases, including a fluid phase and a solid phase. The solid phase is a powdered solid material coated with a polymer that is the reaction product of a polyether amine and a dialdehyde crosslinking agent. Preferably the polyether amine is a diamine and more preferably the compound acts as a shale hydration inhibitor. The dialdehyde crosslinking agent reacts with the polyether amine compound and forms the polymeric material coating the solid. The polymer is substantially solubilized when the pH of the fluid has a value of less than about 7.

Abstract translation: 具有至少两相的井眼流体​​，包括流体相和固相。 固相是涂覆聚合物的粉末状固体材料，聚合物是聚醚胺和二醛交联剂的反应产物。 优选地，聚醚胺是二胺，更优选地，该化合物起页岩水化抑制剂的作用。 二醛交联剂与聚醚胺化合物反应形成涂覆固体的聚合材料。 当流体的pH值小于约7时，聚合物基本溶解。

公开(公告)号：US20070157404A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-12

申请号：US11695580

申请日：2007-04-02

Applicant: Gerald BREWER ,  James McINNES ,  Daniel BAYEH ,  Frederick BENNETT ,  Richard TAYLOR ,  David BALLARD ,  George BARRETT

Inventor： Gerald BREWER ,  James McINNES ,  Daniel BAYEH ,  Frederick BENNETT ,  Richard TAYLOR ,  David BALLARD ,  George BARRETT

IPC: A61C17/22

CPC classification number: A61C17/3481 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0028 ,  A61C17/20

Abstract: An oral hygiene device having an ultrasound transducer 22 and an acoustic waveguide 24 facilitating the transmission of ultrasonic acoustic energy to fluids in the oral cavity is disclosed. Preferred ultrasound operating parameters for operation in aqueous environments and in dental slurries are disclosed. Devices may incorporate a drive motor 16 for oscillating a device head 23, acoustic waveguide 24 and one or more bristle tuft(s) 26 at sonic frequencies, and preferred sonic operating parameters are also provided. Multi-element piezoelectric transducer assemblies 30, 40, and various control and communications features are disclosed. Oral hygiene devices disclosed herein achieve improved plaque and stain removal from the teeth as well as interproximal and subgingival regions, while enhancing the user experience, massaging the gums, stimulating dental tissue, and disrupting biofilm.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种口腔卫生装置，其具有超声波换能器22和便于将超声波能量传递到口腔内的流体的声波导24。 公开了在水性环境和牙科浆料中操作的优选的超声操作参数。 设备可以包括驱动电机16，用于以声频振荡装置头23，声波导24和一个或多个刷毛簇26，并且还提供优选的声波操作参数。 公开了多元件压电换能器组件30,40以及各种控制和通信特征。 本文公开的口腔卫生装置实现了从牙齿以及邻近和龈下区域改进的斑块和污渍去除，同时增强了使用者体验，按摩牙龈，刺激牙齿组织和破坏生物膜。

公开(公告)号：US20070011836A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11416723

申请日：2006-05-03

Applicant: Gerald Brewer ,  James McInnes ,  Daniel Bayeh ,  Frederick Bennett ,  Richard Taylor ,  David Ballard ,  George Barrett

Inventor： Gerald Brewer ,  James McInnes ,  Daniel Bayeh ,  Frederick Bennett ,  Richard Taylor ,  David Ballard ,  George Barrett

IPC: A47L1/00

CPC classification number: A61C17/3481 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0028 ,  A61C17/20

Abstract: An oral hygiene device having an ultrasound transducer 22 and an acoustic waveguide 24 facilitating the transmission of ultrasonic acoustic energy to fluids in the oral cavity is disclosed. Preferred ultrasound operating parameters for operation in aqueous environments and in dental slurries are disclosed. Devices may incorporate a drive motor 16 for oscillating a device head 23, acoustic waveguide 24 and one or more bristle tuft(s) 26 at sonic frequencies, and preferred sonic operating parameters are also provided. Multi-element piezoelectric transducer assemblies 30, 40, and various control and communications features are disclosed. Oral hygiene devices disclosed herein achieve improved plaque and stain removal from the teeth as well as interproximal and subgingival regions, while enhancing the user experience, massaging the gums, stimulating dental tissue, and disrupting biofilm.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种口腔卫生装置，其具有超声波换能器22和便于将超声波能量传递到口腔内的流体的声波导24。 公开了在水性环境和牙科浆料中操作的优选的超声操作参数。 设备可以包括驱动电机16，用于以声频振荡装置头23，声波导24和一个或多个刷毛簇26，并且还提供优选的声波操作参数。 公开了多元件压电换能器组件30,40以及各种控制和通信特征。 本文公开的口腔卫生装置实现了从牙齿以及邻近和龈下区域改进的斑块和污渍去除，同时增强了使用者体验，按摩牙龈，刺激牙齿组织和破坏生物膜。

公开(公告)号：US20060234873A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11425696

申请日：2006-06-21

Applicant: David Ballard

Inventor： David Ballard

IPC: C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/60

CPC classification number: C09K8/08 ,  C09K8/12 ,  C09K8/20 ,  C09K8/22

Abstract: A method of increasing the thermal stability of an aqueous wellbore fluid that includes a viscosifying agent, involves formulating the wellbore fluid so as to include an effective amount of a thermal stability compound selected from the group of gallic acid, gallow tannins, esters of gallic acid, salts of gallic acid and combinations of these compounds. The inclusion of the thermal stability agent surprisingly enhances the ability of the wellbore fluid to maintain viscosity and fluid loss properties upon exposure to high temperatures. Preferably the thermal stability agent is gallic acid or substantially pure 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid. The concentration of the thermal stability compound is from about 0.1% by weight to about 10% by weight of the wellbore fluid. The wellbore fluid is formulated to include a viscosifying agent such as starch, schleroglucans, guar gums, polyacrylates, xanthan gum, and combinations of these and similar compounds. Optionally, the wellbore fluid is formulated to include a weighting agent such as barite, hematite, iron oxide, calcium carbonate, alkali halides, alkaline earth halides, magnesium carbonate, zinc halides, zinc formats, zinc acetates, cesium halides, cesium formats, cesium acetates, and combinations of these and similar compounds.

Abstract translation: 提高包含增粘剂的水性井筒流体的热稳定性的方法包括配制井筒流体，以便包括有效量的选自没食子酸，单体鞣酸，没食子酸的热稳定剂化合物 ，没食子酸的盐和这些化合物的组合。 包含热稳定剂令人惊奇地增强了井筒流体在暴露于高温下时保持粘度和流体损失性能的能力。 优选地，热稳定剂是没食子酸或基本上纯的3,4,5-三羟基苯甲酸。 热稳定性化合物的浓度为井眼流体的约0.1重量％至约10重量％。 将井筒流体配制成包括增粘剂如淀粉，葡聚糖葡聚糖，瓜尔胶，聚丙烯酸酯，黄原胶，以及这些和类似化合物的组合。 任选地，井筒流体被配制成包括加重剂，例如重晶石，赤铁矿，氧化铁，碳酸钙，碱金属卤化物，碱土金属卤化物，碳酸镁，卤化锌，锌形式，乙酸锌，卤化铯，铯形式的铯 乙酸盐，以及这些和类似化合物的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20050130845A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10990213

申请日：2004-11-16

Applicant: Michael Freeman ,  Monica Norman ,  David Ballard ,  Ping Jiang ,  Kenneth Symes ,  Kishor Mistry

Inventor： Michael Freeman ,  Monica Norman ,  David Ballard ,  Ping Jiang ,  Kenneth Symes ,  Kishor Mistry

IPC: C09K8/536 ,  C09K8/66 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/92 ,  E21B43/00

CPC classification number: C09K8/92 ,  C09K8/536 ,  C09K8/665 ,  C09K8/68 ,  Y10S507/902 ,  Y10S507/921 ,  Y10S507/922

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and related compositions for altering the physical and chemical properties of a substrate used in hydrocarbon exploitation, such as in downhole drilling operations. In a preferred embodiment a method involves formulating a fluid, tailored to the specific drilling conditions, that contains one or more inactivated enzymes. Preferably the enzyme is inactivated by encapsulation in a pH responsive material. After the fluid has been introduced into the well bore, one or more triggering signals, such as a change in pH, is applied to the fluid that will activate or reactivate the inactivated enzyme, preferably by causing it to be released by the encapsulation material. The reactivated enzyme is capable of selectively acting upon a substrate located downhole to bring about the desired change in the chemical or physical properties of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于改变用于烃开采中的底物的物理和化学性质的方法和相关组合物，例如在井下钻井操作中。 在优选实施方案中，一种方法包括配制包含一种或多种灭活酶的特定钻井条件的流体。 优选地，酶通过包封在pH响应材料中而失活。 在将流体引入井眼之后，将一种或多种触发信号（诸如pH变化）施加到将激活或重新活化失活的酶的流体，优选通过使其被包封材料释放。 再活化的酶能够选择性地作用在位于井下的基质上，从而引起基底的化学或物理性质的所需变化。

公开(公告)号：US20120247768A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-04

申请号：US13499467

申请日：2010-09-30

Applicant: David Ballard

Inventor： David Ballard

IPC: E21B33/138 ,  C08F8/30 ,  C09K8/02 ,  C09K8/60 ,  C08B3/00 ,  C11B1/00

CPC classification number: C09K8/035 ,  C09K8/512 ,  C09K8/536 ,  C09K8/5756

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to gels for use in downhole applications containing the reaction product of at least one polymer, or polymer precursor, and at least one oxazoline crosslinking agent, wherein the at least one polymer, or polymer precursor, and the oxazoline crosslinking agent are normally combined in a solution, and methods including the use thereof. Also disclosed is a method to activate the gel formation under acidic conditions thus improving gel control; oxazoline, aziridine and carbodiimide crosslinking agents

Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施方案涉及用于包含至少一种聚合物或聚合物前体和至少一种恶唑啉交联剂的反应产物的井下应用中的凝胶，其中至少一种聚合物或聚合物前体和恶唑啉交联剂是 通常在溶液中组合，以及包括其使用的方法。 还公开了在酸性条件下激活凝胶形成的方法，从而改善凝胶控制; 恶唑啉，氮丙啶和碳二亚胺交联剂

公开(公告)号：US20060191086A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11416852

申请日：2006-05-03

Applicant: Pierre Mourad ,  James McInnes ,  George Barrett ,  David Ballard ,  Gerald Brewer ,  Frederick Bennett

Inventor： Pierre Mourad ,  James McInnes ,  George Barrett ,  David Ballard ,  Gerald Brewer ,  Frederick Bennett

IPC: A61C17/22

CPC classification number: A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0028 ,  A46B2200/1066 ,  A61C17/20 ,  A61C17/3481

Abstract: A power toothbrush (10) is disclosed having a handle (15), battery (12), ultrasonic drive circuit (14), motor (16), control unit (18), and toothbrush head (20). The toothbrush head includes bristles (26) and a waveguide (24) that is operatively connected to an ultrasonic transducer (22). The waveguide facilitates the transmission of acoustic energy into the dental fluid to achieve improved cleaning and stain removal and improved cleaning in interproximal and subgingival regions. In one embodiment an ultrasound transducer module (30) includes a plurality of piezoelectric elements (32, 34) that may be mechanically connected in series, and electrically connected in parallel. One or more contacts (36) connect the elements, and a waveguide structure (50). An impedance matching layer (38) may be provided between the waveguide and the ultrasonic transducer module. The waveguide may be formed from an relatively soft material, for example, a polymer having a hardness between 10 and 65 Shore A.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有手柄（15），电池（12），超声波驱动电路（14），马达（16），控制单元（18）和牙刷头（20）的动力牙刷（10）。 牙刷头包括刷毛（26）和可操作地连接到超声换能器（22）的波导（24）。 波导有助于将声能传输到牙科液体中，以实现改善的清洁和污渍去除以及改善邻近和龈下区域的清洁。 在一个实施例中，超声换能器模块（30）包括多个压电元件（32,34），其可以串联机械连接并并联电连接。 一个或多个触点（36）连接元件和波导结构（50）。 可以在波导和超声换能器模块之间设置阻抗匹配层（38）。 波导可以由相对柔软的材料形成，例如硬度在10和65肖氏A之间的聚合物。

公开(公告)号：US5040558A

公开(公告)日：1991-08-20

申请号：US606226

申请日：1990-10-31

Applicant: Patrick J. Hickey ,  N. David Ballard

Inventor： Patrick J. Hickey ,  N. David Ballard

IPC: E21B36/00 ,  E21B43/24 ,  F17D1/00

CPC classification number: F17D1/005 ,  E21B36/00 ,  E21B43/24 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/85938

Abstract: A manifold for dividing a single, two-phase mixed stream of vapor and liquid into a plurality of individual streams of substantially uniform quality. The manifold includes: a flow disperser having an inlet port for receiving the vapor-liquid mixture and at least two outlet ports; at least two hollow runners, each runner having a first end in fluid communication with one of the outlet ports of the flow disperser and a second end; a substantially toroidal manifold shell having at least two fluid receiver ports in fluid communication with each of the second ends of the runners, the manifold shell defining a manifold chamber; and a plurality of distribution ports spaced about the toroidal manifold shell, the distribution ports located on the toroidal manifold shell in a substantially coplanar relationship with the fluid receiver ports, each distribution port in fluid communication with the manifold chamber of the toroidal manifold shell; wherein the vapor-liquid mixture emanating from each the distribution port of the manifold is of substantially uniform quality. A method for uniformly distributing a vapor-liquid mixture is also provided.

Abstract translation: 用于将单个，两相的蒸气和液体混合流分成多个基本均匀质量的单独流的歧管。 歧管包括：具有用于接收气液混合物的入口和至少两个出口的流量分散器; 至少两个空心流道，每个流道具有与流量分散器的一个出口端口流体连通的第一端和第二端; 基本上环形的歧管壳体，具有与流道的每个第二端部流体连通的至少两个流体接收器端口，歧管壳体限定歧管腔室; 以及围绕环形歧管壳体间隔开的多个分配端口，所述分配端口位于环形歧管壳体上，与流体接收器端口基本共面关系，每个分配端口与环形歧管壳体的歧管腔流体连通; 其中从歧管的每个分配口发出的汽 - 液混合物的质量基本上均匀。 还提供了一种用于均匀分布气 - 液混合物的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20240336308A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-10

申请号：US18626160

申请日：2024-04-03

Applicant: Sterling Petersen ,  David Ballard

Inventor： Sterling Petersen ,  David Ballard

IPC: B62D33/02 ,  B60R9/06

CPC classification number: B62D33/0207 ,  B60R9/06

Abstract: Aa configurable bed rack. The configurable bed rack includes a first riser and a second riser. Each riser includes a base, the base configured to rest on the sides of a truck bed. Each riser also includes a first vertical portion, where the first vertical portion is configured to extend vertically from the side of the truck bed and a second vertical portion, where the second vertical portion is configured to extend vertically from the side of the truck bed. The configurable bed rack further includes a crossbar, where the crossbar is configured to extend from the first riser to the second riser.

公开(公告)号：US20110153483A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12717872

申请日：2010-03-04

Applicant: David Ballard ,  Robert S. Sloan

Inventor： David Ballard ,  Robert S. Sloan

IPC: G06Q20/00 ,  G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/06 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing financing for long/short trading strategies including convertible arbitrage transactions is described. First, this novel strategy packages longs and shorts into a single purpose transparent vehicle based on a Single Risk Based Strategy. Second, the platform contains rules-based modules which apply variable margins against securities positions. The Unitary Financial Platform performs daily pricing, risk-based computer modeling, custodial monitoring, client interfacing, and risk reporting to external parties. Third, the funding structure requires that clients contribute capital thereby creating equity in the entity. If multiple parties are involved in a single entity, this requirement puts all clients at risk with respect to the other clients in the context of the rules and provides a clearinghouse like aspect to risk sharing within the entity.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种为长期/短期交易策略提供融资的方法和设备，包括可转换套利交易。 首先，这种新颖的策略将长期和短缺包装在基于单一风险的策略中的单用途透明车辆中。 第二，该平台包含基于规则的模块，对证券头寸应用可变利差。 单一金融平台每天执行定价，基于风险的计算机建模，监管监控，客户接口以及对外部各方的风险报告。 第三，资金结构要求客户贡献资本，从而在实体中创造公平。 如果单个实体涉及多方，则该规定将所有客户在规则的范围内与其他客户相关的风险，并为实体内的风险共享提供一个交换所。