Patents Assigned to INGU Solutions Inc.
  • Patent number: 11773716
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and sensor devices for fluid conduit inspection using passive magnetometry are provided. A method of inspecting a fluid conduit using passive magnetometry includes collecting magnetic flux data from inside the fluid conduit without actively magnetizing the fluid conduit, the magnetic flux data representing a residual magnetization of the fluid conduit, and identifying a conduit condition for the fluid conduit using the magnetic flux data. A computer system includes a memory for storing magnetic flux data collected from inside the fluid conduit without active magnetization of the fluid conduit, the magnetic flux data representing a residual magnetization of the fluid conduit; and a processor in communication with the memory and configured to generate an electronic representation of a conduit condition for the fluid conduit based on the magnetic flux data, wherein the electronic representation is stored in the memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: INGU Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Shand, Johannes Hubertus Gerardus van Pol, Anouk van Pol
  • Patent number: 11767944
    Abstract: Provided is a device, method, and inspection system for collecting data in a fluid conduit. The inspection system includes a pig, wherein the pig is defined by at least a front end and a read end, the rear end being distally opposed to the front end along a longitudinal axis, a mount assembly secured to the rear end of the pig; and at least one sensor device removably coupled to the mount assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: INGU Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Anouk van Pol, Huibert Aren Bogerman, Johannes Hubertus Gerardus van Pol
  • Patent number: 11406035
    Abstract: Provided is a method, system, and sensor device for identifying and detecting presence of a leak in a fluid conduit. The sensor device freely flows with a fluid within the fluid conduit. The sensor device includes an outer capsule that is free flowing within the fluid and provides fluid-tight containment to an interior compartment, at least one acoustic sensor mounted within the interior compartment, wherein the at least one acoustic sensor senses acoustic properties of the fluid to detect the presence of the leak, and a conductor for activating the at least one acoustic sensor to sense the acoustic properties of the fluid and the fluid conduit, wherein the conductor passes from the interior compartment and through to the outer capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: INGU Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes Hubertus Gerardus van Pol, Anouk van Pol, Huibert Aren Bogerman
  • Patent number: 11047759
    Abstract: There is provided a sensor device for measuring fluid and fluid conduit properties, and a method for activating the sensor device. The sensor device comprises an outer capsule for providing fluid-tight containment to an interior compartment of the sensor device in a closed position. The outer capsule comprises a first capsule portion and a second capsule portion. An aperture is located in the second capsule portion and fluidly connects the inner compartment to an exterior of the outer capsule. A mounting bracket is disposed within the inner compartment, the mounting bracket connects the first capsule portion to the second capsule portion and provides structural integrity and pressure resistivity for the outer capsule. At least one pressure sensor is constrained between the mounting bracket and an inner surface of the second capsule portion and is aligned with the aperture of the second capsule portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: INGU Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes Hubertus Gerardus van Pol, Anouk van Pol, Huibert Aren Bogerman
  • Patent number: 10653027
    Abstract: Provided is a method, system, and sensor device for collecting fluid data and fluid conduit data. The sensor device includes an outer capsule that is free flowing within the fluid and provides fluid-tight containment to an interior compartment, at least one sensor mounted within the interior compartment, wherein the at least one sensor senses fluid data and fluid conduit data, the sensed fluid properties being the collected fluid data, and a conductor for activating the at least one sensor to sense fluid data and fluid conduit data, wherein the conductor passes from the interior compartment and through the outer capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: INGU Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes Hubertus Gerardus van Pol, Anouk van Pol, Huibert Aren Bogerman
  • Patent number: 9891343
    Abstract: A method for mapping a three-dimensional structure and obtaining information on the condition of said structure. The method includes injecting a plurality of motes into the structure causing the plurality of motes to travel through the one or more channels, the motes including a sensor and a storage, the motes being arranged designed to obtain a sensor-value measured by the sensor and to store the sensor-value in the storage, thus obtaining a time series of measured sensor-values in the storage, retrieving at least part of the plurality of motes from the structure, obtaining from said retrieved motes the time series of measured sensor-values stored in the retrieved motes, thus obtaining a set of measured time series, determining the structure or the condition by comparing the set of measured time series with a simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: INGU Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Heinrich Johannes Wörtche, Elena Talnishnikh
  • Patent number: 9880143
    Abstract: The invention provides a sensor system, mote and a motes-system. The sensor system is configured for being contained in a container having a maximum outer dimension less than 10 millimeter and for sensing at least one environmental parameter (T, P, pH, ?). The sensor system includes at least one sensor configured for measuring the at least one environmental parameter and for generating a sensed value (xT, xP). The sensor system includes a storage element and a timer in which the at least one sensor is configured to measuring the at least one environmental parameter at each time triggers (t1, t2, . . . ) from the timer and for storing a sensed value (xT, xP). The sensor system further includes an energy storage comprising a chargeable capacitor being chargeable via electro-magnetic radiation of a predefined frequency, and wherein the sensor system is configured to initiate a sequence of sensed values when the energy storage is charged or is being charged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: INGU Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Heinrich Johannes Wörtche, Elena Talnishnikh, Johannes Hubertus Gerardus Van Pol