Patents by Inventor Adam Wells
Adam Wells has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240028991Abstract: Improved software technology and techniques for enabling creation and management of a customized work breakdown structure (“WBS”) for a specific project may comprise various phases. For instance, a first phase may involve defining an organization-level WBS comprising a first set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes that serve as a starting point for the WBS codes to use for projects being handled by the organization, a second phase may involve defining a project-level WBS comprising a second set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes to use for a particular project being handled by the organization, and a third phase may involve using the defined project-level WBS to manage certain aspects of the particular project. Further, access to customize WBS variables may be regulated based on user access permissions information indicated by an organization and/or project-level WBS.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Connor McCormick, Adam Wells, Magnus Palm, Mike Le, James Solum, Danielle Sandoval, Brian Field
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Publication number: 20230295988Abstract: Clutch assemblies and related systems are provided. In some embodiments, the system comprises the clutch assembly, a circulation assembly, and an actuation mechanism operatively connected to the clutch assembly and the circulation assembly. In some embodiments, the clutch assembly allows for selective rotation of a bottom hole assembly of a drill string and the circulation assembly allows for selective exhausting of drilling fluid from the drill string. Related drill strings and methods for drilling a borehole are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Robert McCullough, Adam Well, Everett Hagar, Sean O'Neill, Harris Hurst
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Patent number: 11681961Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved software application that enables users to create and manage a customized WBS that can be applied to a specific project. For instance, in one aspect, the disclosed process may involve three primary phases: (1) a first phase that involves defining an organization-level WBS comprising a first set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes that serve as a starting point for the WBS codes to use for projects being handled by the organization, (2) a second phase that involves defining a project-level WBS comprising a second set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes to use for a particular project being handled by the organization, and (3) a third phase that involves using the defined project-level WBS to manage certain aspects of the particular project, such as budgeting for the particular project.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Connor McCormick, Adam Wells, Magnus Palm, Mike Le, James Solum, Danielle Sandoval, Brian Field
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Publication number: 20220412167Abstract: A drilling apparatus connectable with a drill pipe and connectable with a drilling assembly comprising a drilling assembly housing, for use in drilling a borehole, including a rotation restraining device actuatable between a retracted position and an extended position, a rotation restraining device actuator for actuating the rotation restraining device between the retracted position and the extended position, a swivel actuatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a swivel actuator for actuating the swivel between the locked position and the unlocked position. A method for drilling a borehole, including connecting a drilling assembly with a drill pipe, wherein the drilling assembly comprises a drilling assembly housing, drilling while rotating the drill pipe and thereby rotating the drilling assembly housing, and drilling while rotating the drill pipe relative to the drilling assembly housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Robert McCullough, Adam Well, Everett Hagar, Daniel Minett-Smith, Robert Sedgeman
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Publication number: 20210406794Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved software application that enables users to create and manage a customized WBS that can be applied to a specific project. For instance, in one aspect, the disclosed process may involve three primary phases: (1) a first phase that involves defining an organization-level WBS comprising a first set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes that serve as a starting point for the WBS codes to use for projects being handled by the organization, (2) a second phase that involves defining a project-level WBS comprising a second set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes to use for a particular project being handled by the organization, and (3) a third phase that involves using the defined project-level WBS to manage certain aspects of the particular project, such as budgeting for the particular project.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Connor McCormick, Adam Wells, Magnus Palm, Mike Le, James Solum, Danielle Sandoval, Brian Field
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Patent number: 11120376Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved software application that enables users to create and manage a customized WBS that can be applied to a specific project. For instance, in one aspect, the disclosed process may involve three primary phases: (1) a first phase that involves defining an organization-level WBS comprising a first set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes that serve as a starting point for the WBS codes to use for projects being handled by the organization, (2) a second phase that involves defining a project-level WBS comprising a second set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes to use for a particular project being handled by the organization, and (3) a third phase that involves using the defined project-level WBS to manage certain aspects of the particular project, such as budgeting for the particular project.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Procore Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Connor McCormick, Adam Wells, Magnus Palm, Mike Le, James Solum, Danielle Sandoval, Brian Field
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Patent number: 11105167Abstract: A pressure generating device for use in downhole drilling operations includes a rotating valve portion having a first body with at least one first flow channel, and a stationary valve portion having a second body with at least one second flow channels and at least one bypass channel. A flow restrictor is positioned within the at least one bypass channel for adjusting a total flow area of the at least one bypass channel. During rotation of the rotating valve portion relative to the stationary valve portion, a total flow area of a passage defined by the first flow channel(s), the second flow channel(s), and the at least one bypass channel varies according to a uniform closure pattern to provide uniform pressure pulses within a single revolution of the rotating valve portion. A method of generating uniform pressure pulses in downhole drilling operations is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: NTS Amega West USA, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Louis Collins, Everett Philip Hagar, Robert William McCullough, Christopher Adam Well, Thomas Clifford Williams
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Publication number: 20200342378Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved software application that enables users to create and manage a customized WBS that can be applied to a specific project. For instance, in one aspect, the disclosed process may involve three primary phases: (1) a first phase that involves defining an organization-level WBS comprising a first set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes that serve as a starting point for the WBS codes to use for projects being handled by the organization, (2) a second phase that involves defining a project-level WBS comprising a second set of customized, multi-dimensional WBS codes to use for a particular project being handled by the organization, and (3) a third phase that involves using the defined project-level WBS to manage certain aspects of the particular project, such as budgeting for the particular project.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Connor McCormick, Adam Wells, Magnus Palm, Mike Le, James Solum, Danielle Sandoval, Brian Field
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Publication number: 20200332602Abstract: A pressure generating device for use in downhole drilling operations includes a rotating valve portion having a first body with at least one first flow channel, and a stationary valve portion having a second body with at least one second flow channels and at least one bypass channel. A flow restrictor is positioned within the at least one bypass channel for adjusting a total flow area of the at least one bypass channel. During rotation of the rotating valve portion relative to the stationary valve portion, a total flow area of a passage defined by the first flow channel(s), the second flow channel(s), and the at least one bypass channel varies according to a uniform closure pattern to provide uniform pressure pulses within a single revolution of the rotating valve portion. A method of generating uniform pressure pulses in downhole drilling operations is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Anthony Louis Collins, Everett Philip Hagar, Robert William McCullough, Christopher Adam Well, Thomas Clifford Williams
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Patent number: 10099322Abstract: Methods for aircraft component repair and reclamation are provided. Cold spraying aircraft panels include identifying a fastener hole in an aircraft panel in need of repair, capturing the location of the fastener hole, and depositing cold spray material about the fastener hole for reclaiming the aircraft panel. Any excess material may be removed. Cold spraying hydraulic lines includes identifying a surface of the hydraulic line in need of repair, aiming a cold spray nozzle at the surface of the hydraulic line and depositing a cold spray material on the surface of the hydraulic line. Excess cold spray material may be removed as needed.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2013Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignees: South Dakota Board of Regents, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Christian Widener, Adam Well, Owen Britton, Brian James, Rob Hrabe, Victor Champagne
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Patent number: 9796063Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chemical mechanical planarization pad and a method of making and using a chemical mechanical planarization pad. The chemical mechanical planarization pad may include a first component including a water soluble composition and water insoluble composition exhibiting a solubility in water of less than that of the water soluble composition, wherein at least one of the water soluble and water insoluble compositions of the first component is formed of fibers. The chemical mechanical planarization pad may also include a second component, wherein the first component is present as a discrete phase in a continuous of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: FNS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Paul Lefevre, Anoop Mathew, Guangwei Wu, Scott Xin Qiao, Oscar K. Hsu, David Adam Wells, John Erik Aldeborgh, Marc C. Jin
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Patent number: 9375822Abstract: A polishing pad is provided herein, which may include a plurality of soluble fibers having a diameter in the range of about 5 to 80 micrometers, and an insoluble component. The pad may also pad include a first surface having a plurality of micro-grooves, wherein the soluble fibers form the micro-grooves in the pad. The micro-grooves may have a width and/or depth up to about 150 micrometers. In addition, a method of forming the polishing pad and a method of polishing a surface with the polishing pad is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 28, 2016Assignee: FNS TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Oscar K. Hsu, Marc C. Jin, David Adam Wells, John Erik Aldeborgh
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Patent number: 9162341Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a chemical mechanical planarization pad including a first domain and a second continuous domain wherein the first domain includes discrete elements regularly spaced within the second continuous domain. The pad may be formed by forming a plurality of openings for a first domain within a second continuous domain of the pad, wherein the openings are regularly spaced within the second domain, and forming the first domain within the plurality of openings in second continuous domain. In addition, the pad may be used in polishing a substrate with a polishing slurry.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: FNS TECH CO., LTDInventors: Paul LeFevre, Anoop Mathew, Scott Xin Qiao, Guangwei Wu, David Adam Wells, Oscar K. Hsu
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Publication number: 20150056894Abstract: A polishing pad is provided herein, which may include a plurality of soluble fibers having a diameter in the range of about 5 to 80 micrometers, and an insoluble component. The pad may also pad include a first surface having a plurality of micro-grooves, wherein the soluble fibers form the micro-grooves in the pad. The micro-grooves may have a width and/or depth up to about 150 micrometers. In addition, a method of forming the polishing pad and a method of polishing a surface with the polishing pad is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Oscar K. HSU, Marc C. JIN, David Adam WELLS, John Erik ALDEBORGH
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Patent number: 8900036Abstract: A polishing pad is provided herein, which may include a plurality of soluble fibers having a diameter in the range of about 5 to 80 micrometers, and an insoluble component. The pad may also pad include a first surface having a plurality of micro-grooves, wherein the soluble fibers form the micro-grooves in the pad. The micro-grooves may have a width and/or depth up to about 150 micrometers. In addition, a method of forming the polishing pad and a method of polishing a surface with the polishing pad is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: FNS Tech No., Ltd.Inventors: Oscar K. Hsu, Marc C. Jin, David Adam Wells, John Erik Aldeborgh
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Publication number: 20140311043Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chemical mechanical planarization pad and a method of making and using a chemical mechanical planarization pad. The chemical mechanical planarization pad may include a first component including a water soluble composition and water insoluble composition exhibiting a solubility in water of less than that of the water soluble composition, wherein at least one of the water soluble and water insoluble compositions of the first component is formed of fibers. The chemical mechanical planarization pad may also include a second component, wherein the first component is present as a discrete phase in a continuous of the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Paul LEFEVRE, Anoop MATHEW, Guangwei WU, Scott Xin QIAO, Oscar K. HSU, David Adam WELLS, John Erik ALDEBORGH, Marc C. JIN
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Patent number: 8790165Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a chemical mechanical planarization pad and a method of making and using a chemical mechanical planarization pad. The chemical mechanical planarization pad may include a first component including a water soluble composition and water insoluble composition exhibiting a solubility in water of less than that of the water soluble composition, wherein at least one of the water soluble and water insoluble compositions of the first component is formed of fibers. The chemical mechanical planarization pad may also include a second component, wherein the first component is present as a discrete phase in a continuous of the second component.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: FNS Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Paul Lefevre, Anoop Mathew, Guangwei Wu, Oscar K. Hsu, David Adam Wells, John Erik Aldeborgh, Marc C. Jin, Xuechan Zhao
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Patent number: 8758659Abstract: A method of forming a chemical mechanical polishing pad. The method includes polymerizing one or more polymer precursors and forming a chemical-mechanical planarization pad including a surface, forming grooves in the surface defining lands between the grooves, wherein the grooves have a first width, and shrinking the lands from a first land length (L1) at the surface to a second land length (L2) at the surface, wherein the second land length (L2) is less than the first land length (L1) and the grooves have a second width (W2) wherein (W1)?(X)(W2), wherein (X) has a value in the range of 0.01 to 0.75.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: FNS Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Paul Lefevre, Oscar K. Hsu, David Adam Wells, John Erik Aldeborgh, Marc C. Jin, Guangwei Wu, Anoop Mathew
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Publication number: 20140115854Abstract: Methods for aircraft component repair and reclamation are provided. Cold spraying aircraft panels include identifying a fastener hole in an aircraft panel in need of repair, capturing the location of the fastener hole, and depositing cold spray material about the fastener hole for reclaiming the aircraft panel. Any excess material may be removed. Cold spraying hydraulic lines includes identifying a surface of the hydraulic line in need of repair, aiming a cold spray nozzle at the surface of the hydraulic line and depositing a cold spray material on the surface of the hydraulic line. Excess cold spray material may be removed as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Inventors: Christian Widener, Adam Well, Owen Britton, Brian James, Rob Hrabe, Victor Champagne
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Patent number: 8684794Abstract: A polishing pad and a method of producing a polishing pad. The method includes providing a mold, having a first cavity and a second cavity, wherein the first cavity defines a recess, providing a polymer matrix material including void forming elements in the recess, forming a polishing pad and removing at least a portion of the elements from the polishing pad forming void spaces within the polishing pad by one of a chemical method or mechanical method, prior to use in chemical/mechanical planarization procedures.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: FNS Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Paul Lefevre, Oscar K. Hsu, David Adam Wells, Scott Xin Qiao, Anoop Mathew, Guangwei Wu