Patents by Inventor Allen Bennett

Allen Bennett 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).

  • Patent number: 10856487
    Abstract: The invention is in the field of Brassica carinata breeding (i.e. Ethiopian mustard breeding), specifically relating to the inbred Brassica carinata cultivars designated Brassica carinata AGR044-312D and Brassica carinata AGR044-3A22. The present invention relates to seeds, plants or parts thereof, cells, methods of making, and uses of these cultivars and their progeny. AGR044-312D and AGR044-3A22 may exhibit improved yields relative to existing Brassica carinata commercial varieties. Other properties of these cultivars may include reduced levels of seed glucosinolate, improved disease resistance, and reduced tendency to lodging and pod shatter relative to existing commercial Brassica carinata varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: NUSEED GLOBAL INNOVATION LTD.
    Inventor: Rick Allen Bennett
  • Publication number: 20190234173
    Abstract: A rotating control device includes a housing with a sensor port extending to a central housing bore, a sensor in the port, and a rotating sleeve assembly (RSA) extending within the central bore. The RSA includes a sleeve configured to rotate relative to the housing and a second bore coaxially aligned with the central bore of the housing, A piston port in the sleeve extends to the second bore, and a piston disposed in the piston port is configured to reciprocate between a first position and a second position in response to a change in pressure of fluid within the second bore. The piston port and the piston are disposed at a location in the rotating sleeve that passes the sensor periodically when the rotating sleeve rotates; the sensor configured to detect the piston when it rotates past the sensor and is in its second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Dean Allen Bennett, Ajay V. Kulkarni, Yang Wang, Andoni Zagouris, II
  • Publication number: 20190045733
    Abstract: The invention is in the field of Brassica carinata breeding (i.e. Ethiopian mustard breeding), specifically relating to the inbred Brassica carinata cultivars designated Brassica carinata AGR044-312D and Brassica carinata AGR044-3A22. The present invention relates to seeds, plants or parts thereof, cells, methods of making, and uses of these cultivars and their progeny. AGR044-312D and AGR044-3A22 may exhibit improved yields relative to existing Brassica carinata commercial varieties. Other properties of these cultivars may include reduced levels of seed glucosinolate, improved disease resistance, and reduced tendency to lodging and pod shatter relative to existing commercial Brassica carinata varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: AGRISOMA BIOSCIENCES INC.
    Inventor: Rick Allen BENNETT
  • Publication number: 20170286398
    Abstract: A method of language processing using a primary contextual and semantic analysis with reference to Rich dictionaries (created by combining dictionaries, thesauri, and language and jargon awareness databases) and with reference to connotation databases and contextual connotation databases to perform a full parsing of the text into parts of speech. If connotational or contextual ambiguities remain after this primary analysis is completed, a secondary artificial intelligence analysis module uses the primary analysis output as part of its input to modify some parameters and values within this artificial intelligence module. This module processes iteratively until any ambiguities are resolved. After primary and secondary analyses have taken place, a ranking matrix processor module processes all information acquired by the preceding modules to output a ranking matrix which encapsulates the meaning of the text in a form that may be readily used by machines or 3rd parties to react to the meaning of the text.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Geoffrey Hodgson Hunt, Michael Allen Bennett, James Noel Carboni, Georges Pierre Pantanelli
  • Patent number: 9526868
    Abstract: A protective cover or patch for covering and securing a catheter at the site of insertion of the needle into the patient's skin includes a single piece cover having a portion disposed about the perimeter of the patch bearing an adhesive coating and adapted for securement to a patients skin in the vicinity of the site of insertion, a bulbous chamber disposed inwardly of the perimeter portion, and a connecting portion disposed between the first portion and the chamber portion, the chamber portion defining a chamber for receiving one end of the catheter and extending substantially diametrically from one side of the perimeter to the other, and resilient tubing engagement elements positioned on opposite sides of the chamber. The chamber of the protective patch includes a roof portion raised above the plane defined by said perimeter of the patch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: Tionne Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 9404319
    Abstract: A cable support, cable support assembly, and method of supporting a cable is disclosed. The cable support includes a body having a base portion and a ball portion with a cable channel to receive a cable therethrough. The body includes a plurality of axial segments movable between an open position to access the cable channel and a closed position to enclose the cable in the channel. The base portion has a cavity to receive the ball portion of another cable support whereby the cable is flexibly supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Stephen Bryron Gauntt, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Publication number: 20150297663
    Abstract: The invention reveals a “Health, Wellness And Maintenance Product”, as well as the formula and mixture process for its preparation. The art of this invention is a “Health and Wellness Product”. Disclosing a Massage Cream found to contain many benefits to the human condition. Users boast of numerous benefits upon repeated use. The art of the invention positively benefits users, according to feedback received. It has been found beneficially soothing to the body. All benefits for this art have not been disclosed, and/or discovered, at this time. The invention promotes a “Healthier Body”. It's composition comprising Natural Herbal Product Components and Homeopathic Product Components. All of which are previously approved for human consumption, and or use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventor: Zoe Winifred Allen Bennett
  • Publication number: 20150302138
    Abstract: A vessel for dehydrating a natural gas stream using molecular sieve material contained therein and a method for designing such a vessel are described. The vessel includes cylindrical vessel walls having a plurality of thermally conductive plates attached to the inner surface thereof. The plurality of thermally conductive plates are distributed vertically and circumferentially through the cylindrical portion of the vessel. The dimensions of the thermally conductive plates can be determined using computational fluid dynamics analysis of a process for regenerating the molecular sieve material. It is possible to reduce the duration of operation in regeneration mode using the vessel of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Lee David Rhyne, Jacob Andrew Cohen, Christopher Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 9080299
    Abstract: A conveyance system and method for delivering at least one component of a windmill to a location is provided. The system is provided with a transporter and a transfer system. The transporter is positionable adjacent a base at the location. The transfer system is provided with a plurality of rails, a support and at least one slider. The rails are positionable on the base and the transporter. The support has a first portion of the rails of the transporter thereon. The support is positionable along a second portion of the rails on a surface of the transporter, and slidably movable between a retracted and an extended position whereby the support is selectively positionable adjacent the base. The slider carries the component(s) of the windmill. The slider is slidably movable along the rails of the transporter and the base whereby the component(s) is/are slidably transferable between the transporter and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 9074450
    Abstract: The techniques herein relate to a blowout preventer a tubular of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The blowout preventer includes a housing having a bore therethrough, a segment carrier positionable in the housing, and a piston. The segment carrier includes a carrier ring for receiving the tubular and a plurality of segments pivotally movable radially thereabout. The piston is operatively connectable to the plurality of segments and actuatable for moving the plurality of segments between a disengaged and an engaged position about the tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: James William Weir, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 9068423
    Abstract: The techniques herein relate to a blowout preventer a wellhead of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The blowout preventer includes a housing having a bore therethrough, a segment carrier positionable in the housing, and a piston. The segment carrier includes a carrier ring for receiving the mandrel and a plurality of segments pivotally movable radially thereabout. The piston is operatively connectable to the plurality of segments and actuatable for moving the plurality of segments between a disengaged and an engaged position about the mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Dale Johnson, James William Weir, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Publication number: 20150159443
    Abstract: A cable support, cable support assembly, and method of supporting a cable is disclosed. The cable support includes a body having a base portion and a ball portion with a cable channel to receive a cable therethrough. The body includes a plurality of axial segments movable between an open position to access the cable channel and a closed position to enclose the cable in the channel. The base portion has a cavity to receive the ball portion of another cable support whereby the cable is flexibly supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Stephen Bryron Gauntt, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 9022125
    Abstract: A marine riser includes a plurality of central pipes assembled end to end to form a main conduit. A plurality of tension members runs the length of the main conduit. The tension members are coupled to the main conduit to support and constrain an axial motion of the main conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: James William Weir, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 8961093
    Abstract: Automated systems and apparatus for transferring tubulars (tubulars used in wellbore and derrick operations, such as casing, tubing, drill pipe, etc.) or stands of pipe from one location to another in a derrick, e.g. from a fingerboard to a well center are described. The system includes a fully automated drill pipe handling system to move and position the drill pipe through all the steps of the drilling process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 8801330
    Abstract: Systems and methods for installing a windmill are provided. The system has a hoisting platform and a carrier. The hoisting platform is operatively connectable to at least one platform leg extending a distance above a base. The hoisting platform is positionable along the platform leg(s). The carrier receives at least one component of the windmill, and is positionable about the hoisting platform and movable thereby whereby the component(s) of the windmill is/are positionable for installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Publication number: 20140151058
    Abstract: A marine riser includes a plurality of central pipes assembled end to end to form a main conduit. A plurality of tension members runs the length of the main conduit. The tension members are coupled to the main conduit to support and constrain an axial motion of the main conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventors: James William Weir, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 8727690
    Abstract: A handler for handling at least one component of a windmill is provided. The handler is provided with at least one grip and a bracing. The grip(s) are for releasably receiving the component(s) of the windmill. The grip has at least one foot positionable on a base for supporting the component(s) of the windmill on a surface thereof. The bracing is operatively connectable to the grip(s), and is receivable by a carrier for transport thereby whereby the component(s) is/are transportable by the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Patent number: 8631822
    Abstract: A dual-flow valve includes an inner valve body defining a first flow path and an outer valve body circumscribing the inner valve body. The outer valve body and the inner valve body define a second flow path. The dual-flow valve includes a valve element disposed across the first flow path and the second flow path. The valve element has a first passage for selective flow alignment with the first flow path and a second passage for selective flow alignment with the second flow path. A dual flow swivel includes an upper and lower swivel body, with the lower body adapted to rotate relative to the upper body. Two separate flow paths extend through the swivel bodies allowing upwardly and downwardly directed flows through the swivel bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
    Inventors: James William Weir, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Publication number: 20130243559
    Abstract: A conveyance system and method for delivering at least one component of a windmill to a location is provided. The system is provided with a transporter and a transfer system. The transporter is positionable adjacent a base at the location. The transfer system is provided with a plurality of rails, a support and at least one slider. The rails are positionable on the base and the transporter. The support has a first portion of the rails of the transporter thereon. The support is positionable along a second portion of the rails on a surface of the transporter, and slidably movable between a retracted and an extended position whereby the support is selectively positionable adjacent the base. The slider carries the component(s) of the windmill. The slider is slidably movable along the rails of the transporter and the base whereby the component(s) is/are slidably transferrable between the transporter and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventors: Frank Benjamin Springett, Dean Allen Bennett
  • Publication number: 20130199801
    Abstract: The techniques herein relate to a blowout preventer a wellhead of a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The blowout preventer includes a housing having a bore therethrough, a segment carrier positionable in the housing, and a piston. The segment carrier includes a carrier ring for receiving the mandrel and a plurality of segments pivotally movable radially thereabout. The piston is operatively connectable to the plurality of segments and actuatable for moving the plurality of segments between a disengaged and an engaged position about the mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventors: Christopher Dale Johnson, James William Weir, Dean Allen Bennett