Patents by Inventor Allen Young
Allen Young 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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Patent number: 9672645Abstract: A graph display system that represents graph nodes as grid cells in a two-dimensional grid. Graph edges are represented by placing the edge's nodes in adjacent grid cells, thus eliminating the entanglement of edges that are typically drawn as lines between scattered nodes. Relatedness of two nodes sharing an edge is indicated by the edge's weight. The display system prioritizes placement of higher weight edges such that more related information is grouped together in nearby grid cells. Any graph with n nodes and e edges can be displayed and browsed.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Inventors: Kshanti Auster Greene, Thomas Allen Young
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Publication number: 20170024913Abstract: A graph display system that represents graph nodes as grid cells in a two-dimensional grid. Graph edges are represented by placing the edge's nodes in adjacent grid cells, thus eliminating the entanglement of edges that are typically drawn as lines between scattered nodes. Relatedness of two nodes sharing an edge is indicated by the edge's weight. The display system prioritizes placement of higher weight edges such that more related information is grouped together in nearby grid cells. Any graph with n nodes and e edges can be displayed and browsed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Kshanti Auster Greene, Thomas Allen Young
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Patent number: 9470060Abstract: A device and method for use is provided for grippingly engaging a tubular, in particular for gripping a wellbore casing. Drillable bridge plugs may use hardened buttons or other slip arrangements and materials that may be susceptible to damage when the bridge is being run into the wellbore. It may be desirable to protect the slip ring or the hardened buttons by shielding the buttons during run-in or by providing a standoff device so that the buttons may be prevented from contacting the casing until desired.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Jonathan Allen Young, James Alan Rochen
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Patent number: 8689884Abstract: A mud pulser tool to be positioned into a downhole environment is disclosed. The mud pulser tool includes a control valve that is selectively opened to allow fluid to flow through the mud pulser tool or selectively closed to restrict the fluid flow, wherein the control valve is selectively opened or closed to produce a mud pulse signal transmitted through the fluid. The mud pulser tool also includes a sensor system to measure a pressure drop across the control valve. In one example, the mud pulser tool includes a control system to selectively open or close the control valve to adjust the pressure drop to produce a selected pressure drop across the control valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2008Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Multishot LLCInventors: Allen Young, Michael M. Meadows, James Huber, Laura Fore
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Publication number: 20140060812Abstract: A device and method for use is provided for grippingly engaging a tubular, in particular for gripping a wellbore casing. Drillable bridge plugs may use hardened buttons or other slip arrangements and materials that may be susceptible to damage when the bridge is being run into the wellbore. It may be desirable to protect the slip ring or the hardened buttons by shielding the buttons during run-in or by providing a standoff device so that the buttons may be prevented from contacting the casing until desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.Inventors: Jonathan Allen Young, James Alan Rochen
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Publication number: 20140035215Abstract: A for assembling a spoked wheel having a rim, a hub and spokes attaching the rim to the hub includes a base supporting at least three upwardly extending arms terminating is a rim support jaw. The arms pass through eccentric slots in an adjustment plate which is rotationally secured to the base. By rotating the plate relative to the base, the arms are moved radially inward and outward from the rim for both centering it and supporting it so that the spokes and hub are properly positioned and the spokes can be properly tensioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Young
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Patent number: 8640779Abstract: A system and method for transmitting mud pulse signals in a downhole environment may utilize a shape memory alloy. In one embodiment, a mud pulser system includes a valve; a wire comprising shape memory alloy (SMA), and operable to have a first shape at a first temperature and a second shape at a second temperature; a thermal energy source to heat the wire from the first temperature to the second temperature; and a valve poppet coupled to the wire, wherein the valve poppet is extended to close the valve when the wire is in the first shape and wherein the valve poppet is retracted to open the valve when the wire is in the second shape.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2008Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Multishot LLCInventors: Allen Young, James Frederick Huber
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Patent number: 8327677Abstract: A twisting device comprises at least one conductor coupler configured to engage a plurality of the conductors and at least one drive operably connected to the conductor coupler. The at least one drive is configured to rotate the conductor coupler in order to bend the plurality of the conductors and simultaneously move the conductor coupler in an axial direction relative to the electric machine component. An associated method of bending conductors positioned in a component of an electric machine comprises first engaging a plurality conductors with a conductor coupler. Thereafter, the plurality of conductors are bent by rotating the conductor coupler while simultaneously moving the conductor coupler in an axial direction relative to the component of the electric machine.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Remy Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin Allen Young, Mark A. Stephenson
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Publication number: 20120232647Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a weighted eyelid closure device for use in treating lagophthalmos. In accordance with an embodiment, the device can be implanted by an oculoplastic surgeon into a patient's eyelid, to treat lagophthalmos. The device's weight can then be adjusted later by the surgeon, if necessary, without requiring removal of the entire device. For example, if it is discovered that an implanted device is too heavy or too light after it has been implanted within the patient's eyelid, the load of the device can be adjusted by modifying the previous load. Alternatively, a new load having the desired weight can be implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Allen Young, John Blackmore
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Patent number: 8241352Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a weighted eyelid closure device for use in treating lagophthalmos. In accordance with an embodiment, the device can be implanted by an oculoplastic surgeon into a patient's eyelid, to treat lagophthalmos. The device's weight can then be adjusted later by the surgeon, if necessary, without requiring removal of the entire device. For example, if it is discovered that an implanted device is too heavy or too light after it has been implanted within the patient's eyelid, the load of the device can be adjusted by modifying the previous load. Alternatively, a new load having the desired weight can be implanted.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Aulode LLC.Inventors: Allen Young, John Blackmore
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Publication number: 20120046745Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a weighted eyelid closure device for use in treating lagophthalmos. In accordance with an embodiment, the device can be implanted by an oculoplastic surgeon into a patient's eyelid, to treat lagophthalmos. The device's weight can then be adjusted later by the surgeon, if necessary, without requiring removal of the entire device. For example, if it is discovered that an implanted device is too heavy or too light after it has been implanted within the patient's eyelid, the load of the device can be adjusted by modifying the previous load. Alternatively, a new load having the desired weight can be implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Inventors: Allen Young, John Blackmore
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Publication number: 20110279034Abstract: Light fixtures are disclosed having a first light source. The light fixtures can include a second light source, and a flameless candle that includes the first light source. A sensor can also be included that is configured to detect at least one of movement and light, and produces a sensor signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Scott Lucas, Jeff Thompson, Peter Smith, Bob Gast, Allen Young, Caroline Gray, Alex McKinnon
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Patent number: 7942030Abstract: A die assembly is provided, which is structured to be affixed to a shell press. The die assembly includes at least one die shoe having first and second opposing ends, and a number of divisions between the first end and the second end. The divisions are structured to divide the at least one die shoe into a plurality of pieces to accommodate thermal expansion. Each of the divisions between the pieces of the at least one die shoe has a profile. Preferably, the profile is not straight. Each of the divisions of the at least one die shoe form a gap between the pieces of the die shoe, thereby spacing the pieces apart from one another. The pieces are independently coupled to a corresponding mounting surface of the shell press. A shell press and a method for employing the die assembly in a shell press are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: James Michael Miceli, Brent Allen Young
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Publication number: 20110011594Abstract: A mud pulser tool to be positioned into a downhole environment is disclosed. The mud pulser tool includes a control valve that is selectively opened to allow fluid to flow through the mud pulser tool or selectively closed to restrict the fluid flow, wherein the control valve is selectively opened or closed to produce a mud pulse signal transmitted through the fluid. The mud pulser tool also includes a sensor system to measure a pressure drop across the control valve. In one example, the mud pulser tool includes a control system to selectively open or close the control valve to adjust the pressure drop to produce a selected pressure drop across the control valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2008Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: MULTI-SHOT LLCInventors: Allen Young, Mike Meadows, James Huber, Laura Fore
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Publication number: 20100263430Abstract: A die assembly is provided, which is structured to be affixed to a shell press. The die assembly includes at least one die shoe having first and second opposing ends, and a number of divisions between the first end and the second end. The divisions are structured to divide the at least one die shoe into a plurality of pieces to accommodate thermal expansion. Each of the divisions between the pieces of the at least one die shoe has a profile. Preferably, the profile is not straight. Each of the divisions of the at least one die shoe form a gap between the pieces of the die shoe, thereby spacing the pieces apart from one another. The pieces are independently coupled to a corresponding mounting surface of the shell press. A shell press and a method for employing the die assembly in a shell press are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2010Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventors: James Michael Miceli, Brent ALLEN Young
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Patent number: 7770430Abstract: A die assembly is provided, which is structured to be affixed to a shell press. The die assembly includes at least one die shoe having first and second opposing ends, and a number of divisions between the first end and the second end. The divisions are structured to divide the at least one die shoe into a plurality of pieces to accommodate thermal expansion. Each of the divisions between the pieces of the at least one die shoe has a profile. Preferably, the profile is not straight. Each of the divisions of the at least one die shoe form a gap between the pieces of the die shoe, thereby spacing the pieces apart from one another. The pieces are independently coupled to a corresponding mounting surface of the shell press. A shell press and a method for employing the die assembly in a shell press are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Stolle Machinery Company, LLCInventors: James Michael Miceli, Brent Allen Young
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Patent number: 7730107Abstract: A service registry that supports updating and sharing of profile data with partners. The registry allows organizations such as libraries and consortia to manage and share data that define their organizations (e.g., institution type, location, main and branch institutions, URLs for electronic services, circulation statistics, and population served). Organizations share a RSS-enabled obfuscated link with their partners that enables the partners to access a page with the latest institutional profile, and to be notified when it is updated. The obfuscation of the RSS feed provides a notification while keeping the data private. Every time a user creates an institutional profile, an equivalent RSS-enabled page is generated that can be reached through a RSS feed that has an obfuscated link name. The user shares this link with the institution's partners and others that have a need to know the information and to access details about the institution and its services.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.Inventors: Robert Scott Shultz, Joanna White, Kathleen Quinton, Jeffrey Allen Young
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Publication number: 20090249853Abstract: A twisting device comprises at least one conductor coupler configured to engage a plurality of the conductors and at least one drive operably connected to the conductor coupler. The at least one drive is configured to rotate the conductor coupler in order to bend the plurality of the conductors and simultaneously move the conductor coupler in an axial direction relative to the electric machine component. An associated method of bending conductors positioned in a component of an electric machine comprises first engaging a plurality conductors with a conductor coupler. Thereafter, the plurality of conductors are bent by rotating the conductor coupler while simultaneously moving the conductor coupler in an axial direction relative to the component of the electric machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: Remy Technologies, L.L.C.Inventors: Kevin Allen Young, Mark A. Stephenson
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Publication number: 20090078022Abstract: A die assembly is provided, which is structured to be affixed to a shell press. The die assembly includes at least one die shoe having first and second opposing ends, and a number of divisions between the first end and the second end. The divisions are structured to divide the at least one die shoe into a plurality of pieces to accommodate thermal expansion. Each of the divisions between the pieces of the at least one die shoe has a profile. Preferably, the profile is not straight. Each of the divisions of the at least one die shoe form a gap between the pieces of the die shoe, thereby spacing the pieces apart from one another. The pieces are independently coupled to a corresponding mounting surface of the shell press. A shell press and a method for employing the die assembly in a shell press are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2008Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: James Michael Miceli, Brent Allen Young
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Publication number: 20080091804Abstract: A system for delivering content from one user to a plurality of other users across a network is disclosed. A user transmits content and a list of users to a network server. The network server determines what devices each target user is presently operating. The network server may convert the content into a format compatible with a target user's device. The network server then transmits the formatted content to each target user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Scott Allen Swanburg, Chris Allen Young, Andre Gen Okada