Patents by Inventor Bruce Morris

Bruce Morris 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).

  • Publication number: 20240159361
    Abstract: Systems and methods to create and store a liquid phase mix of natural gas absorbed in light-hydrocarbon solvents under temperatures and pressures that facilitate improved volumetric ratios of the stored natural gas as compared to CNG and PLNG at the same temperatures and pressures of less than ?80° to about ?120° F. and about 300 psig to about 900 psig. Preferred solvents include ethane, propane and butane, and natural gas liquid (NGL) and liquid pressurized gas (LPG) solvents. Systems and methods for receiving raw production or semi-conditioned natural gas, conditioning the gas, producing a liquid phase mix of natural gas absorbed in a light-hydrocarbon solvent, and transporting the mix to a market where pipeline quality gas or fractionated products are delivered in a manner utilizing less energy than CNG, PLNG or LNG systems with better cargo-mass to containment-mass ratio for the natural gas component than CNG systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Morris, Bruce Hall, Tolulope O. Okikiolu
  • Patent number: 11952083
    Abstract: This invention provides a means of loading, processing and conditioning raw production gas, production of CGL, storage, transport, and delivery of pipeline quality natural gas or fractionated products to market. The CGL transport vessel utilizes a pipe based containment system to hold more densely packed constituents of natural gas held within a light hydrocarbon solvent than it is possible to attain for natural gas alone under such conditions. The containment system is supported by process systems for loading and transporting the natural gas as a liquid and unloading the CGL from the containment system and then offloading it in the gaseous state. The system can also be utilized for the selective storage and transport of NGLs to provide a total service package for the movement of natural gas and associated gas production. The mode of storage is suited for both marine and land transportation and configured in modular form to suit a particular application and/or scale of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: SEAONE HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Morris, Bruce Hall, Tolulope O. Okikiolu, CP Woodruff, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20230206547
    Abstract: Images of an environment, such as an underwater environment, may be depicted over time to allow the environment to be monitored. The images may be real-time images and may be incorporated into a virtual reality environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Global Broadband Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: James Case, Nicholas Koopalethes, Donald B. Yowell, R. Bruce Morris, Kathryn Costa
  • Patent number: 11676740
    Abstract: Aggregated, submarine cable system information is securely stored, accessed and managed. Security is assured through the use of multi-factor authentication that is compliant with National Institutes of Standards And Technology and US. Government Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. Further, real-time audit logs are generated as end-users access controlled unclassified information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventors: Kathryn Costa, Glenn Ericksen, Theresa Linson, Nicholas Koopalethes, Donald B. Yowell, R. Bruce Morris, James Reidenbach, Jason Skinner
  • Publication number: 20210375502
    Abstract: Aggregated, submarine cable system information is securely stored, accessed and managed. Security is assured through the use of multi-factor authentication that is compliant with National Institutes of Standards And Technology and US. Government Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. Further, real-time audit logs are generated as end-users access controlled unclassified information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Global Broadband Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Kathryn Costa, Glenn Ericksen, Theresa Linson, Nicholas Koopalethes, Donald B. Yowell, R. Bruce Morris, James Reidenbach, Jason Skinner
  • Patent number: 11094431
    Abstract: Aggregated, submarine cable system information is securely stored, accessed and managed. Security is assured through the use of multi-factor authentication that is compliant with National Institutes of Standards And Technology and US. Government Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. Further, real-time audit logs are generated as end-users access controlled unclassified information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Kathryn Costa, Glenn Ericksen, Theresa Linson, Nicholas Koopalethes, Donald B. Yowell, R. Bruce Morris, James Reidenbach, Jason Skinner
  • Publication number: 20200303089
    Abstract: Aggregated, submarine cable system information is securely stored, accessed and managed. Security is assured through the use of multi-factor authentication that is compliant with National Institutes of Standards And Technology and US. Government Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. Further, real-time audit logs are generated as end-users access controlled unclassified information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: Global Broadband Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Kathryn Costa, Glenn Ericksen, Theresa Linson, Nicholas Koopalethes, Donald B. Yowell, R. Bruce Morris, James Reidenbach, Jason Skinner
  • Patent number: 10510465
    Abstract: Aggregated, submarine cable system information is securely stored, accessed and managed. Security is assured through the use of multi-factor authentication that is compliant with National Institutes of Standards And Technology and US. Government Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. Further, real-time audit logs are generated as end-users access controlled unclassified information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Inventors: Kathryn Costa, Glenn Ericksen, Theresa Linson, Nicholas Koopalethes, Donald B. Yowell, R. Bruce Morris, James Reidenbach, Jason Skinner
  • Publication number: 20130285818
    Abstract: An environmental alarm sensor panel for a telecommunication cable station (TCS) is provided. The sensor panel can includes a plurality of alert sensors for measuring environmental conditions and other conditions in an equipment room of the TCS. The sensors are hard wired to an equipment interface panel for telecommunication equipment in the equipment room. The equipment interface panel is connected to the telecommunication equipment and is in communication with a network operation center (NOC), which is located remotely from the TCS and monitors the status of the TCS. According to an embodiment, the alarm sensor panel includes one or more dry contact temperature alert sensors, a humidity alert sensor, a smoke alert sensor and a power alert sensor. The sensors are configured to generate respective alert signals when selected conditions exist (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Morris
  • Patent number: 8462001
    Abstract: An environmental alarm sensor panel for a telecommunication cable station (TCS) is provided. The sensor panel can includes a plurality of alert sensors for measuring environmental conditions and other conditions in an equipment room of the TCS. The sensors are hard wired to an equipment interface panel for telecommunication equipment in the equipment room. The equipment interface panel is connected to the telecommunication equipment and is in communication with a network operation center (NOC), which is located remotely from the TCS and monitors the status of the TCS. According to an embodiment, the alarm sensor panel includes one or more dry contact temperature alert sensors, a humidity alert sensor, a smoke alert sensor and a power alert sensor. The sensors are configured to generate respective alert signals when selected conditions exist (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Great Eastern Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Morris
  • Publication number: 20120025994
    Abstract: An environmental alarm sensor panel for a telecommunication cable station (TCS) is provided. The sensor panel can includes a plurality of alert sensors for measuring environmental conditions and other conditions in an equipment room of the TCS. The sensors are hard wired to an equipment interface panel for telecommunication equipment in the equipment room. The equipment interface panel is connected to the telecommunication equipment and is in communication with a network operation center (NOC), which is located remotely from the TCS and monitors the status of the TCS. According to an embodiment, the alarm sensor panel includes one or more dry contact temperature alert sensors, a humidity alert sensor, a smoke alert sensor and a power alert sensor. The sensors are configured to generate respective alert signals when selected conditions exist (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Bruce Morris
  • Publication number: 20100032236
    Abstract: A fall arrest system for a billboard is disclosed. The billboard may have horizontally extending ribs and vertically extending sprits. A first bracket and a second bracket, each having a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, are provided. The horizontal portion extends beyond the billboard. The vertical portion has channels for receiving the ribs therein. At least one mechanical fastener connects the brackets to the ribs. An arresting line extends from the first bracket to the second bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Bruce Morris, Denny Neiderkohr, Tonya Breidenbach, Tom Troiano
  • Patent number: 7568771
    Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to implement a wheel cap device including; a spindle (30) established in the centermost portion of a wire wheel cap (44) of a wire wheel; and a ornamental image (24) consisting of an aesthetic feature casted thereupon and mechanically joining with wire wheel cap (44) and encompassing a bearing assembly (32) and counterbalance (34); whereby upon wheel rotation to coordinately revolve spindle (30) fixed to wire wheel cap (44) ornamental image (24) will be situated vertically consistently relative to the rotation of the wire wheel and wire wheel cap (44) to thereby display ornamental image (24) plainly, and perceivably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Bruce Morris
  • Publication number: 20070266603
    Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to implement a wheel cap device including; a spindle (30) established in the centermost portion of a wire wheel cap (44) of a wire wheel; and a ornamental image (24) consisting of an aesthetic feature casted thereupon and mechanically joining with wire wheel cap (44) and encompassing a bearing assembly (32) and counterbalance (34); whereby upon wheel rotation to coordinately revolve spindle (30) fixed to wire wheel cap (44) ornamental image (24) will be situated vertically consistently relative to the rotation of the wire wheel and wire wheel cap (44) to thereby display ornamental image (24) plainly, and perceivably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventor: Bruce Morris
  • Patent number: 7202615
    Abstract: An apparatus for effecting non-contact linear door displacement comprising a tubular motor formed of a stator (1) formed from a plurality of magnets (21) arranged along a linear axis (15), and at least one thrust block (3) each formed of at least one electrically conductive coil encircling the stator (1) at a distance sufficient to facilitate electro-mechanical interaction between the plurality of coils and the stator (1), at least one door (5) attached to at least one of the plurality of thrust blocks (3) via a hanger (9) and the at least one door (5) capable of a movement in the direction of the linear axis (15), a rolling component (11) to enable movement of the hanger (9) in the direction of the linear axis (15), and a control mechanism (70) for sensing the position of each of the at least one door (5) and issuing an electrical control signal to each of the plurality of thrust blocks (3) so as to affect the movement of the at least one door (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: Nigel Bruce Morris, Christophe Durand, Levent Gosterisli, Thomas He, Pascal Rebillard, Vlad Zaharia
  • Publication number: 20060208559
    Abstract: The objective of the present inventionis to implement an ornamental device including; a spindle adapter (30) established in the centemost portion of a rotationally independant wheel spinner assembly of a wheel; and a ornamental member (24) consisting of an aesthetic feature casted thereupon and axially joining with rotationally independant wheel spinner and encompassing a counterbalance (34); whereby upon wheel rotation to coordinately revolve spindle adapter (30) fixed on spinner assembly, the ornamental member will be situated vertically consistently relative to the rotation of combined car wheel and spinner assembly to thereby display the aesthetic ornament vertically, plainly, and perceivably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventor: Bruce Morris
  • Patent number: 6943508
    Abstract: An apparatus for effecting non-contact linear door displacement comprising a tubular motor formed of a stator (1) formed from a plurality of magnets (21) arranged along a linear axis (15), and at least one thrust block (3) each formed of at least one electrically conductive coil encircling the stator (1) at a distance sufficient to facilitate electro-mechanical interaction between the plurality of coils and the stator (1), at least one door (5) attached to at least one of the plurality of thrust blocks (3) via a hanger (9) and the at least one door (5) capable of a movement in the direction of the linear axis (15), a rolling component (11) to enable movement of the hanger (9) in the direction of the linear axis (15), and a control mechanism (70) for sensing the position of each of the at least one door (5) and issuing an electrical control signal to each of the plurality of thrust blocks (3) so as to affect the movement of the at least one door (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: Nigel Bruce Morris, Christophe Durand, Levent Gosterisli, Thomas He, Pascal Rebillard, Vlad Zaharia
  • Publication number: 20040055829
    Abstract: An apparatus for effecting non-contact linear door displacement comprising a tubular motor comprising a stator (1) formed from a plurality of magnets (21) arranged along a linear axis (15), and at least one thrust block (3) each comprising at least one electrically conductive coil encircling the stator (1) at a distance sufficient to facilitate electromechanical interaction between the plurality of coils and the stator (1), at least one door (5) attached to at least one of the plurality of thrust blocks (3) via a hanger (9) and the at least one door (5) capable of a movement in the direction of the linear axis (15), a rolling component (11) to enable movement of the hanger (9) in the direction of the linear axis (15), and a control mechanism (70) for sensing the position of each of the at least one door (5) and issuing an electrical control signal to each of the plurality of thrust blocks (3) so as to affect the movement of the at least one door (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Nigel Bruce Morris, Christophe Durand, Levent Gosterisli, Thomas He, Pascal Rebillard, Vlad Zaharia