Patents by Inventor Chris Worrall
Chris Worrall 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: 20240114434Abstract: Method and system for managing one or more base stations comprising a first base station determining characteristics of one or more data streams between the first base station and one or more user equipment, UE. Transmitting data describing the determined characteristics of the one or more data streams to a second base station. The second base station receiving data describing the determined characteristics of the one or more data streams. The second base station allocating radio resources of the second base station based on the received characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Chandrika Worrall, Alexey Kulakov, Chris Pudney
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Patent number: 11794418Abstract: A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; wherein the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR), and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe, wherein a thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of induction heating to the coupler, the heat between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler is sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignees: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, SAUDI ARAMCO TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Abderrazak Traidia, Abdullah Al Shahrani, Waleed Al Nasser, Chris Worrall, Farshad Salamat-Zadeh
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Patent number: 11761571Abstract: A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe. The first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). The coupler comprising a resistive element implanted therein and connected to electrodes extending to an exterior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of electricity to the electrodes, the resistive elements are heated sufficiently to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignees: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, SAUDI ARAMCO TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Abderrazak Traidia, Abdullah Al Shahrani, Chris Worrall, Farshad Salamat-Zadeh, Waleed Al Nasser, Thibault Tarik Villette
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Patent number: 11754215Abstract: A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe. the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of rotational force to the coupler, friction between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler generates heat sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignees: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, SAUDI ARAMCO TECHNOLOGIES COMPANYInventors: Abderrazak Traidia, Abdullah Al Shahrani, Chris Worrall, Farshad Salamat-Zadeh, Waleed Al Nasser
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Publication number: 20230191713Abstract: A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe; and a resistive element. The first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). The resistive element includes a first layer and a second layer of thermoplastic material; and an electrically conducting resistive heating element with positive and negative terminals for connecting electrical power. The electrically conducting resistive heating element is sandwiched by the first layer and the second layer of thermoplastic material. The resistive element is disposed between an interior of the coupler and at least one of: an exterior of the first pipe and an exterior of the second pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicants: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, TWI Ltd.Inventors: Chris Worrall, Farshad Salamat-Zadeh, Abderrazak Traidia, Anwar Parvez
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Publication number: 20220196196Abstract: A system and method for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a second pipe having a tapered, socket end adapted to internally receive the tapered, spigot end of the first pipe. The first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR) material. A thermal joining process is used to bond a thermoplastic material onto the RTR material of the first pipe, the second pipe, or both pipes. Upon application of thermal heating to the first and second pipes, the heat between the first pipe and the second pipe is sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe to the second pipe. A system and a method of coupling the first pipe and the second pipe may include the coupler made of RTR material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventors: Chris Worrall, Farshad Salamat-Zadeh, Abderrazak Traidia, Abdullah Al Shahrani, Waleed Al Nasser, Konstantinos Vatopoulos
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Publication number: 20220016851Abstract: A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; wherein the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR), and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe, wherein a thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of induction heating to the coupler, the heat between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler is sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicants: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, TWI Ltd.Inventors: Abderrazak Traidia, Abdullah Al Shahrani, Waleed Al Nasser, Chris Worrall, Farshad Salamat-Zadeh
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Publication number: 20220018479Abstract: A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe. The first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). The coupler comprising a resistive element implanted therein and connected to electrodes extending to an exterior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of electricity to the electrodes, the resistive elements are heated sufficiently to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicants: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, TWI Ltd.Inventors: Abderrazak Traidia, Abdullah Al Shahrani, Chris Worrall, Farshad Salamat-Zadeh, Waleed Al Nasser, Thibault Tarik Villette
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Publication number: 20220018478Abstract: A system for coupling pipes includes a first pipe having a tapered, spigot end; a second pipe having a tapered, spigot end; and a coupler having two tapered socket ends adapted to internally receive the respective tapered, spigot ends of the first pipe and the second pipe. the first pipe and the second pipe are made from a reinforced thermosetting resin (RTR). A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the first pipe and an interior of the coupler. A thermoplastic material is disposed between an exterior of the second pipe and the interior of the coupler. Upon application of rotational force to the coupler, friction between the first pipe, the second pipe, and the coupler generates heat sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material such that, when the heat is removed, the hardened thermoplastic material seals the first pipe and the second pipe to the coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicants: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, TWI Ltd.Inventors: Abderrazak Traidia, Abdullah Al Shahrani, Chris Worrall, Farshad Salamat-Zadeh, Waleed Al Nasser
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Patent number: 8376271Abstract: An aircraft actuator is provided that can achieve a significant weight reduction, while securing a sufficient tensile strength and a sufficient buckling strength, even if it is provided with a reaction link in which large bent portions are formed. A reaction link is made of fiber reinforced plastic, and includes a pair of linear portions, a coupling portion, and a pair of bent portions. The cross section at the pair of linear portions, the coupling portion, and the pair of bent portions is formed as a hollow cross section. The outer cross sectional area of the hollow cross section at each of the pair of bent portions is configured to be larger than the outer cross sectional area of the hollow cross section at each of the pair of linear portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Nabtesco CorporationInventors: Makoto Saito, Chris Worrall
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Publication number: 20100270426Abstract: An aircraft actuator is provided that can achieve a significant weight reduction, while securing a sufficient tensile strength and a sufficient buckling strength, even if it is provided with a reaction link in which large bent portions are formed. A reaction link is made of fiber reinforced plastic, and includes a pair of linear portions, a coupling portion, and a pair of bent portions. The cross section at the pair of linear portions, the coupling portion, and the pair of bent portions is formed as a hollow cross section. The outer cross sectional area of the hollow cross section at each of the pair of bent portions is configured to be larger than the outer cross sectional area of the hollow cross section at each of the pair of linear portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: NABTESCO CORPORATIONInventors: Makoto SAITO, Chris WORRALL