Patents by Inventor David A. Switzer
David A. Switzer 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: 20240127634Abstract: Systems and methods for vehicle communication are provided, for example to provide various processing and connectivity functionality according to hardware availability, power constraints, and environmental conditions, among other examples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.Inventors: Carl Turner, David Switzer, Tyler Pickett
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Publication number: 20240085988Abstract: An athletic performance monitoring system, including a gesture recognition processor configured to execute gesture recognition processes. Interaction with the athletic performance monitoring system may be based, at least in part, on gestures performed by a user, and may offer an alternative to making selections on the athletic performance monitoring system using physical buttons, which may be cumbersome and/or inconvenient to use while performing an athletic activity. Additionally, recognized gestures may be used to select one or more operational modes for the athletic performance monitoring system, such that a reduction in power consumption may be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Manan Goel, Kate Cummings, Peter Laigar, David Switzer, Sebastian Imlay, Michael Lapinsky
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Patent number: 11861073Abstract: An athletic performance monitoring system, including a gesture recognition processor configured to execute gesture recognition processes. Interaction with the athletic performance monitoring system may be based, at least in part, on gestures performed by a user, and may offer an alternative to making selections on the athletic performance monitoring system using physical buttons, which may be cumbersome and/or inconvenient to use while performing an athletic activity. Additionally, recognized gestures may be used to select one or more operational modes for the athletic performance monitoring system, such that a reduction in power consumption may be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Manan Goel, Kate Cummings, Peter Laigar, David Switzer, Sebastian Imlay, Michael Lapinsky
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Publication number: 20230399894Abstract: Methods and systems for adjusting a drill direction continuously during a drill operation comprising the steps of: selecting a desired downhole response value; computing from a preset mathematical relationship a corresponding surface control value; setting the surface control variable to the desired surface control value; measuring the surface control variable continuously downhole and computing at downhole an averaged surface control value; computing a corresponding downhole response value from the averaged measured surface control value; and setting the downhole response variable to the computed downhole response value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Quantum Energy Technologies LLCInventor: David A. Switzer
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Patent number: 11649720Abstract: A downhole system has a plurality of telemetry systems and a control system configured to obtain information from one or more sensors and transmit that information on one or more of the plurality of telemetry systems. The configuration of a controller may be changed so as to change which information is transmitted on a given telemetry system and how the information is to be transmitted on the given telemetry system.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Inventors: Aaron W. Logan, David A. Switzer, Jili Liu, Justin C. Logan, Mingdong Xu
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Publication number: 20230048187Abstract: An athletic performance monitoring system, including a gesture recognition processor configured to execute gesture recognition processes. Interaction with the athletic performance monitoring system may be based, at least in part, on gestures performed by a user, and may offer an alternative to making selections on the athletic performance monitoring system using physical buttons, which may be cumbersome and/or inconvenient to use while performing an athletic activity. Additionally, recognized gestures may be used to select one or more operational modes for the athletic performance monitoring system, such that a reduction in power consumption may be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Manan Goel, Kate Richmond, Peter Laigar, David Switzer, Sebastian Imlay, Michael Lapinsky
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Publication number: 20230008095Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the profile of a wellbore includes a cylindrical body having first and second ends threaded for connection in line with a drill string. A passage extends through the body between the first and second ends. A plurality of arms are pivotally coupled on an outer surface of the cylindrical body. Each of the arms is biased to pivot so as to move a free end of the arm to move radially away from the outer surface of the body. The plurality of arms are angularly spaced apart around the cylindrical body and arranged in a plurality of tiers. Each of the tiers comprises three or more of the arms. The tiers are spaced apart axially from one another along the cylindrical body. Sensors are operable to directly or indirectly measure radial extension of each of the arms from the cylindrical body. A holding mechanism is operable to hold the arms in a retracted configuration and to selectively release the arms to pivot away from the cylindrical body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: GEONOMIC TECHNOLOGIES INC.Inventors: Christopher S. THOMPSON, David A. SWITZER, Rodney M. WINGERTER, Jawad A. ALSADAH
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Patent number: 11513610Abstract: An athletic performance monitoring system, including a gesture recognition processor configured to execute gesture recognition processes. Interaction with the athletic performance monitoring system may be based, at least in part, on gestures performed by a user, and may offer an alternative to making selections on the athletic performance monitoring system using physical buttons, which may be cumbersome and/or inconvenient to use while performing an athletic activity. Additionally, recognized gestures may be used to select one or more operational modes for the athletic performance monitoring system, such that a reduction in power consumption may be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Manan Goel, Kate Cummings, Peter Laigar, David Switzer, Sebastian Imlay, Michael Lapinsky
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Publication number: 20220377513Abstract: A system and method for communicating data comprises a group of radios intercommunicating data through a channel using a time division multiple access having a plurality of timeslots. The system further comprises a first radio of the group of radios selecting a data communication selection, said first radio communicating a request control signal to a leader radio of the group of radios. When a request control acknowledge signal is received from a leader radio at the first radio, suspending time division multiple access intercommunicating data within the group of radios using the plurality of timeslots and communicating data through the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Steven B. ELGEE, Carl TURNER, Tyler PICKETT, David SWITZER, Kimberly LANGLAND, Derek SIMKOWIAK
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Publication number: 20220333483Abstract: A downhole system has a plurality of telemetry systems and a control system configured to obtain information from one or more sensors and transmit that information on one or more of the plurality of telemetry systems. The configuration of a controller may be changed so as to change which information is transmitted on a given telemetry system and how the information is to be transmitted on the given telemetry system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Aaron W. LOGAN, David A. SWITZER, Jili LIU, Justin C. LOGAN, Mingdong XU
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Patent number: 11391105Abstract: A method and system for downhole pulse generation determines an optimal frequency and, in some embodiments, amplitude of axial pressure pulses to maximize the rate of penetration. Specifically, one or more sensors may be disposed on or near an axial oscillation tool that provides near real-time raw sensor data relating to speed, velocity, and acceleration of the tool. With this sensor data, an optimal set of parameters, namely an optimal frequency and, in some embodiments, amplitude may be determined based on the hydraulic conditions and frictional forces of the actual drilling environment. An optimizing control system may directly communicate these parameters to the axial oscillation tool or pass the parameters to an axial oscillation tool control system that controls the operation of the tool. Advantageously, frictional forces may be substantially reduced, the rate of penetration may be substantially enhanced, and power consumption may be intelligently managed.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: QUANTUM ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: David A. Switzer, Irina Alexina
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Patent number: 11359483Abstract: A downhole system has a plurality of telemetry systems and a control system configured to obtain information from one or more sensors and transmit that information on one or more of the plurality of telemetry systems. The configuration of a controller may be changed so as to change which information is transmitted on a given telemetry system and how the information is to be transmitted on the given telemetry system.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Aaron W. Logan, David A. Switzer, Jili Liu, Justin C. Logan, Mingdong Xu
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Publication number: 20220121291Abstract: An athletic performance monitoring system, including a gesture recognition processor configured to execute gesture recognition processes. Interaction with the athletic performance monitoring system may be based, at least in part, on gestures performed by a user, and may offer an alternative to making selections on the athletic performance monitoring system using physical buttons, which may be cumbersome and/or inconvenient to use while performing an athletic activity. Additionally, recognized gestures may be used to select one or more operational modes for the athletic performance monitoring system, such that a reduction in power consumption may be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Manan Goel, Kate Cummings, Peter Laigar, David Switzer, Sebastian Imlay, Michael Lapinsky
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Patent number: 11243611Abstract: A wrist-worn athletic performance monitoring system, including a gesture recognition processor configured to execute gesture recognition processes. Interaction with the performance monitoring system may be based, at least in part, on gestures performed by the user, and offer an alternative to making selections on the performance monitoring system using physical buttons, which may be cumbersome and/or inconvenient to use while performing an athletic activities. Additionally, recognized gestures may be used to select one or more operational modes for the athletic performance monitoring systems such that a reduction in power consumption may be achieved.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Manan Goel, Kate Cummings, Peter Laigar, David Switzer, Sebastian Imlay, Michael Lapinsky
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Publication number: 20220003063Abstract: A method and system for downhole pulse generation determines an optimal frequency and, in some embodiments, amplitude of axial pressure pulses to maximize the rate of penetration. Specifically, one or more sensors may be disposed on or near an axial oscillation tool that provides near real-time raw sensor data relating to speed, velocity, and acceleration of the tool. With this sensor data, an optimal set of parameters, namely an optimal frequency and, in some embodiments, amplitude may be determined based on the hydraulic conditions and frictional forces of the actual drilling environment. An optimizing control system may directly communicate these parameters to the axial oscillation tool or pass the parameters to an axial oscillation tool control system that controls the operation of the tool. Advantageously, frictional forces may be substantially reduced, the rate of penetration may be substantially enhanced, and power consumption may be intelligently managed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: David A. Switzer, Irina Alexina
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Publication number: 20210381367Abstract: A downhole system has a plurality of telemetry systems and a control system configured to obtain information from one or more sensors and transmit that information on one or more of the plurality of telemetry systems. The configuration of a controller may be changed so as to change which information is transmitted on a given telemetry system and how the information is to be transmitted on the given telemetry system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Aaron W. LOGAN, David A. SWITZER, Jili LIU, Justin C. LOGAN, Mingdong XU
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Patent number: 11073015Abstract: A downhole system has a plurality of telemetry systems and a control system configured to obtain information from one or more sensors and transmit that information on one or more of the plurality of telemetry systems. The configuration of a controller may be changed so as to change which information is transmitted on a given telemetry system and how the information is to be transmitted on the given telemetry system.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Aaron W. Logan, David A. Switzer, Jili Liu, Justin C. Logan, Mingdong Xu
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Patent number: 10954781Abstract: A method for establishing downlink telemetry communication to a downhole system involves placing into a drillstring a telemetry transcoder, and advancing the drillstring so the telemetry transcoder is below the surface. The method then transmits downlink EM telemetry signals from surface equipment. These signals are received at the telemetry transcoder which retransmits the signals as mud pulse signals. The mud pulse signals are received at the downhole system.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Aaron W. Logan, Justin C. Logan, Barry D. Buternowsky, Steven D. McLawchlin, David A. Switzer, Kurtis Kenneth Lee West
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Patent number: 10901108Abstract: A vehicle for detecting fields relevant to the suitability of a location for EM telemetry reception. The vehicle may include a magnetometer, a voltage monitoring system and position sensors. A wireless transmitter may transmit readings from the meters, monitoring systems and/or sensors to a receiver. The vehicle may include equipment for inserting or removing ground conductors for use in receiving electromagnetic telemetry signals. The vehicle may be driven or may drive itself autonomously. The vehicle may obtain measurements of magnetic field and/or potential differences at spaced apart locations along a path. Data obtained by the vehicle may be analyzed to identify hot spots. After selecting hot spots, the vehicle may be configured to insert ground conductors at selected locations within the hot spots. After installing ground rods, the vehicle may be configured to continuously monitor the area to maintain an optimum configuration of ground conductors.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: David A. Switzer, Aaron W. Logan
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Patent number: 10753201Abstract: A pressure measurement apparatus for a downhole measurement-while-drilling tool comprises a feed through connector and a pressure transducer. The feed through connector comprises a body with a first end and an opposite second end, at least one electrical interconnection extending axially through the body and out of the first and second ends, and a pressure transducer receptacle in the first end and a communications bore extending from the receptacle to the second end. The pressure transducer is seated in the receptacle such that a pressure at the first end can be measured, and comprises at least one electrical contact that extends from the pressure transducer through the communication bore and out of the second end. The pressure transducer can take pressure measurements used to predict wear of a primary seal in a motor subassembly of the tool, detect a pressure-related battery failure event, and control operation of a dual pulse height fluid pressure pulse generator.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Inventors: Aaron W. Logan, Jili Liu, David A. Switzer, Justin C. Logan