Patents by Inventor David Conn

David Conn 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: 11988707
    Abstract: Methods, computing systems, and computer-readable media for detecting sensor malfunctioning status. The method includes receiving sensor measurements of a first type from a first type of sensor, deriving a first value for a metric from the sensor measurements of the first type, receiving sensor measurements of a second type from a second type of sensor, wherein the second measurements of the second type include a second value for the metric, comparing the first value to the second value, determining whether the first type of sensor or the second type of sensor is malfunctioning based on the comparing, and storing or outputting information indicating whether first type of sensor and the second type of sensor are malfunctioning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Keith Ray, David Conn
  • Publication number: 20220373591
    Abstract: Methods, computing systems, and computer-readable media for detecting sensor malfunctioning status. The method includes receiving sensor measurements of a first type from a first type of sensor, deriving a first value for a metric from the sensor measurements of the first type, receiving sensor measurements of a second type from a second type of sensor, wherein the second measurements of the second type include a second value for the metric, comparing the first value to the second value, determining whether the first type of sensor or the second type of sensor is malfunctioning based on the comparing, and storing or outputting information indicating whether first type of sensor and the second type of sensor are malfunctioning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Keith Ray, David Conn
  • Patent number: 11220902
    Abstract: A method for predicting a telemetry mode of a downhole tool includes receiving a signal from the downhole tool at a computing system at a surface. The method also includes predicting the telemetry mode of the downhole tool based on the signal. The method also includes switching a telemetry mode of the computing system to match the telemetry mode of the downhole tool. The method also includes demodulating the signal using the computing system after the telemetry mode of the computing system has been switched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: David Conn
  • Publication number: 20210302612
    Abstract: A method can include acquiring data associated with a field operation in a geologic environment; processing the data by partitioning operationally and representing symbolically; formulating a symbolic query for an operating procedure specification; performing a search of the symbolically represented data utilizing the symbolic query and a probabilistic chain model; receiving a search result responsive to the search; assessing compliance with the operation procedure specification utilizing the search result; and issuing a control signal to field equipment utilizing the assessment of compliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Sai Venkatakrishnan, Oney Erge, Sylvain Chambon, Richard Meehan, Mohammad Khairi Hamzah, Darine Mansour, David Conn
  • Publication number: 20210115787
    Abstract: A method for predicting a telemetry mode of a downhole tool includes receiving a signal from the downhole tool at a computing system at a surface. The method also includes predicting the telemetry mode of the downhole tool based on the signal. The method also includes switching a telemetry mode of the computing system to match the telemetry mode of the downhole tool. The method also includes demodulating the signal using the computing system after the telemetry mode of the computing system has been switched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventor: David Conn
  • Patent number: 9696215
    Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Novarus Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Brock, David Conn
  • Patent number: 9328605
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting fluid modulation signals transmitted by an instrument in a wellbore includes a motion sensor coupled to a selected position on an exterior of a conduit coupled between a discharge side of a fluid pump and an inlet to a pipe string suspended in the wellbore. The instrument is coupled to the pipe string. A signal detector is in signal communication with the motion sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: David Conn
  • Patent number: 9297743
    Abstract: A method for determining stick slip conditions. The method may include disposing an operating apparatus in fluid communication with a pressure wave transmission medium. At least one pressure measurement device may be disposed at least partially within the pressure wave transmission medium and at some distance from the operating apparatus. One or more pressure waves generated by the operating apparatus may be measured within the pressure wave transmission medium with the at least one pressure measurement device and pressure measurement data may be generated therefrom. The pressure measurement data from the at least one pressure measurement device may be transmitted to a data acquisition system. The pressure measurement data may be analyzed to detect one or more stick slip conditions from one or more variations in the pressure measurement data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: David Conn
  • Publication number: 20150285689
    Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin Brock, David Conn
  • Patent number: 9133708
    Abstract: A method for reconstituting a signal due to a flow distortion in a mud-pulse telemetry system, having steps of obtaining at least one parameter to be transmitted by a transmitter to a receiver through the mud-pulse telemetry system, estimating a change in a flow rate in a borehole fluid along a trajectory of the mud-pulse telemetry system undergoing a fluid distortion, estimating a Doppler rate of the signal traveling through the borehole fluid along the trajectory of the mud-pulse telemetry system, calculating a Doppler compensation value for the signal sent along the trajectory in the borehole fluid, transmitting the signal of the at least one parameter through the mud-pulse telemetry system, receiving a portion of the signal of the at least one parameter and reconstituting at least a portion of the signal using the Doppler compensation value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: David Conn, Julius Kusuma
  • Publication number: 20150218929
    Abstract: A well-logging system may include a tool assembly to be positioned within a borehole of a subterranean formation and to store second data including a second time marker related to a first time marker. The well-logging system may include a controller above the subterranean formation. The controller may process first data including the first time marker, recover the second data, and synchronize the second data based upon the second time marker and the first time marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Bharat Narasimhan, Mark Fredette, Raphael Gadot, Remi Hutin, David Conn
  • Publication number: 20150088551
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems, methods, apparatus, computer program code and means may facilitate a group benefit insurance plan. In some embodiments, a group benefit insurance plan platform may be coupled to a computer storage unit for receiving, storing, and providing data associated with the group benefit insurance plan, including a base insurance policy characteristic. The platform may automatically determine a number of group members who have purchased insurance policies under the group benefit insurance plan. Based on the determined number, the platform may automatically apply a benefit to the base insurance policy characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: David Conn Morgan, Bradley Dean Molinsky, Meghan Brooks Pistritto, Thomas Andrew Tipton
  • Patent number: 8864042
    Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Novarus Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Brock, David Conn
  • Publication number: 20140114872
    Abstract: According to some embodiments, a system may receive, from an employee, a request to access a voluntary employee benefit portal. The system may determine an employer associated with the employee and access information about a set of voluntary employee benefit plans associated with determined employer. Information associated with the voluntary employee benefit portal may then be transmitted, and the transmitted information may be customized based at least in part on the information about the set of voluntary employee benefit plans associated with the determined employer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: David Conn Morgan, Andrea L. Savastra, Wendy A. Wojdyl
  • Publication number: 20130118249
    Abstract: An apparatus for detecting fluid modulation signals transmitted by an instrument in a wellbore includes a motion sensor coupled to a selected position on an exterior of a conduit coupled between a discharge side of a fluid pump and an inlet to a pipe string suspended in the wellbore. The instrument is coupled to the pipe string. A signal detector is in signal communication with the motion sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: David Conn
  • Publication number: 20130082845
    Abstract: A method for reconstituting a signal due to a flow distortion in a mud-pulse telemetry system, having steps of obtaining at least one parameter to be transmitted by a transmitter to a receiver through the mud-pulse telemetry system, estimating a change in a flow rate in a borehole fluid along a trajectory of the mud-pulse telemetry system undergoing a fluid distortion, estimating a Doppler rate of the signal traveling through the borehole fluid along the trajectory of the mud-pulse telemetry system, calculating a Doppler compensation value for the signal sent along the trajectory in the borehole fluid, transmitting the signal of the at least one parameter through the mud-pulse telemetry system, receiving a portion of the signal of the at least one parameter and reconstituting at least a portion of the signal using the Doppler compensation value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Inventors: David Conn, Julius Kusuma
  • Publication number: 20110276297
    Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Benjamin Brock, David Conn
  • Publication number: 20100109884
    Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Benjamin Brock, David Conn
  • Patent number: 7686232
    Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Novarus Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Brock, David Conn
  • Publication number: 20070062206
    Abstract: A system and a method for monitoring and inspecting food safety is disclosed. The system adopts insert and use concept that only requires an initial push on a button to begin its function. The system provides visual alert for different conditions if food products are in unsafe status. The system is pre-calibrated during manufacture without complicated or multi-step calibration or recalibration procedures during application. The system relies on modern surface-mount microprocessor technology that enables long-term calibration stability along with very low power consumption for extended battery life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: Novarus Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Brock, David Conn