Patents by Inventor George A. Brown
George A. Brown 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: 20240155168Abstract: A method includes: accessing a set of errors occurring during playback of segments of a video in a first rendition within a device population during a first time period and, during a subsequent time period, in response to receiving a first request for a first segment of the video in the first rendition: deriving, from the set of errors, a first error rate associated with the first segment in the first rendition; and, in response to the first error rate falling below a threshold, serving the first segment. The method also includes, in response to receiving a second request for a second segment of the video in the first rendition: deriving, from the set of errors, a second error rate associated with the second segment in the first rendition; and in response to the second error rate exceeding the threshold, serving the second segment in a second rendition.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Adam Brown, Christian Pillsbury, Dylan Jhaveri, George Katsevman
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Patent number: 11978300Abstract: A single space parking meter assembly for retrofitting onto an existing coin vault assembly includes a number of parking meter components enclosed within a protective outer covering that is rotatably or slidably engageable with the coin vault assembly when a bottom surface of the protective outer covering is positioned against or adjacent to an upper surface of the coin vault assembly. A locking mechanism secures the protective outer covering to the coin vault assembly when the protective outer covering is engaged with the coin vault assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: J.J. MacKay Canada LimitedInventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson
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Patent number: 11972654Abstract: A parking meter may have a housing that is formed at least significantly of an impact resistant material. In particular, the impact resistant material may comprise one of a polycarbonate copolymer or polycarbonate blended resin, a nylon-based copolymer, or a nylon-based polymer that includes long glass fiber or Kevlar fiber. The housing encloses the parking meter components to provide protection for the parking meter components against an external environment and vandalism attacks.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: J.J. MacKay Canada LimitedInventors: George Allan MacKay, James George MacKay, Adrian Ignatius O'Neil, Robert Steven Cosh, Darren Scott Cameron, Gregory Emile Chauvin, David Andrew McMullin, Michael Brown, Matthew Watson
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Patent number: 11584175Abstract: A remotely releasable tow line is provided. The tow line has a releasable latch at a distal end that is removably connected to a race car. The releasable latch is operatively associated with a cable handle adjacent to a proximal end of the tow line. Accordingly, a user disposed on a tow vehicle, to which the proximal end is connected, may manipulate the cable handle so that the release latch disconnects from the race car, in such a way that while the race car is still being towed it is unhooked from the tow vehicle, thereby saving time in getting the race car in a pit area where the race car can be tended to before its soon-approaching next race.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: NitroSew LLCInventor: David George Brown
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Patent number: 11352872Abstract: Methods for correcting temperatures measured in producing wells are provided. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving formation fluid within a completion string in a well, wherein the formation fluid passes from a formation and radially into the completion string through at least one opening in the completion string. The method also includes measuring temperatures outside the completion string at multiple depths in the well at which the formation fluid passes from the formation and radially into the completion string. The temperatures measured outside the completion string at the multiple depths in the well are converted into axial temperatures inside the completion string at the multiple depths. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Yves Manin, John R. Lovell, George A. Brown
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Patent number: 11255153Abstract: A seal apparatus and method of use is described. The seal apparatus comprises a seal assembly comprising a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another along respective contact surfaces. Each of the plurality of elements is a compound element comprising a substrate and at least one seal member disposed on a part of a surface of the element.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Patent number: 11231077Abstract: A torque transfer apparatus and method of use is described. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure defines a first engagement surface. A structure defining a second engagement surface is rotatable with respect to the ring structure. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements, and movement between the collapsed condition and the expanded condition engages or disengages the first and second engagement surfaces. The apparatus can be configured to transfer a driving torque (e.g. a clutch) or a braking force (e.g. a torque brake).Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Patent number: 11168536Abstract: A seal apparatus and method of use is described. The apparatus comprises a seal assembly comprising a plurality of seal elements assembled together to form a ring structure around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of seal elements. The plurality of seal elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another along respective contact surfaces. Each of the plurality of seal elements is each formed from a compliant, compressible or resilient material.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Patent number: 11098554Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and/or collapsing apparatus and a method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure, in a direction tangential to a circle concentric with the ring structure. Applications of the invention include oilfield devices, including anti-extrusion rings, plugs, packers, locks, patching tools, connection systems, and variable diameter tools run in a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Publication number: 20210156219Abstract: A seal apparatus and method of use is described. The seal apparatus comprises a seal assembly comprising a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements; The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another along respective contact surfaces. Each of the plurality of elements is a compound element comprising a substrate and at least one seal member disposed on a part of a surface of the element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 27, 2021Inventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Publication number: 20210131219Abstract: A seal apparatus and method of use is described. The apparatus comprises a seal assembly comprising a plurality of seal elements assembled together to form a ring structure around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of seal elements. The plurality of seal elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another along respective contact surfaces. Each of the plurality of seal elements is each formed from a compliant, compressible or resilient material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Publication number: 20210129607Abstract: A remotely releasable tow line is provided. The tow line has a releasable latch at a distal end that is removably connected to a race car. The releasable latch is operatively associated with a cable handle adjacent to a proximal end of the tow line. Accordingly, a user disposed on a tow vehicle, to which the proximal end is connected, may manipulate the cable handle so that the release latch disconnects from the race car, in such a way that while the race care is still being towed it is unhooked from the tow vehicle, thereby saving time in getting the race care in a pit area where the race care can be tended to before its soon-approaching next race.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventor: David George Brown
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Patent number: 10954741Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and/or collapsing apparatus and a method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure, in a direction tangential to a circle concentric with the ring structure. Applications of the invention include oilfield devices, including anti-extrusion rings, plugs, packers, locks, patching tools, connection systems, and variable diameter tools run in a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Patent number: 10822882Abstract: The invention provides a downhole apparatus and method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis and a drive mechanism for effecting rotation of the ring structure with respect to a wellbore or subterranean formation. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and a first expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements, and the ring structure comprises one or more surfaces or formations for cutting and/or removal of material from the wellbore or subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Patent number: 10801284Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and collapsing ring apparatus and method of use. The expanding and collapsing ring comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure defines an inner ring surface configured to be presented to a surface of an object arranged internally to the ring structure. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and a first expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure. Applications of the invention include oilfield devices, connection systems, flow barriers and packers.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Gareth Edward George Brown
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Patent number: 10662872Abstract: A method and system for restraining the top plate of ballistic cover systems used during a supercharged engine explosion is provided. The restraining system embodies bushing-pin attachment points along the periphery of the top plate for attaching the restraint straps. The attachment points may be set at an angle of incidence relative to the top plate. Each bushing-pin attachment point includes spaced apart bushings for retaining a retention pin. The retention pin is made of a material more malleable than that of the top plate and the bushings so as to absorb a predominance of the stress through the restraint straps during an explosion. Moreover, the retention pins are easily detachable from the bushings for installation and repair purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: NitroSew LLCInventors: Susan JoAnn Brown, David George Brown
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Publication number: 20190368558Abstract: A torque transfer apparatus and method of use is described. The apparatus (60) comprises a plurality of elements (62) assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure defines a first engagement surface. A structure (56) defining a second engagement surface is rotatable with respect to the ring structure. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements, and movement between the collapsed condition and the expanded condition engages or disengages the first and second engagement surfaces. The apparatus can be configured to transfer a driving torque (e.g. a clutch) or a braking force (e.g. a torque brake).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventor: Gareth Edward George BROWN
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Publication number: 20190368274Abstract: The invention provides a downhole apparatus (50) and method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements (60) assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis and a drive mechanism for effecting rotation of the ring structure with respect to a wellbore or subterranean formation. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and a first expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements, and the ring structure comprises one or more surfaces or formations for cutting and/or removal of material from the wellbore or subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventor: Gareth Edward George BROWN
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Publication number: 20190360288Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and collapsing ring apparatus (10) and method of use. The expanding and collapsing ring comprises a plurality of elements (12) assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure defines an inner ring surface configured to be presented to a surface of an object (19) arranged internally to the ring structure. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and a first expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure. Applications of the invention include oilfield devices, connection systems, flow barriers and packers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventor: Gareth Edward George BROWN
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Publication number: 20190352997Abstract: The invention provides an expanding and/or collapsing apparatus (10) and a method of use. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements (12) assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure is operable to be moved between an expanded condition and a collapsed condition by movement of the plurality of elements. The plurality of elements is operable to be moved between the expanded and collapsed conditions by sliding with respect to one another in the plane of the ring structure, in a direction tangential to a circle concentric with the ring structure. Applications of the invention include oilfield devices, including anti-extrusion rings, plugs, packers, locks, patching tools, connection systems, and variable diameter tools run in a wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicants: Peak Well Systems Pty Ltd, Peak Well Systems LimitedInventor: Gareth Edward George BROWN