Patents by Inventor Glynn Thomas
Glynn Thomas 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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Patent number: 11987380Abstract: An aircraft control surface skew and/or loss detection system including an aircraft wing structure having a fixed part and at least two control surface elements wherein the at least two control surface elements are configured to be moveable relative to the fixed part. The detection system also includes a cable operably connected to each of the at least two control surface elements such that a tensile force is applied to the cable upon skew and/or loss of one of the control surface elements. The detections system has a sensor assembly including a first part and a second part, wherein one of the first and second parts has a sensor and wherein the cable is coupled to the second part such that skew and/or loss of one of the control surface elements causes movement of the second part relative to the first part.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Moog Wolverhampton LimitedInventor: Glynn Thomas
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Publication number: 20220381758Abstract: A cartridge sampler for collecting a target species from an environment for subsequent chemical analysis includes removable collection media having at least one molecule sensor thereon. The cartridge sampler includes a means for tagging a geospatial location and time that the fluid samples are provided to the collection media such that the location and time that the fluid samples are provided to the collection media can be later determined. Also disclosed are systems and methods for collecting species from various environments including a subsurface formation, a pipeline, and gaseous, soil or sub-slab, and aqueous environments. The cartridge sampler is fitted on or within a device designed for moving within each environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: David Glynn Thomas, Paul Bireta, Travis Samuel Elsdon, Michael John Marnane
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Patent number: 11498658Abstract: A system for an aircraft wing including a power drive unit (101), a first actuator (104C) for actuating a first aerodynamic device (103), a second actuator (104A) for actuating a second aerodynamic device (102), a first drive path (109B) configured to operate between the power drive unit (101) and the first actuator (104C), a second drive path (109A) operably connecting the power drive unit (101) and the second actuator (104A), the first drive path (109B) including a lost motion device (108A), the lost motion device (108A) being configured to selectively operably connect the power drive unit (101) to the first actuator (104C) and selectively operably disconnect the power drive unit (101) from the first actuator (104C).Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Moog Wolverhampton LimitedInventor: Glynn Thomas
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Publication number: 20220316072Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of using accelerated corrosion to remove metallic assets.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: David Glynn THOMAS, Perapon SRIWATTANA, Paul BIRETA, Adebayo AKINPELU, Sandra HERNANDEZ
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Publication number: 20220258879Abstract: A skew detection system for an aircraft flight control surface, the flight control surface being moveable relative to fixed structure of the aircraft by operation of a first gear rack driven by a first gear pinion and by operation of a second gear rack driven by a second gear pinion, the skew detection system including a first sensor arrangement and a second sensor arrangement, the first gear rack having a first set of teeth defining a plurality of first targets, the second gear rack having a second set of teeth defining a plurality of second targets, the plurality of first targets being configured to move relative to the first sensor arrangement and the plurality of second targets being configured to move relative to the second sensor arrangement, the skew detection system including a monitoring device to monitor the output from the first and second sensors and determine whether a skew condition has arisen in the flight control surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventor: Glynn Thomas
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Publication number: 20210261269Abstract: An aircraft control surface skew and/or loss detection system including an aircraft wing structure having a fixed part and at least two control surface elements wherein the at least two control surface elements are configured to be moveable relative to the fixed part. The detection system also includes a cable operably connected to each of the at least two control surface elements such that a tensile force is applied to the cable upon skew and/or loss of one of the control surface elements. The detections system has a sensor assembly including a first part and a second part, wherein one of the first and second parts has a sensor and wherein the cable is coupled to the second part such that skew and/or loss of one of the control surface elements causes movement of the second part relative to the first part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventor: Glynn Thomas
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Patent number: 11097968Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation, deposition and adherence of scale to metallic and other surfaces in the equipment, vessels and/or piping of facilities for the handling of oil and gas produced fluid is disclosed. An effective scale inhibiting amount of alginate is added to a produced fluid containing a scale-forming divalent cation. The alginate effectively cross-links with a scale-forming divalent cation, e.g., calcium, forming an alginate gel for subsequent separation and removal from the produced fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Mark Charlesworth, Christopher John Kalli, David Glynn Thomas, Wei Shi, Brendan Francis Graham, Zachary Mark Aman, Eric Freemantle May
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Publication number: 20210039770Abstract: A system for an aircraft wing including a power drive unit (101), a first actuator (104C) for actuating a first aerodynamic device (103), a second actuator (104A) for actuating a second aerodynamic device (102), a first drive path (109B) configured to operate between the power drive unit (101) and the first actuator (104C), a second drive path (109A) operably connecting the power drive unit (101) and the second actuator (104A), the first drive path (109B) including a lost motion device (108A), the lost motion device (108A) being configured to selectively operably connect the power drive unit (101) to the first actuator (104C) and selectively operably disconnect the power drive unit (101) from the first actuator (104C).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventor: Glynn Thomas
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Patent number: 10624479Abstract: The present invention provides an accessory retention device for using on bench type seating or tables made from planks. The device holds not only a pole, but also holders for drinks or other personal items. The device is adjustable to fit a variety of stadium seating, using the device adjustable mount system, which allows the mounting pieces that clamp on to the stadium seating to expand and contract for a secure fit. The device also allows the user to select what type of pole mounted item to insert into the support device, as the device is capable of adjusting to accommodate different types and sizes of poles, such as umbrella, flags, rods, etc. The device is compact, portable, and easy to carry with a built in handle.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: Leslie Glynn Thomas
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Publication number: 20200002206Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation, deposition and adherence of scale to metallic and other surfaces in the equipment, vessels and/or piping of facilities for the handling of oil and gas produced fluid is disclosed. An effective scale inhibiting amount of alginate is added to a produced fluid containing a scale-forming divalent cation. The alginate effectively cross-links with a scale-forming divalent cation, e.g., calcium, forming an alginate gel for subsequent separation and removal from the produced fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Mark Charlesworth, Christopher John Kalli, David Glynn Thomas, Wei Shi, Brendan Francis Graham, Zachary Mark Aman, Eric Freemantle May
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Patent number: 10427963Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation, deposition and adherence of scale to metallic and other surfaces in the equipment, vessels and/or piping of facilities for the handling of oil and gas produced fluid is disclosed. An effective scale inhibiting amount of alginate is added to a produced fluid containing a scale-forming divalent cation. The alginate effectively cross-links with a scale-forming divalent cation, e.g., calcium, forming an alginate gel for subsequent separation and removal from the produced fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: Mark Charlesworth, Christopher John Kalli, David Glynn Thomas, Wei Shi, Brendan Francis Graham, Zachary Mark Aman, Eric Freemantle May
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Patent number: 10181706Abstract: Disclosed are processes for removing carbon steel components of a subsea oilfield facility in a subsea environment by accelerating the corrosion of the carbon steel components in the surrounding seawater, by a passive and/or active impressed current method. In the passive method, the facility is connected to a cathodic metal of greater electrical potential, such as copper. In order to cause the maximum and uniform corrosion, it is preferred that a wire of the chosen cathodic metal be extended along the facility and through pipelines. In the active impressed current method, an external DC electrical supply is used to apply an electrical potential difference between the steel components of the facility and the cathodic metal.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Ian Paul Kemp, David Glynn Thomas, Ursula Louise Benson
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Publication number: 20180263394Abstract: The present invention provides an accessory retention device for using on bench type seating or tables made from planks. The device holds not only a pole, but also holders for drinks or other personal items. The device is adjustable to fit a variety of stadium seating, using the device adjustable mount system, which allows the mounting pieces that clamp on to the stadium seating to expand and contract for a secure fit. The device also allows the user to select what type of pole mounted item to insert into the support device, as the device is capable of adjusting to accommodate different types and sizes of poles, such as umbrella, flags, rods, etc. The device is compact, portable, and easy to carry with a built in handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2017Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventor: Leslie Glynn Thomas
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Mercury sensor for detecting, differentiating, and measuring organic and inorganic mercury compounds
Patent number: 9791428Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor assembly to detect and quantify organic and/or inorganic mercury compounds, including elemental mercury that may be present in gases or liquids, such as natural gas, air, condensates, crude oil, refined petroleum gas or liquids, and water including connate water, condensed water and water containing hydrate inhibitor(s). The sensor assembly includes a housing having a flow channel defined by an inlet, a sensor array, and an outlet. The sensor array is based on the differential sorption properties measured using a surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensor array, a chemiresistor array, or a combination of the two.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: David Glynn Thomas, Nicholas Paul Langley, Nicholas Charles Last, Roderick J. Travis -
Publication number: 20170264086Abstract: Disclosed are processes for removing carbon steel components of a subsea oilfield facility in a subsea environment by accelerating the corrosion of the carbon steel components in the surrounding seawater, by a passive and/or active impressed current method. In the passive method, the facility is connected to a cathodic metal of greater electrical potential, such as copper. In order to cause the maximum and uniform corrosion, it is preferred that a wire of the chosen cathodic metal be extended along the facility and through pipelines. In the active impressed current method, an external DC electrical supply is used to apply an electrical potential difference between the steel components of the facility and the cathodic metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Ian Paul Kemp, David Glynn Thomas, Ursula Louise Benson
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Publication number: 20160221849Abstract: A method for inhibiting the formation, deposition and adherence of scale to metallic and other surfaces in the equipment, vessels and/or piping of facilities for the handling of oil and gas produced fluid is disclosed. An effective scale inhibiting amount of alginate is added to a produced fluid containing a scale-forming divalent cation. The alginate effectively cross-links with a scale-forming divalent cation, e.g., calcium, forming an alginate gel for subsequent separation and removal from the produced fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Mark Charlesworth, Christopher John Kalli, David Glynn Thomas, Wei Shi, Brendan Francis Graham, Zachary Mark Aman, Eric Freemantle May
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Patent number: 9404906Abstract: Described herein is an underwater vehicle having a vehicle body with a buoyancy controller adapted to vary the buoyancy of the vehicle in order to control motion of the vehicle through an underwater environment. The vehicle further includes a sampling system and a sensor arrangement. The sampling system is adapted to sequentially sample fluid from the underwater environment at specified sampling times resulting in a sample sequence, each sample associated with a sample time and a fluid flow rate. The sensor arrangement includes a plurality of molecule sensors adapted to sense organic molecules in each respective sample of the sample sequence.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: David Glynn Thomas, Christopher John Kalli, Eric Randal Stine
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Patent number: 9259770Abstract: A method and apparatus for remediating porous contaminated material. In the method, fuel material is combined with the contaminated material and a smoldering combustion process is initiated in the contaminated material to remediate the contaminated material. Control systems are provided to control the smoldering combustion process. The contaminated material may include oily waste, asbestos fibers, and/or at least one of a chlorinated solvent, a polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), a dioxin, a furan and a polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH).Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: David Glynn Thomas, Thomas Peargin
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Patent number: 9199743Abstract: A control surface element skew and/or loss detection system (100) is provided which combines a cable (168, 178) system linked to movement transducers (120) via mechanical links (114, 116) connecting the fixed wing structure (102) to the control surface elements (106, 112).Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: MOOG WOLVERHAMPTON LIMITEDInventor: Glynn Thomas
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Patent number: 9168409Abstract: A method for treating a volume of porous contaminated material is described. A combustible mixture (24) comprising a porous matrix and a distributed combustible contaminant is conveyed to a reaction vessel (12) having an ignition system (16). The ignition system is activated to initiate a smoldering combustion process in the reaction vessel and an oxidizer is distributed into the reaction vessel to sustain the smoldering combustion process. The porous matrix may comprise drill cuttings (324) with residual drilling fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.Inventors: David Glynn Thomas, Thomas Reece Peargin, Roderick James Travis