Patents by Inventor John Fowler
John Fowler 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: 11939152Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hawkins, Bryan John Lewis, Tori H. Miller, Wesley John Warren, Austin Carl Schaffner, Glenn Ray Fowler, Bryan Chapman Lucas, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
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Patent number: 11930976Abstract: An autonomous floor cleaning robot includes a robot body, a drive supporting the robot body to maneuver the robot across a floor surface, a pad holder attached to an underside of the robot body and configured to receive a removable cleaning pad, and a pad sensor configured to sense a pad type identifier on a central region of the cleaning pad. The pad type identifier includes a marker on the central region of the cleaning pad. The cleaning pad has a mounting card affixed thereto, and the pad type identifier includes an array of apertures that expose selected portions of the marker.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: John Reimels, Marcus R. Williams, Adam Goss, Isaac Fowler, Lucile Driscoll
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Publication number: 20230009890Abstract: An electrical circuit for providing led light bulb drivers with the necessary electrical load for most triac and digital dimmer switches and provide dimming control to mimic incandescent light bulbs is described herein. The electrical circuit includes a non-linear electrical load circuit that is electrically coupled to a rectified alternating current (AC) input power source and providing the necessary load current to initiate and maintain activation of triac and digital dimmer switches. A phase sense and amplifier circuit is also coupled to the rectified AC input power source and it senses the AC input voltage phase, then transmits a control signal to the light emitting diode (LED) driver to adjust the current level of the power being delivered to the LEDs in a manner to mimic the dimming of incandescent light bulbs.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: January 12, 2023Applicant: STAR MICROELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, LLCInventor: David John Fowler
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Patent number: 10371447Abstract: An anchor assembly for anchoring refractory materials is disclosed for use in high tension stress applications. The anchor assembly includes at least one elongated plate having expansion slots formed along one edge of the elongated plate and semi-circular recessed formed along an opposing edge of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Patrick L Yoder, Christopher John Fowler, Aaron M. Schlett, Laura E. Johnsen
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Patent number: 10352619Abstract: An anchor assembly for anchoring refractory materials within a vessel is disclosed that provides for a more reliable refractory anchor and resultant refractory lining system that is easier to install both in terms of the refractory lining and the anchor assembly itself when compared to prior art anchor assemblies. The anchor assembly includes a base pin assembly, and at least one anchor leg connected to and extending from the base pin assembly. The base pin assembly includes a mounting end formed on one end of the pin assembly adapted for securing the base pin assembly to the vessel. The mounting end has an electrical resistance contact point formed thereon. The electrical resistant contact point preferably has a flux material located thereon.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Patrick L. Yoder, Christopher John Fowler, Laura E Johnsen, Vance A. McCray, Aaron M. Schlett
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Publication number: 20180320972Abstract: An anchor assembly for anchoring refractory materials is disclosed for use in high tension stress applications. The anchor assembly includes at least one elongated plate having expansion slots formed along one edge of the elongated plate and semi-circular recessed formed along an opposing edge of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: PATRICK L YODER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOWLER, AARON M. SCHLETT, LAURA E. JOHNSEN
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Publication number: 20180320973Abstract: An anchor assembly for anchoring refractory materials within a vessel is disclosed that provides for a more reliable refractory anchor and resultant refractory lining system that is easier to install both in terms of the refractory lining and the anchor assembly itself when compared to prior art anchor assemblies. The anchor assembly includes a base pin assembly, and at least one anchor leg connected to and extending from the base pin assembly. The base pin assembly includes a mounting end formed on one end of the pin assembly adapted for securing the base pin assembly to the vessel. The mounting end has an electrical resistance contact point formed thereon. The electrical resistant contact point preferably has a flux material located thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: PATRICK L. YODER, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOWLER, LAURA E. JOHNSEN, VANCE A. MCCRAY, AARON M. SCHLETT
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Patent number: 10047298Abstract: A delayed coking unit has a thermal shock-resistant, erosion-resistant internal lining to reduce thermally-induced mechanical stresses in the pressure boundary of the coke drum. The lining is effective to reduce or mitigate the transient thermal stress that occurs in the pressure boundary of the coke drum and to reduce or minimize the high thermal stress resulting from temperature differentials at the skirt-to-shell junction.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Christopher S. Hinson, Christopher John Fowler, David Scott Sinclair, Adam Garrett Susong, Robert Lee Antram, John Roger Peterson
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Publication number: 20150267122Abstract: A delayed coking unit has a thermal shock-resistant, erosion-resistant internal lining to reduce thermally-induced mechanical stresses in the pressure boundary of the coke drum. The lining is effective to reduce or mitigate the transient thermal stress that occurs in the pressure boundary of the coke drum and to reduce or minimize the high thermal stress resulting from temperature differentials at the skirt-to-shell junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Christopher S. Hinson, Christopher John FOWLER, David Scott SINCLAIR, Adam Garrett SUSONG, Robert Lee ANTRAM, John Roger PETERSON
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Patent number: 9056340Abstract: Systems, compositions, and methods for the bioremediation of a contaminant contained within a contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods may include supplying a first bioremediation formulation that includes an ion exchange resin to a first treatment zone that is associated with the contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods further may include supplying a second bioremediation formulation that includes a high-mobility oxidant, a low-mobility oxidant, and a nutrient material to a second treatment zone that is associated with the contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods also may include a kit of bioremediation formulations that includes the first bioremediation formulation and the second bioremediation formulation and is to be utilized during the bioremediation of the contaminated region.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Bioremediation Specialists L.L.C.Inventor: Troy John Fowler
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Patent number: 8566969Abstract: A helmet includes a helmet body defining a helmet interior. A fit system is provided to engage the helmet to the head of a wearer, at least a first and second portion of the fit system are moveable independent of the other. A fit adjuster varies a characteristic of the fit system, such as size, shape, orientation or pressure, allowing a wearer to customize fit of the helmet.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: The Burton CorporationInventors: Brian Glogowski, John D. Fiegener, Daniel Richard Armstrong, Michael Tinstman, Hans Dyhrman, John Fowler
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Publication number: 20130260441Abstract: Systems, compositions, and methods for the bioremediation of a contaminant contained within a contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods may include supplying a first bioremediation formulation that includes an ion exchange resin to a first treatment zone that is associated with the contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods further may include supplying a second bioremediation formulation that includes a high-mobility oxidant, a low-mobility oxidant, and a nutrient material to a second treatment zone that is associated with the contaminated region. The systems, compositions, and methods also may include a kit of bioremediation formulations that includes the first bioremediation formulation and the second bioremediation formulation and is to be utilized during the bioremediation of the contaminated region.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Bioremediation Specialists, LLCInventor: Troy John Fowler
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Patent number: 8361244Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for protecting metal surfaces in oil & gas exploration and production, refinery and petrochemical process applications subject to solid particulate erosion at temperatures of up to 1000° C. The method includes the step of providing the metal surfaces in such applications with a hot erosion resistant cermet lining or insert, wherein the cermet lining or insert includes a) about 30 to about 95 vol % of a ceramic phase, and b) a metal binder phase, wherein the cermet lining or insert has a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0 and a K1C fracture toughness of at least 7.0 MPa-m1/2. The metal surfaces may also be provided with a hot erosion resistant cermet coating having a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: ExxonMobil Researach and Engineering CompanyInventors: John Roger Peterson, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler, Neeraj Srinivas Thirumalai, ChangMin Chun, Emery Bela Lendvai-Lintner
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Patent number: 8323423Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for protecting metal surfaces in oil & gas exploration and production, refinery and petrochemical process applications subject to solid particulate erosion at temperatures of up to 1000° C. The method includes the step of providing the metal surfaces in such applications with a hot erosion resistant cermet lining or insert, wherein the cermet lining or insert includes a) about 30 to about 95 vol % of a ceramic phase, and b) a metal binder phase, wherein the cermet lining or insert has a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0 and a K1C fracture toughness of at least 7.0 MPa-m1/2. The metal surfaces may also be provided with a hot erosion resistant cermet coating having a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: John Roger Peterson, Narasimha-Rao Venkata Bangaru, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler, Neeraj Srinivas Thirumalai, ChangMin Chun, Emery Bela Lendvai-Lintner
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Patent number: 8317940Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for protecting metal surfaces in oil & gas exploration and production, refinery and petrochemical process applications subject to solid particulate erosion at temperatures of up to 1000° C. The method includes the step of providing the metal surfaces in such applications with a hot erosion resistant cermet lining or insert, wherein the cermet lining or insert includes a) about 30 to about 95 vol % of a ceramic phase, and b) a metal binder phase, wherein the cermet lining or insert has a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0 and a K1C fracture toughness of at least 7.0 MPa-m1/2. The metal surfaces may also be provided with a hot erosion resistant cermet coating having a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: John Roger Peterson, Narasimha-Rao Venkata Bangaru, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler, Neeraj Srinivas Thirumalai, ChangMin Chun, Emery Bela Lendvai-Lintner
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Publication number: 20120252102Abstract: Systems, compositions, and methods for the anaerobic oxidative bioremediation of a contaminant contained within a treatment zone associated with a contaminated region. These systems, compositions, and methods may include a bioremediation formulation that includes a high-mobility oxidant, a low-mobility oxidant, and a nutrient source. The high-mobility oxidant may include a nitrate salt. The low-mobility oxidant may include a sulfate salt. The nutrient source may include brewer's yeast and/or a complex sugar. The bioremediation formulation also may include one or more additional components, including a phosphate salt, a surfactant, a solvent, a chemical oxidant, and/or a bio-augmentation species.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Bioremediation Specialists, LLCInventor: Troy John Fowler
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Publication number: 20120177933Abstract: A cermet composition represented by the formula (PQ)(RS)X comprising: a ceramic phase (PQ), a binder phase (RS) and X wherein X is at least one member selected from the group consisting of an oxide dispersoid E, an intermetallic compound F and a derivative compound G wherein said ceramic phase (PQ) is dispersed in the binder phase (RS) as particles of diameter in the range of about 0.5 to 3000 microns, and said X is dispersed in the binder phase (RS) as particles in the size range of about 1 nm to 400 nm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2007Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: Narasimha-Rao Venkata Bangaru, Jayoung Koo, ChangMin Chun, Hyun-Woo Jin, John Roger Peterson, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler
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Publication number: 20110169387Abstract: The invention provides a storage furniture unit (20) for use in conjunction with a furniture item (40) providing a worksurface (42), the storage furniture unit (20) having a first storage portion (22) which is arranged below the worksurface (42) in use, and a second storage portion (24) which is arranged above the worksurface (42) in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: FC Brown (Steel Equipment) LimitedInventors: Christopher John Fowler, Alexander James Forsyth
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Publication number: 20110104384Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for protecting metal surfaces in oil & gas exploration and production, refinery and petrochemical process applications subject to solid particulate erosion at temperatures of up to 1000° C. The method includes the step of providing the metal surfaces in such applications with a hot erosion resistant cermet lining or insert, wherein the cermet lining or insert includes a) about 30 to about 95 vol % of a ceramic phase, and b) a metal binder phase, wherein the cermet lining or insert has a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0 and a K1C fracture toughness of at least 7.0 MPa-m1/2. The metal surfaces may also be provided with a hot erosion resistant cermet coating having a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: John R. Peterson, Narasimha-Rao V. Bangaru, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler, Neeraj S. Thirumalai, ChangMin Chun, Emery B. Lendvai-Lintner
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Publication number: 20110104383Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for protecting metal surfaces in oil & gas exploration and production, refinery and petrochemical process applications subject to solid particulate erosion at temperatures of up to 1000° C. The method includes the step of providing the metal surfaces in such applications with a hot erosion resistant cermet lining or insert, wherein the cermet lining or insert includes a) about 30 to about 95 vol % of a ceramic phase, and b) a metal binder phase, wherein the cermet lining or insert has a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0 and a K1C fracture toughness of at least 7.0 MPa-m1/2. The metal surfaces may also be provided with a hot erosion resistant cermet coating having a HEAT erosion resistance index of at least 5.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: JOHN ROGER PETERSON, NARASIMHA-RAO V. BANGARU, ROBERT LEE ANTRAM, CHRISTOPHER JOHN FOWLER, NEERAJ S. THIRUMALAI, CHANGMIN CHUN, EMERY B. LENDVAI-LINTNER