Patents by Inventor Larry D. Phelps

Larry D. Phelps 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).

  • Process for rendering and presenting underground utilities for efficient identification, marking and inspection
    Patent number: 10235789
    Abstract: The invention provides a much improved process for locating underground utilities where a field technician is provided with a device that presents the location of the underground utility in context with the surroundings. The device uses a screen present an image of the underground utility in its proper perspective with respect to the surroundings using data gathered from a number of sources. The data used to create the image includes location data of both the underground utility and the position of the device along with perspective attributes such as traditional compass orientation, perspective relative to the horizon, and any perceivable movement of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Simmons, Peter J. Osbourne, Christopher A. Glenn, Larry D. Phelps
  • Process for rendering and presenting underground utilities for efficient identification, marking and inspection
    Patent number: 10083534
    Abstract: The invention provides a much improved process for locating underground utilities where a field technician is provided with a device that presents the location of the underground utility in context with the surroundings. The device uses a screen present an image of the underground utility in its proper perspective with respect to the surroundings using data gathered from a number of sources. The data used to create the image includes location data of both the underground utility and the position of the device along with perspective attributes such as traditional compass orientation, perspective relative to the horizon, and any perceivable movement of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Timothy J. Simmons, Peter J. Osbourne, Christopher A. Glenn, Larry D. Phelps
  • PROCESS FOR RENDERING AND PRESENTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES FOR EFFICIENT IDENTIFICATION, MARKING AND INSPECTION
    Publication number: 20180005422
    Abstract: The invention provides a much improved process for locating underground utilities where a field technician is provided with a device that presents the location of the underground utility in context with the surroundings. The device uses a screen present an image of the underground utility in its proper perspective with respect to the surroundings using data gathered from a number of sources. The data used to create the image includes location data of both the underground utility and the position of the device along with perspective attributes such as traditional compass orientation, perspective relative to the horizon, and any perceivable movement of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy J. Simmons, Peter J. Osbourne, Christopher A. Glenn, Larry D. Phelps
  • PROCESS FOR RENDERING AND PRESENTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES FOR EFFICIENT IDENTIFICATION, MARKING AND INSPECTION
    Publication number: 20180005423
    Abstract: The invention provides a much improved process for locating underground utilities where a field technician is provided with a device that presents the location of the underground utility in context with the surroundings. The device uses a screen present an image of the underground utility in its proper perspective with respect to the surroundings using data gathered from a number of sources. The data used to create the image includes location data of both the underground utility and the position of the device along with perspective attributes such as traditional compass orientation, perspective relative to the horizon, and any perceivable movement of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Timothy J. Simmons, Peter J. Osbourne, Christopher A. Glenn, Larry D. Phelps
  • Ultrasonic fluid quality sensor system
    Patent number: 6634239
    Abstract: A system for determining the composition of a multiple-component fluid and for determining linear flow comprising at least one sing-around circuit that determines the velocity of a signal in the multiple-component fluid and that is correlatable to a database for the multiple-component fluid. A system for determining flow uses two of the inventive circuits, one of which is set at an angle that is not perpendicular to the direction of flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler J. Gomm, Nancy C. Kraft, Larry D. Phelps, Steven C. Taylor
  • Ultrasonic fluid quality sensor system
    Publication number: 20020189367
    Abstract: A system for determining the composition of a multiple-component fluid and for determining linear flow comprising at least one sing-around circuit that determines the velocity of a signal in the multiple-component fluid and that is correlatable to a database for the multiple-component fluid. A system for determining flow uses two of the inventive circuits, one of which is set at an angle that is not perpendicular to the direction of flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Tyler J. Gomm, Nancy C. Kraft, Larry D. Phelps, Steven C. Taylor
  • Ultrasonic flow metering system
    Patent number: 6487916
    Abstract: A system for determining the density, flow velocity, and mass flow of a fluid comprising at least one sing-around circuit that determines the velocity of a signal in the fluid and that is correlatable to a database for the fluid. A system for determining flow velocity uses two of the inventive circuits with directional transmitters and receivers, one of which is set at an angle to the direction of flow that is different from the others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Bechtel BXWT Idaho, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler J. Gomm, Nancy C. Kraft, Jason A. Mauseth, Larry D. Phelps, Steven C. Taylor
  • Ultrasonic fluid quality sensor system
    Patent number: 6460402
    Abstract: A system for determining the composition of a multiple-component fluid and for determining linear flow comprising at least one sing-around circuit that determines the velocity of a signal in the multiple-component fluid and that is correlatable to a database for the multiple-component fluid. A system for determining flow uses two of the inventive circuits, one of which is set at an angle that is not perpendicular to the direction of flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Bechtel BWTX Idaho, LLC
    Inventors: Tyler J. Gomm, Nancy C. Kraft, Larry D. Phelps, Steven C. Taylor