Patents by Inventor Michael L. Wesley
Michael L. Wesley 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: 20210125274Abstract: A system for automatic savings and debt paydown includes a first and second bank accounts belonging to a user and a financial account belonging to the user, wherein the financial account may be one of the first bank account or second bank account. A user interface provides the user with an option to select one of a savings mode or a debt paydown mode. A preset amount of monetary funds is automatically transferred from the first bank account to the second bank account when a transaction involving the financial account occurs. Moreover, if the debt paydown mode has been selected by the user via the user interface, at the end of a set period, all monetary funds transferred from the first bank account to the second bank account as a result of transactions involving the financial account during that period are transferred to a debt payee specified by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Elizabeth Ann Molloy de Coluby, Michael L. Wesley, Robert M. Biggar, Philip M. Jackey, William Samuel Sellery
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Patent number: 10676845Abstract: A composite rod for use in various applications, such as electrical cables (e.g., high voltage transmission cables), power umbilicals, tethers, ropes, and a wide variety of other structural members, is provided. The rod includes a core that is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy L. Tibor, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley, Richard Stiehm
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Publication number: 20180197658Abstract: The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Allan Daniel, Paul Springer, Yuhsin Hawig, Mark Lancaster, David W. Eastep, Sherri M. Nelson, Tim Tibor, Tim Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Patent number: 9919481Abstract: A structural member that contains a solid lineal profile that is formed from a plurality of consolidated ribbons is provided. Each of the ribbons includes unidirectionally aligned continuous fibers embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The continuous fiber ribbons are laminated together during pultrusion to form an integral solid profile having very high tensile strength properties. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the present inventors have discovered that careful control over certain aspects of the pultrusion process can allow such high strength profiles to be readily formed without adversely impacting the pultrusion apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley, Richard Steihm
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Publication number: 20170256338Abstract: The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Allan Daniel, Paul Springer, Yuhsin Hawig, Mark Lancaster, David W. Eastep, Sherri M. Nelson, Tim Tibor, Tim Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Patent number: 9685257Abstract: The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Allan Daniel, Paul Springer, Yuhsin Hawig, Mark Lancaster, David W. Eastep, Sherri M. Nelson, Tim Tibor, Tim Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Patent number: 9659680Abstract: A composite core for use in electrical cables, such as high voltage transmission cables is provided. The composite core contains at least one rod that includes a continuous fiber component surrounded by a capping layer. The continuous fiber component is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy L. Tibor, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley, Richard Steihm
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Publication number: 20160351300Abstract: The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Inventors: Allan Daniel, Paul Springer, Yuhsin Hawig, Mark Lancaster, David W. Eastep, Sherri M. Nelson, Tim Tibor, Tim Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Patent number: 9443635Abstract: The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Allan Daniel, Paul Springer, Yuhsin Hawig, Mark Lancaster, David W. Eastep, Sherri M. Nelson, Tim Tibor, Tim Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Publication number: 20160201403Abstract: Sucker rod assemblies are provided. A sucker rod assembly includes one or more continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic rods. Each rod has a core comprising a plurality of generally unidirectionally oriented continuous fibers embedded in a thermoplastic resin. A sucker rod assembly further includes a first end fitting and a second end fitting, at least one of which is connected to the plurality of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic rods. Each rod has an ultimate tensile strength of between approximately 280,000 pounds per square inch and approximately 370,000 pounds per square inch, and the continuous fibers have a ratio of ultimate tensile strength to mass per unit length of greater than about 1,000 Megapascals per gram per meter. The continuous fibers constitute from about 25 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of each rod, and the thermoplastic resin constitutes from about 20 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of each rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Ashish Sen, Michael L. Wesley, David W. Eastep
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Publication number: 20160096335Abstract: A structural member that contains a solid lineal profile that is formed from a plurality of consolidated ribbons is provided. Each of the ribbons includes unidirectionally aligned continuous fibers embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The continuous fiber ribbons are laminated together during pultrusion to form an integral solid profile having very high tensile strength properties. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the present inventors have discovered that careful control over certain aspects of the pultrusion process can allow such high strength profiles to be readily formed without adversely impacting the pultrusion apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley, Richard Steihm
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Publication number: 20160035453Abstract: A composite core for use in electrical cables, such as high voltage transmission cables is provided. The composite core contains at least one rod that includes a continuous fiber component surrounded by a capping layer. The continuous fiber component is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy L. Tibor, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley, Richard Steihm
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Patent number: 9238347Abstract: A structural member that contains a solid lineal profile (516, 600, 700) that is formed from a plurality of consolidated ribbons (12). Each of the ribbons includes unidirectionally aligned continuous fibers embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The continuous fiber ribbons (12) are laminated together during pultrusion to form an integral solid profile (516, 600, 700) having very high tensile strength properties.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2011Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley, Richard Stiehm
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Patent number: 9190184Abstract: A composite core for use in electrical cables, such as high voltage transmission cables is provided. The composite core contains at least one rod that includes a continuous fiber component surrounded by a capping layer. The continuous fiber component is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy L. Tibor, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley, Richard Stiehm
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Publication number: 20150194238Abstract: The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventors: Allan Daniel, Paul Springer, Yuhsin Hawig, Mark Lancaster, David W. Eastep, Sherri M. Nelson, Tim Tibor, Tim Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Patent number: 9012781Abstract: The present invention discloses electrical cables containing a cable core and a plurality of conductive elements surrounding the cable core. The cable core contains at least one composite core, and each composite core contains a rod which contains a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix, and surrounded by a capping layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Southwire Company, LLCInventors: Allan Daniel, Paul Springer, Yuhsin Hawig, Mark Lancaster, David W. Eastep, Sherri M. Nelson, Tim Tibor, Tim Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Patent number: 8921692Abstract: An umbilical (600) for the transfer of fluids and/or electric current/signals, particularly between the sea surface and equipment deployed on the sea bed (e.g., in deep waters), is provided. The umbilical contains a plurality of elongated umbilical elements (e.g., two or more), such as a channel element (603), fluid pipe (604), electric conductor/wire (606) (e.g., optic fiber cable), armoring wire, etc., enclosed within an outer sheath (e.g., plastic sheath). The umbilical also contains at least one reinforcing rod (607) formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Publication number: 20140106166Abstract: A composite rod for use in various applications, such as electrical cables (e.g., high voltage transmission cables), power umbilicals, tethers, ropes, and a wide variety of other structural members, is provided. The rod includes a core that is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy L. Tibor, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Publication number: 20140102760Abstract: A composite core for use in electrical cables, such as high voltage transmission cables is provided. The composite core contains at least one rod that includes a continuous fiber component surrounded by a capping layer. The continuous fiber component is formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The present inventors have discovered that the degree to which the rovings are impregnated with the thermoplastic polymer matrix can be significantly improved through selective control over the impregnation process, and also through control over the degree of compression imparted to the rovings during formation and shaping of the rod, as well as the calibration of the final rod geometry. Such a well impregnated rod has a very small void fraction, which leads to excellent strength properties. Notably, the desired strength properties may be achieved without the need for different fiber types in the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy L. Tibor, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley
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Publication number: 20140034350Abstract: An umbilical (600) for the transfer of fluids and/or electric current/signals, particularly between the sea surface and equipment deployed on the sea bed (e.g., in deep waters), is provided. The umbilical contains a plurality of elongated umbilical elements (e.g., two or more), such as a channel element (603), fluid pipe (604), electric conductor/wire (606) (e.g., optic fiber cable), armoring wire, etc., enclosed within an outer sheath (e.g., plastic sheath). The umbilical also contains at least one reinforcing rod (607) formed from a plurality of unidirectionally aligned fiber rovings embedded within a thermoplastic polymer matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Ticona LLCInventors: Sherri M. Nelson, David W. Eastep, Timothy A. Regan, Michael L. Wesley