Patents by Inventor Paul Kirch
Paul Kirch 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: 11959816Abstract: A method includes obtaining a set of pressure measurements at an electronic pump and storing the set of pressure measurements in a memory storage, where each measurement time of the set of pressure measurements is within a measurement duration. The method includes determining and sending a measure of central tendency to a second computing device via a first wireless signal. The method also includes determining a subset of pressure measurements based on the set of pressure measurements. The method includes transferring the first subset of pressure measurements to a data collection device via a second wireless signal, wherein an operating frequency of the second wireless signal is greater than one gigahertz and deleting the first subset of measurements from the memory storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: DROPWATER SOLUTIONSInventor: Paul Kirch
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Patent number: 11792885Abstract: A method includes obtaining a set of operational parameters of a first electronic pump, a first set of measurements collected by a first electronic pump sensor, and a second set of measurements collected by a second electronic pump sensor of a second electronic pump. The method also includes sending the second set of measurements from the second node to the first node, determining a set of state representations based on the measurement data, and determining whether a flow between the first electronic pump and the second electronic pump is in an anomalous state based on the set of state representations and a library of values. The method also includes changing a pump operation in response to a determination that the flow is in the anomalous state.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: DROPWATER SOLUTIONSInventor: Paul Kirch
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Patent number: 11709107Abstract: A method includes obtaining a set of pressure measurements at an electronic pump and storing the set of pressure measurements in a memory storage, where each measurement time of the set of pressure measurements is within a measurement duration. The method includes determining and sending a measure of central tendency to a second computing device via a first wireless signal. The method also includes determining a subset of pressure measurements based on the set of pressure measurements. The method includes transferring the first subset of pressure measurements to a data collection device via a second wireless signal, wherein an operating frequency of the second wireless signal is greater than one gigahertz and deleting the first subset of measurements from the memory storage.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: DROPWATER SOLUTIONSInventor: Paul Kirch
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Patent number: 11708819Abstract: A system includes a generator using a fluid mixture obtained via a generator inlet, a compressor having a compressor inlet that is connected to a generator outlet by a first set of conduits, a second set of conduits connected to the compressor outlet and the generator inlet, and a sensor in communication with the second set of conduits, where a portion of the fluid mixture includes gas from a hydrocarbon well, and where exhaust fluid of the generator is provided to the compressor. A process includes obtaining a target fluid property and a fluid measurement using the sensor and modifying a parameter of a fluid control device to modify a first flow rate of the flow of the exhaust fluid through the second set of conduits relative to a second flow rate of the flow of the gas provided by the hydrocarbon well through the first set of conduits.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2022Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: DROPTECH, LLCInventor: Paul Kirch
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Publication number: 20230167809Abstract: A system includes a generator using a fluid mixture obtained via a generator inlet, a compressor having a compressor inlet that is connected to a generator outlet by a first set of conduits, a second set of conduits connected to the compressor outlet and the generator inlet, and a sensor in communication with the second set of conduits, where a portion of the fluid mixture includes gas from a gas emission source, and where exhaust fluid of the generator is provided to the compressor. A process includes obtaining a target fluid property and a fluid measurement using the sensor and modifying a parameter of a fluid control device to modify a first flow rate of the flow of the exhaust fluid through the second set of conduits relative to a second flow rate of the flow of the gas provided by gas emission source through the first set of conduits.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventor: Paul Kirch
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Publication number: 20220178355Abstract: A system includes a generator using a fluid mixture obtained via a generator inlet, a compressor having a compressor inlet that is connected to a generator outlet by a first set of conduits, a second set of conduits connected to the compressor outlet and the generator inlet, and a sensor in communication with the second set of conduits, where a portion of the fluid mixture includes gas from a hydrocarbon well, and where exhaust fluid of the generator is provided to the compressor. A process includes obtaining a target fluid property and a fluid measurement using the sensor and modifying a parameter of a fluid control device to modify a first flow rate of the flow of the exhaust fluid through the second set of conduits relative to a second flow rate of the flow of the gas provided by the hydrocarbon well through the first set of conduits.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventor: Paul Kirch
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Patent number: 11293430Abstract: A process includes obtaining a first set of measurements of an electronic pump operating at a parameter, determining a state value based on the first set of measurements, and determining a reference key based on the state value and the parameter. The process also includes obtaining a second measurement using a second sensor, determining a first threshold, and storing the first threshold in association with the reference key. The process further includes obtaining a second set of measurements including a third and fourth measurement acquired by the first and second sensor. The process further includes determining the reference key based on the third measurement using the function, selecting the first threshold by using the reference key when referencing the data structure. The process further includes determining whether the fourth measurement satisfies criteria based on the first threshold and modifying the electronic pump operation.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: DROPWATER SOLUTIONSInventor: Paul Kirch
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Patent number: 11274662Abstract: A system includes a generator using a fluid mixture obtained via a generator inlet, a compressor having a compressor inlet that is connected to a generator outlet by a first set of conduits, a second set of conduits connected to the compressor outlet and the generator inlet, and a sensor in communication with the second set of conduits, where a portion of the fluid mixture includes gas from a hydrocarbon well, and where exhaust fluid of the generator is provided to the compressor. A process includes obtaining a target fluid property and a fluid measurement using the sensor and modifying a parameter of a fluid control device to modify a first flow rate of the flow of the exhaust fluid through the second set of conduits relative to a second flow rate of the flow of the gas provided by the hydrocarbon well through the first set of conduits.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: DROPTECH, LLCInventor: Paul Kirch
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Publication number: 20210404449Abstract: A system includes a generator using a fluid mixture obtained via a generator inlet, a compressor having a compressor inlet that is connected to a generator outlet by a first set of conduits, a second set of conduits connected to the compressor outlet and the generator inlet, and a sensor in communication with the second set of conduits, where a portion of the fluid mixture includes gas from a hydrocarbon well, and where exhaust fluid of the generator is provided to the compressor. A process includes obtaining a target fluid property and a fluid measurement using the sensor and modifying a parameter of a fluid control device to modify a first flow rate of the flow of the exhaust fluid through the second set of conduits relative to a second flow rate of the flow of the gas provided by the hydrocarbon well through the first set of conduits.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventor: Paul Kirch
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Publication number: 20210222689Abstract: A process includes obtaining a first set of measurements of an electronic pump operating at a parameter, determining a state value based on the first set of measurements, and determining a reference key based on the state value and the parameter. The process also includes obtaining a second measurement using a second sensor, determining a first threshold, and storing the first threshold in association with the reference key. The process further includes obtaining a second set of measurements including a third and fourth measurement acquired by the first and second sensor. The process further includes determining the reference key based on the third measurement using the function, selecting the first threshold by using the reference key when referencing the data structure. The process further includes determining whether the fourth measurement satisfies criteria based on the first threshold and modifying the electronic pump operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventor: Paul Kirch
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Publication number: 20210227627Abstract: A method includes obtaining a set of operational parameters of a first electronic pump, a first set of measurements collected by a first electronic pump sensor, and a second set of measurements collected by a second electronic pump sensor of a second electronic pump. The method also includes sending the second set of measurements from the second node to the first node, determining a set of state representations based on the measurement data, and determining whether a flow between the first electronic pump and the second electronic pump is in an anomalous state based on the set of state representations and a library of values. The method also includes changing a pump operation in response to a determination that the flow is in the anomalous state.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventor: Paul Kirch
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Publication number: 20210223128Abstract: A method includes obtaining a set of pressure measurements at an electronic pump and storing the set of pressure measurements in a memory storage, where each measurement time of the set of pressure measurements is within a measurement duration. The method includes determining and sending a measure of central tendency to a second computing device via a first wireless signal. The method also includes determining a subset of pressure measurements based on the set of pressure measurements. The method includes transferring the first subset of pressure measurements to a data collection device via a second wireless signal, wherein an operating frequency of the second wireless signal is greater than one gigahertz and deleting the first subset of measurements from the memory storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventor: Paul Kirch