Patents by Inventor Richard Abraham
Richard Abraham 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: 11946886Abstract: A fluid heating system may include a solar collection system configured for focusing sunlight on a focal axis, an elongated flow element arranged and configured for transporting fluid along the solar collection system at the focal axis, and a flow-control assembly comprising thermostatic valves configured to control the flow of the fluid in the elongated flow element such that pathogens present in the fluid are substantially inactivated before the fluid exits the fluid heating system. A method of operating a fluid heating system wherein the fluid heating system comprises a parabolic solar collector and a support structure may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: WTS LLCInventors: Brian Plourde, John Abraham, Douglas Plourde, Richard Pakonen, Andy Gikling, Noel Naughton
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Patent number: 11920801Abstract: A digital fluid heating system may include a solar collection system configured for focusing sunlight on a focal axis, an elongated flow element arranged and configured for transporting fluid along the solar collection system at the focal axis, and a flow-control assembly comprising a digitally controlled valve configured to control the flow of the fluid in the elongated flow element such that pathogens present in the fluid are substantially inactivated before the fluid exits the fluid heating system and at a maximized flow rate under the given energy providing conditions. The system may also include one or more digital controls and communication systems for remote and/or automatic control.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: WTS LLCInventors: Brian Plourde, Andrew Gikling, John Abraham, Richard Pakonen, Douglas Plourde
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Patent number: 11775567Abstract: A method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2022Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Publication number: 20230043768Abstract: A method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Patent number: 11537638Abstract: A method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Publication number: 20220379145Abstract: A reusable, elastomeric respirator and ventilator, with filter inserts, including a mask body having a pliant facial interface on the interior of the mask body, and two apertures centrally positioned on the front face of the mask body. Two interchangeable plugs or ports are provided to be received within and seal the apertures, deliver oxygen into the mask, or deliver liquids to a wearer of the mask. On opposing sides of the mask body are air filter housings which support an air filter, each air filter housing including a base support structure affixed to the mask body and a top securing structure removably secured to the base support structure. One or more straps are affixed to the mask body to secure the mask body about a wearer's head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Dwight A. Siemiaczko, Richard Abraham, Gary Hodge
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Publication number: 20220043841Abstract: A method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Patent number: 11188572Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Publication number: 20210011930Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Patent number: 10824651Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Patent number: 10467253Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Publication number: 20190213205Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes, for each of a plurality of channels at a well site, converting channel data from a source data format to a common data format in real-time as the channel data is generated. The common data format includes a plurality of elements organized into a plurality of sets. Each element includes a minimum collection of fields. The method further includes, for each of the plurality of channels, storing the converted channel data in a data store as part of the at least one element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: Petrolink International Ltd.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Mark Patrick Farnan
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Patent number: 10208395Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus for promoting bubble-free circulation of processing fluids in a recirculation system. Certain disclosed techniques involve passive, mechanical valve designs that promote variable resistance to flow in a drain. Other techniques involve automated flow control schemes that utilize feedback from flow meters, level sensors, etc. to achieve a balanced and bubble-free flow. The disclosed embodiments greatly reduce the incorporation of gas into a processing fluid, in particular as the processing fluid returns from a processing cell to a reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Richard Abraham, Robert Rash, David W. Porter, Steven T. Mayer, John Ostrowski
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Patent number: 10190230Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to methods and apparatus for electroplating one or more materials onto a substrate. In many cases the material is a metal and the substrate is a semiconductor wafer, though the embodiments are no so limited. Typically, the embodiments herein utilize a channeled plate positioned near the substrate, creating a cross flow manifold defined on the bottom by the channeled plate, on the top by the substrate, and on the sides by a cross flow confinement ring. During plating, fluid enters the cross flow manifold both upward through the channels in the channeled plate, and laterally through a cross flow side inlet positioned on one side of the cross flow confinement ring. The flow paths combine in the cross flow manifold and exit at the cross flow exit, which is positioned opposite the cross flow inlet. These combined flow paths result in improved plating uniformity.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Novellus Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Steven T. Mayer, Bryan L. Buckalew, Robert Rash
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Publication number: 20180328495Abstract: A mechanical seal component of a mechanical seal is substantially annular and includes a plurality of axially adjacent retaining recesses along its surface with each recess being adapted to accept a sealing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: AES Engineering Ltd.Inventors: Andrew Parkin, Richard Abrahams
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Patent number: 9879985Abstract: A method of generating surface geometry information of an object within an imaged region using an imaging system comprising a camera and a source of structured light, the source of structured light comprising a source of a plurality of rays of light. The method comprising obtaining first image data comprising a plurality of pixels, the first image data comprising image data representing the object and first structured light incident on the object, the first structured light comprising a periodic pattern comprising a plurality of pattern elements and having a first spatial frequency projected from said source of structured light and obtaining second image data comprising a plurality of pixels, the second image data comprising image data representing the object and providing information associating each of the plurality of image pixels of the second image data with a ray of said source of structured light.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: The University of Birmingham EdgbastonInventors: Hector Richard Abraham Basevi, James Andrew Guggenheim, Hamid Dehghani, Iain Bruce Styles
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Patent number: 9724785Abstract: A weldment member for a gas turbine engine including a forward welding member and an aft welding member. The forward welding member has an annular shape with a forward welding face formed at one end. The forward welding face has a forward radiographic marking hole formed therein. The aft welding member has an annular shape with an aft welding face formed at one end. The aft welding face has an aft radiographic marking hole formed therein. The forward welding face is aligned with the aft welding face and the forward radiographic marking hole is angularly offset from the aft radiographic marking hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Solar Turbines IncorporatedInventors: Benjamin Richard Abraham, Jeffrey C. Brill, Daniel Patrick Weller
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Publication number: 20170175286Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to methods and apparatus for electroplating one or more materials onto a substrate. In many cases the material is a metal and the substrate is a semiconductor wafer, though the embodiments are no so limited. Typically, the embodiments herein utilize a channeled plate positioned near the substrate, creating a cross flow manifold defined on the bottom by the channeled plate, on the top by the substrate, and on the sides by a cross flow confinement ring. During plating, fluid enters the cross flow manifold both upward through the channels in the channeled plate, and laterally through a cross flow side inlet positioned on one side of the cross flow confinement ring. The flow paths combine in the cross flow manifold and exit at the cross flow exit, which is positioned opposite the cross flow inlet. These combined flow paths result in improved plating uniformity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Richard Abraham, Steven T. Mayer, Bryan L. Buckalew, Robert Rash
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Publication number: 20170167045Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus for promoting bubble-free circulation of processing fluids in a recirculation system. Certain disclosed techniques involve passive, mechanical valve designs that promote variable resistance to flow in a drain. Other techniques involve automated flow control schemes that utilize feedback from flow meters, level sensors, etc. to achieve a balanced and bubble-free flow. The disclosed embodiments greatly reduce the incorporation of gas into a processing fluid, in particular as the processing fluid returns from a processing cell to a reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Richard Abraham, Robert Rash, David W. Porter, Steven T. Mayer, John Ostrowski
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Patent number: 9624592Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to methods and apparatus for electroplating one or more materials onto a substrate. In many cases the material is a metal and the substrate is a semiconductor wafer, though the embodiments are no so limited. Typically, the embodiments herein utilize a channeled plate positioned near the substrate, creating a cross flow manifold defined on the bottom by the channeled plate, on the top by the substrate, and on the sides by a cross flow confinement ring. During plating, fluid enters the cross flow manifold both upward through the channels in the channeled plate, and laterally through a cross flow side inlet positioned on one side of the cross flow confinement ring. The flow paths combine in the cross flow manifold and exit at the cross flow exit, which is positioned opposite the cross flow inlet. These combined flow paths result in improved plating uniformity.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Novellus Systems, Inc.Inventors: Richard Abraham, Steven T. Mayer, Bryan L. Buckalew, Robert Rash