Patents by Inventor Abdullah Arab
Abdullah Arab 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: 20240063750Abstract: A dual axis solar array tracker for supporting a plurality of solar energy harvesting elements at a plurality of solar collector nodes. Two perpendicular axes of movement, specifically a rotation axis at a rotatable transverse beam and a tilt axis relative to the axis of the transverse beam, enable accurate orientation in a stable configuration. The dual axis design of the solar tracker enables the movement of solar collectors such that they can be directed towards the sun wherein incoming solar rays are perpendicular to the solar cell element of the solar collector to optimize collection of solar radiation. The present solar tracker array also enables integrated solar, electrical and/or thermal energy cogeneration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Ra'ed Arab, Bruno Rocha, Abdullah Arab
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Patent number: 11885769Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has a flight-only mode with a motor only rotating propellers and not rotating on-board wheels to configure the UAV to fly away from a surface of a structure, and a crawling-only mode in which the UAV is configured to crawl on the surface due to the motor only rotating the wheels while not rotating the propellers. In the flight-only mode, a clutch disengages a motor from the wheels so that the motor only engages the propellers to fly to lift from the surface. In the crawling-only mode, the clutch disengages the motor from the propellers so that the motor only engages the wheels to move the UAV on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignees: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY, KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Fadl Abdellatif, Jeff S. Shamma, Sultan Shaqaq, Abdullah Arab, Abdullah A. Alkhder, Sahejad Patel
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Patent number: 11843348Abstract: A dual axis solar array tracker for supporting a plurality of solar energy harvesting elements at a plurality of solar collector nodes. Two perpendicular axes of movement, specifically a rotation axis at a rotatable transverse beam and a tilt axis relative to the axis of the transverse beam, enable accurate orientation in a stable configuration. The dual axis design of the solar tracker enables the movement of solar collectors such that they can be directed towards the sun wherein incoming solar rays are perpendicular to the solar cell element of the solar collector to optimize collection of solar radiation. The present solar tracker array also enables integrated solar, electrical and/or thermal energy cogeneration.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: MAXUN Solar Inc.Inventors: Ra'ed Arab, Bruno Rocha, Abdullah Arab
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Publication number: 20230366677Abstract: This application discloses magnetically coupled integrated probes and probe systems, attachable to the robotic arms of a remotely operated vehicle to perform both cathodic protection (CP) voltage measurements and ultrasonic testing (UT) thickness measurements at an underwater surface. The integrated probe system can include a spring for coupling to an ROV end effector. An ultrasonic probe is disposed within and extends from the sleeve housing. A magnetic carrier, flux concentrator, and gimbal surround a portion of the ultrasonic probe, and one or more electrically conductive legs extend from the front surface of the gimbal to function as a CP probe. The legs are arranged about the ultrasonic probe, which has a flexible membrane exposed at the front surface of the gimbal, such that during inspection, at least one leg contacts the surface and the ultrasonic probe is sufficiently proximate to provide substantially simultaneous CP and UT measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventors: Fadl Abdellatif, Ayman Amer, Ali Outa, Sahejad Patel, Abdullah Arab
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Patent number: 11761758Abstract: This application discloses magnetically coupled integrated probes and probe systems, attachable to the robotic arms of a remotely operated vehicle to perform both cathodic protection (CP) voltage measurements and ultrasonic testing (UT) thickness measurements at an underwater surface. The integrated probe system can include a spring for coupling to an ROV end effector. An ultrasonic probe is disposed within and extends from the sleeve housing. A magnetic carrier, flux concentrator, and gimbal surround a portion of the ultrasonic probe, and one or more electrically conductive legs extend from the front surface of the gimbal to function as a CP probe. The legs are arranged about the ultrasonic probe, which has a flexible membrane exposed at the front surface of the gimbal, such that during inspection, at least one leg contacts the surface and the ultrasonic probe is sufficiently proximate to provide substantially simultaneous CP and UT measurements.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventors: Fadi Abdellatif, Ayman Amer, Ali Outa, Sahejad Patel, Abdullah Arab
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Publication number: 20230268870Abstract: A dual axis solar array tracker for supporting a plurality of solar energy harvesting elements at a plurality of solar collector nodes. Two perpendicular axes of movement, specifically a rotation axis at a rotatable transverse beam and a tilt axis relative to the axis of the transverse beam, enable accurate orientation in a stable configuration. The dual axis design of the solar tracker enables the movement of solar collectors such that they can be directed towards the sun wherein incoming solar rays are perpendicular to the solar cell element of the solar collector to optimize collection of solar radiation. The present solar tracker array also enables integrated solar, electrical and/or thermal energy cogeneration.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Ra'ed Arab, Bruno Rocha, Abdullah Arab
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Publication number: 20230058202Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has a flight-only mode with a motor only rotating propellers and not rotating on-board wheels to configure the UAV to fly away from a surface of a structure, and a crawling-only mode in which the UAV is configured to crawl on the surface due to the motor only rotating the wheels while not rotating the propellers. In the flight-only mode, a clutch disengages a motor from the wheels so that the motor only engages the propellers to fly to lift from the surface. In the crawling-only mode, the clutch disengages the motor from the propellers so that the motor only engages the wheels to move the UAV on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Fadl Abdellatif, Jeff S. Shamma, Sultan Shaqaq, Abdullah Arab, Abdullah A. Alkhder, Sahejad Patel
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Publication number: 20230045635Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a flexible holder retaining a plurality of probes. The flexible holder is deformable to arrange the probes around a portion of a structure, allowing the probes to scan the portion of the structure. At least one of the plurality of probes is an ultrasonic test (UT) probe to scan the portion of the structure with ultrasonic waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Fadl Abdellatif, Jeff S. Shamma, Sultan Shaqaq, Abdullah Arab, Abdullah A. Alkhder, Sahejad Patel
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Patent number: 11292138Abstract: Systems and methods for securing a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to a subsea structure during cleaning, maintenance, or inspection of the structure surface are provided. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a pair of grasping hooks that are raised and lowered when driven by a motorized drive. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a rigid holder having a mechanical stop and connected to a swing arm, the swing arm configured to rotate inward, but not outward beyond the mechanical stop. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a plurality of linked segments in series, each connected at a plurality of pivot points. A pair of wires passes through the plurality of linked segments and connects to a pair of pulleys that extend or retract the wires, thereby rotating the plurality of linked segments.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Sahejad Patel, Fadl Abdellatif, Hassane Trigui, Ali Outa, Abdullah Arab
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Publication number: 20210239465Abstract: This application discloses magnetically coupled integrated probes and probe systems, attachable to the robotic arms of a remotely operated vehicle to perform both cathodic protection (CP) voltage measurements and ultrasonic testing (UT) thickness measurements at an underwater surface. The integrated probe system can include a spring for coupling to an ROV end effector. An ultrasonic probe is disposed within and extends from the sleeve housing. A magnetic carrier, flux concentrator, and gimbal surround a portion of the ultrasonic probe, and one or more electrically conductive legs extend from the front surface of the gimbal to function as a CP probe. The legs are arranged about the ultrasonic probe, which has a flexible membrane exposed at the front surface of the gimbal, such that during inspection, at least one leg contacts the surface and the ultrasonic probe is sufficiently proximate to provide substantially simultaneous CP and UT measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventors: Fadl Abdellatif, Ayman Amer, Ali Outa, Sahejad Patel, Abdullah Arab
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Patent number: 11022479Abstract: A self-calibrating system, apparatus, and method for accurately measuring a volumetric capacity of a tank. The system, apparatus and method comprise: a mechanism that adjusts a level of a platform; a light-emitting device with beam-like optics (laser, diode, etc.) mounted to the platform; mechanism for adjusting alignment of the light-emitting device with respect to the platform; a mechanism for rotating the platform by variable angles, including by 180-degrees; one or more level sensors (such as, for example, spirit levels, tilt sensors, or other devices) that provide feedback on the alignment of the platform normal to the gravity vector.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Sahejad Patel, Brian Parrott, Abdullah Arab, Fadl Abdellatif, Pablo Carrasco Zanini
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Patent number: 11021198Abstract: A robotic vehicle for traversing surfaces is provided. The vehicle is comprised of a chassis supporting a magnetic drive wheel for driving and steering the vehicle and a stabilization mechanism. The magnetic wheel comprises two flux concentrator yokes and an axially magnetized hub extending therebetween. The hub includes a central housing configured to house a sensor probe and enhance the magnetic pull force of the wheel by providing a continuous pathway of high magnetic permeability material for magnetic flux to flow axially through the drive wheel. The stabilization mechanism comprises a front and rear facing support element moveably coupled to the chassis and configured to contact the surface and move symmetrically relative to the chassis thereby maintaining the vehicle and probe normal to the surface and providing stability to the vehicle while traversing surfaces regardless of surface curvature and vehicle orientation.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Pablo Carrasco Zanini, Fadl Abdellatif, Abdullah Arab, Brian Parrott
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Patent number: 11021197Abstract: A robotic vehicle for traversing surfaces is provided. The vehicle is comprised of a chassis supporting a magnetic drive wheel for driving and steering the vehicle and a stabilization mechanism. The magnetic wheel comprises two flux concentrator yokes and an axially magnetized hub extending therebetween. The hub includes a central housing configured to house a sensor probe and enhance the magnetic pull force of the wheel by providing a continuous pathway of high magnetic permeability material for magnetic flux to flow axially through the drive wheel. The stabilization mechanism comprises a front and rear facing support element moveably coupled to the chassis and configured to contact the surface and move symmetrically relative to the chassis thereby maintaining the vehicle and probe normal to the surface and providing stability to the vehicle while traversing surfaces regardless of surface curvature and vehicle orientation.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Pablo Carrasco Zanini, Fadl Abdellatif, Abdullah Arab, Brian Parrott
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Patent number: 10989529Abstract: This application discloses magnetically coupled integrated probes and probe systems, attachable to the robotic arms of a remotely operated vehicle to perform both cathodic protection (CP) voltage measurements and ultrasonic testing (UT) thickness measurements at an underwater surface. The integrated probe system can include a spring for coupling to an ROV end effector. An ultrasonic probe is disposed within and extends from the sleeve housing. A magnetic carrier, flux concentrator, and gimbal surround a portion of the ultrasonic probe, and one or more electrically conductive legs extend from the front surface of the gimbal to function as a CP probe. The legs are arranged about the ultrasonic probe, which has a flexible membrane exposed at the front surface of the gimbal, such that during inspection, at least one leg contacts the surface and the ultrasonic probe is sufficiently proximate to provide substantially simultaneous CP and UT measurements.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Fadl Abdellatif, Ayman Amer, Ali Outa, Sahejad Patel, Abdullah Arab
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Patent number: 10900776Abstract: A sensing device for measuring an offset along a longitudinal axis comprises a housing including a plurality of slots, two or more arrays of optical sensors aligned along the longitudinal axis, at least one of the arrays being offset along the longitudinal axis with respect to the other arrays and a microcontroller coupled to the two or more arrays of optical sensors and configured to determine a positional offset along the longitudinal axis at which light is detected by at least one of arrays of optical sensors. In some embodiments, each of the optical sensors of the arrays are positioned within the housing underneath one of the plurality of slots to reduce an angle of incidence of radiation received.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Brian Parrott, Sahejad Patel, Fadl Abdellatif, Pablo Carrasco Zanini, Ayman Amer, Ali Outa, Abdullah Arab
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Publication number: 20210016453Abstract: Systems and methods for securing a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to a subsea structure during cleaning, maintenance, or inspection of the structure surface are provided. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a pair of grasping hooks that are raised and lowered when driven by a motorized drive. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a rigid holder having a mechanical stop and connected to a swing arm, the swing arm configured to rotate inward, but not outward beyond the mechanical stop. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a plurality of linked segments in series, each connected at a plurality of pivot points. A pair of wires passes through the plurality of linked segments and connects to a pair of pulleys that extend or retract the wires, thereby rotating the plurality of linked segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 21, 2021Inventors: Sahejad Patel, Fadl Abdellatif, Hassane Trigui, Ali Outa, Abdullah Arab
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Patent number: 10814495Abstract: Systems and methods for securing a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to a subsea structure during cleaning, maintenance, or inspection of the structure surface are provided. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a pair of grasping hooks that are raised and lowered when driven by a motorized drive. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a rigid holder having a mechanical stop and connected to a swing arm, the swing arm configured to rotate inward, but not outward beyond the mechanical stop. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a plurality of linked segments in series, each connected at a plurality of pivot points. A pair of wires passes through the plurality of linked segments and connects to a pair of pulleys that extend or retract the wires, thereby rotating the plurality of linked segments.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventors: Sahejad Patel, Fadl Abdellatif, Hassane Trigui, Ali Outa, Abdullah Arab
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Publication number: 20200300688Abstract: A self-calibrating system, apparatus, and method for accurately measuring a volumetric capacity of a tank. The system, apparatus and method comprise: a mechanism that adjusts a level of a platform; a light-emitting device with beam-like optics (laser, diode, etc.) mounted to the platform; mechanism for adjusting alignment of the light-emitting device with respect to the platform; a mechanism for rotating the platform by variable angles, including by 180-degrees; one or more level sensors (such as, for example, spirit levels, tilt sensors, or other devices) that provide feedback on the alignment of the platform normal to the gravity vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Sahejad Patel, Brian Parrott, Abdullah Arab, Fadl Abdellatif, Pablo Carrasco Zanini
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Patent number: 10697820Abstract: A self-calibrating system, apparatus, and method for accurately measuring a volumetric capacity of a tank. The system, apparatus and method comprise: a mechanism that adjusts a level of a platform; a light-emitting device with beam-like optics (laser, diode, etc.) mounted to the platform; mechanism for adjusting alignment of the light-emitting device with respect to the platform; a mechanism for rotating the platform by variable angles, including by 180-degrees; one or more level sensors (such as, for example, spirit levels, tilt sensors, or other devices) that provide feedback on the alignment of the platform normal to the gravity vector.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Sahejad Patel, Brian Parrott, Abdullah Arab, Fadl Abdellatif, Pablo Carrasco Zanini
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Publication number: 20190337146Abstract: A robotic vehicle for traversing surfaces is provided. The vehicle is comprised of a chassis supporting a magnetic drive wheel for driving and steering the vehicle and a stabilization mechanism. The magnetic wheel comprises two flux concentrator yokes and an axially magnetized hub extending therebetween. The hub includes a central housing configured to house a sensor probe and enhance the magnetic pull force of the wheel by providing a continuous pathway of high magnetic permeability material for magnetic flux to flow axially through the drive wheel. The stabilization mechanism comprises a front and rear facing support element moveably coupled to the chassis and configured to contact the surface and move symmetrically relative to the chassis thereby maintaining the vehicle and probe normal to the surface and providing stability to the vehicle while traversing surfaces regardless of surface curvature and vehicle orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Pablo Carrasco Zanini, Fadl Abdellatif, Abdullah Arab, Brian Parrott