Patents by Inventor Alan Davis

Alan Davis 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).

  • METHODS FOR FORMING STRUCTURES BY GENERATION OF ISOLATED GRAPHENE LAYERS HAVING A REDUCED DIMENSION
    Publication number: 20170365473
    Abstract: Graphite-based devices with a reduced characteristic dimension and methods for forming such devices are provided. One or more thin films are deposited onto a substrate and undesired portions of the deposited thin film or thin films are removed to produce processed elements with reduced characteristic dimensions. Graphene layers are generated on selected processed elements or exposed portions of the substrate after removal of the processed elements. Multiple sets of graphene layers can be generated, each with a different physical characteristic, thereby producing a graphite-based device with multiple functionalities in the same device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Alan Davis
  • HANGER SEALING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170342805
    Abstract: A system includes a hanger having a tapered radially-outer surface and a hanger sealing assembly configured to move between an unsealed position and a sealed position in which the hanger sealing assembly seals an annular space between the hanger and a housing of a wellhead. The hanger sealing assembly includes an annular sleeve, a first and second annular seal each comprising a respective tapered radially-inner surface configured to contact the tapered radially-outer surface of the hanger, and an annular seal-engaging sleeve. The annular seal-engaging sleeve is coupled to the first and second annular seals, and movement of the annular sleeve along an axial axis is configured to exert an axial force on the first annular seal, thereby causing the first and second annular seals to move axially and radially outward along the tapered radially-outer surface of the hanger to seal the annular space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin Peter Minnock, Alan Davis
  • Method for laterally moving industrial machine
    Patent number: 9803793
    Abstract: A method for laterally moving an industrial machine is provided. The method may include: supporting the industrial machine on a pair of rail elements configured to be positioned laterally below and support the industrial machine, the rail elements allowing the industrial machine to be moved laterally from a first operative position to a second, maintenance position. A pair of linear actuators configured to laterally move the industrial machine from the first, operative position to the second, maintenance position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Alan Davi, Jayan Kaadaapuram George, Matthew Robert Martin, Sean Cornelius O'Meara, John Russell Yagielski
  • INTEGRATED GRAPHITE-BASED STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20170309710
    Abstract: A structure is provided that comprises a substrate, a plurality of elements, and a plurality of trenches disposed on the substrate. Each element is separated from adjacent elements by a trench in the plurality of trenches and has a top surface with a first and an opposing second side. A first portion of the top surface is on the first side and a second portion of the top surface is on the opposing second side. The structure further comprises a plurality of first graphene layers, each of which is formed on the first portion of the top surface of an element in the plurality of elements. The structure further comprises a plurality of second graphene layers, each of which is formed on the second portion of the top surface of a corresponding element so that each element is separately overlayed by a first graphene layer and a second graphene layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Mark Alan Davis
  • Wire grid polarizer with side region
    Patent number: 9798058
    Abstract: Structures and methods of making wire grid polarizers having multiple regions, including side bars, strips, and/or side ribs along sides of a central region. The central region can include a single region or multiple regions. Each region can have a different function for improving polarizer performance. The various regions can support each other for improved wire grid polarizer durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Probst, Qihong Wu, Eric Gardner, Mark Alan Davis
  • CLEARANCE GAGE
    Publication number: 20170276467
    Abstract: A clearance gage that includes an elongated shaft having a first end and a second end, a gage element connected to the first end of the elongated shaft, where the gage element defines a first width and a second width measured perpendicular to the elongated shaft, where the first width is larger than the second width, where a thickness of the elongated shaft is not more than the second width, where the first width defines a size of the gage element to assess a gap clearance between two components, and a marker connected to the elongated shaft, where the marker is positioned at a predetermined distance from the gage element along the elongated shaft, where the marker defines a marker width measured in a direction perpendicular to the elongated shaft that is greater than the second width of the gage element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel James Hassan, III, John Patrick Godsil, James Alan Davis
  • Structures having isolated graphene layers with a reduced dimension
    Patent number: 9768026
    Abstract: Graphite-based devices with a reduced characteristic dimension and methods for forming such devices are provided. One or more thin films are deposited onto a substrate and undesired portions of the deposited thin film or thin films are removed to produce processed elements with reduced characteristic dimensions. Graphene layers are generated on selected processed elements or exposed portions of the substrate after removal of the processed elements. Multiple sets of graphene layers can be generated, each with a different physical characteristic, thereby producing a graphite-based device with multiple functionalities in the same device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Solan, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Alan Davis
  • INDUSTRIAL MACHINE ACOUSTIC INSPECTION USING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20170240278
    Abstract: A method for collecting acoustic data from an industrial machine is disclosed. The method may include: providing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having an acoustic receiver attached thereto; and positioning the unmanned aerial vehicle at a specific location so that the acoustic receiver collects acoustic data from the industrial machine at the specific location. An acoustic receiver is attached to the UAV for collecting acoustic data from the industrial machine. An acoustic filter is attached to the acoustic receiver and the UAV for filtering unwanted sound from the acoustic data. Acoustic data can be used by a flight control system to identify a specific location relative to the industrial machine that is a source a specific acoustic signature emanating from the industrial machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Richard Lynn Loud, Michael Alan Davi
  • Industrial machine acoustic inspection using unmanned aerial vehicle
    Patent number: 9738381
    Abstract: A method for collecting acoustic data from an industrial machine is disclosed. The method may include: providing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having an acoustic receiver attached thereto; and positioning the unmanned aerial vehicle at a specific location so that the acoustic receiver collects acoustic data from the industrial machine at the specific location. An acoustic receiver is attached to the UAV for collecting acoustic data from the industrial machine. An acoustic filter is attached to the acoustic receiver and the UAV for filtering unwanted sound from the acoustic data. Acoustic data can be used by a flight control system to identify a specific location relative to the industrial machine that is a source a specific acoustic signature emanating from the industrial machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Richard Lynn Loud, Michael Alan Davi
  • Ram assemblies for blowout preventers
    Patent number: 9708876
    Abstract: A ram assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the ram assembly includes a base ram having a tapered profile and a seal coupled to the base ram in a manner that allows the seal to slide relative to the base ram during operation of the ram assembly. In some instances in which the ram assembly is installed in a blowout preventer, the tapered profile of the base ram can facilitate compression of the seal in multiple directions. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Jay P. Painter, Michael C. Krejci, Alan Davis, Kevin Leow, Sufian Mohamed Arip
  • Wire Grid Polarizer with Side Region
    Publication number: 20170184768
    Abstract: Structures and methods of making wire grid polarizers having multiple regions, including side bars, strips, and/or side ribs along sides of a central region. The central region can include a single region or multiple regions. Each region can have a different function for improving polarizer performance. The various regions can support each other for improved wire grid polarizer durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Dean Probst, Qihong Wu, Eirc Gardner, Mark Alan Davis
  • Segmented graphene growth on surfaces of a patterned substrate layer and devices thereof
    Patent number: 9688540
    Abstract: A method of forming a graphite-based structure on a substrate comprises patterning the substrate thereby forming a plurality of elements on the substrate. Each respective element in the plurality of elements is separated from an adjacent element on the substrate by a corresponding trench in a plurality of trenches on the substrate and each respective element in the plurality of elements has a corresponding top surface. The method further comprises segmentedly depositing a graphene initiating layer onto the top surface of each respective element in the plurality of elements; and generating graphene using the graphene initiating layer thereby forming the graphite-based structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Solan, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Alan Davis
  • PREDICTING ONLINE CONTENT PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170116637
    Abstract: A machine may be configured to predict the performance of online content. For example, the machine accesses data pertaining to delivery of a campaign. The campaign may be an online ad campaign including one or more ads to be delivered to one or more users. The machine identifies a stage of the campaign at a particular time. The identifying of the stage may be based on the data pertaining to the delivery of the campaign. The stage corresponds to a particular period in a life of the campaign. The machine generates a predicted revenue value for the campaign based on the stage of the campaign. The predicted revenue value represents an estimated total revenue deliverable during the campaign. The machine causes a presentation of the predicted revenue value in a user interface of a device associated with an administrator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Alan Davis, Allen Pang, Diana Luu
  • Wire grid polarizer with side region
    Patent number: 9632223
    Abstract: Structures and methods of making wire grid polarizers having multiple regions, including side bars, strips, and/or side ribs along sides of a central region. The central region can include a single region or multiple regions. Each region can have a different function for improving polarizer performance. The various regions can support each other for improved wire grid polarizer durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Probst, Qihong Wu, Eric Gardner, Mark Alan Davis
  • SYSTEM FOR POSITIONING OF EQUIPMENT
    Publication number: 20160376927
    Abstract: Systems for the positioning of equipment are disclosed. A system of the present disclosure can provide an apparatus including: a height adjustable table; an arm support structure coupled to and positioned above the height adjustable table; a length adjustable arm slidably connected to the arm support structure, the length adjustable arm being configured to support a piece of equipment; and an equipment support bracket coupled to the length adjustable arm configured to removably attach the piece of equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Mogle, II, Kyle Joseph Conger, Michael Alan Davi, Stuart Craig Hanson, Robert Joseph Rohrssen
  • Method for positioning of equipment
    Patent number: 9486899
    Abstract: Methods for the positioning of equipment are disclosed. One method of the present disclosure can include substantially aligning an equipment support structure with an equipment fixture point of a casing structure; adjusting the equipment support structure to have a selected height and a selected angle; sliding the equipment support structure across a platform having the selected height and the selected angle to reach the equipment fixture point; and coupling a piece of equipment to one of the equipment support structure and the equipment fixture point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Thomas Alan Mogle, II, Kyle Joseph Conger, Michael Alan Davi, Stuart Craig Hanson, Robert Joseph Rohrssen
  • ABRADING TOOLS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20160318156
    Abstract: An abrading tool includes a base member having a support portion defining a first level, and a plurality of integral raised islands extending upwardly above the first level. The base member may be formed of metal or a non-conductive material. The islands are spaced apart from one another. Each island includes a respective tip portion. The distance between adjacent islands may be greater than the width of a single island. An abrasive composite material, including a carrier material and particles of an abrasive material, is affixed to the tip portions of at least some of the islands. The abrasive material may be applied by electroplating, electro-less plating, brazing or another method. The abrasive material is applied only to the tip portion of the islands, such that the first level of the support portion is substantially free of the abrasive material. Methods of making the abrading tool are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua GRUTZA, Zigmund R. GRUTZA, David ASSELIN, Alan DAVIS
  • Displaying laylines
    Patent number: 9482537
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to displaying laylines. In one implementation, a method may include receiving marine electronics data at a marine electronics device disposed on a vessel. The method may also include receiving a navigational location. The method may further include calculating one or more laylines based on the navigational location and the marine electronics data. The method may additionally include displaying a vessel marker representing the vessel, a compass scale, and the one or more laylines on a display screen of the marine electronics device, where the vessel marker, the compass scale, and the one or more laylines are integrated on the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: NAVICO HOLDING AS
    Inventor: Alan Davis
  • Methods for fabricating refined graphite-based structures and devices made therefrom
    Patent number: 9478422
    Abstract: Graphite-based devices with a reduced characteristic dimension and methods for forming such devices are provided. One or more thin films are deposited onto a substrate and undesired portions of the deposited thin film or thin films are removed to produce processed elements with reduced characteristic dimensions. Graphene layers are generated on selected processed elements or exposed portions of the substrate after removal of the processed elements. Multiple sets of graphene layers can be generated, each with a different physical characteristic, thereby producing a graphite-based device with multiple functionalities in the same device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Solan, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Alan Davis
  • Clutched turbine wheels
    Patent number: 9464537
    Abstract: Solutions for clutching turbine wheels are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes: a turbine rotor shaft; a plurality of turbine wheels affixed to the turbine rotor shaft; an independent turbine wheel engagably attached to the turbine rotor shaft; and a clutch operably connected to the turbine rotor shaft, the clutch configured to couple and decouple the independent turbine wheel from the turbine rotor shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William Thomas Parry, Nestor Hernandez Sanchez, Michael Alan Davi