Patents by Inventor Alan Jones
Alan Jones 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: 12625934Abstract: The invention provides a computer implemented method of receiving content at an electronic processing device. The electronic processing device has a data processing application. The method comprises a first step of receiving a message or invitation, said message or invitation not including the content to be received, wherein opening of the message or invitation causes the data processing application to configure a camera of the electronic processing device to capture image data. The data processing application uses image data captured by said camera of said electronic processing device to determine that a user viewing said screen is an authorized or recognized user and, in response to a positive determination, receives said content as encrypted content at said data processing application. In response to a negative determination, the content is not received said content at said data processing application.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: May 12, 2026Assignee: YEO Messaging LtdInventor: Alan Jones
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Patent number: 12466988Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for removing a filter cake from a well in a subterranean formation without the need for mechanical isolation. The method comprises the steps of introducing a first alkaline aqueous fluid comprising an oxidizing agent into a borehole, introducing an activating agent selected from the group consisting of an aldehyde, a dialdehyde, a polyoxymethylene, and any suitable combination thereof into the borehole, the activating agent for activating the oxidizing agent, controlling a time frame during which the activating agent activates the oxidizing agent, activating the oxidizing agent with the activating agent, decomposing at least a portion of a filter cake by activating the oxidizing agent with the activating agent, and removing at least a portion of the filter cake from the borehole.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2024Date of Patent: November 11, 2025Inventors: Vittorio Antonio Sauro, Alan Jones, Vanessa Gonzalez, Ahmed Shahin
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Publication number: 20250271282Abstract: Some embodiments describe a DC meter system that can be placed in-line between a power source and an electrical load. In some embodiments, the DC meter system includes a DC meter that has multiple inputs for receiving electricity from multiple power sources. In some embodiments, the DC meter has one or more outputs, each capable of delivering electricity to a different electrical load. In some embodiments, the DC meter can combine electricity from two or more of the multiple inputs into one of the outputs. In some embodiments, the DC meter has a controller that can enable a user to deliver electricity from a particular input to a particular output. In some embodiments, the DC meter is configured to enable transition of electricity between an input and an output in a bi-directional manner. In some embodiments, the DC meter can record an amount of electricity transmitted in either direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2025Publication date: August 28, 2025Inventors: Earle Davis, Alan Jones, Mei Chen, Bonnie Tong, Alex Yan, Quoc Hoang
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Publication number: 20240429737Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a novel utility meter with an integrated backup power transfer system. In some embodiments, the system is capable of sensing and switching between multiple power sources. In some embodiments, the system is configured to supply power from multiple backup power sources in parallel. In some embodiments, the system is configured to execute artificial intelligence locally on the utility meter to avoid sending large amounts of raw data to a central computer through a network. In some embodiments, the local AI includes one or more AI models configured to execute load forecasting, anomaly detection, and/or energy optimization. In some embodiments, the local AI is configured to analyze the raw electrical data collected by sensors in communication with the utility meter computer. In some embodiments, the local AI is configured to execute control commands for one or more load devices based on the analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Earle Davis, Alan Jones, Alex Yan, Quoc Hoang, Bonnie Tong, Fred Yoo
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Publication number: 20240425200Abstract: A lift structure for an aerodrome structure comprises: an upstanding tubular frame comprising an upper ring located over a base ring and supported thereon by columns: a platform located within the tubular frame; and a lift mechanism arranged to raise and lower the platform between the base ring and the upper ring. The columns are spaced apart from each other to provide a side opening for loading an aircraft onto the platform and unloading an aircraft therefrom when the platform is in a lowered position. The platform provides a take-off and landing pad for an aircraft when the platform is in a raised position. An aerodrome structure comprises the lift structure and additional elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Andrea Fang-Ning WU-SANDHU, Alan JONES, Harpreet Singh SANDHU
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Publication number: 20240385014Abstract: Some embodiments describe a DC meter system that can be placed in-line between a power source and an electrical load. In some embodiments, the DC meter system includes a DC meter that has multiple inputs for receiving electricity from multiple power sources. In some embodiments, the DC meter has one or more outputs, each capable of delivering electricity to a different electrical load. In some embodiments, the DC meter can combine electricity from two or more of the multiple inputs into one of the outputs. In some embodiments, the DC meter has a controller that can enable a user to deliver electricity from a particular input to a particular output. In some embodiments, the DC meter is configured to enable transition of electricity between an input and an output in a bi-directional manner. In some embodiments, the DC meter can record an amount of electricity transmitted in either direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Earle Davis, Alan Jones, Mei Chen, Bonnie Tong, Alex Yan, Quoc Hoang
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Publication number: 20240376370Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for removing a filter cake from a well in a subterranean formation without the need for mechanical isolation. The method comprises the steps of introducing a first alkaline aqueous fluid comprising an oxidizing agent into a borehole, introducing an activating agent selected from the group consisting of an aldehyde, a dialdehyde, a polyoxymethylene, and any suitable combination thereof into the borehole, the activating agent for activating the oxidizing agent, controlling a time frame during which the activating agent activates the oxidizing agent, activating the oxidizing agent with the activating agent, decomposing at least a portion of a filter cake by activating the oxidizing agent with the activating agent, and removing at least a portion of the filter cake from the borehole.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Vittorio Antonio SAURO, Alan JONES, Vanessa GONZALEZ, Ahmed SHAHIN
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Patent number: 12100990Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a novel utility meter with an integrated backup power transfer system. In some embodiments, the system is capable of sensing and switching between multiple power sources. In some embodiments, the system is configured to supply power from multiple backup power sources in parallel. In some embodiments, the system is configured to record and/or transmit data usage and operational profiles, such as voltage and current from one or more power sources. In some embodiments, the system is configured to eliminate the need to install separate junction boxes or panels to meet the wire requirements of various municipalities.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Earle Davis, Alan Jones, Alex Yan, Quoc Hoang, Bonnie Tong
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Publication number: 20230252123Abstract: The invention provides a computer implemented method of receiving content at an electronic processing device. The electronic processing device has a data processing application. The method comprises a first step of receiving a message or invitation, said message or invitation not including the content to be received, wherein opening of the message or invitation causes the data processing application to configure a camera of the electronic processing device to capture image data. The data processing application uses image data captured by said camera of said electronic processing device to determine that a user viewing said screen is an authorized or recognized user and, in response to a positive determination, receives said content as encrypted content at said data processing application. In response to a negative determination, the content is not received said content at said data processing application.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventor: Alan Jones
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Publication number: 20220362414Abstract: A fender for sanitizing wheels of a wheelchair including a support frame and a fender housing. The support frame includes a mounting bracket for mounting the support frame on a vertical frame on the rear portion of the wheelchair. The fender housing is removably mounted on the support frame. The fender housing includes a plurality of Ultraviolet-C (UVC) light sources powered by a re-chargeable battery and a driver circuit. The plurality of UVC light sources are configured to sanitize a surface of a wheel of the wheelchair by virtue of illumination of surface of the wheel during rotation of the wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Alfred Huber, Alan Jones
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Publication number: 20220255342Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a novel utility meter with an integrated backup power transfer system. In some embodiments, the system is capable of sensing and switching between multiple power sources. In some embodiments, the system is configured to supply power from multiple backup power sources in parallel. In some embodiments, the system is configured to record and/or transmit data usage and operational profiles, such as voltage and current from one or more power sources. In some embodiments, the system is configured to eliminate the need to install separate junction boxes or panels to meet the wire requirements of various municipalities.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2021Publication date: August 11, 2022Inventors: Earle Davis, Alan Jones, Alex Yan, Quoc Hoang, Bonnie Tong
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Publication number: 20220244075Abstract: Some embodiments describe a DC meter system that can be placed in-line between a power source and an electrical load. In some embodiments, the DC meter system includes a DC meter that has multiple inputs for receiving electricity from multiple power sources. In some embodiments, the DC meter has one or more outputs, each capable of delivering electricity to a different electrical load. In some embodiments, the DC meter can combine electricity from two or more of the multiple inputs into one of the outputs. In some embodiments, the DC meter has a controller that can enable a user to deliver electricity from a particular input to a particular output. In some embodiments, the DC meter is configured to enable transition of electricity between an input and an output in a bi-directional manner. In some embodiments, the DC meter can record an amount of electricity transmitted in either direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Earle Davis, Alan Jones, Mei Chen, Bonnie Tong, Alex Yan, Quoc Hoang
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Patent number: 11202755Abstract: By individually metering and dispensing specific volumes and/or weights of each component of a dosage, an amount of the components for each dose is secured with very high accuracy. A method for dosing a pharmaceutical product in a sealed container, such as, for example, a packet, sachet, blister pack, or other unit dose form. The dosage may include a first component that is a thickening agent and a second component that is an active ingredient. The thickening agent serves as a carrier that allows the active ingredient to dissolve in the mouth and be swallowed without the administration of water. The method includes providing the first component by measuring the volume or weighing the mass of the first component and measuring the volume or weighing the mass of the second component. Subsequent components may also be individually measured or weighed before being added to a package.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2016Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: UniWell Laboratories, LLCInventors: Alan Jones, Cesar Rodriguez, David Henzler, Jeff Currington, Megha Sharma, Daniel Aldrich, Cameron Currington, Michael Sloane
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Patent number: 11193792Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an electric meter assembly including a meter support platform or base able to reversibly electrically couple to a transformer providing inputs including an AC power supply, phase voltage, and/or a phase current. Output of the meter support platform or base can be DC power, AC phase voltage signals and/or AC phase current. Further, a removable or portable meter can couple to the meter support platform or base and to an electric meter system including a meter core coupled to a wireless transmitter, an antenna, an integrated power sensor, and data meter front end. The system includes a data manager configured for electric service analysis including energy usage, and/or interval temperature, phase voltage, current and phase angle in real time, electric energy kWh and kVARh values in a user-specified period, wrong meter base installation detection, physical location of the removable or portable meter, and tamper detection.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ed Padrones, Earle Davis, Young D Nguyen, Shelley Williams, Alex Yan, Quoc Hoang, Lomi Negash, Albert Pham, Jimmy Chong, Tri Q. Nguyen, Kulwinder Sharma, Alan Jones
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Publication number: 20210362261Abstract: Provided is a weld assembly supported from an arm of a heavy equipment vehicle. The vehicle includes a pipe grabber for manipulating the position of a pipe. The weld assembly integrated with and supported from the manipulator. The weld assembly further includes a conforming ring, a sensor assembly and an orbital welder. The weld assembly is also of a clam shell construction for wrapping around two pipe ends to be welded.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Timothy J. BOND, Jose C. BOUCHE, Duncan CHAPMAN, Jason W. CURBO, Kunjan M. DEDHIA, Alan JONES, Siddharth MALLICK, Dan MOERS, Shailesh RADHAKRISHNAN, Travis W. SMITH
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Publication number: 20210362260Abstract: An orbital welder for welding together two pipes to be welded. The welder includes a fall brake for preventing a freefall of the welder. The welder includes a spatter shield for preventing dust from entering the outer housing and fowling sensitive machine components. The welder includes a torch assembly with manual adjustments. The welder includes an automatic lead/lag adjustment and control of that adjustment during a welding operation to automatically transition from a first weld zone to a second weld zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Timothy J. BOND, Mark CLEMMONS, Alan JONES, Nathan LYNCH, Shailesh RADHAKRISHNAN
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Patent number: 10899516Abstract: A tire rain protector made of a mushroom shaped polymer body having a reverse taper male thread formed thereon having a threadform with three varying geometric parameters. The thread thickness, thread height, and thread crest width all increase from the top of the tire rain protector body to the bottom of the body. These three features along with a thread that begins at the underside of the cap enable for a device that is easy to install and forms a secure tight seal on a tire. When installed, this dome-like device diverts rain from collecting into the concave liner (inner sidewalls) of a horizontally stacked tire.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Inventor: Alan Jones
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Publication number: 20200283206Abstract: A tire rain protector made of a mushroom shaped polymer body having a reverse taper male thread formed thereon having a threadform with three varying geometric parameters. The thread thickness, thread height, and thread crest width all increase from the top of the tire rain protector body to the bottom of the body. These three features along with a thread that begins at the underside of the cap enable for a device that is easy to install and forms a secure tight seal on a tire. When installed, this dome-like device diverts rain from collecting into the concave liner (inner sidewalls) of a horizontally stacked tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventor: Alan Jones
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Publication number: 20200280771Abstract: Some embodiments include an electric meter assembly including a socket housing with a socket interface extending from a top side of the socket housing, and a removable or portable meter coupled to the socket interface. Further, the electric meter assembly includes a strap coupled at one end to at least one side of the socket housing. The socket housing includes a socket interface extending from a top side of the socket housing, and a secondary housing enclosed within the socket housing. The secondary housing includes a CT shunt and a switch assembly including an actuator extending through the top side. In some embodiments, the system includes a Customer and Distribution Automation Open Architecture. In some embodiments, an IoT router facilitates communication between one or more remote electronics including the electric meter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Quoc Hoang, Alan Jones, Earle Davis, Young D. Nguyen, Alex Yan, Shelley Williams
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Publication number: 20200232815Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an electric meter assembly including a meter support platform or base able to reversibly electrically couple to a transformer providing inputs including an AC power supply, phase voltage, and/or a phase current. Output of the meter support platform or base can be DC power, AC phase voltage signals and/or AC phase current. Further, a removable or portable meter can couple to the meter support platform or base and to an electric meter system including a meter core coupled to a wireless transmitter, an antenna, an integrated power sensor, and data meter front end. The system includes a data manager configured for electric service analysis including energy usage, and/or interval temperature, phase voltage, current and phase angle in real time, electric energy kWh and kVARh values in a user-specified period, wrong meter base installation detection, physical location of the removable or portable meter, and tamper detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: ED PADRONES, EARLE DAVIS, YOUNG D NGUYEN, SHELLEY WILLIAMS, ALEX YAN, QUOC HOANG, LOMI NEGASH, ALBERT PHAM, JIMMY CHONG, TRI Q. NGUYEN, KULWINDER SHARMA, ALAN JONES