Patents by Inventor Alan Patrick
Alan Patrick 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: 20200018867Abstract: A sensor system for sensing the contents of a bore including a plurality of coils disposed behind a non-metallic lining. An oscillator circuit may be used to drive the coils to generate oscillating electromagnetic fields, and a detection circuit generates output signals from each coil representing a parameter of the electrical oscillations that depends on the contents of the bore. The coils may include a primary coil and a one secondary coil, wherein the oscillating electromagnetic field generated by the secondary coil has a lesser degree of interaction with the contents of bore than the oscillating electromagnetic field generated by the primary coil. The sensor system may use the output signal from the secondary coil to compensate the output signal from the primary coil for environmental effects.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Martin Roy Harrison, Alan Patrick John Finlay
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Publication number: 20190376787Abstract: A sensor unit mountable on a rotatable element on a platform that is itself movable, and includes an orientation sensor arranged to take measurements that are dependent on the orientation of the sensor unit, a processor arranged to derive a rotational position signal representing the orientation of the rotatable element from the measurements, and a buffer arranged to buffer a series of recent measurements taken by the orientation sensor over a predetermined period of time. The processor derives the rotational position signal making a correction to compensate for the effect of the motion of the platform on the measurements on the basis of the overall series of measurements buffered in the buffer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Alan Patrick John Finlay, John Mark Newton, Andrew Henry John Larkins, Mathew William Davis, Grant Nicholls
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Publication number: 20190319270Abstract: A battery can include a porous anode having an anode surface, a cathode having a cathode surface, and a separator between the porous anode and the cathode and having a separator surface, wherein each of the anode surface, the cathode surface and the separator surface include a binder including an inorganic material, wherein the binder adheres the porous anode, the cathode and the separator together.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Angela Belcher, Alan Patrick Adams Ransil
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Patent number: 10399966Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that cross the blood-brain barrier and are effective inhibitors of neurological pathogens such as trypanosomes. The invention further relates to the use of these compounds for treating disorders related to trypanosomes and neurological pathogens.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignees: University of Washington, The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillInventors: Richard Ray Tidwell, Donald Alan Patrick, Frederick S. Buckner, Michael H. Gelb, John R. Gillespie, Daniel Gedder Silva
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Publication number: 20190265086Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Alan Patrick John Finlay, John Mark Newton
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Patent number: 10385677Abstract: A method for determining volumetric data for fluid within a geological formation is provided. The method includes collecting first and second dataset snapshots of the geological formation based upon measurements from the borehole at respective different first and second times and generating a differential dataset based upon the first and second dataset snapshots. Multiple points are determined within the differential dataset, including a first point representing a first displaced fluid, a second point representing a second displaced fluid, and an injected fluid point that corresponds to properties of the injected fluid. A further third point is determined based on at least one other property of the displaced fluid, and a volumetric composition of the displaced fluids is determined based upon the differential dataset, the first point, and second point, and third point.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Kais Gzara, Vikas Jain, Alan Patrick Hibler
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Publication number: 20190211635Abstract: A sensor unit for a fingerboard latch assembly comprising a latch bracket and a latch rotatably mounted on the latch bracket comprises a sensor arranged to sense the orientation of the latch and a wireless, optical or other communication unit arranged to communicate the orientation of the latch sensed by the sensor. The sensor unit may be mountable on the latch and comprise an orientation sensor arranged to take measurements that are dependent on the orientation of the sensor unit, and a processor arranged to derive an orientation signal representing the orientation of the latch from the measurements, the communication unit being arranged to communicate the orientation signal. A monitoring system receives the sensed orientations from plural sensor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2017Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Alan Patrick John Finlay, John Mark Newton, Andrew Henry John Larkins, Mathew William Davis, Grant Nicholls
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Patent number: 10337894Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Salunda LimitedInventors: John Mark Newton, Alan Patrick John Finlay
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Patent number: 10247586Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Salunda LimitedInventors: John Mark Newton, Alan Patrick John Finlay
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Patent number: 10240408Abstract: A sensor unit for a fingerboard latch assembly comprising a latch bracket and a latch rotatably mounted on the latch bracket comprises a sensor arranged to sense the orientation of the latch and a wireless, optical or other communication unit arranged to communicate the orientation of the latch sensed by the sensor. The sensor unit may be mountable on the latch and comprise an orientation sensor arranged to take measurements that are dependent on the orientation of the sensor unit, and a processor arranged to derive an orientation signal representing the orientation of the latch from the measurements, the communication unit being arranged to communicate the orientation signal. A monitoring system receives the sensed orientations from plural sensor units.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Salunda LimitedInventors: Alan Patrick John Finlay, John Mark Newton, Andrew Henry John Larkins, Mathew William Davis, Grant Nicholls
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Publication number: 20190031649Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds that cross the blood-brain barrier and are effective inhibitors of neurological pathogens such as trypanosomes. The invention further relates to the use of these compounds for treating disorders related to trypanosomes and neurological pathogens.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicants: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of WashingtonInventors: Richard Ray Tidwell, Donald Alan Patrick, Frederick S. Buckner, Michael H. Gelb, John R. Gillespie, Daniel Gedder Silva
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Patent number: 10132660Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Salunda LimitedInventors: John Mark Newton, Alan Patrick John Finlay
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Publication number: 20180328124Abstract: A sensor unit for a fingerboard latch assembly comprising a latch bracket and a latch rotatably mounted on the latch bracket comprises a sensor arranged to sense the orientation of the latch and a wireless, optical or other communication unit arranged to communicate the orientation of the latch sensed by the sensor. The sensor unit may be mountable on the latch and comprise an orientation sensor arranged to take measurements that are dependent on the orientation of the sensor unit, and a processor arranged to derive an orientation signal representing the orientation of the latch from the measurements, the communication unit being arranged to communicate the orientation signal. A monitoring system receives the sensed orientations from plural sensor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Alan Patrick John Finlay, John Mark Newton, Andrew Henry John Larkins, Mathew William Davis, Grant Nicholls
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Publication number: 20180321331Abstract: A sensor unit for a fingerboard latch assembly comprising a latch bracket and a latch rotatably mounted on the latch bracket comprises a sensor arranged to sense the orientation of the latch and a wireless, optical or other communication unit arranged to communicate the orientation of the latch sensed by the sensor. The sensor unit may be mountable on the latch and comprise an orientation sensor arranged to take measurements that are dependent on the orientation of the sensor unit, and a processor arranged to derive an orientation signal representing the orientation of the latch from the measurements, the communication unit being arranged to communicate the orientation signal. A monitoring system receives the sensed orientations from plural sensor units.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Alan Patrick John Finlay, John Mark Newton, Andrew Henry John Larkins, Mathew William Davis, Grant Nicholls
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Publication number: 20180321064Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: John Mark Newton, Alan Patrick John Finlay
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Publication number: 20180292242Abstract: A sensor assembly is provided for a fingerboard latch assembly that comprises: a latch bracket; bolts for mounting the latch bracket to a fingerboard; a latch; and a bracket pin rotatably supporting the latch on the latch bracket to allow rotation of the latch between an open position and a closed position. The sensor assembly has a mounting arrangement that mounts to the bolts, holding a closed-position proximity sensor probe facing downwardly for sensing proximity of a crank portion of the latch and/or the piston head in the closed position, and also holding an open-position proximity sensor probe facing forwardly for sensing proximity of an arm of the latch in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: John Mark Newton, Alan Patrick John Finlay
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Publication number: 20180156029Abstract: An elongate component such as a drill string of drill pipes connected by joint sections inside a bore is sensed using at least one set of electromagnetic coils, the coils within the set being arranged at different angular positions around the bore facing the bore. There may be at least two sets of coils separated along the axial direction of the bore. Electrical oscillations are generated in the coils to produce oscillating electromagnetic fields that interact with the contents of the bore. A parameter of the electrical oscillations generated in each coil is detected. The detected parameters may be used to derive both (1) a measure of the axial position along the bore, and (2) a measure of the lateral position. The detected parameters may be used to derive a measure of electromagnetic properties of the contents of the pipe in a region adjacent each coil, thereby imaging the contents of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Martin Roy HARRISON, Philip Samuel PICKLES, Alan Patrick John FINLAY
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Publication number: 20180038992Abstract: Software-based quality control analysis of well log data. At least some of the various embodiments are computer-readable mediums storing a program that, when executed by a processor, causes the processor to read data from a well log, and perform a quality control analysis on the data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Robin M. Macdonald, Muhammad S. Al-Readean, Charles M. Bradford, Alan Patrick Hibler
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Publication number: 20160357203Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention may provide an integrated circuit with reduced power loss. The integrated circuit may comprise a processing system and a feedback circuit. The processing system may generate a load signal from a variable power supply, which is external to the integrated circuit. The feedback circuit may compare the load signal and a voltage input from the variable power supply, and based on the comparison, generate a feedback signal for adjusting the variable power supply, thereby reducing power loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Colm Slattery, Aidan J. Cahalane, Alan Patrick Cahill
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Patent number: 9413636Abstract: One embodiment identifies all one-hop neighbor nodes and two-hop neighbor nodes of a node; determines an active set of one-hop neighbor nodes for the node, comprising: includes in the active set each one-hop neighbor node that is either an edge node or connected with at least one two-hop neighbor node with which no other one-hop neighbor nodes are connected; and if the active set is not yet complete, then: determine all combinations of one-hop neighbor nodes that are not already in the active set; and tests each combination in order of each combination's total-energy value to determine whether a specific combination is able to complete the active set; if no combination is able to complete the active set, then including all one-hop neighbor nodes in the active set; and communicates a message to each one-hop neighbor node in the active set indicating that it is in the active set.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alvaro E. Retana, Michael Barnes, Russell I. White, Alan Patrick Sheridan, Stanley M. Ratliff