Patents by Inventor Allan Jones
Allan 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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Publication number: 20240113625Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes transmitting multi-phase pulse power from power sourcing equipment to a powered device in a data center, wherein the multi-phase pulse power comprises multiple phases of power delivered in a sequence of pulses defined by alternating low direct current voltage states and high direct current voltage states, and synchronizing the pulses at the power sourcing equipment with the pulses at the powered device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Richard Anthony O'Brien, Joel Richard Goergen, Chad M. Jones, Jason DeWayne Potterf, George Allan Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20240113903Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes transmitting pulse power on two wire pairs, the pulse power comprising a plurality of high voltage pulses with the high voltage pulses on the wire pairs offset between the wire pairs to provide continuous power, performing low voltage fault detection on each of the wire pairs between the high voltage pulses, and transmitting data on at least one of the wire pairs during transmittal of the high voltage pulses. Data transmittal is suspended during the low voltage fault detection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Chad M. Jones, Joel Richard Goergen, George Allan Zimmerman, Richard Anthony O'Brien, Douglas Paul Arduini, Jason DeWayne Potterf, Sung Kee Baek
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Patent number: 11911689Abstract: Embodiments of the present specification provide systems and methods for operating game controllers. Microprocessor-controlled game controllers enable recreation of identical gaming scenarios with precision and accuracy. At least one microprocessor is connected to one or more game controllers. The microprocessor is programmed to synchronize the game controllers externally. Additionally, the microprocessor is programmed to modify one or more game controls that are provided by the game controllers. In embodiments of the present specification, game controllers are embedded with a wireless microcontroller that allow for remote feeding of commands to the microcontrollers.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Allan Jones, Karthik Iyer
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Patent number: 11819970Abstract: A tool for driving a component with a knurling pattern around an outer surface of the component is provided. A shaft, with a first end, is in the form of at least a partial cylinder, where the at least partial cylinder has a first inner diameter that is less than an outer diameter of the knurling pattern. Serrations in the shaft have a pattern that matches the knurling pattern, which allow the serration in the shaft to engage with the knurling pattern so that when the shaft is rotated, the component is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Lam Research CorporationInventors: Terrence George Bernier, Timothy Scott Thomas, Allan Jones, Jeffrey Simpson
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Publication number: 20230184990Abstract: A downhole logging system includes a gamma ray source positioned within a logging tool. The system further includes a collimator associated with the gamma ray source, the collimator having an opening to direct a flow of radiation into the formation. The system also includes a radiation detector operable to detect backscatter radiation from the area. The system further includes a motor to rotate the collimator in either a continuous or stepping fashion for scanning a borehole and an actuator associated with the gamma ray source. The actuator moves the gamma ray source between a first position and a second position, the first position being misaligned with the opening and the second position being aligned with the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Feyzi Inanc, Allan Jones, Peng Yuan, Toyli Anniyev, Marc Ramirez
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Publication number: 20230144478Abstract: A method for identifying a defect within a cement layer of a multi string wellbore includes deploying a gamma scanner into the multistring wellbore, the gamma scanner including at least one source and at least one detector, the at least one source emitting radiation into the multistring wellbore and the at least one detector receiving backscatter radiation. The method also includes obtaining, from the gamma scanner, a count rate associated with at least one region of interest of the multistring wellbore. The method further includes identifying, based at least in part on data acquired from the gamma scanner, a background profile for the multistring wellbore. The method includes removing the background profile from the count rate. The method further includes identifying, within the at least one region of interest, a defect within the cement layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2022Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Feyzi Inanc, Joseph Olaiya, Allan Jones, Peng Yuan, Toyli Anniyev
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Publication number: 20230145996Abstract: A device includes a climbing frame configured for connection to a support. The device also includes a hydraulic piston connected, at least indirectly, to the climbing frame. The hydraulic piston is oriented to urge, under a tension load, a mast of a crane upwardly against a force of gravity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Applicant: EllisDon CorporationInventors: Stephen Lamont King, Philip Allan Jones
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Publication number: 20220135883Abstract: A system for processing solid waste including a segmented gasifier having a first segment detachably connected to a second segment, and a burner positioned downstream of the segmented gasifier and coupled to the segmented gasifier. A process for treating solid waste including introducing the solid waste into a first end of a segmented gasifier having a first segment detachably connected to a second segment. Gasifying the solid waste as it traverses from the first end of the gasifier to a second end of the segmented gasifier, and producing a gaseous output and a solid output at the second end of the segmented gasifier. Separating the gaseous output and the solid output, and introducing a portion of the gaseous output to a burner and recycling a portion of the gaseous output to the segmented gasifier as an energy source.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Allan Jones, Glenn Showers, Paul Aiken
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Patent number: 11067716Abstract: A downhole logging tool includes a radiation generation source operable to emit radiation into a formation surrounding the tool and a radiation detector operable to detect backscattered radiation from the formation surrounding the tool. The tool also includes a sleeve positioned around the radiation generation source, the sleeve including at least one aperture for forming a pathway for a radiation beam, emitted from the radiation generation source, to enter the formation, the sleeve being rotatable about an axis of the tool to change a position of the aperture to distinctly inspect different regions of the formation.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Feyzi Inanc, Peng Yuan, Marc Ramirez, Allan Jones
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Publication number: 20210178253Abstract: Embodiments of the present specification provide systems and methods for operating game controllers. Microprocessor-controlled game controllers enable recreation of identical gaming scenarios with precision and accuracy. At least one microprocessor is connected to one or more game controllers. The microprocessor is programmed to synchronize the game controllers externally. Additionally, the microprocessor is programmed to modify one or more game controls that are provided by the game controllers. In embodiments of the present specification, game controllers are embedded with a wireless microcontroller that allow for remote feeding of commands to the microcontrollers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Allan Jones, Karthik Iyer
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Patent number: 10981051Abstract: Embodiments of the present specification provide systems and methods for operating game controllers. Microprocessor-controlled game controllers enable recreation of identical gaming scenarios with precision and accuracy. At least one microprocessor is connected to one or more game controllers. The microprocessor is programmed to synchronize the game controllers externally. Additionally, the microprocessor is programmed to modify one or more game controls that are provided by the game controllers. In embodiments of the present specification, game controllers are embedded with a wireless microcontroller that allow for remote feeding of commands to the microcontrollers.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Allan Jones, Karthik Iyer
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Patent number: 10924654Abstract: Videography of surfaces and improved positional control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are disclosed. Embodiments include defining a plane relative a vertical or semi-vertical surface. Linearly scanning along a line parallel to the plane. The plane being defined by three non-colinear points. The linear scanning along the plane is defined by a defined distance from the plane to the surface. The scanning including distance sensor scanning. The distance sensor scanning creating a model of the surface. The distance sensor scanning can include sound-based or light-based distance measurement scanning. The surveillance scanning can further include capture of imagery of the surface along the linear scanning along the plane.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Drone Control LLCInventor: David Allan Jones
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Publication number: 20200322522Abstract: Videography of surfaces and improved positional control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are disclosed. Embodiments include defining a plane relative a vertical or semi-vertical surface. Linearly scanning along a line parallel to the plane. The plane being defined by three non-colinear points. The linear scanning along the plane is defined by a defined distance from the plane to the surface. The scanning including distance sensor scanning. The distance sensor scanning creating a model of the surface. The distance sensor scanning can include sound-based or light-based distance measurement scanning. The surveillance scanning can further include capture of imagery of the surface along the linear scanning along the plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: PLATYPUS IP L.L.C.Inventor: David Allan Jones
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Publication number: 20200224427Abstract: A platform system comprising a platform structure having at least one modular platform unit with platform connection features on a side surface thereof to which other components can be connected, the other components including at least two of the following: another modular platform unit, a stair unit, a tower unit, a handrail unit, and a ladder unit. A stair assembly is connected to the platform structure via said connection features, the stair assembly comprising a plurality of stair units connected together to provide a number of steps equal to the sum of steps of the stair units.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Robert W. Honeycutt, Joseph N. Lane, Carson Allan Jones, Paul Thomas King, JR.
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Patent number: 10640983Abstract: A platform system comprising a platform structure having at least one modular platform unit with platform connection features on a side surface thereof to which other components can be connected, the other components including at least two of the following: another modular platform unit, a stair unit, a tower unit, a handrail unit, and a ladder unit. A stair assembly is connected to the platform structure via said connection features, the stair assembly comprising a plurality of stair units connected together to provide a number of steps equal to the sum of steps of the stair units.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Safe Rack LLCInventors: Robert W. Honeycutt, Joseph N. Lane, Carson Allan Jones, Paul Thomas King, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200132880Abstract: A downhole logging tool includes a radiation generation source operable to emit radiation into a formation surrounding the tool and a radiation detector operable to detect backscattered radiation from the formation surrounding the tool. The tool also includes a sleeve positioned around the radiation generation source, the sleeve including at least one aperture for forming a pathway for a radiation beam, emitted from the radiation generation source, to enter the formation, the sleeve being rotatable about an axis of the tool to change a position of the aperture to distinctly inspect different regions of the formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Feyzi Inanc, Peng Yuan, Marc Ramirez, Allan Jones
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Patent number: 10626650Abstract: A gate comprises a spring-loaded hinge arrangement defining a rotational axis. A gate structure having a first support arm connected to a first end of the hinge arrangement is also provided. The gate structure is rotatable about the rotational axis. A spring-loaded hinge arrangement includes an outer hinge tube fixedly connectable to an adjacent structure and an inner hinge tube received in the outer hinge tube. The inner hinge tube has a first portion and a second portion movable with respect to each other, the second portion of the inner hinge tube being fixed with respect to the outer hinge tube and the first portion of the inner hinge tube being fixed with respect to the support arm.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Safe Rack LLCInventors: Robert W. Honeycutt, Carson Allan Jones
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Patent number: 10594915Abstract: Videography of surfaces and improved positional control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are disclosed. Embodiments include a “panning” piloting scenario. The panning can include control parameters relative to a normal vector to a point P of a plane representing a surface, or relative to a direction of gravity and attributes of the surface. For example, the UAV can be programmed, or controlled, to “pan” about the point on the plane maintaining a certain distance therefrom while rotating about angles to the normal vector. Methods of estimating a surface include determining a plane including three non-collinear points of the surface. The plane determined can be relative to the direction of gravity, such as vertically parallel to gravity. A piloting routine can include piloting a UAV to various angles relative to the vector normal to the plane and distances to the location on the surface and/or point on the plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Platypus IP LLCInventor: David Allan Jones
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Patent number: 10569165Abstract: A tactile feedback system for use with a virtual reality system comprises a support structure and tactile feedback units coupled to and spaced apart around the support structure. A microcontroller is coupled to the tactile feedback units to independently control their activation. The microcontroller has a communication interface configured to communicate with the virtual reality system to receive control signals for controlling operation of the tactile feedback units. The microcontroller activates the tactile feedback units in response to control signals received from the virtual reality system to indicate aspects of the virtual reality experience. In another aspect, a haptic gun for use with a virtual reality system has tactile feedback units and a linear actuator for simulating a recoil of firing the gun. In another aspect a video game system provides a single game play instance for multiple clients utilizing different game platforms.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.Inventor: Allan Jones
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Publication number: 20190226258Abstract: A gate comprises a spring-loaded hinge arrangement defining a rotational axis. A gate structure having a first support arm connected to a first end of the hinge arrangement is also provided. The gate structure is rotatable about the rotational axis. A spring-loaded hinge arrangement includes an outer hinge tube fixedly connectable to an adjacent structure and an inner hinge tube received in the outer hinge tube. The inner hinge tube has a first portion and a second portion movable with respect to each other, the second portion of the inner hinge tube being fixed with respect to the outer hinge tube and the first portion of the inner hinge tube being fixed with respect to the support arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Robert W. Honeycutt, Carson Allan Jones