Patents by Inventor Andrew A. Sanders

Andrew A. Sanders 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).

  • Patent number: 11961067
    Abstract: A network node includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface. The network node is configured to be within a plurality of network nodes communicatively coupled in a peer-to-peer network of network nodes implementing a distributed ledger. The network node is configured to be communicatively coupled to at least one remotely located computing device through the at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to determine a split ratio for a new split of security tokens held in at least one address of the distributed ledger. The at least one processor is also configured to store an indication of the split ratio without updating token balances for all of the at least one address in a list of addresses holding at least one of the security tokens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: tZERO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Wilson, Nicole Sanders, Robert Christensen, Chase Lester, Andrew Warner
  • Publication number: 20240095719
    Abstract: A network node in a peer-to-peer network of nodes includes at least one processor, at least one memory, and at least one network interface. The at least one processor is configured to receive a request to transfer a security token and execute a plurality of compliance rules associated with the security token. At least one of the compliance rules is implemented using at least one smart contract. The at least one smart contract references a global registry. The at least one processor is also configured to transfer the security token based on the execution of the compliance rules. The global registry includes personally identifiable information (PII) hash(es) for each of at least one investor associated with the transfer of the security token. The hashes are committed to the distributed ledger and updated when PII of a respective one of the at least one investor changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: tZERO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Overholser, Robert Christensen, Nicole Sanders, Justin Wilson, Robert Valmassoi, Chase Lester, Michael William Stuart Smith, Andrew Warner
  • Patent number: 11725460
    Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having flexible fracturing fluid delivery conduits secured with quick connectors are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a wellhead assembly and a fracturing fluid conduit coupled to the wellhead assembly to route fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body defining a bore for conveying the fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit is coupled to the wellhead assembly via an actuated connector including one or more locking members that move from an unlocked position to a locked position to secure the fracturing fluid conduit to the wellhead assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart Robinson, James Ekdahl, Andrew Sanders, Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
  • Publication number: 20220381124
    Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having flexible fracturing fluid delivery conduits secured with quick connectors are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a wellhead assembly and a fracturing fluid conduit coupled to the wellhead assembly to route fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body defining a bore for conveying the fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit is coupled to the wellhead assembly via an actuated connector including one or more locking members that move from an unlocked position to a locked position to secure the fracturing fluid conduit to the wellhead assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Stuart Robinson, James Ekdahl, Andrew Sanders, Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
  • Patent number: 11319757
    Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having flexible fracturing fluid delivery conduits secured with quick connectors are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a wellhead assembly and a fracturing fluid conduit coupled to the wellhead assembly to route fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body defining a bore for conveying the fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit is coupled to the wellhead assembly via an actuated connector including one or more locking members that move from an unlocked position to a locked position to secure the fracturing fluid conduit to the wellhead assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Cameron International Corporation
    Inventors: Stuart Robinson, James Ekdahl, Andrew Sanders, Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
  • Publication number: 20210285650
    Abstract: A drum heater assembly includes an inner body defining a cylindrical interior space shaped to receive a drum containing a material in the drum, and an elongated heating panels coupled to exterior surfaces of the inner body. The heating panels include heating elements configured to generate heat toward the interior space. The drum heater assembly also includes outer doors coupled with the heating panels such that the heating panels are disposed between the outer doors and the inner body. The inner body is configured to open to remove the drum and insert another drum into the interior space for heating by the heating panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Sai Krishna Pranav Kompalli, David Eugene Thompson, JR., Andrew Sanders Ayers, Navya Kolli
  • Publication number: 20210198953
    Abstract: Fracturing fluid delivery systems having flexible fracturing fluid delivery conduits secured with quick connectors are provided. In one example, a fracturing system includes a wellhead assembly and a fracturing fluid conduit coupled to the wellhead assembly to route fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit includes a flexible body defining a bore for conveying the fracturing fluid to the wellhead assembly. The fracturing fluid conduit is coupled to the wellhead assembly via an actuated connector including one or more locking members that move from an unlocked position to a locked position to secure the fracturing fluid conduit to the wellhead assembly. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Stuart Robinson, James Ekdahl, Andrew Sanders, Dennis P. Nguyen, Kirk P. Guidry
  • Patent number: 10046862
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a cradle, a stand, a cradle attachment member, and a rotation member. The cradle includes an electronic display attachment member which is configured to removably attach an electronic display to the cradle. The cradle attachment member is configured to removably attach the cradle to the stand. The rotation member is configured to allow rotation of the electronic display when it is attached to the electronic display attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Andrew A. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20170233093
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a cradle, a stand, a cradle attachment member, and a rotation member. The cradle includes an electronic display attachment member which is configured to removably attach an electronic display to the cradle. The cradle attachment member is configured to removably attach the cradle to the stand. The rotation member is configured to allow rotation of the electronic display when it is attached to the electronic display attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: Andrew A. SANDERS
  • Patent number: 9533448
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a cradle, a stand, a cradle attachment member, and a rotation member. The cradle includes an electronic display attachment member which is configured to removably attach an electronic display to the cradle. The cradle attachment member is configured to removably attach the cradle to the stand. The rotation member is configured to allow rotation of the electronic display when it is attached to the electronic display attachment member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: Andrew A. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20150259068
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a cradle, a stand, a cradle attachment member, and a rotation member. The cradle includes an electronic display attachment member which is configured to removably attach an electronic display to the cradle. The cradle attachment member is configured to removably attach the cradle to the stand. The rotation member is configured to allow rotation of the electronic display when it is attached to the electronic display attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Andrew A. Sanders
  • Patent number: 7596874
    Abstract: There is provided a mechanism for use in a can opener comprising a body; rotationally mounting to the body about a first axis, a drive wheel for engaging the rim of the can; rotationally mounting to the body about a second axis and drivably rotatable by the drive wheel, a cutter wheel; eccentrically mounting to the cutter wheel, a cutting knife movable on rotation of the cutter wheel to a cutting position in which the cutting knife forms a nip with the drive wheel such that the cutting knife penetrates through the cylindrical wall of the can, and in which an electrical sensor can be used to reverse the position of the cutting wheel back to a start position and in which a mechanical sensor can be used in conjunction with a locking bar to advance the cutting wheel back to a start position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Daka Research Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
  • Patent number: 7574808
    Abstract: There is provided a mechanism for use in a can opener comprising a body; rotationally mounting to the body about a first axis, a drive wheel for engaging the rim of the can; rotationally mounting to the body about a second axis and drivably rotatable by the drive wheel, a cutter wheel; eccentrically mounting to the cutter wheel, a cutting knife movable on rotation of the cutter wheel to a cutting position in which the cutting knife forms a nip with the drive wheel such that the cutting knife penetrates through the cylindrical wall of the can, and in which an electrical sensor can be used to reverse the position of the cutting wheel back to a start position and in which a mechanical sensor can be used in conjunction with a locking bar to advance the cutting wheel back to a start position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Daka Research Inc. (Br. Virg. Isl Corp.)
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
  • Patent number: 7437825
    Abstract: A mechanism is provided for use in a can opener comprising a body; rotationally mounting to the body about a first axis a drive wheel for engaging the rim of a can; rotationally mounting to the body about a second axis and drivably rotatable by the drive wheel, a cutter wheel; eccentrically mounting to said cutter wheel, a cutting knife movable on rotation of the cutter wheel to a cutting position in which the cutter knife forms a nip with the drive wheel such that the cutting knife penetrates through the cylindrical wall of the can, to provide a cut therein as the opener orbits relatively therearound, wherein the cutting position is defined by a cutting interval corresponding to a segment of rotation of the cutter wheel in which the cutting knife is sufficiently proximal to the drive wheel to form the nip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Daka Research Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Andrew Sanders, Pat Yin Mah
  • Publication number: 20080229885
    Abstract: A hand held, one touch jar opener can be placed on a jar and activated with a momentary touch of a button. An epicyclic gear train is set to sequentially provide a grip on a jar, and on a lid, followed by development of torque needed to move the lid in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the jar. The principles embodied in the opener shown can be realized in an opener which can be manually powered, or preferably motorised and possibly highly automated. A differential geartrain provides reduction of speed and increase in torque and then provides two balanced and opposing forces through the epicyclic gear assembly having sun and planet gears. This configuration enables a wide variety of screw-on lids and jars to be automatically closed to match the correct diameters, apply a gripping force and then apply torque in an opposing direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
  • Patent number: 7398714
    Abstract: A hand held, one touch jar opener can be placed on a jar and activated with a momentary touch of a button. An epicyclic gear train is set to sequentially provide a grip on a jar, and on a lid, followed by development of torque needed to move the lid in a counterclockwise direction with respect to the jar. The principles embodied in the opener shown can be realized in an opener which can be manually powered, or preferably motorized and possibly highly automated. A differential geartrain provides reduction of speed and increase in torque and then provides two balanced and opposing forces through the epicyclic gear assembly having sun and planet gears. This configuration enables a wide variety of screw-on lids and jars to be automatically closed to match the correct diameters, apply a gripping force and then apply torque in an opposing direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Daka Research Inc. (Br. Virg. Isl Corp.) OffshoreIncorporations
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
  • Publication number: 20080162280
    Abstract: A computer system for a rebate processing tool is provided. The computer system has a platform, at least one input device, and a central processing unit in communication with the platform and the at least one input device. The central processing unit is configured to receive, at a computer, a claim for one or more rebate programs and determine, by the computer, whether the claim satisfies one or more predetermined conditions. The central processing unit is also configured to approve the claim upon satisfaction of the predetermined conditions. The central processing unit is further configured to review the claim when at least one of the predetermined conditions is not satisfied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Rita Marie Jacobs, Eng Tze Oh, Richard Loy Gillaspie, Jason Scott Kern, Samuel Edward Cooper, Kurt Arthur Norris, Andrew Sanders Trent
  • Patent number: D555998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Daka Research Inc. (Br. Virg.Isl Corp.) Offshore Incorporations
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
  • Patent number: D594301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Daka Research Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders
  • Patent number: D594303
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Daka Research Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Y. Mah, Mark Andrew Sanders