Patents by Inventor Andrew BROWNE

Andrew BROWNE 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: 11763553
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present systems and methods may provide imaging techniques for multidirectional imaging, light conditioning, illumination sequences, or machine learning to create algorithms created from training by other advanced imaging techniques. In an embodiment, a method for generating an image may comprise obtaining an image of an object produced by a camera and generating, from the obtained image produced by a conventional camera, using an artificial intelligence model and imaging process, an output image including additional information similar to additional information present in an image of the object produced by an advanced imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Andrew Browne
  • Publication number: 20230212922
    Abstract: A casing system, includes a landing ring and a slip hanger. The landing ring defines an opening extending between a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is configured to couple to a conductor pipe. The landing ring includes a landing ring shoulder extending radially inward from an inner surface of the opening. The slip hanger is configured to engage with casing The slip hanger includes at least one slip segment configured to engage with an outer diameter of the casing and an outer slip ring. The outer slip ring is disposed around and coupled to the at least one slip segment. The outer slip ring is configured to engage with the landing ring shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Vault Pressure Control, LLC
    Inventors: Knox Wright, Jason Meyer Armistead, Khang Van Nguyen, Andrew Browne Helvenston
  • Publication number: 20220127913
    Abstract: A casing rotation system permits rotation of a casing string through a telescoping ring that selectively engages a casing hanger. When the telescoping ring is in a first axial position, it engages the casing hanger such that rotational force is transmitted from a running tool to the casing string. When the telescoping ring moves to a second axial position, it disengages the casing hanger such that rotational force is no longer transmitted to the casing string. The casing rotation system may include an inward-biased locking ring disposed about the casing hanger and optionally a bearing surface that reduces friction on the hangar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Vault Pressure Control LLC
    Inventors: Jason Meyer Armistead, Christopher Cole Humphrey, Andrew Browne Helvenston, Khang Van Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20210393413
    Abstract: Hip implant systems described herein can include a distal stem, a proximal body, and a fastener. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a cavity configured to receive the fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a threaded exterior surface configured to mate with a fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, a distal end of the distal stem can include an anterior relief configured to conform to interior surface of a femoral canal of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Shallenberg, Stuart L. Axelson, R. Michael Meneghini, Scott Sporer, Michael Taunton, James Andrew Browne, Raymond Kim, Paul K. Edwards, Michael Mason, Joseph Jankiewicz, JR., Mark McBride
  • Publication number: 20210252192
    Abstract: A method of treating volumetric muscle loss (VML) injury involving the administration of a hydrogel that is free of biological cells and growth factors is described. The hydrogel can comprise a crosslinked hydrogel matrix further comprising heparin wherein the hydrogel can be administered to a subject in precursor form and allowed to crosslink in situ in a muscle injury site or administered in a lyophilized powder, sheet or disc form. The presently disclosed subject matter further describes lyophilized hydrogel matrix materials, such as sheets, wafers and powders, that can be used to treat VML injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: George Joseph Christ, Kevin Healy, Juliana Amaral Passipieri, Shane Andrew Browne
  • Patent number: 11039930
    Abstract: Hip implant systems described herein can include a distal stem, a proximal body, and a fastener. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a cavity configured to receive the fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a threaded exterior surface configured to mate with a fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, a distal end of the distal stem can include an anterior relief configured to conform to interior surface of a femoral canal of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.
    Inventors: Adam Shallenberg, Stuart L. Axelson, R. Michael Meneghini, Scott Sporer, Michael Taunton, James Andrew Browne, Raymond Kim, Paul K. Edwards, Michael Mason, Joseph Jankiewicz, Mark McBride
  • Publication number: 20200336638
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present systems and methods may provide imaging techniques for multidirectional imaging, light conditioning, illumination sequences, or machine learning to create algorithms created from training by other advanced imaging techniques. In an embodiment, a method for generating an image may comprise obtaining an image of an object produced by a camera and generating, from the obtained image produced by a conventional camera, using an artificial intelligence model and imaging process, an output image including additional information similar to additional information present in an image of the object produced by an advanced imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: Andrew BROWNE
  • Patent number: 10584549
    Abstract: A method for completing a well includes extending coiled tubing into the well through a wellhead assembly, the coiled tubing having a lower end within the well and an upper end outside of the well. A tool is releasably attached to a central portion of the coiled tubing between the lower and upper ends. The tool has a tool body has an inner diameter surface sized to circumscribe the coiled tubing. A gripping feature is located on the inner diameter surface for limiting relative axial movement between the tool and the coiled tubing when the inner diameter of the tool circumscribes the coiled tubing. A tool feature extends from the tool body and is shaped to engage a well member. The tool is lowered into the well with the coiled tubing and the tool feature engages the well member. The tool is removed from the well with the coiled tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Andrew Browne Helvenston, Eugene Allen Borak, Vanson Huynh
  • Patent number: 10253589
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning tubular members within a subterranean well include inner and outer tubular members extending into the well. An adjustment ring assembly is located between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member and has an outer ring and an inner ring. The outer ring circumscribes, and is rotatable relative to, the inner ring to adjust the radial offset between a central axis of the wellhead assembly and a central axis of the inner tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Andrew Browne Helvenston, Eugene Allen Borak, Khang V. Nguyen, Ryan Joseph Parsley
  • Patent number: 10107413
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body with a flow passage intersected by a valve cavity. A valve member is axially movable in the valve cavity between a closed position and an open position, the valve member having an opening that registers with the flow passage when the valve member is in the open position. A valve stem is threadingly connected to the valve member, the valve stem rotatable to move the valve member between the closed position and the open position. A collar assembly is located within a slot of the valve member and circumscribes the valve stem, the collar assembly having an annular collar shoulder. The valve stem has an annular load shoulder sized to engage the collar shoulder, limiting axial movement of the valve member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Samuel Heung Yeung Cheng, Andrew Browne Helvenston, Keith M. Adams, Lloyd R. Cheatham, Travis Kyle McEvoy
  • Publication number: 20180235763
    Abstract: Hip implant systems described herein can include a distal stem, a proximal body, and a fastener. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a cavity configured to receive the fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a threaded exterior surface configured to mate with a fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, a distal end of the distal stem can include an anterior relief configured to conform to interior surface of a femoral canal of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: R. Michael Meneghini, Scott Sporer, Michael Taunton, James Andrew Browne, Raymond Kim, Paul K. Edwards, Michael Mason, Joseph Jankiewicz, Mark McBride, Stuart L. Axelson, JR., Adam Shallenberg
  • Patent number: 10036485
    Abstract: A valve with a packing assembly can include a first stem packing circumscribing a first portion of a valve stem, forming a seal between the valve stem and a valve body assembly, and being located in the second bore portion. A first packing retainer can have a collar that limits axial movement of the first stem packing and a first retainer body defining an inner cavity. A second stem packing can circumscribe a second portion of the valve stem and be located in the inner cavity of the first packing retainer. A second packing retainer can limit axial movement of the second stem packing. A piston member can be located axially between the first stem packing and the second stem packing, the piston member being moveable to apply axial force to one of the first stem packing and the second stem packing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Keith Adams, Travis McEvoy, Andrew Browne Helvenston, Lloyd Cheatham, Robert Kevin Law
  • Publication number: 20170335976
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body with a flow passage intersected by a valve cavity. A valve member is axially movable in the valve cavity between a closed position and an open position, the valve member having an opening that registers with the flow passage when the valve member is in the open position. A valve stem is threadingly connected to the valve member, the valve stem rotatable to move the valve member between the closed position and the open position. A collar assembly is located within a slot of the valve member and circumscribes the valve stem, the collar assembly having an annular collar shoulder. The valve stem has an annular load shoulder sized to engage the collar shoulder, limiting axial movement of the valve member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Samuel Heung Yeung Cheng, Andrew Browne Helvenston, Keith M. Adams, Lloyd R. Cheatham, Travis Kyle McEvoy
  • Patent number: 9695663
    Abstract: A tool for retaining an activator ring of a hanger within a wellhead assembly during a fluid pumping process includes an annular fluid pumping sub body having an end selectively coupled with a supply of fluids and a distal end selectively coupled with the hanger. An outer ring assembly circumscribes and rotates relative to the fluid pumping sub body. A retainer ring circumscribes the fluid pumping sub body and selectively abuts the activator ring. A plurality of biasing assemblies that are selectively compressible are located between the outer ring assembly and the retainer ring, so that when the fluid pumping sub body is coupled with the hanger, an axial lockdown force is maintained on the activator ring by the biasing assemblies during the fluid pumping process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: GE OIL & GAS PRESSURE CONTROL LP
    Inventors: Eugene Allen Borak, Jr., Gajanan B. Hegde, Andrew Browne Helvenston
  • Publication number: 20170130535
    Abstract: A method for completing a well includes extending coiled tubing into the well through a wellhead assembly, the coiled tubing having a lower end within the well and an upper end outside of the well. A tool is releasably attached to a central portion of the coiled tubing between the lower and upper ends. The tool has a tool body has an inner diameter surface sized to circumscribe the coiled tubing. A gripping feature is located on the inner diameter surface for limiting relative axial movement between the tool and the coiled tubing when the inner diameter of the tool circumscribes the coiled tubing. A tool feature extends from the tool body and is shaped to engage a well member. The tool is lowered into the well with the coiled tubing and the tool feature engages the well member. The tool is removed from the well with the coiled tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Andrew Browne Helvenston, Eugene Allen Borak, Vanson Huynh
  • Patent number: 9617820
    Abstract: A hanger assembly for supporting a tubular member within an outer well member includes a slip bowl that is moveable between an expanded condition with an enlarged diameter and a contracted condition with a reduced diameter, and has a downward facing slip bowl shoulder on an outer diameter of the slip bowl. Slips with teeth on an inner diameter surface are carried by the slip bowl. The slips are moveable between a retracted position, and an extended position where the teeth protrude radially inward from the inner diameter of the slip bowl. A false bowl has a lower upward facing false bowl shoulder located on an inner diameter and is sized to selectively engage the downward facing slip bowl shoulder. The false bowl also has a downward facing landing shoulder located on an outer diameter that is sized to selectively engage a support shoulder of the outer well member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Andrew Browne Helvenston, Eugene Allen Borak, Christopher Taylor Herman
  • Publication number: 20170009539
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning tubular members within a subterranean well include inner and outer tubular members extending into the well. An adjustment ring assembly is located between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member and has an outer ring and an inner ring. The outer ring circumscribes, and is rotatable relative to, the inner ring to adjust the radial offset between a central axis of the wellhead assembly and a central axis of the inner tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Browne Helvenston, Eugene Allen Borak, Khang V. Nguyen, Ryan Joseph Parsley
  • Publication number: 20170009547
    Abstract: A hanger assembly for supporting a tubular member within an outer well member includes a slip bowl that is moveable between an expanded condition with an enlarged diameter and a contracted condition with a reduced diameter, and has a downward facing slip bowl shoulder on an outer diameter of the slip bowl. Slips with teeth on an inner diameter surface are carried by the slip bowl. The slips are moveable between a retracted position, and an extended position where the teeth protrude radially inward from the inner diameter of the slip bowl. A false bowl has a lower upward facing false bowl shoulder located on an inner diameter and is sized to selectively engage the downward facing slip bowl shoulder. The false bowl also has a downward facing landing shoulder located on an outer diameter that is sized to selectively engage a support shoulder of the outer well member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Andrew Browne Helvenston, Eugene Allen Borak, Christoper Taylor Herman
  • Patent number: 9476526
    Abstract: A fluid fitting for use with a hydrocarbon production device includes an annular fitting assembly inserted into a port formed in the hydrocarbon production device. A first outer diameter seal is located between the fitting assembly and the port. A packing assembly is located in an annulus between the fitting assembly and an inner surface of the port, defining a second outer diameter seal between the fitting assembly and the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Paul Eugene Cody, Sergio Felipe Meyberg, Andrew Browne Helvenston
  • Patent number: 9458699
    Abstract: A tool for polishing a seal surface of a wellhead assembly includes a cylindrical tool body with an axis. The tool body includes a base member with a first end, and a second end. A tubular skirt member extends from the second end of the base member. The skirt member has a sidewall, a base end connected to the base member, and an open end opposite the base end. A plurality of axial slots extend through the sidewall of the skirt member, the axial slots being spaced circumferentially around the skirt member. A polishing belt is woven through the axial slots of the skirt member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Noel Anthony Monjure, Eugene Allen Borak, Andrew Browne Helvenston