Patents by Inventor B. Fouts

B. Fouts 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).

  • Publication number: 20060009881
    Abstract: Pipeline flow optimization systems, software, and methods that emulate transient optimization are disclosed. A pipeline flow optimization system includes an upset condition handler that is adapted to provide a multivariable controller with pipeline flow adjustments to handle one or more upset conditions. The optimization system may be used with fluid pipeline systems, including gas pipeline systems and liquid pipeline systems. Systems, software, and methods according to embodiments of the invention may further include linepack transition handling capabilities and administrative tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: E. Ferber, B. Fouts, Patrick Fox, Brian Haught, Evan Heatherly, Dale Rusnak, Bernard See