Patents by Inventor Ben Ward

Ben Ward 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: 20240066518
    Abstract: Broad volumetric range pipettes with multi-tiered pipette tip holder and ejection assemblies and methods of using such pipettes are disclosed herein. These pipettes typically include a concentric cylinder arrangement with each outer cylinder configured for contacting and dislodging a pipette tip attached to the tip holder portion of the immediately adjacent inner cylinder. In this manner, different sized pipette tips can be used on a single device. In addition, a locking mechanism is described for locking the large tip holder into a downward position to minimize the extension of the small tip holder and thereby enabling attachment of large, filtered pipette tips and reducing/eliminating the risk that the liquid being transferred will contaminate the pipetting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: DeNovix Inc.
    Inventors: Benayah Ben-Avraham, Daniel Schieffer, David L. Ash, Fernando Frederick Kielhorn, David B. Ward
  • Patent number: 11663439
    Abstract: A cable-tie carrier is disclosed herein that includes a chip holder with a recess cavity for holding an electronic chip and a cable that is removably attached to the chip holder. The electronic chip stores identification information or testing data that may be used to identify and track the part. External computing devices (e.g., smart phone, tablet, scanner) may access the stored identification information or testing data for a user. The electronic chip is fastened, magnetically attached, or stuck with adhesive to the chip holder to position a transmitter (or antenna) to face out of the recess cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: SPM Oil & Gas Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Ward, Allen Eugene Gammel, Joshua Errett Wood
  • Patent number: 11533356
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indicating of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Twitter, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Patent number: 11149885
    Abstract: A high pressure swivel comprises a first tube; a second tube; and a plurality of balls contained between a plurality of bearing races and a plurality of complimentary bearing races, wherein the first tube and the second tube comprise a carburizing grade micro-alloy steel, wherein the carburizing grade micro-alloy steel comprises a yield strength of greater than about 110,000 psi, a tensile strength of greater than about 130,000 psi, an elongation of greater than about 14%, a reduction area of greater than about 45%, and a longitudinal Charpy v-notch of greater than about 31 ft/lbs longitudinal at about ?40° C., and a nickel concentration of less than about 1 wt. %, by weight of the carburizing grade micro-alloy steel, and a carbon content of less than about 0.15 wt. %, by weight of the carburizing grade micro-alloy steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Witkowski, Matt Treida, Ben Ward
  • Publication number: 20210320990
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indicating of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Publication number: 20210279546
    Abstract: A cable-tie carrier is disclosed herein that includes a chip holder with a recess cavity for holding an electronic chip and a cable that is removably attached to the chip holder. The electronic chip stores identification information or testing data that may be used to identify and track the part. External computing devices (e.g., smart phone, tablet, scanner) may access the stored identification information or testing data for a user. The electronic chip is fastened, magnetically attached, or stuck with adhesive to the chip holder to position a transmitter (or antenna) to face out of the recess cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben WARD, Allen Eugene GAMMEL, Joshua Errett WOOD
  • Patent number: 10987701
    Abstract: A sorting or classifying apparatus comprising an illumination device for providing illumination or foreground illumination, the illumination device comprising a reflector (61) which has a reflecting surface (63) providing a reflection envelope, a first light source (70) which is disposed in spaced relation in front of the reflecting surface (63) and provides light of a first spectral output to the reflecting surface (63) for reflection thereby and which first light source (70) comprises a plurality of light elements or incandescent lamps (72), wherein the light elements or lamps (72) are disposed on or near a focal axis (X) of the reflector (61), and a second light source (71) which is disposed in spaced relation in front of the reflecting surface (63) and provides light of a second spectral output, different to the first spectral output to the reflecting surface (63) for reflection thereby and which second light source (71) comprises a plurality of light elements or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (75) arranged
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: BÜHLER UK LIMITED
    Inventors: David Gherardi, Benedict Deefholts, Robert James Neil McLean, Ben Ward, Howard Myer, Bill Saunders, Saliya Gunaratne, Timothy Kelf, David McCambridge
  • Patent number: 10972585
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indicating of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Twitter, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Publication number: 20200269285
    Abstract: A sorting or classifying apparatus comprising an illumination device for providing illumination or foreground illumination, the illumination device comprising a reflector (61) which has a reflecting surface (63) providing a reflection envelope, a first light source (70) which is disposed in spaced relation in front of the reflecting surface (63) and provides light of a first spectral output to the reflecting surface (63) for reflection thereby and which first light source (70) comprises a plurality of light elements or incandescent lamps (72), wherein the light elements or lamps (72) are disposed on or near a focal axis (X) of the reflector (61), and a second light source (71) which is disposed in spaced relation in front of the reflecting surface (63) and provides light of a second spectral output, different to the first spectral output to the reflecting surface (63) for reflection thereby and which second light source (71) comprises a plurality of light elements or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (75) arranged
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: David GHERARDI, Benedict DEEFHOLTS, Robert James Neil MCLEAN, Ben WARD, Howard MYER, Bill SAUNDERS, Saliya GUNARATNE, Timothy KELF, David MCCAMBRIDGE
  • Publication number: 20200145516
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indicating of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Patent number: 10530899
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indicating of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Twitter, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Publication number: 20190208038
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indicating of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Publication number: 20190098116
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indicating of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Publication number: 20180306358
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a high pressure swivel joint comprising: (a) a first tube comprising: a first tube central longitudinal axis; a first tube interior circumferential surface; a first tube circumferential surface; a first tube first end comprising a male connector comprising a plurality of bearing races; and a first tube second end; (b) a second tube having: a second tube central longitudinal axis; a second tube interior circumferential surface; a second tube circumferential surface; and a second tube first end comprising a female connector comprising a plurality of complimentary bearing races; and (c) a plurality of balls contained between the plurality of bearing races and the plurality of complimentary bearing races, wherein the first end of the first tube and the proximal end of the second tube are configured to connect to form an articulating joint, and wherein the first tube and the second tube comprise a carburizing grade micro-alloy steel, wherein the car
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Brian C. Witkowski, Matt Treida, Ben Ward
  • Patent number: 10102471
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus adapted to be connected to a component that is part of a pump system or a manifold trailer includes a block defining opposing first and second exterior surfaces. In one aspect, the block includes a recess formed in the first exterior surface and extending towards the second exterior surface, and an opening formed in the second exterior surface. In another aspect, the apparatus also includes an electronic identifying device at least partially accommodated within the recess, the device including a first portion having data stored thereon that provides identification of the component. In one aspect, the electronic identifying device further includes a second portion having data stored thereon that provides one of: information associated with certification of the component; and identification of the pump system or the manifold trailer of which the component is a part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: S.P.M. FLOW CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Ben Ward, Jeff Myers, Connor Landrum, Preston Smith
  • Patent number: 10063662
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indication of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Twitter, Inc.
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Publication number: 20170046612
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus adapted to be connected to a component that is part of a pump system or a manifold trailer includes a block defining opposing first and second exterior surfaces. In one aspect, the block includes a recess formed in the first exterior surface and extending towards the second exterior surface, and an opening formed in the second exterior surface. In another aspect, the apparatus also includes an electronic identifying device at least partially accommodated within the recess, the device including a first portion having data stored thereon that provides identification of the component. In one aspect, the electronic identifying device further includes a second portion having data stored thereon that provides one of: information associated with certification of the component; and identification of the pump system or the manifold trailer of which the component is a part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ben Ward, Jeff Myers, Connor Landrum, Preston Smith
  • Publication number: 20160080525
    Abstract: A method for establishing a trust association includes receiving, by a server, a request to associate a web source with an account, the request having a link to the web source, and accessing, by the server, the web source in response to the request to associate. The method further includes locating, by the server and within the web source, a tag associated with the account, creating, by the server and in response to locating the tag within the web source, a trust association between the account and the web source, and providing, by the server, an indication of the trust association for display in a user interface of a client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventor: Ben Ward
  • Publication number: 20150160646
    Abstract: A systems and methods for preventing tool damage in a computer controlled machining apparatus is provided. Conventional CNC machining apparatuses do not provide techniques for checking whether tool movement will interfere with one or more surfaces of the workpiece to be machined. The systems and methods carried out by the systems described herein address at least these deficiencies by providing a “crash test” or tool damage prevention routine that tests whether or not damage may occur based on a contact with the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Ben Ward, Andrew C. Rottler
  • Patent number: D750516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: S.P.M. Flow Control, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Myers, Scott Hunter, Ben Ward