Patents by Inventor Benjamin John Medeiros
Benjamin John Medeiros 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: 20240360752Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are described for purposes of initiating a response to detection of an adverse operational condition involving a system including a drill rig and an inground tool. The response can be based on an uphole sensed parameter in combination with a downhole sensed parameter. The adverse operational condition can involve cross-bore detection, frac-out detection, excessive downhole pressure, a plugged jet indication and drill string key-holing detection. A communication system includes an inground communication link that allows bidirectional communication between a walkover detector and the drill rig via the inground tool. Monitoring of inground tool depth and/or lateral movement can be performed using techniques that approach integrated values. Bit force based auto-carving is described in the context of an automated procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros, Craig Caswell
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Patent number: 12100514Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for vessel infectious disease importation risk assessment. This includes receiving vessel data from one or more sources, wherein the vessel data includes infectious disease data, determining a rendezvous history of the vessel based on the vessel data, determining a port visits history of the vessel based on the vessel data, determining the vessel disease burden based on the port visits history, the rendezvous history, the infectious disease data and a period of crew social exchange outside the vessel, determining the vessel disease progression dynamics based on the vessel disease burden and the vessel time of arrival at destination, and determining, at the processor, the infectious disease importation risk assessment associated with the vessel disease progression dynamics.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2021Date of Patent: September 24, 2024Assignee: Global Spatial Technology Solutions Inc.Inventors: Renata Queiroz Dividino, Braeden John Medeiros, Ana Luisa Alfaro Suzan, Dhivya Jayaraman, Benjamin Kurtis Friedrich
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Publication number: 20240301787Abstract: Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Dmitry Feldman, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Patent number: 12055034Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are described for purposes of initiating a response to detection of an adverse operational condition involving a system including a drill rig and an inground tool. The response can be based on an uphole sensed parameter in combination with a downhole sensed parameter. The adverse operational condition can involve cross-bore detection, frac-out detection, excessive downhole pressure, a plugged jet indication and drill string key-holing detection. A communication system includes an inground communication link that allows bidirectional communication between a walkover detector and the drill rig via the inground tool. Monitoring of inground tool depth and/or lateral movement can be performed using techniques that approach integrated values. Bit force based auto-carving is described in the context of an automated procedure.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignee: Merlin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros, Craig Caswell
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Patent number: 12000265Abstract: Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2023Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Merlin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Dmitry Feldman, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Publication number: 20230203939Abstract: Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Dmitry Feldman, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Publication number: 20230169206Abstract: A method of securing sensitive data and hygiene compliance data may include receiving a first input and determining whether the first input is associated with a cleaning instance of one or more portions of a computing device. Based at least in part on the first input is not associated with a cleaning instance, the method may further include transmitting first data to a first computing system via a first communication channel. Based at least in part on the first input is associated with a cleaning instance, the method may further include transmitting second data to a second computing system via a second communication channel different from the first communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2022Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Advanced Input SystemsInventors: Benjamin John Medeiros, Mitchell S. Butzer, Bret Thomas Stewart, Brett Harned, Darrell Lee Janke
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Patent number: 11598200Abstract: Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Merlin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Dmitry Feldman, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Publication number: 20220333480Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are described for purposes of initiating a response to detection of an adverse operational condition involving a system including a drill rig and an inground tool. The response can be based on an uphole sensed parameter in combination with a downhole sensed parameter. The adverse operational condition can involve cross-bore detection, frac-out detection, excessive downhole pressure, a plugged jet indication and drill string key-holing detection. A communication system includes an inground communication link that allows bidirectional communication between a walkover detector and the drill rig via the inground tool. Monitoring of inground tool depth and/or lateral movement can be performed using techniques that approach integrated values. Bit force based auto-carving is described in the context of an automated procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros, Craig Caswell
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Publication number: 20220275720Abstract: Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Dmitry Feldman, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Patent number: 11408273Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are described for purposes of initiating a response to detection of an adverse operational condition involving a system including a drill rig and an inground tool. The response can be based on an uphole sensed parameter in combination with a downhole sensed parameter. The adverse operational condition can involve cross-bore detection, frac-out detection, excessive downhole pressure, a plugged jet indication and drill string key-holing detection. A communication system includes an inground communication link that allows bidirectional communication between a walkover detector and the drill rig via the inground tool. Monitoring of inground tool depth and/or lateral movement can be performed using techniques that approach integrated values. Bit force based auto-carving is described in the context of an automated procedure.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Merlin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros, Craig Caswell
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Patent number: 11339645Abstract: Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Merlin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Dmitry Feldman, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Patent number: 11136881Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are described for purposes of initiating a response to detection of an adverse operational condition involving a system including a drill rig and an inground tool. The response can be based on an uphole sensed parameter in combination with a downhole sensed parameter. The adverse operational condition can involve cross-bore detection, frac-out detection, excessive downhole pressure, a plugged jet indication and drill string key-holing detection. A communication system includes an inground communication link that allows bidirectional communication between a walkover detector and the drill rig via the inground tool. Monitoring of inground tool depth and/or lateral movement can be performed using techniques that approach integrated values. Bit force based auto-carving is described in the context of an automated procedure. Loss of locator to drill rig telemetry can trigger an automated switch to a different communication path within the system.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Merlin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros, Craig Caswell
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Patent number: 11105161Abstract: A coupling adapter is insertable in at least one joint of a drill string as the drill string is extended from a drill rig. The coupling adapter includes an arrangement for receiving a data signal that is generated by an inground tool and for electromagnetically coupling the data signal onto at least a portion of the drill string that extends from the adapter to the drill rig such that at least some of the drill pipe sections cooperate as an electrical conductor for carrying the data signal to the drill rig. In another feature, a current transformer is resiliently supported to isolate the current transformer from mechanical shock and vibration that is produced by an inground operation that is performed using the drill string. In another feature, a drill string repeater is described.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Merlin Technology Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Publication number: 20200400011Abstract: Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Dmitry Feldman, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Publication number: 20200332646Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are described for purposes of initiating a response to detection of an adverse operational condition involving a system including a drill rig and an inground tool. The response can be based on an uphole sensed parameter in combination with a downhole sensed parameter. The adverse operational condition can involve cross-bore detection, frac-out detection, excessive downhole pressure, a plugged jet indication and drill string key-holing detection. A communication system includes an inground communication link that allows bidirectional communication between a walkover detector and the drill rig via the inground tool. Monitoring of inground tool depth and/or lateral movement can be performed using techniques that approach integrated values. Bit force based auto-carving is described in the context of an automated procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros, Craig Caswell
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Patent number: 10767468Abstract: Generally, a sonde, associated components and methods are described which can be used in conjunction with an inground tool having an inground tool housing that defines an inground tool cavity such that the inground tool cavity is exposed to an ambient pressure environment which surrounds the inground tool during an inground operation. A sonde housing assembly includes an exterior configuration that is receivable within the inground tool cavity. The sonde housing assembly at least partially defines a sonde interior and is further configured for receiving the pressure sensor body of a pressure sensor in a pressure sealed engagement. A sonde electronics package is supported within the sonde interior and is at least configured to receive the pressure signal and transfer a corresponding pressure signal from the sonde.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Merlin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Dmitry Feldman, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Patent number: 10738592Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods are described for purposes of initiating a response to detection of an adverse operational condition involving a system including a drill rig and an inground tool. The response can be based on an uphole sensed parameter in combination with a downhole sensed parameter. The adverse operational condition can involve cross-bore detection, frac-out detection, excessive downhole pressure, a plugged jet indication and drill string key-holing detection. A communication system includes an inground communication link that allows bidirectional communication between a walkover detector and the drill rig via the inground tool. Monitoring of inground tool depth and/or lateral movement can be performed using techniques that approach integrated values. Bit force based auto-carving is described in the context of an automated procedure.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Merlin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros, Craig Caswell
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Publication number: 20200040667Abstract: A coupling adapter is insertable in at least one joint of a drill string as the drill string is extended from a drill rig. The coupling adapter includes an arrangement for receiving a data signal that is generated by an inground tool and for electromagnetically coupling the data signal onto at least a portion of the drill string that extends from the adapter to the drill rig such that at least some of the drill pipe sections cooperate as an electrical conductor for carrying the data signal to the drill rig. In another feature, a current transformer is resiliently supported to isolate the current transformer from mechanical shock and vibration that is produced by an inground operation that is performed using the drill string. In another feature, a drill string repeater is described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros
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Patent number: 10443316Abstract: A coupling adapter is insertable in at least one joint of a drill string as the drill string is extended from a drill rig. The coupling adapter includes an arrangement for receiving a data signal that is generated by an inground tool and for electromagnetically coupling the data signal onto at least a portion of the drill string that extends from the adapter to the drill rig such that at least some of the drill pipe sections cooperate as an electrical conductor for carrying the data signal to the drill rig. In another feature, a current transformer is resiliently supported to isolate the current transformer from mechanical shock and vibration that is produced by an inground operation that is performed using the drill string. In another feature, a drill string repeater is described.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Merlin Technology Inc.Inventors: Albert W. Chau, Benjamin John Medeiros