Patents by Inventor Benjamin Kimbell

Benjamin Kimbell 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: 11920987
    Abstract: Provided herein is a differential temperature sensor which utilizes multiple temperature sensors to quickly and accurately calculate ambient fluid temperature with a reduced response time. The provided systems and methods utilize a first fluid temperature sensor and a second probe temperature sensor to account for the thermal impact of the device on the ambient fluid temperature and the effect of heat within the device, or temperature difference between the probe and fluid temperature, on the first fluid temperature sensor measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Kimbell, Elijah Lyle Scott, Nathan T. Baltz
  • Publication number: 20220163406
    Abstract: Provided herein is a differential temperature sensor which utilizes multiple temperature sensors to quickly and accurately calculate ambient fluid temperature with a reduced response time. The provided systems and methods utilize a first fluid temperature sensor and a second probe temperature sensor to account for the thermal impact of the device on the ambient fluid temperature and the effect of heat within the device, or temperature difference between the probe and fluid temperature, on the first fluid temperature sensor measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin KIMBELL, Elijah Lyle SCOTT, Nathan T. BALTZ
  • Patent number: 11181427
    Abstract: Provided herein is a differential temperature sensor which utilizes multiple temperature sensors to quickly and accurately calculate ambient fluid temperature with a reduced response time. The provided systems and methods utilize a first fluid temperature sensor and a second probe temperature sensor to account for the thermal impact of the device on the ambient fluid temperature and the effect of heat within the device, or temperature difference between the probe and fluid temperature, on the first fluid temperature sensor measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Kimbell, Elijah Lyle Scott, Nathan T. Baltz
  • Patent number: 11060956
    Abstract: Provided are low flow groundwater fluid sampling systems and related methods of collecting fluid samples, including a low flow pump, flow cell, waste container and a communication device in communication with those components. In this manner, the low flow pump may be controlled to ensure a desired constant flow-rate is achieved, and a remote operator may monitor the status of fluid being pumped to the flow cell with the communication device, such as with a portable electronic device, including a smart phone. The system may alert the operator that fluid is ready to be collected for sampling, including at an off-site laboratory. Particularly useful applications are for monitoring groundwater quality and contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: IN-SITU, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Trumbo, Benjamin Kimbell
  • Publication number: 20200240878
    Abstract: Provided are low flow groundwater fluid sampling systems and related methods of collecting fluid samples, including a low flow pump, flow cell, waste container and a communication device in communication with those components. In this manner, the low flow pump may be controlled to ensure a desired constant flow-rate is achieved, and a remote operator may monitor the status of fluid being pumped to the flow cell with the communication device, such as with a portable electronic device, including a smart phone. The system may alert the operator that fluid is ready to be collected for sampling, including at an off-site laboratory. Particularly useful applications are for monitoring groundwater quality and contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew TRUMBO, Benjamin KIMBELL
  • Patent number: 10591389
    Abstract: Provided are low flow groundwater fluid sampling systems and related methods of collecting fluid samples, including a low flow pump, flow cell, waste container and a communication device in communication with those components. In this manner, the low flow pump may be controlled to ensure a desired constant flow-rate is achieved, and a remote operator may monitor the status of fluid being pumped to the flow cell with the communication device, such as with a portable electronic device, including a smart phone. The system may alert the operator that fluid is ready to be collected for sampling, including at an off-site laboratory. Particularly useful applications are for monitoring groundwater quality and contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: IN-SITU, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Trumbo, Benjamin Kimbell
  • Publication number: 20190271615
    Abstract: Provided are low flow groundwater fluid sampling systems and related methods of collecting fluid samples, including a low flow pump, flow cell, waste container and a communication device in communication with those components. In this manner, the low flow pump may be controlled to ensure a desired constant flow-rate is achieved, and a remote operator may monitor the status of fluid being pumped to the flow cell with the communication device, such as with a portable electronic device, including a smart phone. The system may alert the operator that fluid is ready to be collected for sampling, including at an off-site laboratory. Particularly useful applications are for monitoring groundwater quality and contamination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew TRUMBO, Benjamin KIMBELL
  • Publication number: 20190219457
    Abstract: Provided herein is a differential temperature sensor which utilizes multiple temperature sensors to quickly and accurately calculate ambient fluid temperature with a reduced response time. The provided systems and methods utilize a first fluid temperature sensor and a second probe temperature sensor to account for the thermal impact of the device on the ambient fluid temperature and the effect of heat within the device, or temperature difference between the probe and fluid temperature, on the first fluid temperature sensor measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin KIMBELL, Elijah Lyle SCOTT, Nathan T. BALTZ
  • Publication number: 20060244845
    Abstract: A user captures a digital image, which is then selected for post-processing within the image capture device. The image capture device decompresses the full size image, and buffers any metadata associated with the image. As a user applies each post-processing effect to the image, effect parameters are added to the metadata for the image. Upon completion of post-processing the effect parameters from the metadata are stored in a separate custom effect file. The image capture device then is able to perform the series of effects upon subsequent images after reading the effect parameters from the custom effect file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Murray Craig, Robert Cazier, Benjamin Kimbell
  • Publication number: 20060245668
    Abstract: A user provides a graphical representation of a desired image post-processing parameter curve. A first digital image of the graphical representation of a desired image post-processing parameter curve is captured. The first digital image is analyzed by an image processor that generates necessary post-processing parameters as defined by the desired image post-processing parameter curve. The image processor uses the resulting post-processing parameters to modify a second digital image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Cazier, Murray Craig, Benjamin Kimbell
  • Publication number: 20060244834
    Abstract: A user provides a graphical representation of a desired image capture device control parameter curve with respect to time. A digital image of the graphical representation of a desired image capture device control parameter curve is captured. The digital image is analyzed by a processor that generates necessary control parameters as defined by the desired image capture device control parameter curve. The processor uses the resulting control parameters to control an image capture device during an image capture session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Cazier, Murray Craig, Benjamin Kimbell
  • Publication number: 20060181620
    Abstract: A method for decreasing aliasing in an electronic image includes estimating an amount of aliasing in a first channel in the electronic image based on luminosity values in a second channel in the electronic image, and processing the first channel based on the estimated amount of aliasing to decrease aliasing in the first channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventor: Benjamin Kimbell
  • Publication number: 20060023965
    Abstract: A low frequency value for a pixel value is adjusted by a desired gain. A first high frequency value for the pixel value is calculated. A second high frequency value is generated for the first high frequency value. The second high frequency value is the first high frequency value adjusted by a factor. The factor is resolved as a function of the first high frequency value and the desired gain. A modified value for the pixel value is outputted, where the modified value is the adjusted low frequency value augmented by the second high frequency value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Benjamin Kimbell, Casey Miller
  • Publication number: 20050244052
    Abstract: A method of processing a mosaic digital image includes simultaneously performing edge-sensitive denoising and color interpolation on a first color plane of the digital image. The interpolation fills in missing pixel information in the first color plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Renato Keshet, Casey Miller, Benjamin Kimbell