Patents by Inventor Brian Herbst

Brian Herbst 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: 10784023
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Publication number: 20190267159
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Patent number: 10297369
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Publication number: 20180174711
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Patent number: 9941031
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element, disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Publication number: 20170125138
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element, disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Publication number: 20170090136
    Abstract: A cable that includes a first optical fiber in a center, a first layer with a plurality of metal wires and a stainless steel tube surrounding the first optical fiber, a second optical fiber inside the stainless steel tube, and a second layer with a plurality of metal wires surrounding the first layer, wherein the first optical fiber is directly exposed to the outside environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Patent number: 9589706
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Patent number: 9557231
    Abstract: A sensing cable is provided which includes exposed and/or unexposed optical fibers or wires disposed through the length of the sensing cable. The sensing cable includes a slotted core which is a one-piece integral member having a plurality of channels formed on a perimeter of the slotted core and which extend along a length of the slotted core. The sensing cable includes at least one exposed component which is disposed in a first channel of the plurality of channels and which extends along a length of the first channel. The sensing cable includes at least one unexposed component which is encased by a protective member, and the unexposed component and the protective member are disposed in a second channel of the plurality of channels. The unexposed component and the protective member extend along a length of the second channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Brett Villiger, Craig Stratton, Joe Cignarale, Brian Herbst, Yoshio Hashimoto, Matsuhiro Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 9547146
    Abstract: A fiber optic cable including an inner guard layer surrounding a core containing at least one optical fiber; and an outer guard layer surrounding the inner guard layer; wherein the inner guard layer includes at least one metal tube with at least one optical fiber inside the tube; and wherein the outer guard layer includes at least one metal tube with at least one optical fiber inside the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Brian Herbst, Patrick E. Dobbins, Joseph Cignarale
  • Patent number: 9529169
    Abstract: A cable that includes a first optical fiber in a center, a first layer with a plurality of metal wires and a stainless steel tube surrounding the first optical fiber, a second optical fiber inside the stainless steel tube, and a second layer with a plurality of metal wires surrounding the first layer, wherein the first optical fiber is directly exposed to the outside environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Patent number: 9244239
    Abstract: A cable that includes a first optical fiber in a center, a first layer with a plurality of metal wires and a stainless steel tube surrounding the first optical fiber, a second optical fiber inside the stainless steel tube, and a second layer with a plurality of metal wires surrounding the first layer, wherein the first optical fiber is directly exposed to the outside environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Publication number: 20160004023
    Abstract: A high temperature radio frequency (RF) resistant fiber optic cable is provided. The cable includes an innermost fiber layer, a first coating layer covering the innermost fiber, a second coating layer covering the first coating layer, and a third coating layer covering the second coating layer. The composition and thickness of the coating layers can be changed to achieve the desired temperature resistance and characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventor: Brian HERBST
  • Publication number: 20150270033
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian HERBST
  • Patent number: 9069148
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a downhole cable, the method including, forming a helical shape in an outer circumferential surface of a metal tube, the metal tube having a fiber element housed therein, and stranding a copper element in a helical space formed by the metallic tube. Also provided is a downhole cable including, a metallic tube having a helical space in an outer circumferential surface thereof, wherein the metallic tube has a fiber element housed therein, and a copper element disposed in a helical space formed by the steel tube. Double-tube and multi-tube configurations of the downhole cable are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Publication number: 20150131951
    Abstract: A fiber optic cable including an inner guard layer surrounding a core containing at least one optical fiber; and an outer guard layer surrounding the inner guard layer; wherein the inner guard layer includes at least one metal tube with at least one optical fiber inside the tube; and wherein the outer guard layer includes at least one metal tube with at least one optical fiber inside the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventors: Brian Herbst, Patrick E. Dobbins, Joseph Cignarale
  • Publication number: 20140212609
    Abstract: A cable including a core, a strength member surrounding the inner metal tube, and an outer layer surrounding the first layer, wherein the outer layer includes a polycarbonate material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Craig Stratton, Brian Herbst, Joe Cignarale, Brett Villiger, Michael Turenne
  • Publication number: 20140056553
    Abstract: A sensing cable is provided which includes exposed and/or unexposed optical fibers or wires disposed through the length of the sensing cable. The sensing cable includes a slotted core which is a one-piece integral member having a plurality of channels formed on a perimeter of the slotted core and which extend along a length of the slotted core. The sensing cable includes at least one exposed component which is disposed in a first channel of the plurality of channels and which extends along a length of the first channel. The sensing cable includes at least one unexposed component which is encased by a protective member, and the unexposed component and the protective member are disposed in a second channel of the plurality of channels. The unexposed component and the protective member extend along a length of the second channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Brett Villiger, Craig Stratton, Joe Cignarale, Brian Herbst, Yoshio Hashimoto, Matsuhiro Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 8640740
    Abstract: A metallic tube, including a first cylindrical member, which is formed from a flat metal strip, and a second cylindrical member, which is formed from a flat metal strip, wherein the first cylindrical member is embedded within the second cylindrical member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLC
    Inventor: Brian Herbst
  • Patent number: RE49908
    Abstract: The disclosure generally provides proteins that bind two epitopes (e.g., a first and a second epitope) and that are bivalent for binding to each of the first and second epitopes. The disclosure also provides for specific binding proteins, including antibodies, which bind to a target protein. The disclosure also provides compositions comprising such proteins, nucleic acid molecules encoding such proteins and methods of making such proteins. The disclosure provides methods of inducing an immune response in a subject as well as methods for treating or preventing cancer in a subject by administering the proteins, nucleic acid molecules and/or compositions to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: MedImmune, LLC
    Inventors: Srinath Kasturirangan, Changshou Gao, Godfrey Rainey, Michelle Morrow, Claire Louise Dobson, Stacey Drabic, Darren Schofield, Gianluca Carlesso, Kristen Pollizzi, Yariv Mazor, Michael Oberst, Scott A. Hammond, Brian Lobo, Prakash Manikwar, Jonathan Seaman, Simon Dovedi, Ronald Herbst