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).
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Patent number: 10784023Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Publication number: 20190267159Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Patent number: 10297369Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Publication number: 20180174711Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Patent number: 9941031Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Publication number: 20170125138Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Publication number: 20170090136Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventor: Brian Herbst
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Patent number: 9589706Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Patent number: 9557231Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Brett Villiger, Craig Stratton, Joe Cignarale, Brian Herbst, Yoshio Hashimoto, Matsuhiro Miyamoto
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Patent number: 9547146Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Brian Herbst, Patrick E. Dobbins, Joseph Cignarale
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Patent number: 9529169Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Patent number: 9244239Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Publication number: 20160004023Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventor: Brian HERBST
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Publication number: 20150270033Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian HERBST
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Patent number: 9069148Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Publication number: 20150131951Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventors: Brian Herbst, Patrick E. Dobbins, Joseph Cignarale
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Publication number: 20140212609Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Craig Stratton, Brian Herbst, Joe Cignarale, Brett Villiger, Michael Turenne
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Publication number: 20140056553Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLCInventors: Brett Villiger, Craig Stratton, Joe Cignarale, Brian Herbst, Yoshio Hashimoto, Matsuhiro Miyamoto
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Patent number: 8640740Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 1, 2006Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: AFL Telecommunications LLCInventor: Brian Herbst
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Patent number: RE49908Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: MedImmune, LLCInventors: 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