Patents by Inventor Bruce Allen

Bruce Allen 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).

  • Methods, Systems, And Apparatuses For Recycling Fischer-Tropsch Water And Fischer-Tropsch Tail Gas
    Publication number: 20190106638
    Abstract: A method of producing reformed gas as part of a Fischer-Tropsch (“FT”) hydrocarbon synthesis is disclosed, including the steps of superheating at least a first portion of an FT tail gas produced as a by-product of an FT synthesis process, and forming a mixed gas by injecting at least a portion of an FT water stream, produced as a by-product of an FT synthesis process, into the superheated FT tail gas to form a mixed gas. The mixed gas is used as a feed to a front end of a syngas preparation unit. The amount of at least a portion of the FT water stream is selected to keep the mixed gas at least mostly and preferably entirely in a vapor phase. In some embodiments, a water-gas shift reactor converts the mixed gas to a converted mixed gas upstream of the front end. Other methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Leo Bonnell, Miguel A.F. Santos, Scott Golczynski, Bruce Allen Logue
  • Execution of cases based on barcodes in video feeds
    Patent number: 10237583
    Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a case based on a barcode detected in a video feed are described herein. An example method commences with receiving the video feed from a video content provider. The video feed may be provided by a client. The method may continue with extracting at least one video frame from the video feed. The method may further include detecting a barcode embedded in the at least one video frame and analyzing the barcode to determine a category associated with the at least one video frame. The method may continue with ascertaining an execution case associated with the category. The method may further include selectively executing the execution case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BEGASP LLC.
    Inventor: Bruce Allen
  • Methods, Systems, And Apparatuses For Utilizing A Fischer-Tropsch Purge Stream
    Publication number: 20190071608
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods of utilizing a Fischer-Tropsch (“FT”) tail gas purge stream for recycling are disclosed. One or more methods include removing an FT tail gas purge stream from an FT tail gas produced by an FT reactor, treating the FT tail gas purge stream with steam in a water gas shift (“WGS”) reactor, having a WGS catalyst, to produce a shifted FT purge stream including carbon dioxide and hydrogen, and removing at least a portion of the carbon dioxide from the shifted FT purge stream, producing a carbon dioxide stream and a treated purge stream. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Bruce Allen Logue, II, Scot Golczynski
  • System and method for categorizing trip faults of a wind turbine power converter
    Patent number: 10180128
    Abstract: The present subject matter is directed to a method for managing and/or categorizing trip faults of an electrical component, such as power converter, of a wind turbine. The method includes receiving, via a local controller of the wind turbine, an indication of at least one trip fault in the electrical component of the wind turbine. The method also includes determining, via the local controller, a unique identifier for the trip fault. More specifically, the unique identifier contains information regarding a type of the trip fault and at least one of an origin or a cause, of the trip fault. Further, the method includes sending, via the local controller, the unique identifier to a supervisory controller of the wind turbine. Thus, the method also includes implementing, via the supervisory controller, a control action based on the unique identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sidney Allen Barker, James Thomas Bailey, Bruce Allen Gerritsen, Minesh Ashok Shah, Ramy Michael Souri, Raju Singamsetti, Achchugatla Vikramaditya
  • Methods, systems, and apparatuses for utilizing a fischer-tropsch purge stream
    Patent number: 10174261
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses and methods of utilizing a Fischer-Tropsch (“FT”) tail gas purge stream for recycling are disclosed. One or more methods include removing an FT tail gas purge stream from an FT tail gas produced by an FT reactor, treating the FT tail gas purge stream with steam in a water gas shift (“WGS”) reactor, having a WGS catalyst, to produce a shifted FT purge stream including carbon dioxide and hydrogen, and removing at least a portion of the carbon dioxide from the shifted FT purge stream, producing a carbon dioxide stream and a treated purge stream. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: SGCE LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Allen Logue, Scott Golczynski
  • Methods, systems, and apparatuses for recycling fischer-tropsch water and fischer-tropsch tail gas
    Patent number: 10160915
    Abstract: A method of producing reformed gas as part of a Fischer-Tropsch (“FT”) hydrocarbon synthesis is disclosed, including the steps of superheating at least a first portion of an FT tail gas produced as a by-product of an FT synthesis process, and forming a mixed gas by injecting at least a portion of an FT water stream, produced as a by-product of an FT synthesis process, into the superheated FT tail gas to form a mixed gas. The mixed gas is used as a feed to a front end of a syngas preparation unit. The amount of at least a portion of the FT water stream is selected to keep the mixed gas at least mostly and preferably entirely in a vapor phase. In some embodiments, a water-gas shift reactor converts the mixed gas to a converted mixed gas upstream of the front end. Other methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: SGCE LLC
    Inventors: Leo Bonnell, Miguel A. F. Santos, Scott Golczynski, Bruce Allen Logue, II
  • METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUSES FOR RECYCLING FISCHER-TROPSCH WATER AND FISCHER-TROPSCH TAIL GAS
    Publication number: 20180320086
    Abstract: A method of producing reformed gas as part of a Fischer-Tropsch (“FT”) hydrocarbon synthesis is disclosed, including the steps of superheating at least a first portion of an FT tail gas produced as a by-product of an FT synthesis process, and forming a mixed gas by injecting at least a portion of an FT water stream, produced as a by-product of an FT synthesis process, into the superheated FT tail gas to form a mixed gas. The mixed gas is used as a feed to a front end of a syngas preparation unit. The amount of at least a portion of the FT water stream is selected to keep the mixed gas at least mostly and preferably entirely in a vapor phase. In some embodiments, a water-gas shift reactor converts the mixed gas to a converted mixed gas upstream of the front end. Other methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Leo Bonnell, Miguel A.F. Santos, Scott Golczynski, Bruce Allen Logue, II
  • Methods, systems, and apparatuses for recycling fischer-tropsch water and fischer-tropsch tail gas
    Patent number: 10041006
    Abstract: A method of producing reformed gas as part of a Fischer-Tropsch (“FT”) hydrocarbon synthesis is disclosed, including the steps of superheating at least a first portion of an FT tail gas produced as a by-product of an FT synthesis process, and forming a mixed gas by injecting at least a portion of an FT water stream, produced as a by-product of an FT synthesis process, into the superheated FT tail gas to form a mixed gas. The mixed gas is used as a feed to a front end of a syngas preparation unit. The amount of at least a portion of the FT water stream is selected to keep the mixed gas at least mostly and preferably entirely in a vapor phase. In some embodiments, a water-gas shift reactor converts the mixed gas to a converted mixed gas upstream of the front end. Other methods, apparatuses and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: SGCE LLC
    Inventors: Leo Bonnell, Miguel A. F. Santos, Scott Golczynski, Bruce Allen Logue, II
  • Method for image modification
    Patent number: 10043249
    Abstract: An automated, computerized method is provided for processing an image. The method includes the steps of providing an image file depicting an image, in a computer memory, performing an image segregation operation on the image file to generate a set of intrinsic images corresponding to the image, modifying a preselected one of the set of intrinsic images according to a set of preselected operations and merging the modified one of the set of intrinsic images relative to the set of intrinsic images to provide a modified output image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Tandent Vision Science, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Mark Friedhoff, Casey Arthur Smith, Bruce Allen Maxwell, Neil Alldrin, Steven Joseph Bushell, Timothy King Rodgers, Jr.
  • High bay light fixture
    Patent number: 10036534
    Abstract: A high bay light fixture includes a substantially disc-shaped base, disposed horizontally so as to define an upper surface, a lower surface and a vertical axis. Groups of first light emitting diodes (LEDs) couple with the lower surface of the base. The LEDs within each group of first LEDs are arranged along one or more arcs of substantially constant radius relative to the vertical axis. At least one lower optic couples with the lower surface of the base such that the lower surface and the lower optic enclose the groups of the first LEDs. A plurality of second LEDs couples with the upper surface of the base. Upper optics couple with the upper surface of the base, such that the upper surface of the base and each of the upper optics enclose at least one of the second LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Jared Timothy Morello, Yinan Wu, Justin Thomas Moon, Bruce Allen Moore, Jamie Jo Pearson
  • TREATMENT OF OVARIAN CANCER IN PATIENTS WITH ASCITES USING A SPECIFIC BINDING AGENT OF HUMAN ANGIOPOIETIN-2 IN COMBINATION WITH A TAXANE
    Publication number: 20180169231
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating ovarian cancer in a human patient with ascites by administering a therapeutically effective amount of an Ang2 inhibitor in combination with a taxane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: AMGEN INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Allen BACH, Florian VOGL
  • System and method for automated hardware compatibility testing
    Patent number: 9978418
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automating testing of multiple SATA hard drives with multiple motherboards are described herein. In certain embodiments any number of SATA drives may be switchably connected to any number of motherboards, and any number of tests may be performed on combinations of the SATA drives and motherboards without or with only minimal manual intervention between tests. In one embodiment, the system may include an automated selector having a controller adapted to receive a testing instruction and transmit the received testing instruction and a mainboard in communication with the controller. The mainboard may include a logic device to receive the testing instruction from the controller and/or a switch for pairing and unpairing motherboards with SATA storage devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Leidos, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy William Estell, Bruce Allen Clark, Littleton Kent Riggins, Jeffrey Errol Cade, Ronald Franklin Cox, Martin William Sutton, Jr.
  • AIR FILTER HAVING FLUTED FILTER MEDIA
    Publication number: 20180126317
    Abstract: An air cleaner includes a housing and an access cover. The internal volume of the housing can be reached through an opening in a side wall of the housing. A filter element having fluted filter media is removable and replaceable from the air cleaner. The housing is constructed and arranged to cam the element into sealing engagement with the housing. The access cover includes structure to help support and ensure proper seating of the filter element within the housing. A method of installing the filter element in the air cleaner includes sliding a portion of the filter element against a slide surface in the housing. A method of servicing an air cleaner includes tilting the filter element against a tilt surface in the housing to release a seal between the filter element and the housing. The filter element can have a handle to assist in servicing of the air cleaner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Larry R. Nepsund, Bradley A. Kuempel, Donald F. Engel, Bruce Allen Boehrs, Sheldon Anderson, Richard L. Bucholtz, Thomas John Lundgren
  • Harvesting communication parameter observations in GNSS-denied environments
    Patent number: 9942698
    Abstract: A method includes receiving location information from a mobile device, the location information indicating a location of a mobile device operating the mobile device in a global positioning navigation satellite system (GNSS)-location-denied environment. One or more communication parameters associated with communications between the mobile device and a network can be identified. The communication parameters can be associated with the location of the mobile device. The mobile device can provide the location information using a social networking site, for example, using a check-in feature or drop-down location menu.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Bruce Allen Bernhardt, Ali Ömer Mubarek, Arnold Sheynman, Michael Shenfield
  • Pocket cutter
    Patent number: 9925674
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a pocket cutter. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a pocket cutter apparatus with a retractable blade. Embodiments of the pocket cutter apparatus are further comprised of a thumb slider switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Scimone, Scott Herbst, Bruce Allen Eisenhauer
  • Cell Phone Case with Reconfigurable Plates
    Publication number: 20180063306
    Abstract: A case for a cell phone or tablet, the case having a shell configured to receive a cell phone or tablet device nested therein, the shell having a front side having a device pocket for receiving an electronic device, a rear side comprising a recess, wherein the recess has edges and has a plurality of ferrous metal pads affixed within the recess, each magnet having a magnet position within the recess, a removable plate configured to fit within the recess and having a front and back, comprising, a plurality of magnets affixed on the front of the plate in positions corresponding with the magnet positions, and an accessory affixed to the rear of the plate. The recess may also have a catch at an edge of the recess, and wherein the plate further comprises a protrusion at a side configured to be retained within the catch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Bruce Allen Scannell, JR.
  • Synchronized infrared beacon / infrared detection system
    Patent number: 9887775
    Abstract: A synchronized infrared beacon/infrared detector system. The system may include (A) an infrared beacon module configured to generate a time-varying encoded infrared signal, (B) an infrared detector module configured to capture the encoded infrared signal generated by the beacon module, (C) a synchronizer configured to generate a synchronization signal that controls timing of the beacon module and the detector module, and (D) a processor, in communication with the detector module, configured to analyze the infrared signal captured by the detector module. The infrared signal may be modulated at frequencies undetectable by human vision. The synchronizer signal may be produced independent of the capture of, and without input from, the infrared signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: FLIR Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Irina Puscasu, Bruce Allen Poirier
  • Circuit board having selective vias filled with lossy plugs
    Patent number: 9871325
    Abstract: An interconnect system includes a circuit board including a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a plurality of signal conductors and a plurality of ground conductors including respective contact pads in a mating area of the substrate for engaging corresponding contacts of an electrical connector, and a plurality of ground vias extending at least partially through the substrate between the first and second surfaces. The ground vias are coupled to corresponding ground conductors. The ground vias include lossy plugs at least partially filling the ground vias. The lossy plugs are manufactured from lossy material capable of absorbing electrical resonance propagating through the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sandeep Patel, Bruce Allen Champion, Linda Ellen Shields, Michael John Phillips, Thomas Taake de Boer, John Joseph Consoli
  • Electrical connector having resonance controlled ground conductors
    Patent number: 9859658
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing and a plurality of ground wafers and signal wafers. A front side is configured to mate with a mating connector. The ground wafers and signal wafers are stacked next to one another along a stack axis. The ground wafers are interleaved between adjacent pairs of the signal wafers. Each signal wafer includes at least one signal conductor held by a signal holder that is composed of a first material. Each ground wafer includes at least one ground conductor held by a ground holder that is composed of second material. The second material is a lossy material and the first material is a low loss dielectric material that has a loss tangent that is lower than a loss tangent of the lossy material. The signal conductors and the ground conductors are configured to engage and electrically connect to the mating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bruce Allen Champion, Chad William Morgan
  • Air filter having fluted filter media
    Patent number: 9782713
    Abstract: An air cleaner includes a housing and an access cover. The internal volume of the housing can be reached through an opening in a side wall of the housing. A filter element having fluted filter media is removable and replaceable from the air cleaner. The housing is constructed and arranged to cam the element into sealing engagement with the housing. The access cover includes structure to help support and ensure proper seating of the filter element within the housing. A method of installing the filter element in the air cleaner includes sliding a portion of the filter element against a slide surface in the housing. A method of servicing an air cleaner includes tilting the filter element against a tilt surface in the housing to release a seal between the filter element and the housing. The filter element can have a handle to assist in servicing of the air cleaner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Donaldson Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry R. Nepsund, Bradley A. Kuempel, Donald F. Engel, Bruce Allen Boehrs, Sheldon Anderson, Richard L. Bucholtz, Thomas John Lundgren