Patents by Inventor Bruce Armstrong

Bruce Armstrong 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: 10350638
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a marine seismic source having a volume of gas and a gas reservoir, and the marine seismic source and the gas reservoir are coupled to permit a resonating gas flow to pass therebetween. The apparatus may be a component of a marine seismic survey system. The apparatus may be utilized in a method of marine seismic surveying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignees: PGS Geophysical AS, Geospectrum Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Armstrong, Paul Yeatman, Øystein Traetten, Mattias Oscarsson, Rune Voldsbekk, Rune Tønnessen
  • Patent number: 10201833
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which may include a plurality of marine seismic sources. According to some embodiments, these marine seismic sources may include a plurality of piezoelectric components. Such an apparatus may provide a useful sound pressure level for conducting marine seismic surveying. According to some embodiments, a conduit may be coupled between the plurality of marine seismic sources and a gas reservoir external to the plurality of marine seismic sources. The conduit may in some embodiments have at least one adjustable dimension for changing a frequency of the apparatus. The apparatus may be used in a method of marine seismic surveying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignees: PGS Geophysical AS, Geospectrum Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Armstrong, Paul Yeatman, Øystein Traetten, Mattias Oscarsson, Rune Voldsbekk, Rune Tønnessen
  • Patent number: 10173244
    Abstract: A system may include a conduit coupled between a marine seismic source and a gas reservoir external to the seismic source. The conduit may have at least one adjustable dimension for changing a resonance frequency of the system. The system may be utilized in a method of marine seismic surveying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignees: PGS Geophysical AS, Geospectrum Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Armstrong, Paul Yeatman, Øystein Traetten, Mattias Oscarsson, Rune Voldsbekk, Rune Tønnessen
  • Patent number: 9762049
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a self-test (ST) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitor configured to generate a simulated ground fault starting in a first half-cycle of a first cycle of AC power and extending into a second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power, wherein the first half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power precedes the second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power. Further, the ST GFCI monitor can detect a response to the simulated ground fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20170216886
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a marine seismic source having a volume of gas and a gas reservoir, and the marine seismic source and the gas reservoir are coupled to permit a resonating gas flow to pass therebetween. The apparatus may be a component of a marine seismic survey system. The apparatus may be utilized in a method of marine seismic surveying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce Armstrong, Paul Yeatman, Øystein Traetten, Mattias Oscarsson, Rune Voldsbekk, Rune Tønnessen
  • Publication number: 20170184742
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which may include a plurality of marine seismic sources. According to some embodiments, these marine seismic sources may include a plurality of piezoelectric components. Such an apparatus may provide a useful sound pressure level for conducting marine seismic surveying. According to some embodiments, a conduit may be coupled between the plurality of marine seismic sources and a gas reservoir external to the plurality of marine seismic sources. The conduit may in some embodiments have at least one adjustable dimension for changing a frequency of the apparatus. The apparatus may be used in a method of marine seismic surveying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce Armstrong, Paul Yeatman, Øystein Traetten, Mattias Oscarsson, Rune Voldsbekk, Rune Tønnessen
  • Publication number: 20170178613
    Abstract: A system may include a conduit coupled between a marine seismic source and a gas reservoir external to the seismic source. The conduit may have at least one adjustable dimension for changing a resonance frequency of the system. The system may be utilized in a method of marine seismic surveying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Bruce Armstrong, Paul Yeatman, Øystein Traetten, Mattias Oscarsson, Rune Voldsbekk, Rune Tønnessen
  • Publication number: 20170025847
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a self-test (ST) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitor configured to generate a simulated ground fault starting in a first half-cycle of a first cycle of AC power and extending into a second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power, wherein the first half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power precedes the second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power. Further, the ST GFCI monitor can detect a response to the simulated ground fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Patent number: 9525282
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a self-test (ST) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitor configured to generate a simulated ground fault starting in a first half-cycle of a first cycle of AC power and extending into a second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power, wherein the first half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power precedes the second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power. Further, the ST GFCI monitor can detect a response to the simulated ground fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Patent number: 9166395
    Abstract: This document discloses, among other things, apparatus and methods for dimmer control. In an apparatus example, a circuit can include an input configured to receive a control signal, a controller configured to modulate a pulse width of a pulse train using the control signal when the controller is enabled, an output configured to provide the pulse train to a driver, and first and second current limit detectors configured to receive load current information of the driver and to terminate an active pulse of the controller when a value of the load current information exceeds a threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Armstrong, Alexander H. Craig
  • Publication number: 20140293490
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a self-test (ST) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitor configured to generate a simulated ground fault starting in a first half-cycle of a first cycle of AC power and extending into a second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power, wherein the first half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power precedes the second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power. Further, the ST GFCI monitor can detect a response to the simulated ground fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Patent number: 8760824
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a self-test (ST) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitor configured to generate a simulated ground fault starting in a first half-cycle of a first cycle of AC power and extending into a second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power, wherein the first half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power precedes the second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power. Further, the ST GFCI monitor can detect a response to the simulated ground fault.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20120257314
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, a self-test (ST) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) monitor configured to generate a simulated ground fault starting in a first half-cycle of a first cycle of AC power and extending into a second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power, wherein the first half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power precedes the second half-cycle of the first cycle of AC power. Further, the ST GFCI monitor can detect a response to the simulated ground fault.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20080201997
    Abstract: Abstract A tooth and adaptor assembly (11) for use on earthmoving machinery, the assembly comprising an adaptor (21) adapted to be secured to a bucket or like component on the earthmoving machinery. The adaptor (21) comprising a nose (27) having an at least one sidewall (35) incorporating a first channel (37) and a second channel (39) angled relative to each other. The assembly (11) also a tooth (41) adapted to be received on the adaptor (41) and releasably secured thereto. The tooth comprises a socket (43) having sidewalls (53). At least one sidewall (53) incorporates a third channel (55) at an angle complementary to the second channel (39), such that when assembled the two channels (39, 55) co-operate to define an enclosure (91). An upper wall (49 of the socket (43) has at least one aperture (57) therethrough, and which is aligned with the third channel (55). The assembly (11) further comprises at least one locking mechanism (71) for locking the tooth (41) to the adaptor (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2005
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: WUNDOWIE FOUNDRY PTY LTD.
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Patent number: 7184575
    Abstract: A tray is provided for positioning objects for digital analysis wherein the objects have two ends defining a length, two edges defining a width and two side surfaces defining a thickness, wherein the tray includes a support surface defined in a plane and having at least one edge pocket adapted to position an object with one of the two edges facing upward for obtaining an image depicting thickness and length of the object, and having at least one side pocket adapted to position an object with one of the two side surfaces facing upward for obtaining an image depicting width and length of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Weiss Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Marvin Weiss, Bruce Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20040052398
    Abstract: A tray is provided for positioning objects for digital analysis wherein the objects have two ends defining a length, two edges defining a width and two side surfaces defining a thickness, wherein the tray includes a support surface defined in a plane and having at least one edge pocket adapted to position an object with one of the two edges facing upward for obtaining an image depicting thickness and length of the object, and having at least one side pocket adapted to position an object with one of the two side surfaces facing upward for obtaining an image depicting width and length of the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Marvin Weiss, Bruce Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20020136391
    Abstract: This invention provides a system and method to predict and manage a demand for Central Office (CO) codes in a telephone number pooling environment. The invention also provides summary data reflecting CO code forecasted and actual demand, which may be used for public reporting purposes and historical tracking of demand for thousand blocks and CO codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Patent number: 5965624
    Abstract: Polymer compositions of the invention typically comprise a base polymer composition, a polymer cleavage agent, and a stabilizer composition. The preferred base polymer composition comprises an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer composition. Preferred cleavage agent is an alkaline earth or transition metal salt, preferably an acetate, or a salt of an acid having 8 to 20 carbon atoms. The stabilizer composition comprises an alkylated phenol or bisphenol. Preferred stabilizer composition comprises a tocopherol, preferably alpha tocopherol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: EVAL Company of America
    Inventors: Robert Bruce Armstrong, Hidemasa Oda
  • Patent number: 5261644
    Abstract: A plastic pantograph jack for use in lifting and lowering automobiles comprising arms jointed together between a base and a load rest having a threaded rod passing through a pair of joints of the plastic members to raise or lower the load rest with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Seeburn Metal Products Limited
    Inventor: Bruce Armstrong
  • Patent number: D962273
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Discotech Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Oscar Javier Pineda-Madrid, II, Tess J. Dennison, Andrew Bruce Armstrong