Patents by Inventor Bruce Wallace
Bruce Wallace 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: 10150622Abstract: A system is for monitoring a conveyor belt configured to be used as an at least partially enclosed belt conveyor and defining a longitudinal direction. An antenna is embedded in the conveyor belt and extends in the longitudinal direction. The system includes a transmitter for inducing an electrical field in the antenna and a detector for detecting the electrical field induced in the antenna. The transmitter and the detector are arranged in a spaced relationship with respect to the longitudinal direction so as to reduce cross talk between the transmitter and the detector. The conveyor belt is configured to move in the longitudinal direction and convey the antenna past the detector and the transmitter. The spaced relationship and the length of the antenna are mutually configured such that the antenna couples the transmitter to the detector longitudinally as the antenna moves past the detector and the transmitter.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: ContiTech Transportbandsysteme GmbHInventors: Jack Bruce Wallace, Robert Eugene Leib
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Publication number: 20180283132Abstract: A method for installing a production string in a wellbore and a production assembly for deployment in a wellbore are disclosed. An upper completion portion including a tubular and an upper circulation valve and a lower completion portion including a screen assembly and a lower circulation valve are together deployed into a wellbore at the same time. The upper circulation valve is movable between a closed position to block fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of the tubular and an open position to establish fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of the tubular. The lower circulation valve is movable between an open position to establish fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of a base pipe deployed adjacent the screen assembly and a closed position to block fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of the base pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Bruce Wallace Techentien, Travis Thomas Hailey, John Kenneth Oliver
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Patent number: 9702853Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting defects in conveyor belt splices having magnetically permeable metal cords embedded therein as the conveyor belt advances through a conveyor system, said conveyor belt having at least one splice, wherein a first set of magnetically permeable metal cords coming from a first side of the splice extend into a second side of the splice and have ends which are embedded in the second side of the splice, wherein a second set of magnetically permeable metal cords coming from the second side of the splice extend into the first side of the splice and have ends which are embedded in the first side of the splice.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Veyance Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jack Bruce Wallace, Jacques Frederick Basson
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Patent number: 9452892Abstract: A conveyor belt comprising (1) an elastomeric body having a load carrying surface and a parallel pulley engaging surface; (2) a reinforcement ply disposed within the elastomeric body; (3) a rip detection sensor in the form of a microcoil sensor wire which is configured in an endless loop, wherein the microcoil sensor wire is comprised of an elastomeric core having an electrically conductive wire spirally wrapped around the elastomeric core.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Veyance Technologies, IncInventors: Jack Bruce Wallace, Charles Edwards, Robert Eugene Leib
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Patent number: 9359147Abstract: As a tubular conveyor belt advances through a conveyor system longitudinal rips can be detected and the orientation of the belt can be monitored, wherein the tubular conveyor belt has a width, a length, a longitudinal centerline, a first longitudinal edge, an opposing second longitudinal edge, and a load bearing region, wherein during use the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge overlap to form an overlap region forming the belt into a tube-like shape, wherein the load bearing region is located evenly about the belt longitudinal centerline throughout the length of the belt; this method comprising monitoring the position of the centerline by detecting the position of a plurality of equally spaced magnetically permeable elements embedded therein, wherein the magnetically permeable elements are situated across the width of the load bearing region of the tubular conveyor belt.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Covititech TransportbandsystemeInventors: Jack Bruce Wallace, Jacques Frederick Basson
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Publication number: 20160068350Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for detecting longitudinal rips and monitoring the belt orientation of tubular conveyor belts as the conveyor belt advances through a conveyor system, wherein said tubular conveyor belt has a width, a length, a longitudinal centerline, a first longitudinal edge, an opposing second longitudinal edge, and a load bearing region, wherein during use said first longitudinal edge and said second longitudinal edge overlap to form an overlap region forming the belt into a tube-like shape, wherein said load bearing region is located evenly about the belt longitudinal centerline throughout the length of the belt; said method comprising monitoring the position of the centerline by detecting the position of a plurality of equally spaced magnetically permeable elements embedded therein, wherein the magnetically permeable elements are situated across the width of the load bearing region of the tubular conveyor belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicant: CONTITECH TRANPORTBANDSYSTEME GMBHInventors: Jack Bruce Wallace, Jacques Frederick Basson
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Publication number: 20150151922Abstract: The present invention relates to conveyor belts having rip detection systems which utilize microcoil sensor wires which offer improved durability as compared to conventional microcoil sensor wires. This higher degree of durability increases service life of the rip detection system and allows for the conveyor belt to be used reliably over an extended time period without the need to replace damaged microcoil sensor wires within the rip detection system of the conveyor belt. The present invention more specifically discloses a conveyor belt comprising (1) an elastomeric body having a load carrying surface and a parallel pulley engaging surface; (2) a reinforcement ply disposed within the elastomeric body; and (3) a rip detection sensor in the form of a microcoil sensor wire which is configured in an endless loop, wherein the microcoil sensor wire is comprised of an elastomeric core having an electrically conductive wire spirally wrapped around the elastomeric core.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jack Bruce Wallace, Charles Edwards, Robert Eugene Leib
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Publication number: 20150144459Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detecting defects in conveyor belt splices having magnetically permeable metal cords embedded therein as the conveyor belt advances through a conveyor system, said conveyor belt having at least one splice, wherein a first set of magnetically permeable metal cords coming from a first side of the splice extend into a second side of the splice and have ends which are embedded in the second side of the splice, wherein a second set of magnetically permeable metal cords coming from the second side of the splice extend into the first side of the splice and have ends which are embedded in the first side of the splice.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: VEYANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Jack Bruce Wallace, Jacques Frederick Basson
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Patent number: 9025747Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method, and apparatus for managing the calling-party identification information offered to called parties. Accordingly, a caller can designate the Caller ID information to the called party based on the context of the call (e.g. the role of the caller) rather than the terminal used. Typically the calling party does this by selecting which of multiple values they wish to have sent with the call request. It is beneficial to implement such a mechanism in a secure manner—the ability to employ a different calling-number or calling-name ID should be restricted to properly-authorized and authenticated persons—in order to ensure the quality of this information. Accordingly, preferred embodiments include an authentication mechanism for verifying the calling party information is authentic.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: RPX Clearinghouse LLCInventors: Thomas P. Chmara, Raymond Bruce Wallace
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Method and apparatus enabling improved protection of consumer information in electronic transactions
Patent number: 8924290Abstract: According to a commercial method of the present invention, a merchant forwards transaction data to a consumer. If the consumer accepts the transaction, a payment command is forwarded to a service provider. The service provider selectively applies authentication before approving payment. Once payment is approved, the service provider forwards a payment instruction, including consumer account information, to a payment service. The payment service forwards payment to the merchant and a payment confirmation is returned to the service provider and, through the service provider, to the consumer. The service provider stores information about each transaction performed by each subscriber. Consumer identity is protected because it is only exchanged between the service provider and the payment service, and is not made available to the merchant. In addition, the storage of the transaction information by various devices facilitates the return process and adds marketing capability to the service provider.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Rockstar Consortium US LPInventors: Thomas P. Chmara, Raymond Bruce Wallace, Ryan Stark -
Patent number: 8849360Abstract: A system for communicating with a wireless-enabled device. The system comprises an input for receiving from the device a signal indicative of the device being in a de-powered operational state; a functional entity configured to determine, on a basis of (i) knowledge that the device is in the de-powered operational state and (ii) context information regarding the device, a certain action to be taken by the device while in the de-powered operational state; and an output for causing transmission of a message to the device, wherein the message is for causing the device to take the certain action while in the de-powered operational state.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Alan F. Graves, Raymond Bruce Wallace, Guy Michael Amyon Farquharson Duxbury
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Patent number: 8833445Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and methods to facilitate gravel packing of a wellbore having a flow restricting device are described. The assemblies, systems, and methods can include a flow restricting device and an alternative-path gravel packing system to provide a gravel pack about the flow restricting device. The assemblies, systems, and methods can allow uniform and complete annular sand control pack placement together with reduced flow of unwanted fluids.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Wallace Techentien, Harvey Joseph Fitzpatrick, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130308766Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method, and apparatus for managing the calling-party identification information offered to called parties. Accordingly, a caller can designate the Caller ID information to the called party based on the context of the call (e.g. the role of the caller) rather than the terminal used. Typically the calling party does this by selecting which of multiple values they wish to have sent with the call request. It is beneficial to implement such a mechanism in a secure manner—the ability to employ a different calling-number or calling-name ID should be restricted to properly-authorized and authenticated persons—in order to ensure the quality of this information. Accordingly, preferred embodiments include an authentication mechanism for verifying the calling party information is authentic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: Rockstar Consortium US LPInventors: Thomas P. Chmara, Raymond Bruce Wallace
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Publication number: 20130301818Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method, and apparatus for managing the calling-party identification information offered to called parties. Accordingly, a caller can designate the Caller ID information to the called party based on the context of the call (e.g. the role of the caller) rather than the terminal used. Typically the calling party does this by selecting which of multiple values they wish to have sent with the call request. It is beneficial to implement such a mechanism in a secure manner—the ability to employ a different calling-number or calling-name ID should be restricted to properly-authorized and authenticated persons—in order to ensure the quality of this information. Accordingly, preferred embodiments include an authentication mechanism for verifying the calling party information is authentic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Rockstar Consortium US LPInventors: Thomas P. Chmara, Raymond Bruce Wallace
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Publication number: 20130301817Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method, and apparatus for managing the calling-party identification information offered to called parties. Accordingly, a caller can designate the Caller ID information to the called party based on the context of the call (e.g. the role of the caller) rather than the terminal used. Typically the calling party does this by selecting which of multiple values they wish to have sent with the call request. It is beneficial to implement such a mechanism in a secure manner—the ability to employ a different calling-number or calling-name ID should be restricted to properly-authorized and authenticated persons—in order to ensure the quality of this information. Accordingly, preferred embodiments include an authentication mechanism for verifying the calling party information is authentic.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Rockstar Consortium US LPInventors: Thomas P. Chmara, Raymond Bruce Wallace
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Patent number: 8583449Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing network based load balancing of medical image data among two or more image archive systems is disclosed. A network element is employed to interface to a network carrying medical image data that may include tasks to be performed on the data. A network service associated with the network element monitors the current load or the available capacity of each of the image archive systems. When a task is received the network service determines the level of complexity of the task and compares the level of complexity to the current load or available capacity of each of the image archive systems. The network service selects the one of the image archive systems to perform the task that has the lowest current load or highest available capacity relative to the level of complexity of the received task.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Bruce Schofield, Bruce Wallace, Franco Travostino
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Patent number: 8515038Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method, and apparatus for managing the calling-party identification information offered to called parties. Accordingly, a caller can designate the Caller ID information to the called party based on the context of the call (e.g. the role of the caller) rather than the terminal used. Typically the calling party does this by selecting which of multiple values they wish to have sent with the call request. It is beneficial to implement such a mechanism in a secure manner—the ability to employ a different calling-number or calling-name ID should be restricted to properly-authorized and authenticated persons—in order to ensure the quality of this information. Accordingly, preferred embodiments include an authentication mechanism for verifying the calling party information is authentic.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Rockstar Consortium US LPInventors: Thomas P. Chmara, Raymond Bruce Wallace
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Patent number: 8417633Abstract: Consumer information in electronic transactions is protected by avoiding disclosure of the consumer information to a merchant. In order to execute a transaction, the merchant forwards transaction data, i.e., an offer, to the consumer. In order to accept the offer, the consumer forwards a payment command to a service provider. The service provider selectively applies authentication before approving payment. Once payment is approved, the service provider forwards a payment instruction, including consumer account information, to a payment service. The payment service forwards payment to the merchant. Consequently, consumer information is not provided to the merchant. Further, the consumer need not necessarily provide any communication directly to the merchant. Payment confirmation may be returned to the service provider and, through the service provider, to the consumer. The service provider may also store information about each transaction performed by each subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Rockstar Consortium US LPInventors: Thomas P. Chmara, Raymond Bruce Wallace, Ryan Stark
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Patent number: 8411843Abstract: The present invention, in one embodiment, is directed to an agent available notifier 250 that (a) receives a request from the first customer, but not from the second customer, to be notified when the first contact is eligible for servicing by a selected resource so that the first customer is free to perform a desired activity and (b) in response to the first customer's request, provides the first customer with a selected notification that the first contact is eligible for servicing, wherein the second customer is not provided with the selected notification when the second contact is eligible for servicing.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Avaya Inc.Inventors: Shaiju Kurian Cyriac, Diana Messano D'Angelo, Sreerupa Das, Bruce Wallace Hill, William Curtis Leck
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Publication number: 20130048280Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and methods to facilitate gravel packing of a wellbore having a flow restricting device are described. The assemblies, systems, and methods can include a flow restricting device and an alternative-path gravel packing system to provide a gravel pack about the flow restricting device. The assemblies, systems, and methods can allow uniform and complete annular sand control pack placement together with reduced flow of unwanted fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Bruce Wallace Techentien, Harvey Joseph Fitzpatrick, JR.