Patents by Inventor Bryan Christopher MORRIS

Bryan Christopher MORRIS 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: 11941160
    Abstract: A method includes transmitting an instruction to a motive power supply of an elastically deformable device to drive the elastically deformable device in accordance with a drive setting; measuring a force exerted on the elastically deformable device with a sensor; outputting an observed value representative of the force; comparing the observed value with a reference value corresponding with a predetermined force to be exerted on the elastically deformable device; and adjusting the drive setting based on a determination that the observed value is outside of a predetermined range of the reference value. The method prevents slack in the elastically deformable device over time. Related apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Lee Tang, Bryan Christopher Morris, James J. Delmonico
  • Publication number: 20230205308
    Abstract: A method includes transmitting an instruction to a motive power supply of an elastically deformable device to drive the elastically deformable device in accordance with a drive setting; measuring a force exerted on the elastically deformable device with a sensor; outputting an observed value representative of the force; comparing the observed value with a reference value corresponding with a predetermined force to be exerted on the elastically deformable device; and adjusting the drive setting based on a determination that the observed value is outside of a predetermined range of the reference value. The method prevents slack in the elastically deformable device over time. Related apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew Lee Tang, Bryan Christopher Morris, James J. Delmonico
  • Patent number: 11586275
    Abstract: A method includes transmitting an instruction to a motive power supply of an elastically deformable device to drive the elastically deformable device in accordance with a drive setting; measuring a force exerted on the elastically deformable device with a sensor; outputting an observed value representative of the force; comparing the observed value with a reference value corresponding with a predetermined force to be exerted on the elastically deformable device; and adjusting the drive setting based on a determination that the observed value is outside of a predetermined range of the reference value. The method prevents slack in the elastically deformable device over time. Related apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Tang, Bryan Christopher Morris, James J. Delmonico
  • Patent number: 11415527
    Abstract: A non-destructive testing system can include a mobile computing device and a video borescope coupled to the mobile computing device via a cloud computing environment. The system can further include a probe driver coupled to the mobile computing device and to the video borescope via the cloud computing environment. The probe driver can attach to a conduit section. The probe driver can also include a positioning element configured to position the conduit section and a data processor. The data processor can be configured to receive a signal indicative of a position of the conduit section and to control one or more operations of the probe driver configured to operate the positioning element to orient the conduit section in the position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventor: Bryan Christopher Morris
  • Patent number: 11353407
    Abstract: A probe driver may include a coupling that interfaces with a conduit section at a first position of the conduit section. A probe driver may also have one or more positioning elements to reposition the conduit section to interface with the coupling at a second position of conduit section in response to one or more commands based on a recorded inspection, where through completing the one or more commands is configured to initiate a second inspection identical to the recorded inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC
    Inventor: Bryan Christopher Morris
  • Publication number: 20210213628
    Abstract: A method includes transmitting an instruction to a motive power supply of an elastically deformable device to drive the elastically deformable device in accordance with a drive setting; measuring a force exerted on the elastically deformable device with a sensor; outputting an observed value representative of the force; comparing the observed value with a reference value corresponding with a predetermined force to be exerted on the elastically deformable device; and adjusting the drive setting based on a determination that the observed value is outside of a predetermined range of the reference value. The method prevents slack in the elastically deformable device over time. Related apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew Tang, Bryan Christopher Morris, James J. Delmonico
  • Publication number: 20210018451
    Abstract: A probe driver may include a coupling that interfaces with a conduit section at a first position of the conduit section. A probe driver may also have one or more positioning elements to reposition the conduit section to interface with the coupling at a second position of conduit section in response to one or more commands based on a recorded inspection, where through completing the one or more commands is configured to initiate a second inspection identical to the recorded inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventor: Bryan Christopher Morris
  • Publication number: 20200284734
    Abstract: A non-destructive testing system can include a mobile computing device and a video borescope coupled to the mobile computing device via a cloud computing environment. The system can further include a probe driver coupled to the mobile computing device and to the video borescope via the cloud computing environment. The probe driver can attach to a conduit section. The probe driver can also include a positioning element configured to position the conduit section and a data processor. The data processor can be configured to receive a signal indicative of a position of the conduit section and to control one or more operations of the probe driver configured to operate the positioning element to orient the conduit section in the position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventor: Bryan Christopher Morris
  • Patent number: 10712290
    Abstract: A probe driver may have a coupling that interfaces with a conduit section at a first position of the conduit section. The probe driver also may have an input structure that actuates in response to a user input indicating a second position of the conduit section. The probe driver may also have one or more positioning elements to reposition the conduit section to interface with the coupling at the second position of the conduit section in response to the user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Bryan Christopher Morris
  • Patent number: 10670538
    Abstract: A probe driver may include a coupling that interfaces with a conduit section at a first position of the conduit section. A probe driver may also have one or more positioning elements to reposition the conduit section to interface with the coupling at a second position of conduit section in response to one or more commands based on a recorded inspection, where through completing the one or more commands is configured to initiate a second inspection identical to the recorded inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Bryan Christopher Morris
  • Publication number: 20190331612
    Abstract: A probe driver may have a coupling that interfaces with a conduit section at a first position of the conduit section. The probe driver also may have an input structure that actuates in response to a user input indicating a second position of the conduit section. The probe driver may also have one or more positioning elements to reposition the conduit section to interface with the coupling at the second position of the conduit section in response to the user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Bryan Christopher Morris
  • Publication number: 20190331613
    Abstract: A probe driver may include a coupling that interfaces with a conduit section at a first position of the conduit section. A probe driver may also have one or more positioning elements to reposition the conduit section to interface with the coupling at a second position of conduit section in response to one or more commands based on a recorded inspection, where through completing the one or more commands is configured to initiate a second inspection identical to the recorded inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Bryan Christopher Morris
  • Publication number: 20190077271
    Abstract: An electric vehicle charging system includes a connector plug connectable to a connector base connected to a modular charging unit. The connector plug includes a plurality of connectors receivable in a plurality of openings of the connector base. A connector of the plurality of connectors includes an extending portion for contacting a terminal connector of the connector base. The connector plug and the connector base are rotatable relative to each other after the plurality of connectors are received in the plurality of openings such that the extending portion rotates to contact the terminal connector to provide an electrical connection between the modular charging unit and a load of an electric vehicle. The connector plug and the connector base are lockable relative to each other to inhibit movement therebetween after the extending portion contacts the terminal connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Applicant: SparkCharge, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Christian AVIV, Bryan Christopher MORRIS
  • Patent number: D886652
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Christopher Morris, Gerard Frederick Beckhusen, Jason Pennell
  • Patent number: D970371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Christopher Morris, Gerard Frederick Beckhusen, Jason Pennell
  • Patent number: D995336
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Bryan Christopher Morris, Gerard Frederick Beckhusen, Jason Pennell