Patents by Inventor Bryan Williams

Bryan Williams 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).

  • Voltage discharge channelling assembly for a gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 9784132
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine including a composite case having a conductive path therein, and a conductive case connected to the composite case. The conductive case is made of a conductive material. A fastener connects the composite case to the conductive case. The fastener is conductively connected to the conductive material of the conductive case and not directly conductively connected to the conductive path. At least one voltage discharge channeling assembly is connected to the fastener and to the conductive case. The at least one voltage discharge channeling assembly has a portion conductively connected to the conductive path. The at least one voltage discharge channeling assembly is conductively connected to the fastener. A method of assembling an engine casing in a gas turbine engine is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
    Inventors: Bryan William Olver, Suresh Sivavarman, Brant Duke
  • Thermally stable enzymes, compositions thereof and method of using same
    Patent number: 9765323
    Abstract: Described herein are isolated recombinant proteins having lyase activity and nucleic acid sequences which code therefor; along with methods of expressing, isolating, purifying, and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Lehigh University
    Inventor: Bryan William Berger
  • SOLUTION BASED SYNTHESIS OF COPPER-ARSENIC-CHALCOGEN DERIVED NANOPARTICLES
    Publication number: 20170236989
    Abstract: A method for obtaining copper arsenic chalcogen derived nanoparticles, including selecting a first precursor material from the group comprising copper, arsenic, antimony, bismuth, and mixtures thereof, selecting a second material from the group comprising sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and mixtures thereof, and then reacting both precursors in a solvent medium at conditions conducive to the formation of copper arsenic chalcogen derived nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Rakesh Agrawal, Bryan William Boudouris, Robert B. Balow
  • Flexible Smart Release Tool
    Publication number: 20170226814
    Abstract: A flexible smart release tool enables a control unit at the surface to individually communicate with release tools that are located downhole. The release tools may be individually addressed using a unique logical identifier. Thus, a specific release tool may be sent a command to release an attached downhole tool string at any time. The release tool may include control logic for receiving the command and using an onboard clock for timing of activation of a release interface, as optionally specified in the command. A heartbeat function may be implemented between the release tool and the control unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Gammill Clemens, Bryan William Kasperski
  • Thermally Stable Enzymes, Compositions Thereof and Method of Using Same
    Publication number: 20170204393
    Abstract: Described herein are isolated recombinant proteins having lyase activity and nucleic acid sequences which code therefor; along with methods of expressing, isolating, purifying, and using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventor: Bryan William Berger
  • Pulsating Jarring Tool
    Publication number: 20170204694
    Abstract: A rotary device imposes torque in a first direction for a first period of time causing a screw to exert force in a compression direction, causing a spring to compress. The rotary device does not impose torque for a second period of time, causing the spring to decompress at the beginning of the second period of time, causing the screw to move in a decompression direction opposite the compression direction. The rotary device imposes torque in a second direction opposite the first direction for a third period of time causing the screw to exert force in the decompression direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Gammill Clemens, Bryan William Kasperski
  • TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTING
    Publication number: 20170138468
    Abstract: A fixed-gear transmission including a plurality of planetary gear sets and a plurality of clutches is described. A method for controlling the fixed-gear transmission includes commanding a first iteration of a skip-at-sync transmission shift and monitoring clutch slip of an oncoming holding clutch associated with the skip-at-sync transmission shift during execution of the shift, which includes monitoring synchronization of the on-coming holding clutch and a maximum clutch slip overshoot value. A progressive clutch pressure ramp rate for the oncoming holding clutch is adaptively controlled in response to the clutch synchronization of the on-coming hold clutch during execution of a subsequent iteration of the skip-at-sync transmission shift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Brian H. Fiore, Matthew Pruski, Bryan Williams, Jason Mallory
  • Transmission gear shifting
    Patent number: 9651145
    Abstract: A fixed-gear transmission including a plurality of planetary gear sets and a plurality of clutches is described. A method for controlling the fixed-gear transmission includes commanding a first iteration of a skip-at-sync transmission shift and monitoring clutch slip of an oncoming holding clutch associated with the skip-at-sync transmission shift during execution of the shift, which includes monitoring synchronization of the on-coming holding clutch and a maximum clutch slip overshoot value. A progressive clutch pressure ramp rate for the oncoming holding clutch is adaptively controlled in response to the clutch synchronization of the on-coming hold clutch during execution of a subsequent iteration of the skip-at-sync transmission shift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Brian H. Fiore, Matthew Pruski, Bryan Williams, Jason Mallory
  • TRAILING EDGE COMPONENTS, AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES INCLUDING TRAILING EDGE COMPONENTS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING TRAILING EDGE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20170043859
    Abstract: Trailing edge components of aircraft structures, aircraft structures comprising such trialing edge components, and methods of manufacturing such trailing edge components are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a trailing edge component includes a first skin comprising a first plurality of plies of carbon fiber reinforced polymer material and having a first mating region. The first plurality of plies includes a first ply with a first drop-off edge in the first mating region. A second skin includes a second plurality of plies of carbon fiber reinforced polymer material and having a second mating region affixed to the first mating region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Brenden Autry, Bryan Williams, Travis Cope, Susan Daggett, Mike McKee, Francis Russo, Charles Aitken
  • Thermally stable enzymes, compositions thereof and methods of using same
    Patent number: 9546361
    Abstract: Described herein are proteins having lyase activity and nucleic acid sequences which code therefor; along with methods of expressing, isolating, purifying, and using same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Lehigh University
    Inventor: Bryan William Berger
  • Valve packing shield for use in hydrocarbon operations
    Patent number: 9541219
    Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve body defining a flow passage and a body cavity perpendicular to the flow passage. A bonnet is secured to the valve body. A valve member is moveable between an open position and a closed position, the valve member blocking the flow passage in the closed position, and allowing flow through the flow passage in the open position. A valve stem is coupled to the valve member. A debris barrier circumscribes the valve stem. The debris barrier comprises a first disk shaped member with a central opening through which the valve stem is inserted, and notches that extend radially from the central opening to define petals with ends that abut the valve stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: GE OIL & GAS PRESSURE CONTROL LP
    Inventors: Bryan William Stockberger, Keith M. Adams, Travis McEvoy, Guy Mitelman, Christopher Michael Menard
  • Nozzle for dispensing pressurized fluid
    Patent number: 9527720
    Abstract: A dispensing nozzle including a nozzle body defining a fluid path therein and configured such that fluid is flowable through the fluid path in a downstream direction. The nozzle includes an inlet valve in the fluid path and a vent valve in the fluid path positioned downstream of the inlet valve. The nozzle further includes a slide component positioned between the vent valve and the inlet valve, and an actuator that is manually movable between a first position and a second position. The actuator is operatively coupled to the slide component and configured such that operation of the actuator from the first position to the second position directly or indirectly causes the inlet valve to open and directly or indirectly causes the vent valve to close.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: OPW FUELING COMPONENTS INC.
    Inventors: Bryan William Clever, Debasish Mahanty, Sandip Balwant Shinde, Nitin Ramnath Sanap, Keshavkumar Parshuram Behera
  • Hold-Open Latch Assembly for Dispensing Device
    Publication number: 20160347602
    Abstract: A nozzle system including a nozzle body configured to dispense fluid therethrough and a lever coupled to the nozzle body and movable in a lever plane between a non-operating position and an operating position. The nozzle system further includes a latch assembly having an engagement surface and a cam. The cam is coupled to or positioned on one of the nozzle body or the lever, and the engagement surface is coupled to or positioned on the other one of the nozzle body or the lever. The nozzle system is configured such that when the lever is moved from the non-operating position to the operating position, the engagement surface engages the cam to cause at least one of the engagement surface or the cam to move relative to the other such that the lever is automatically retainable in the operating position by the latch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: OPW Fueling Components Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan William Clever, Brenton Tyler Hershner
  • STIFFENING STRUCTURES, WING STRUCTURES, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING STIFFENING STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20160304187
    Abstract: Stiffening structures, wing structures and methods for manufacturing stiffening structures are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a stiffening structure includes a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member, and a first rib that extends from the first longitudinal member to the second longitudinal member and is integral with the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member. The first longitudinal member has a first wall, a second wall and a joining wall that joins the first wall and second wall. The first wall, the second wall and the joining wall form a space having a trapezoidal shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Brenden Autry, Bryan Williams, Travis Cope, Susan Daggett, John McGuire, Michael McKee, Charles Aitken
  • VOLTAGE DISCHARGE CHANNELLING ASSEMBLY FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20160305330
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine including a composite case having a conductive path therein, and a conductive case connected to the composite case. The conductive case is made of a conductive material. A fastener connects the composite case to the conductive case. The fastener is conductively connected to the conductive material of the conductive case and not directly conductively connected to the conductive path. At least one voltage discharge channeling assembly is connected to the fastener and to the conductive case. The at least one voltage discharge channeling assembly has a portion conductively connected to the conductive path. The at least one voltage discharge channeling assembly is conductively connected to the fastener. A method of assembling an engine casing in a gas turbine engine is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan William OLVER, Suresh SIVAVARMAN, Brant DUKE
  • Shear Valve
    Publication number: 20160258546
    Abstract: A valve including a valve body having an area of weakness along which the valve body is predisposed to break. The valve further includes a closure valve positioned in the valve body, wherein the valve body includes a chamber configured to retain fluid therein to thereby maintain the closure valve in an open position. The valve is configured such when at least part of the valve body is sufficiently displaced or broken along the area of weakness at least part of the fluid in the chamber escapes the chamber, thereby causing or enabling the closure valve to move to a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: OPW FUELING COMPONENTS INC.
    Inventors: Bryan William Clever, Debasish Mahanty
  • Breakaway Hose Support
    Publication number: 20160238177
    Abstract: A fluid dispensing system including a support structure, a hose configured to dispense fluid therethrough, and a support cable coupled to the hose. The hose is directly or indirectly releasably coupled to the support structure via the cable. The system further includes an extension and refraction mechanism configured to provide an adjustable effective length to the support cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: OPW FUELING COMPONENTS INC.
    Inventor: Bryan William Clever
  • High Performance Wire Marking for Downhole Cables
    Publication number: 20160230532
    Abstract: Cables, systems, and methods are disclosed that provide for the monitoring of a cable being deployed to a borehole. Such systems may include a cable having one or more markings at regular intervals. Each marking includes marking data that may be alphanumeric characters, bar codes, ring codes, or a quick-response code. The system also includes a controller that is operable to receive, store, and transmit marking data, and a reader that is operable to read the markings and to transmit marking data to the controller. The marking data may be associated with cable data that is stored in a database to convey information about the cable, such as the origin, mechanical properties, and usage history of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan William Kasperski, David Larimore, Matthew Craig Mlcak
  • Nozzle for Dispensing Pressurized Fluid
    Publication number: 20160176700
    Abstract: A dispensing nozzle including a nozzle body defining a fluid path therein and configured such that fluid is flowable through the fluid path in a downstream direction. The nozzle includes an inlet valve in the fluid path and a vent valve in the fluid path positioned downstream of the inlet valve. The nozzle further includes a slide component positioned between the vent valve and the inlet valve, and an actuator that is manually movable between a first position and a second position. The actuator is operatively coupled to the slide component and configured such that operation of the actuator from the first position to the second position directly or indirectly causes the inlet valve to open and directly or indirectly causes the vent valve to close.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: OPW FUELING COMPONENTS INC.
    Inventors: Bryan William Clever, Debasish Mahanty, Sandip Balwant Shinde, Nitin Ramnath Sanap, Keshavkumar Parshuram Behera
  • Display
    Patent number: D768619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jody Akana, Bartley K. Andre, Shota Aoyagi, Anthony Michael Ashcroft, Jeremy Bataillou, Daniel J. Coster, Daniele De Iuliis, M. Evans Hankey, Julian Hoenig, Richard P. Howarth, Jonathan P. Ive, Duncan Robert Kerr, Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Peter Russell-Clarke, Benjamin Andrew Shaffer, Mikael Silvanto, Christopher J. Stringer, Eugene Antony Whang, Rico Zörkendörfer, Kevin Robinson, Houtan Farahani, Wey-Jiun Lin, Bryan William Posner