Patents by Inventor Craig Brown
Craig Brown 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: 12486725Abstract: An apparatus and method of use for dampening shock and vibration imparted on a unified (e.g., single) and/or dual telemetry measurement-while-drilling (MWD) assembly by a drilling system during the drilling of a wellbore in a subterranean formation is provided. The apparatus may be configured to be threadably engaged and housed within the drilling system, wherein the apparatus reciprocates axially with the MWD assembly, dampening axial and torsional shock and vibration imparted on the assembly, while maintain mud-pulse and electromagnetic signals transmitted by the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 2, 2025Assignee: PHOENIX TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INC.Inventors: Farjad Falahati, Andres Felipe Cordoba, Craig Brown
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Publication number: 20240398669Abstract: Any container, but especially a nursing bottle formed of a container, incorporating a unique nipple, where the flow can be infinitely adjusted by turning the bottle on it's longitudinal axis, and which flows freely, without any negative pressure within the container, at all times, simulating normal physiological feeding pressures, without leaking. The nursing bottle may have a cylindrical shape or other configuration. The nipple uniquely utilizes a venting mechanism that provides a pathway for air entrained from the threads of the bottle to proceed to the interior of the container without liquid leaking from the bottle. No additional parts are needed, and any existing traditional container may be utilized, which reduces cost, cleaning steps, and the time needed to feed and clean up.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2023Publication date: December 5, 2024Applicant: Truvents, LLCInventor: Craig Brown
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Patent number: 12091947Abstract: A method and an apparatus for sealing perforations or cracks found in an oil well casing. The apparatus includes a hydraulic cylinder with an oil supply section at one end and a rod at another end, a cylindrical liner at least a portion of which is a malleable metal and a receiver; and a frusto-conical wedge being disposed at a lower end of the liner and fixedly connected to the rod. The method includes lowering the apparatus into the well casing and increasing hydraulic pressure to the hydraulic cylinder sufficient to pull the frusto-conical shaped wedge into the liner providing sufficient lateral force to force sufficient liner material into the perforations or cracks of the well casing to seal the well casing wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2022Date of Patent: September 17, 2024Assignee: CAN HOLDINGS LLC.Inventors: Neil Rustin, Ann Copple, Craig Brown
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Patent number: 11933134Abstract: A method of sealing a well having a casing wall comprises transporting a camera into the casing wall making a visual recording by visually recording perforations, microfractures or other breach type damages of the wall and vertical location thereof on the wall. Selecting a vertical location for sealing the well, the vertical location being determined from the visual recording. Transporting an expandable sealing device being made of an expandable metal and a hydraulic cylinder attached to the sealing device by a shear pin into the well. Expanding the sealing device to engage the casing wall such that a gas seal is made between the sealing device and the casing wall, the sealing device being expanded through engagement by the hydraulic cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: CAN Holdings, LLCInventors: Neil Rustin, Ann Copple, Craig Brown
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Patent number: 11790466Abstract: Provided herein are media, systems, and methods that identify the address of a rental property from public sources (e.g., rental listings, maps, and county property records). A data mining task process may be performed, by each of a plurality of first data ingestion interfaces to a unique external property data source, to determine at least one property record depiction, each property record depiction associated with a property record. A first machine learning algorithm may be applied to the at least one rental property depiction and the at least one property record depiction from each data source to identify one or more common property records, wherein each common property record comprises a property record that refers to the rental property. A data mining task process may be performed, by a second data ingestion interface to the one or more common property records to determine the street address of the rental property.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Deckard Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Gregory G. Rose, Nickolas Del Pego, Craig Brown, Anthony Moriarty, Weikai Xie, Jessica Flanagan, Claire Hardgrove
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Publication number: 20230287990Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a valve having a control element, wherein the control element is actuated by an actuator, having: an adaptor between the control element and the actuator, wherein the adaptor couples a valve stem of the control element to the actuator; and an electronics module contained within the adaptor, wherein the electronics module further comprises one or more sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Craig BROWN, Jim SCHMIDT, Brindesh DHRUVA, Michael KITCHENS, Stan ALLEN
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Patent number: 11741560Abstract: Described are medias, systems, and computer-implemented methods to detect improper residency status by performing a data mining task to data source to detect one or more improper residency indicia, applying a machine learning algorithm to identify an initial candidate, calculating a probability that the initial candidate has an improper residency status, and validating the detection. Further described are medias, systems, and computer-implemented methods to detect improper occupancy tax status. Further described are medias, systems, and computer-implemented methods to detect an improper homeowner exemption.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: DECKARD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Gregory G. Rose, Nickolas Del Pego, Craig Brown
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Publication number: 20230160267Abstract: An apparatus and method of use for dampening shock and vibration imparted on a unified (e.g., single) and/or dual telemetry measurement-while-drilling (MWD) assembly by a drilling system during the drilling of a wellbore in a subterranean formation is provided. The apparatus may be configured to be threadably engaged and housed within the drilling system, wherein the apparatus reciprocates axially with the MWD assembly, dampening axial and torsional shock and vibration imparted on the assembly, while maintain mud-pulse and electromagnetic signals transmitted by the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Farjad FALAHATI, Andres Felipe CORDOBA, Craig BROWN
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Patent number: 11624453Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a valve having a control element, wherein the control element is actuated by an actuator, having: an adaptor between the control element and the actuator, wherein the adaptor couples a valve stem of the control element to the actuator; and an electronics module contained within the adaptor, wherein the electronics module further comprises one or more sensors.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Bray International, Inc.Inventors: Craig Brown, Jim Schmidt, Brindesh Dhruva, Michael Kitchens, Stan Allen
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Publication number: 20230025125Abstract: A method and an apparatus for sealing perforations or cracks found in an oil well casing. The apparatus includes a hydraulic cylinder with an oil supply section at one end and a rod at another end, a cylindrical liner at least a portion of which is a malleable metal and a receiver, the liner with an outer diameter suitable for entry in to the well casing; and a frusto-conical wedge being disposed at a lower end of the liner and fixedly connected to the rod, the frusto-conical wedge having a section with a diameter larger than an inner diameter of the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Inventors: Neil Rustin, Ann Copple, Craig Brown
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Publication number: 20220349429Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a valve having a control element, wherein the control element is actuated by an actuator, having: a valve stem, wherein the valve stem is connected to the control element; a cavity defined within the valve stem; an electronics module embedded within the cavity of the valve stem, wherein the electronics module further has one or more sensors within the valve stem; and wherein the electronic module further has a microprocessor within the valve stem; and a conductor connecting the electronics module to the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Jim Schmidt, Brindesh Dhruva, Michael Kitchens, Stan Allen, Craig Brown
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Publication number: 20220307340Abstract: A method of sealing a well having a casing wall comprises transporting a camera into the casing wall making a visual recording by visually recording perforations, microfractures or other breach type damages of the wall and vertical location thereof on the wall. Selecting a vertical location for sealing the well, the vertical location being determined from the visual recording. Transporting an expandable sealing device being made of an expandable metal and a hydraulic cylinder attached to the sealing device by a shear pin into the well. Expanding the sealing device to engage the casing wall such that a gas seal is made between the sealing device and the casing wall, the sealing device being expanded through engagement by the hydraulic cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Neil Rustin, Ann Copple, Craig Brown
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Patent number: 11408451Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a valve having a control element, wherein the control element is actuated by an actuator, including a valve stem having a bore therethrough, wherein the bore is defined by a wall of the valve stem, and further wherein the valve stem is connected at a first end to the actuator and at a second end to the control element; and an electronics module within the bore of the valve stem, wherein the electronics module further includes one or more sensors within the valve stem.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Bray International, Inc.Inventors: Jim Schmidt, Brindesh Dhruva, Michael Kitchens, Stan Allen, Craig Brown
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Patent number: 11339895Abstract: The disclosure relates to a valve having: an actuator; a valve position indicator coupled to the actuator, wherein the valve position indicator includes: an indicator cover mounted over an indicator mounting surface, wherein the indicator mounting surface has a rim; a plurality of LED lights arranged on the indicator mounting surface, wherein the LED lights are bordering the rim of the indicator cover; and a sensor in communicative connection with the actuator and the plurality of LED lights, wherein the sensor is configured to communicate the position of the valve to the plurality of LED lights.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Bray International, Inc.Inventors: Craig Brown, Dan Walker, James F. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20210103998Abstract: Provided herein are media, systems, and methods that identify the address of a rental property from public sources (e.g., rental listings, maps, and county property records). A data mining task process may be performed, by each of a plurality of first data ingestion interfaces to a unique external property data source, to determine at least one property record depiction, each property record depiction associated with a property record. A first machine learning algorithm may be applied to the at least one rental property depiction and the at least one property record depiction from each data source to identify one or more common property records, wherein each common property record comprises a property record that refers to the rental property. A data mining task process may be performed, by a second data ingestion interface to the one or more common property records to determine the street address of the rental property.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Gregory G. Rose, Nickolas Del Pego, Craig Brown, Anthony Moriarty, Weikai Xie, Jessica Flanagan, Claire Hardgrove
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Publication number: 20210073929Abstract: Described are medias, systems, and computer-implemented methods to detect improper residency status by performing a data mining task to data source to detect one or more improper residency indicia, applying a machine learning algorithm to identify an initial candidate, calculating a probability that the initial candidate has an improper residency status, and validating the detection. Further described are medias, systems, and computer-implemented methods to detect improper occupancy tax status. Further described are medias, systems, and computer-implemented methods to detect an improper homeowner exemption.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Gregory G. Rose, Nickolas Del Pego, Craig Brown
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Publication number: 20200182377Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a valve having a control element, wherein the control element is actuated by an actuator, having: an adaptor between the control element and the actuator, wherein the adaptor couples a valve stem of the control element to the actuator; and an electronics module contained within the adaptor, wherein the electronics module further comprises one or more sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Craig BROWN, Jim SCHMIDT, Brindesh DHRUVA, Michael KITCHENS, Stan ALLEN
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Publication number: 20200116170Abstract: The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a valve having a control element, wherein the control element is actuated by an actuator, including a valve stem having a bore therethrough, wherein the bore is defined by a wall of the valve stem, and further wherein the valve stem is connected at a first end to the actuator and at a second end to the control element; and an electronics module within the bore of the valve stem, wherein the electronics module further includes one or more sensors within the valve stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jim Schmidt, Brindesh Dhruva, Michael Kitchens, Stan Allen, Craig Brown
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Publication number: 20190249797Abstract: The disclosure relates to a valve having: an actuator; a valve position indicator coupled to the actuator, wherein the valve position indicator includes: an indicator cover mounted over an indicator mounting surface, wherein the indicator mounting surface has a rim; a plurality of LED lights arranged on the indicator mounting surface, wherein the LED lights are bordering the rim of the indicator cover; and a sensor in communicative connection with the actuator and the plurality of LED lights, wherein the sensor is configured to communicate the position of the valve to the plurality of LED lightsType: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Craig Brown, Dan Walker, James F. Schmidt
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Patent number: 10267433Abstract: A valve in conjunction with an actuator has a valve position indicator coupled to the actuator. The valve position indicator has an indicator cover mounted over an indicator mounting surface, an array of LED lights arranged on the indicator mounting surface, and a mirror mounted internal and concentric to the indicator cover. A sensor in communication with the actuator and the plurality of LED lights communicates the position of the valve to the plurality of LED lights. The plurality of LED lights may illuminate to indicate an incremental degree that the valve is open, if any, and/or indicate by color the direction that the opening (or respective closing) of the valve is changing. In another embodiment with or without the mirror equiangular spaced single points of light each have one high intensity LED oriented to emit light horizontally and one high intensity LED oriented to emit light vertically.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Bray International, Inc.Inventors: Craig Brown, Dan Walker, James F. Schmidt