Patents by Inventor D. Wright

D. Wright 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: 8069578
    Abstract: A laser mounting assembly for mounting a laser tool to a mounting surface such as a wall to adjacent to an end of a mounted first molding segment and orienting the laser tool to project a beam of light from a point aligned with a longitudinal edge of the first molding segment along the mounting surface to locate and permit marking of the position of a second molding segment longitudinal edge includes a laser tool distal end for mounting to a support surface and having a laser tool proximal end. The laser mounting assembly includes a mounting plate for securing to a mounting surface; and includes a backing panel for fastening to the laser tool distal end, such as with adhesive, the backing panel having a direction indicator along the panel periphery which extends laterally to an extent that it is visible to an observer at the laser tool proximal end. A method of assembly use is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Wilkinson D. Wright, IV
  • Patent number: 8038858
    Abstract: An apparatus for deposition of plasma reaction films includes a substrate for the deposition of either thin or thick films. The substrate also allows for a film deposition which adheres to the substrate, and also films which may be removed after deposition. The cathode may be fabricated from individual wires, or it may be fabricated from a single conductor. A macro-particle filter which preferentially traps larger particles may be introduced between a porous cathode and the deposition surface. The macro-particle filter may also carry electrical current as is useful for generating a magnetic field such that a Lorentz force acts preferentially on ionized particles, allowing them to pass through the filter while trapping macroparticles that are not influenced by the magnetic field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Alameda Applied Sciences Corp
    Inventors: Brian L. Bures, Jason D. Wright, Michael Y. Au, Andrew N. Gerhan, Mahadevan Krishnan
  • Publication number: 20110224374
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a cellulose reactive functionalized polyvinylamine first adduct, compositions comprising combinations of the cellulose reactive functionalized polyvinylamine first adduct and cellulose reactive functionalized polyvinylamide second adduct, methods for preparing first adduct and second adduct blends and finally methods of increasing the wet or dry strength of paper by incorporation into the paper furnish or coating a paper or board with said adducts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Matthew D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20110219106
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for removing unused storage units is provided. One or more storage units are referenced by multiple client addresses. The method includes constructing, on a metadata server, a filter on at least a portion of block identifiers that identify storage units currently being referenced by client addresses. The metadata server stores information on which storage unit identifiers are referenced by which client addresses. The filter is transmitted from the metadata server to a block server. The filter is used by the block server to test whether storage unit identifiers that exist on the block server are present in the filter. The block server stores information on where a storage unit is stored on the block server for a storage unit identifier. Storage unit identifiers not present in the filter and associated storage units are deleted from the block server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SOLIDFIRE, INC.
    Inventor: David D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20110219205
    Abstract: An access request including a client address for data is received. A metadata server determines a mapping between the client address and storage unit identifiers for the data. Each of the one or more storage unit identifiers uniquely identifies content of a storage unit and the metadata server stores mappings on storage unit identifiers that are referenced by client addresses. The one or more storage unit identifiers are sent to one or more block servers. The one or more block servers service the request using the one or more storage unit identifiers where the one or more block servers store information on where a storage unit is stored on a block server for a storage unit identifier. Also, multiple client addresses associated with a storage unit with a same storage unit identifier are mapped to a single storage unit stored in a storage medium for a block server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SOLIDFIRE, INC.
    Inventor: David D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20110202733
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and/or method for reducing disk space usage and/or improving I/O performance of a computer system through the use of data compression and mapping of data page blocks to reduced size data file blocks. The system and/or method can be used to intercept activity at an interface of a computer system I/O subsystem and then map logical data page blocks to reduced sized physical file data blocks on a one-to-one basis, utilizing a suitable data compression algorithm. The system and/or method also allows data compression to be reversed when reading data from a physical disk storage medium associated with that computer system. The system may be implemented as either a device driver or a module linked to an I/O module of a computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: NITROSPHERE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Mark D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20110187991
    Abstract: A contact lens with a central portion, an iris portion, and a peripheral portion disposed about the iris portion; wherein the iris portion contains an arcuate colored or tinted portion that provides a shadow effect; the peripheral portion can be colored white and can have a pattern that graduates to transparent towards the outer diameter of the lens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Angie L. Bowers, Diana Zanini, Dawn D. Wright, Daniel Austin, Dafydd Geraint Davies, Marta Dobrowolski, Arti Krishna, Siew Hoon Loke, Alex Mackenzie, Andrew Milton, Julian Scarfe
  • Publication number: 20110174504
    Abstract: Methods of actuating a well tool can include releasing chemical energy from at least one portion of a reactive material, thermally expanding a substance in response to the released chemical energy, and applying pressure to a piston as a result of thermally expanding the substance, thereby actuating the well tool, with these steps being repeated for each of multiple actuations of the well tool. A well tool actuator can include a substance contained in a chamber, one or more portions of a reactive material from which chemical energy is released, and a piston to which pressure is applied due to thermal expansion of the substance in response to each release of chemical energy. A well tool actuator which can be actuated multiple times may include multiple portions of a gas generating reactive material, and a piston to which pressure is applied due to generation of the gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Adam D. WRIGHT, Michael L. FRIPP, Donald G. KYLE, Cyrus A. IRANI
  • Publication number: 20110174484
    Abstract: Methods of actuating a well tool can include releasing chemical energy from at least one portion of a reactive material, thermally expanding a substance in response to the released chemical energy, and applying pressure to a piston as a result of thermally expanding the substance, thereby actuating the well tool, with these steps being repeated for each of multiple actuations of the well tool. A well tool actuator can include a substance contained in a chamber, one or more portions of a reactive material from which chemical energy is released, and a piston to which pressure is applied due to thermal expansion of the substance in response to each release of chemical energy. A well tool actuator which can be actuated multiple times may include multiple portions of a gas generating reactive material, and a piston to which pressure is applied due to generation of the gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Adam D. WRIGHT, Michael L. FRIPP, Donald G. KYLE, Cyrus A. IRANI
  • Publication number: 20110120729
    Abstract: An actuator control system includes a housing assembly having at least one line therein for controlling operation of an actuator, and a modular controller attached externally to the housing assembly and interconnected to the line. A method of constructing an actuator control system includes the steps of: assembling a modular controller, the modular controller including a control valve therein for controlling operation of an actuator via a hydraulic line; testing the modular controller, including functionally testing the control valve; and then attaching the modular controller to a housing assembly having the line formed therein. Another actuator control system includes a housing assembly having at least one line therein for controlling operation of an actuator, and a modular controller attached separately to the housing assembly and interconnected to the line via a manifold of the modular controller, the manifold including a concave interface surface which receives the housing assembly therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Adam D. WRIGHT, Adam H. MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20110094511
    Abstract: A device for protecting a ventilated patient from the adverse consequences of disconnection within a ventilator circuit can be used within ventilator circuits found in either the bedside vent environment or a surgical setting requiring anesthesia. In a bedside vent environment, this device secures joints in the circuit from the proximal end of the wye to the distal end of the in-line suction catheter tubing. In particular, between these two ends, there might be a series of joints created by gas measurement sensors, heated moisture exchangers, and treatment delivery adapters. The inventive device described herein is capable of securing all these joint combinations as well. In a surgical setting, the device secures joints in the circuit from the proximal end of the wye to the distal end of the “elbow” connected to the artificial airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Jason Zachariah, Jerry D. Wright, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110083821
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cellulose reactive adduct of polyvinylamide and a composition resulting from the method. The preparation of the cellulose reactive adduct is carried out close to a Critical Concentration defined herein. When the reaction is run close to this Critical Concentration, the risk of gelation is minimized, consumed glyoxal is maximized, and shelf live is enhanced. Additionally, the glyoxalated vinylamides of the present invention impart improved wet and dry strengthening efficiency to paper and paperboard when compared to adducts disclosed in previously described art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventor: Matthew D. Wright
  • Patent number: 7921876
    Abstract: A rotary control valve and associated actuator control system. An actuator control system comprises a rotary control valve including a generally planar face seal, and an actuator operatively connected to the rotary control valve. Another actuator control system comprises a control valve including multiple faces having multiple ports formed therein. Fluid communication is selectively permitted and prevented between the ports in response to relative displacement between the faces. A differential area is configured to apply a biasing force which maintains sealing engagement between the faces, and which increases in response to an increase in pressure applied to the control valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam D. Wright, Vincent P. Zeller
  • Patent number: 7875676
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a cellulose reactive adduct of polyvinylamide and a composition resulting from the method. The preparation of the cellulose reactive adduct is carried out close to a Critical Concentration defined herein. When the reaction is run close to this Critical Concentration, the risk of gelation is minimized, consumed glyoxal is maximized, and shelf live is enhanced. Additionally, the glyoxalated vinylamides of the present invention impart improved wet and dry strengthening efficiency to paper and paperboard when compared to adducts disclosed in previously described art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew D. Wright
  • Patent number: 7874539
    Abstract: A bar hanger assembly is provided for supporting a recessed electrical device in a ceiling support. The bar hanger includes first and second telescoping support arms that are slidably connected together for adjusting the length of the bar hanger. The support arms having an elongated body with first and second ends and a mounting plate coupled to the first end. The mounting plate is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of the body. An attachment member is coupled to a bottom edge of the mounting plate for attaching to the bottom edge of a ceiling joist. The attachment member includes a detent extending from one side thereof. The attachment member can be bent from a first position perpendicular to the mounting plate to a second position parallel to the mounting plate for attaching to a T-bar support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Craig D. Wright, Ronald C. Newbold, Christopher C. Primous, Clyde W. George
  • Patent number: 7874206
    Abstract: A fluid sampler operable for taking at least one fluid sample in a subterranean well and associated methods. A fluid sampling method includes the steps of disposing a fluid sampler at a first target location in the well, receiving the fluid sample into at least a first sample chamber of the fluid sampler, pressurizing the fluid sample in the first sample chamber using a pressure source of the fluid sampler, retrieving the fluid sampler to a surface location, isolating the fluid sample in the first sample chamber from the pressure source of the fluid sampler and supercharging the fluid sample in the first sample chamber using a pressure source on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyrus A. Irani, Adam D. Wright, Charles M. MacPhail, Vincent P. Zeller
  • Patent number: 7867366
    Abstract: An apparatus for the deposition of a variable thickness coating onto the inside of a cylindrical tube comprises a variable pressure gas, an cathode coaxially positioned within the cylinder, and a voltage source applied between the cathode and cylindrical tube, which functions as an anode. A radial plasma arc is generated between the anode and cathode at a starting point on the cylinder, and the plasma arc travels down the central axis of the cylinder, providing a helical deposition region on the inside of the cylinder. Selection of the combination of cathode material and gas enable the plasma to generate ionic material which is deposited on the anodic cylinder in the region of the plasma. By varying the pressure of variable pressure gas for each helical path, it is possible to vary the composition of this deposition film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Alameda Applied Sciences Corp.
    Inventors: Michael D. McFarland, Mahadevan Krishnan, Jason D. Wright, Andrew N. Gerhan, Benjamin Tang
  • Patent number: 7827779
    Abstract: A Liquid Metal Ion Thruster (LMIT) has a substrate having a plurality of pedestals, one end of the pedestal attached to the substrate, and the opposing end of the pedestal having a tip, the pedestals having grooves and the substrate also having grooves coupled to each other and to a source of liquid metal. An extractor electrode positioned parallel to the substrate and above the pedestal tips provides an electrostatic extraction field sufficient to accelerate ions from the tips of the pedestals through the extractor electrode. A series of focusing electrodes with matching apertures provides a flow of substantially parallel ion trajectories, and an optional negative ion source provides a charge neutralization to prevent space charge spreading of the exiting accelerated ions. The assembly is suitable for providing thrust for a satellite while maintaining high operating efficiencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Alameda Applied Sciences Corp.
    Inventors: Mahadevan Krishnan, Kristi Wilson, Kelan Champagne, Jason D. Wright, Andrew N. Gerhan
  • Publication number: 20100243259
    Abstract: A well tool with combined actuation of multiple valves. A well tool includes at least two valves and an actuator which actuates each of the valves, one valve being positioned longitudinally between the other valve and the actuator, and the other valve being operable in response to displacement of an operating device by the actuator. Another well tool includes a valve with a closure which displaces when the valve is operated, a volume of a chamber which increases and a volume of another chamber which decreases when the closure displaces, and a pressure differential between the chambers being substantially zero when the closure displaces. Another well tool includes at least two valve closures which are the only displaceable components of the well tool exposed to a first internal flow passage portion when one closure prevents fluid communication between the first and a second internal flow passage portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam D. Wright, Adam H. Martin, Paul D. Ringgenberg
  • Patent number: D635623
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: Andrew D. Wright