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: 9050692
    Abstract: An interconnection retaining a radome upon a periphery of a reflector dish has a plurality of curved channel portions, each of the channel portions provided with an open periphery slot and an open retention slot. The periphery slot dimensioned to receive the peripheries of the radome and reflector dish. The channel portions are arranged end-to-end adjacent to one another, encircling the peripheries of the radome and reflector dish seated within the periphery slot. A gap may be provided between one or more of the channel portions. A link member is seated within the retention slot at an end of each adjacent channel portion. The retention slot at the end of each of the adjacent channel portions is crimped upon the link member. The link member may be, for example, a portion of threaded rod or a molded portion of polymer material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Alastair D Wright, Ian Renilson, John Curran, Matthew R Lewry
  • Patent number: 9029416
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Alza Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Lam, Padmaja Shivanand, Atul D. Ayer, Zahedeh Hatamkhany, Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel, Jeri D. Wright, Richard G. Weyers
  • Publication number: 20150116184
    Abstract: A radome for an antenna is provided as a composite of an isotropic outer layer and a structural layer of foamed polymer material. The composite is dimensioned to enclose an open end of the antenna. The radome may be retained upon the antenna by a retaining element and fasteners. The outer layer may be a polymer material with a water resistant characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: John S. Curran, Ian Renilson, Alastair D. Wright, Matthew Robert Lewry, Sharon Mackay
  • Patent number: 9003021
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes determining a previous client performance value in terms of a performance metric for a volume in a storage system. The previous client performance value is related to previous access for a client to the volume. Also, the storage system is storing data for a plurality of volumes where data for each of the plurality of volumes is striped substantially evenly across drives of the storage system. The method applies criteria to the previous performance value to determine a target performance value. Performance of the client with respect to access to the volume is regulated in terms of the performance metric based on the target performance value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Solidfire, Inc.
    Inventors: David D. Wright, Michael Xu
  • Patent number: 9000038
    Abstract: Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: ALZA Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Lam, Padmaja Shivanand, Atul D Ayer, Zahedeh Hatamkhany, Richard G Weyers, Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel, Jeri D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20150088834
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for using tags to manage software across a product life cycle, including storing by a server computer (i) a tag prototype database and (ii) a tag instance database, the method including the steps of creating a tag for a client software component, storing the tag in the tag instance database, receiving, by a client computer, the tag and the client software component, from an electronic software distribution computer, receiving a request from the client computer to initiate a session of the client software component, obtaining the tag, by the server computer, from the client computer, verifying the tag obtained from the client computer, updating the tag to include information about the session, and replacing the tag in the client computer with the updated tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: David D. Wright, SR.
  • Patent number: 8985210
    Abstract: A method of severing at least a first object comprises: positioning a severing device adjacent to the first object, wherein the first object is a wireline or a tubular, and wherein the severing device comprises: a first reactant, and a second reactant; initiating a reaction, or allowing a reaction to occur, between the first reactant and the second reactant, wherein the reaction is an exothermic reaction, and wherein heat evolved from the reaction has a temperature greater than or equal to the melting point of the first object; and directing at least a portion of the heat from the outside of the first object through the first object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20150075768
    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: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: ADAM D. WRIGHT, MICHAEL L. FRIPP, DONALD G. KYLE, CYRUS A. IRANI
  • Patent number: 8961662
    Abstract: A separator assembly comprises a vertical vessel including a fluid inlet for receiving a fluid including a gas, at least two liquids, and solids, at least two liquid outlets for discharging the liquids, a gas outlet at an upper end thereof for discharging gas, and a solids outlet at a lower end thereof for discharging solids. A baffle plate extends across the vessel, and cooperates with the vessel to define an upper section and a lower section, and has a first conduit extending downwardly so that liquids and solids may flow into the lower section, and a second conduit extending upwardly so that gases may flow from the lower section to the upper section. A backpressure valve is in fluid communication with the gas outlet and is configured to discharge gas while maintaining a selected level of pressure inside the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hughes Specialty Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason L. Hughes, Shannon L. Jackson, James D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20150026363
    Abstract: Technologies related to time based IP address hopping are generally described. In some examples, IP communications may involve IP network nodes including source nodes, which may configure and send IP packets via a network, gateway nodes, which may receive IP packets from the network and may send the IP packets to end point nodes, and end point nodes. The IP network nodes may hop between different IP addresses, which different IP addresses may be identified at least in part using shared time values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: David D. Wright, SR.
  • Patent number: 8920606
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a continuous process for preparing cellulose reactive adducts of polyvinylamide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventor: Matthew D. Wright
  • Patent number: 8915590
    Abstract: A contact lens with a central portion, an iris portion, and a peripheral portion disposed about the iris portion; an effect band in or just outside the iris portion helps to provide the lens with a halo effect when worn on eye.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
    Inventors: Dawn D. Wright, Jeffrey H. Roffman, Angie Bowers
  • Publication number: 20140345851
    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: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Adam D. WRIGHT, Michael L. FRIPP, Donald G. KYLE, Cyrus A. IRANI
  • Publication number: 20140347246
    Abstract: An antenna hub for a reflector dish has a frame with a feed aperture. A plurality of feet are coupled to the frame; each of the feet provided with a dish fastener coupling axis normal to a dish surface contacting each of the feet when the reflector dish is seated upon the feet, the feed bore of the reflector dish aligned coaxial with the feed aperture. The frame and feet may be formed via extrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew R. Lewry, Douglas P. Hunter, Alastair D. Wright
  • Publication number: 20140351363
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for receiving a write request that includes data and a client address at which to store the data. The data is segmented into the one or more storage units. A storage unit identifier for each of the one or more storage units is computed that uniquely identifies content of a storage unit. A mapping between each storage unit identifier to a block server is determined. For each of the one or more storage units, the storage unit and the corresponding storage unit identifier is sent to a block server. The block server stores the storage unit and information on where the storage unit is stored on the block server for the storage unit identifier. Multiple client addresses associated with a storage unit with the same storage unit identifier are mapped to a single storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: David D. WRIGHT
  • Patent number: 8893786
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam D. Wright, Michael L. Fripp, Donald G. Kyle, Cyrus A. Irani
  • Publication number: 20140331061
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, computer-readable mediums, and methods for receiving an input/output operation regarding data associated with a distributed storage system that includes a plurality of storage devices. A key identifier associated with the I/O operation is determined. The key identifier identifies a key that has been divided into a number of key pieces. Two or more storage devices of the plurality of storage devices that contain one or more of the key pieces are determined and at least a threshold number of key pieces are requested from the two or more storage devices. The minimum number of key pieces needed to reconstruct the key is the threshold number. The key is reconstructed from the requested key pieces. A cryptographic function is performed on data associated with the I/O operation using the reconstructed key and the I/O operation is completed based upon the performed cryptographic function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: David D. WRIGHT, John STILES, Jim WILSON
  • Patent number: 8860626
    Abstract: A radome for covering an open end of a reflector dish of a reflector antenna has a generally planar portion of twin-wall extruded polymer material dimensioned to cover the open end of the reflector dish. A periphery of the planar portion is provided with a plurality of slits, the slits defining a plurality of tabs. The tabs are dimensioned for folding around a rim of the reflector dish. The tabs may be retained in the folded position by, for example, a band clamp or directly coupling a portion of the tabs to the planar portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Andrew LLC
    Inventors: Ian Renilson, Alastair D. Wright, John S. Curran, David K. Tappin
  • Patent number: 8839871
    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: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam D. Wright, Michael L. Fripp, Donald G. Kyle, Cyrus A. Irani
  • Patent number: D723626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: James A. Vasquez, Julia J. Angst, John L. Beadell, John W. Chamberlain, Russell Chudd, Matthew D. Cloutier, Matthew A. Franich, Khanh Trang N. Hajek, Mark A. Jaillet, Chun J. Jia, Charles W. Johnson, Patrick J. Nohr, Gene E. Powell, Jacqueline M. Ragnone, Tai Rosander, Kirk A. Tedsen, Stewart Thoeni, James W. Timperley, Randall J. Tognoni, Gregory D. Wright, Jared P. Wulff