Patents by Inventor Daniel Collins
Daniel Collins 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: 12037900Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein include sidewall coring tool assemblies used to return core plugs of rock from a sidewall of a wellbore as part of a data collection exercise for exploration and production of hydrocarbons. A coring bit and a coring shaft of the present disclosure allow space for cuttings to move away from the bit face when drilling into a formation. In addition, certain embodiments include a plurality of inlets disposed circumferentially on an external surface at a first axial end of the coring shaft, a plurality of internal grooves disposed on an internal surface of the coring shaft, and/or a plurality of fins disposed on the external surface to direct flow of drilling and debris away from the coring bit. In addition to providing more space for cuttings to move away from the coring bit, the torque needed to drive the bit is lessened as the surface area of the bit contacting or engaging the formation is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Amol Bhome, Robert Monroe Lowe, Jr., Charles Haddad, Daniel De La Garza, Patrick Fisseler, Kelly Collins
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Patent number: 11959429Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improvements in turbocharger efficiency and more particularly to a method and system for estimating the efficiency loss of a turbocharger. The method comprises the steps of monitoring a plurality of operating parameters and determining a compressor exit temperature according to a first calibration map based on these operating parameters. An estimate of instantaneous turbocharger efficiency loss according to a second calibration map is then determined, based on the compressor exit temperature. The instantaneous turbocharger efficiency loss is used to determine an estimate of cumulative turbocharger efficiency loss during engine service. The estimate of cumulative turbocharger efficiency loss is compared with a first predetermined efficiency loss threshold and a first signal is generated if the first predetermined efficiency loss threshold is exceeded.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Stuart Paul Smith, Alistair James Dales, Ross Daniel Collins
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Patent number: 11888604Abstract: A server system stores a list of trusted users that are authorized to access a first electronic device's shared listening sessions. While the first electronic device is hosting a shared listening session playing back media on a second electronic device, the server system receives, from a third electronic device, a request that includes an identifier of the second electronic device. In response to the first request and in accordance with a determination that the third electronic device is associated with a user that is on the list of trusted users, the server system automatically transmits, to the third electronic device, a session identifier for the first shared listening session. The server system receives, from the third electronic device, a request to join the shared listening session, in response to the second request, provides, to the third electronic device, access to control media playback of the first listening session.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Erik Broberg, Claes Johan Daniel Collin
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Patent number: 11828641Abstract: A vibrating fork liquid level switch includes a vibrating fork assembly arranged to vibrate at a first frequency when in contact with a process fluid and at a second frequency when in contact with air. A drive circuit connected to the vibrating fork assembly is configured to drive the vibrating fork assembly into oscillation. Sense circuitry senses an oscillation frequency of the vibrating fork assembly. Output circuitry provides a first output when the sensed oscillation is at the first frequency and a second output when the sensed oscillation is at the second frequency. Control circuitry controls power applied to the vibrating fork assembly by the drive circuit between a first and a second power level. Verification circuitry verifies the oscillation frequency of the vibrating fork assembly when power applied to the vibrating fork assembly by the drive circuitry is changed.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: ROSEMOUNT INC.Inventor: Sean Daniel Collins-Dippel
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Publication number: 20230296421Abstract: A vibrating fork liquid level switch includes a vibrating fork assembly arranged to vibrate at a first frequency when in contact with a process fluid and at a second frequency when in contact with air. A drive circuit connected to the vibrating fork assembly is configured to drive the vibrating fork assembly into oscillation. Sense circuitry senses an oscillation frequency of the vibrating fork assembly. Output circuitry provides a first output when the sensed oscillation is at the first frequency and a second output when the sensed oscillation is at the second frequency. Control circuitry controls power applied to the vibrating fork assembly by the drive circuit between a first and a second power level. Verification circuitry verifies the oscillation frequency of the vibrating fork assembly when power applied to the vibrating fork assembly by the drive circuitry is changed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventor: Sean Daniel Collins-Dippel
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Publication number: 20230264535Abstract: Methods and apparatus to adjust vehicle suspension damping are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes interface circuitry, machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to determine a terrain condition based on first wheel position data of a vehicle and second wheel position data of the vehicle, determine a damping command based on the terrain condition, and adjust a suspension of the vehicle based on the damping command.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Chris Paiva, Tom Sawarynski, Steven Thompson, Daniel Collins, Geoffrey Bossio, Jason Wallace Michener
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Patent number: 11654738Abstract: Methods and apparatus to adjust vehicle suspension damping are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes memory and at least one processor to execute computer readable instructions to obtain wheel position information and vehicle speed information from sensors associated with wheels of a vehicle, the wheel position information including first wheel position data and second wheel position data, determine a terrain condition based on a greater of the first wheel position data and the second wheel position data, determine a compression damping command based on the terrain condition and the vehicle speed information, and adjust a damping system of the vehicle based on the compression damping command.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Paiva, Tom Sawarynski, Steven Thompson, Daniel Collins, Geoffrey Bossio, Jason Wallace Michener
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Publication number: 20230086963Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improvements in turbocharger efficiency and more particularly to a method and system for estimating the efficiency loss of a turbocharger. The method comprises the steps of monitoring a plurality of operating parameters and determining a compressor exit temperature according to a first calibration map based on these operating parameters. An estimate of instantaneous turbocharger efficiency loss according to a second calibration map is then determined, based on the compressor exit temperature. The instantaneous turbocharger efficiency loss is used to determine an estimate of cumulative turbocharger efficiency loss during engine service. The estimate of cumulative turbocharger efficiency loss is compared with a first predetermined efficiency loss threshold and a first signal is generated if the first predetermined efficiency loss threshold is exceeded.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Stuart Paul SMITH, Alistair James DALES, Ross Daniel COLLINS
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Publication number: 20220310198Abstract: The present disclosure relates to antimicrobial compositions, particularly to antibiotic compositions; to methods for identification of antimicrobial compositions involving in silico prediction of antimicrobial activity; and to use of antimicrobial compositions and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicants: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHOLOGY, THE BROAD INSTITUTE, INC.Inventors: James Collins, Regina Barzilay, Jonathan Stokes, Ian Andrews, Daniel Collins
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Publication number: 20220247802Abstract: A server system stores a list of trusted users that are authorized to access a first electronic device's shared listening sessions. While the first electronic device is hosting a shared listening session playing back media on a second electronic device, the server system receives, from a third electronic device, a request that includes an identifier of the second electronic device. In response to the first request and in accordance with a determination that the third electronic device is associated with a user that is on the list of trusted users, the server system automatically transmits, to the third electronic device, a session identifier for the first shared listening session. The server system receives, from the third electronic device, a request to join the shared listening session, in response to the second request, provides, to the third electronic device, access to control media playback of the first listening session.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Erik BROBERG, Claes Johan Daniel COLLIN
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Patent number: 11283846Abstract: A server system receives from a first electronic device, an indication that the first electronic device has shared a first listening session playing back on a second electronic device. The server system receives, from a third electronic device, a first request for one or more shared listening sessions playing back on the second electronic device. The request includes an identifier of the second electronic device. In response to the first request, the server system transmits, to the third electronic device, a session identifier for the first listening session. The server system receives, form the third electronic device, a second request to join the first listening session using the session identifier for the first listening session. The server system then provides, to the third electronic device, access to the first listening session playing back on the second electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Erik Broberg, Claes Johan Daniel Collin
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Publication number: 20210352122Abstract: A server system receives from a first electronic device, an indication that the first electronic device has shared a first listening session playing back on a second electronic device. The server system receives, from a third electronic device, a first request for one or more shared listening sessions playing back on the second electronic device. The request includes an identifier of the second electronic device. In response to the first request, the server system transmits, to the third electronic device, a session identifier for the first listening session. The server system receives, form the third electronic device, a second request to join the first listening session using the session identifier for the first listening session. The server system then provides, to the third electronic device, access to the first listening session playing back on the second electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Erik BROBERG, Claes Johan Daniel COLLIN
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Publication number: 20210206222Abstract: Methods and apparatus to adjust vehicle suspension damping are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes memory and at least one processor to execute computer readable instructions to obtain wheel position information and vehicle speed information from sensors associated with wheels of a vehicle, the wheel position information including first wheel position data and second wheel position data, determine a terrain condition based on a greater of the first wheel position data and the second wheel position data, determine a compression damping command based on the terrain condition and the vehicle speed information, and adjust a damping system of the vehicle based on the compression damping command.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Chris Paiva, Tom Sawarynski, Steven Thompson, Daniel Collins, Geoffrey Bossio, Jason Wallace Michener
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Patent number: 10974562Abstract: Methods and apparatus to adjust vehicle suspension damping are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a sensor interface to obtain wheel position information and vehicle speed information from sensors associated with wheels of a vehicle and obtain throttle position information. The apparatus further includes a parameter analyzer to determine a compression damping command based on the wheel position information, the vehicle speed information, and the throttle position information and an instruction generator to adjust a damping system of the vehicle based on the compression damping command.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Paiva, Tom Sawarynski, Steven Thompson, Daniel Collins, Geoffrey Bossio, Jason Wallace Michener
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Patent number: 10827248Abstract: An earphone with a first acoustic cavity, an electro-acoustic transducer configured to deliver acoustic energy into the first acoustic cavity, and a port that acoustically couples the first acoustic cavity to a different volume, wherein the port comprises a series of through-holes that are open to the first acoustic cavity and the different volume.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Bose CorporationInventors: Cedrik Bacon, Keith Davidson, Daniel Collins, Liam Kelly, Michael Zalisk
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Publication number: 20200275181Abstract: An earphone with a first acoustic cavity, an electro-acoustic transducer configured to deliver acoustic energy into the first acoustic cavity, and a port that acoustically couples the first acoustic cavity to a different volume, wherein the port comprises a series of through-holes that are open to the first acoustic cavity and the different volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Cedrik Bacon, Keith Davidson, Daniel Collins, Liam Kelly, Michael Zalisk
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Publication number: 20200055363Abstract: Methods and apparatus to adjust vehicle suspension damping are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a sensor interface to obtain wheel position information and vehicle speed information from sensors associated with wheels of a vehicle and obtain throttle position information. The apparatus further includes a parameter analyzer to determine a compression damping command based on the wheel position information, the vehicle speed information, and the throttle position information and an instruction generator to adjust a damping system of the vehicle based on the compression damping command.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Chris Paiva, Tom Sawarynski, Steven Thompson, Daniel Collins, Geoffrey Bossio, Jason Wallace Michener
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Patent number: 10415454Abstract: A control system is provided for thermal management of an aftertreatment device in an engine that is provided in an enclosure. The engine has a cooling fan that is operable in a first direction to cool said engine. The fan is also operable in a reverse direction opposite to the first direction. The control system includes a first temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the engine or the enclosure. The control system further includes a second temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the aftertreatment device. The control system also includes a processor that is coupled to the first and second temperature sensors. The processor is configured to issue control signals, based on whether regeneration is required by the aftertreatment device or not, for selectively controlling a direction of operation associated with the cooling fan.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Martin George Constantine, Ross Daniel Collins
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Patent number: 10142868Abstract: A Core Service Platform (CSP) system is integrated with an operator network and IT system to provide services to subscribers and operators. Based on information collected from the operator network and IT system, the CSP system delivers alerts to a subscriber's device and provides offers to resolve the condition causing the alerts. The CSP system provides customized contextual offers to the subscriber's device based on contextual assessments of a subscriber's current context, such as time in contract, loyalty status, data and voice usage, value of customer, time, location and purchase history. The CSP system also provides an operator a suite of tools for the operator to manage its pricing, offers, campaigns and other subscriber-related issues.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Cisco Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jahangir Mohammed, Amit Gupta, Daniel Collins, Gautam Shah, Scott Barkely, Jack McGwire
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Publication number: 20180135501Abstract: A control system is provided for thermal management of an aftertreatment device in an engine that is provided in an enclosure. The engine has a cooling fan that is operable in a first direction to cool said engine. The fan is also operable in a reverse direction opposite to the first direction. The control system includes a first temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the engine or the enclosure. The control system further includes a second temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the aftertreatment device. The control system also includes a processor that is coupled to the first and second temperature sensors. The processor is configured to issue control signals, based on whether regeneration is required by the aftertreatment device or not, for selectively controlling a direction of operation associated with the cooling fan.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventors: Martin George Constantine, Ross Daniel Collins