Patents by Inventor David A. Harms

David A. Harms 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).

  • Publication number: 20230412773
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for surveillance via an imaging system within an enclosure. The enclosure is capable of being mounted to any number of locations such as light poles, power poles, buildings, awnings, and overhangs. The imaging system is capable of recording to local storage, provide live images or also transmitting lower quality images or video clips based on additional sensors such as motion sensors. The imaging system can transmit the images or video clips over a network connection that can include cellular or other wired or wireless connectivity. The apparatus and system can be powered by any number of sources including AC, DC, solar and wind energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Patent number: 11736664
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for surveillance via an imaging system within an enclosure. The enclosure is capable of being mounted to any number of locations such as light poles, power poles, buildings, awnings, and overhangs. The imaging system is capable of recording to local storage, provide live images or also transmitting lower quality images or video clips based on additional sensors such as motion sensors. The imaging system can transmit the images or video clips over a network connection that can include cellular or other wired or wireless connectivity. The apparatus and system can be powered by any number of sources including AC, DC, solar and wind energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Trinity Innovative Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Publication number: 20230150345
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a sun visor mounting apparatus, system or method having a mounting plate with a J hooked end configured to receive a sun visor, a securing plate opposing the J hooked end, configured in a U shape for receiving the sun visor. A joining plate configured in a V shape with a first side capable of coupling to the mounting plate, and a second side capable of coupling to an extension plate, and the extension plate can have a first side of a coupled to the joining plate, and a second side configured to engage against a fixed structure. One or more fasteners may be utilized with each plate to secure them together. To accommodate different sizes and configurations, the joining plate and extension plate may be extending to satisfactory positions, to engage with a fixed structure for the stability of the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Patent number: 11577584
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a sun visor mounting apparatus, system or method having a mounting plate with a J hooked end configured to receive a sun visor, a securing plate opposing the J hooked end, configured in a U shape for receiving the sun visor. A joining plate configured in a V shape with a first side capable of coupling to the mounting plate, and a second side capable of coupling to an extension plate, and the extension plate can have a first side of a coupled to the joining plate, and a second side configured to engage against a fixed structure. One or more fasteners may be utilized with each plate to secure them together. To accommodate different sizes and configurations, the joining plate and extension plate may be extending to satisfactory positions, to engage with a fixed structure for the stability of the mounting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Trinity Innovative Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Publication number: 20220046210
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for surveillance via an imaging system within an enclosure. The enclosure is capable of being mounted to any number of locations such as light poles, power poles, buildings, awnings, and overhangs. The imaging system is capable of recording to local storage, provide live images or also transmitting lower quality images or video clips based on additional sensors such as motion sensors. The imaging system can transmit the images or video clips over a network connection that can include cellular or other wired or wireless connectivity. The apparatus and system can be powered by any number of sources including AC, DC, solar and wind energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Patent number: 11209568
    Abstract: A shield assembly for logging tool sensors includes a single piece cylindrical shield and first and second cylindrical end clamps deployed about opposing axial ends of the cylindrical shield. The cylindrical shield is deployed about a logging sensor disposed on a logging tool collar. At least one of the first and second end clamps includes one or more keys for engaging a corresponding slot in the shield and a corresponding pocket in an outer surface of the tool collar. Engagement of the key with the corresponding slot and the corresponding pocket is operative to prevent relative rotational and relative axial motion between the cylindrical shield, the first and second end clamps, and the tool collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Qingyan He, Kent David Harms, Luis Pamintuan
  • Patent number: 11184588
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for surveillance via an imaging system within an enclosure. The enclosure is capable of being mounted to any number of locations such as light poles, power poles, buildings, awnings, and overhangs. The imaging system is capable of recording to local storage, provide live images or also transmitting lower quality images or video clips based on additional sensors such as motion sensors. The imaging system can transmit the images or video clips over a network connection that can include cellular or other wired or wireless connectivity. The apparatus and system can be powered by any number of sources including AC, DC, solar and wind energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: TRINITY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Publication number: 20210245587
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a sun visor mounting apparatus, system or method having a mounting plate with a J hooked end configured to receive a sun visor, a securing plate opposing the J hooked end, configured in a U shape for receiving the sun visor. A joining plate configured in a V shape with a first side capable of coupling to the mounting plate, and a second side capable of coupling to an extension plate, and the extension plate can have a first side of a coupled to the joining plate, and a second side configured to engage against a fixed structure. One or more fasteners may be utilized with each plate to secure them together. To accommodate different sizes and configurations, the joining plate and extension plate may be extending to satisfactory positions, to engage with a fixed structure for the stability of the mounting plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Patent number: 10987992
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a system and method for the environmental control of a vehicle having a cargo area and an environmentally controlled passenger area with a partition between the passenger area and the cargo area. The environmental control being directed and performed by an environmental control unit that can include one or more fans, a control module, a mounting plate, and a directional manifold to control the direction of the airflow. The environmental control unit can be installed using a method that includes attaching a fan unit to the mounting plate, connecting the fan unit to the control module, coupling to the fan unit and/or the control module to a power supply, and attaching a directional manifold to control the direction of airflow in or out of the fan unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: TRINITY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Publication number: 20200348437
    Abstract: A shield assembly for logging tool sensors includes a single piece cylindrical shield and first and second cylindrical end clamps deployed about opposing axial ends of the cylindrical shield. The cylindrical shield is deployed about a logging sensor disposed on a logging tool collar. At least one of the first and second end clamps includes one or more keys for engaging a corresponding slot in the shield and a corresponding pocket in an outer surface of the tool collar. Engagement of the key with the corresponding slot and the corresponding pocket is operative to prevent relative rotational and relative axial motion between the cylindrical shield, the first and second end clamps, and the tool collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Qingyan He, Kent David Harms, Luis Pamintuan
  • Patent number: 10458232
    Abstract: Formation fluid sample container apparatus are described. An example apparatus includes a downhole tool having a body including an opening and a cavity extending into the body from the opening. The sample container includes an elongated container for holding a formation fluid sample and a sheath coupled to an outer surface of the elongated container and at least partially surrounding the elongated container. The sample container is fixed in the cavity and the sheath is to increase the mechanical integrity of the elongated container in a downhole environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven G. Villareal, Kent David Harms, Jeremy Murphy, Julian Pop, Dale Meek
  • Publication number: 20190289262
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for surveillance via an imaging system within an enclosure. The enclosure is capable of being mounted to any number of locations such as light poles, power poles, buildings, awnings, and overhangs. The imaging system is capable of recording to local storage, provide live images or also transmitting lower quality images or video clips based on additional sensors such as motion sensors. The imaging system can transmit the images or video clips over a network connection that can include cellular or other wired or wireless connectivity. The apparatus and system can be powered by any number of sources including AC, DC, solar and wind energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Publication number: 20190118609
    Abstract: The disclosure describes a system and method for the environmental control of a vehicle having a cargo area and an environmentally controlled passenger area with a partition between the passenger area and the cargo area. The environmental control being directed and performed by an environmental control unit that can include one or more fans, a control module, a mounting plate, and a directional manifold to control the direction of the airflow. The environmental control unit can be installed using a method that includes attaching a fan unit to the mounting plate, connecting the fan unit to the control module, coupling to the fan unit and/or the control module to a power supply, and attaching a directional manifold to control the direction of airflow in or out of the fan unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Patent number: 10184315
    Abstract: A system includes a valve subassembly configured to be disposed along an internal flowline exit of a first internal flowline within a downhole drilling module. The valve subassembly includes an active valve configured to regulate flow of a fluid through the internal flowline exit and a passive valve configured to be passively controlled based on a differential pressure between a first volume of the downhole drilling module and a second volume surrounding the downhole drilling module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kent David Harms, Jeremy T. Murphy, Michael J. Stucker, William E. Brennan, III, Albert Hoefel, Steven G. Villareal, Julian J. Pop
  • Patent number: 10087741
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for predicting pump performance in a downhole tool are provided. A pump performance predictor may receive inputs and generate outputs that predict the performance of a pump of a pumpout module of a downhole tool. The pump performance predictor may calculate and output a set of first predictions that include, for example, the minimum alternator voltage of a power module used to power the electronics of the pumpout module, the maximum pump flowrate, the pumpout performance, and the achievable formation mobility. The pump performance predictor may also calculate and output a set of second predictions that may include, for example, a pump volume efficiency, a pressure profile in a flowline, the number of strokes to fill a sampling bottle, and the time to fill the sampling bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lei Chen, Kent David Harms, Kai Hsu
  • Patent number: 10007260
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for fault detection and tolerance in a downhole tool string are provided. If a fault is detected in an electrical path between tools of downhole tool string, one or more switches of a fault detection and tolerance circuit may be kept open to isolate the fault in an electrical path between tools of downhole tool string. If a fault is not detected, one or more switches of a fault detection and tolerance circuit may be closed to enable the transmission of signals on the electrical path. In some embodiments of fault detection and tolerance circuits, an additional one or more switches may be kept open to isolate the fault in electronics of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Albert Hoefel, Kent David Harms, Steven G. Villareal
  • Patent number: D856400
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: TRINITY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Patent number: D856780
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: TRINITY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Patent number: D872559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: TRINITY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall
  • Patent number: D897821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: TRINITY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Dwight David Harms, Timothy Francis Hall