Patents by Inventor David Daniels

David Daniels 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).

  • Self aligning spherical backseat assembly for a valve
    Patent number: 8672290
    Abstract: A gate valve assembly having a body, a gate, a stem, and a backseat for sealing between the stem and the body. The backseat is an annular member with a complementary surface on its inside that fits over a spherically shaped section of the stem; thus allowing the backseat to rotate and pivot with respect to the stem. An outer surface of the backseat is beveled for sealingly engaging a stem passage formed through the body. A flex member is provided that is for sealing a surface adjacent the backseat. The flex member can form a seal between the backseat member and the stem or between an annular retainer and the backseat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventors: Chau Hoang, David Daniel Comeaux, Theerapong Prachakvej
  • Replaceable floating gate valve seat seal
    Patent number: 8662473
    Abstract: A gate valve includes a floating gate valve seat that effects a seal between a gate of a gate valve and a gate valve body using a metal seal. The gate valve includes a floating gate valve seat interposed between a gate and a gate valve body. The gate valve seat has a spring member with a cylindrical portion secured to the gave valve seat. The spring member has a leg that exerts a spring force against the gate valve body to maintain a seal between the floating gate valve seat and the gate. A metal-to-metal seal seals between the cylindrical portion of the spring member and a cylindrical portion of the gate valve seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventor: David Daniel Comeaux
  • Panel structure with scored and folded facing
    Patent number: 8647250
    Abstract: A panel structure having a low-density core that can withstanding loads normal to a first primary surface, and a first facing of high-density sheet material that can extend along the first primary surface. The high-density sheet material can be laminated on the core such that the laminated core and facing cooperatively resist bending loads and loads along the primary surface. The first facing can extend from the first primary surface on a side of the core along a secondary surface, which can be non-parallel to the first primary surface. The first facing can bend along a score line between the first primary surface and the secondary surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hexacomb Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence James French, Robert Edward Jaegers, Scott David Daniel
  • System data transfer optimization of extended computer systems
    Patent number: 8621130
    Abstract: A solution for setup and optimization of a data transfer path in extended computer systems, where the I/O system is virtualized. The solution achieves advantageous results via a mechanism that automates the configuration of multiple data path components. The solution achieves initial optimization and then automates continual optimization of the data path through monitoring of changes and through dynamic adjustment of system resources and data transfer characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: David A. Daniel
  • PANEL STRUCTURE WITH SCORED AND FOLDED FACING
    Publication number: 20130337990
    Abstract: A panel structure having a low-density core that can withstanding loads normal to a first primary surface, and a first facing of high-density sheet material that can extend along the first primary surface. The high-density sheet material can be laminated on the core such that the laminated core and facing cooperatively resist bending loads and loads along the primary surface. The first facing can extend from the first primary surface on a side of the core along a secondary surface, which can be non-parallel to the first primary surface. The first facing can bend along a score line between the first primary surface and the secondary surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: HEXACOMB CORPORATION
    Inventors: LAWRENCE JAMES FRENCH, ROBERT EDWARD JAEGERS, SCOTT DAVID DANIEL
  • WSP DIE HAVING REDISTRIBUTION LAYER CAPTURE PAD WITH AT LEAST ONE VOID
    Publication number: 20130299967
    Abstract: A MP die with a redistribution layer (“RDL”) capture pad having at least one void therein and having an RDL capture pad outer peripheral edge and an under bump metal (“UBM”) pad positioned above the RDL capture pad and having a UBM pad outer peripheral edge positioned laterally inwardly of the RDL capture pad outer peripheral edge and positioned laterally outwardly of all the voids in the RDL capture pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Texas Instruments Incorporated
    Inventors: Jeffrey David Daniels, Gary Paul Morrison
  • Surgical fasteners, applicator instruments, and methods for deploying surgical fasteners
    Patent number: 8579920
    Abstract: An applicator instrument for dispensing surgical fasteners includes a housing, an elongated shaft extending from the housing, a firing rod disposed inside the elongated shaft and being movable within a first plane between a retracted position and an extended position, an advancer disposed inside the elongated shaft and being moveable within a second plane between a retracted position and an extended position, and a staging assembly located adjacent the distal end of the elongated shaft and being adapted to align surgical fasteners with a distal end of the firing rod. The staging assembly is held below the second plane by the advancer when the advancer is in the extended position and the staging assembly is adapted to move into at least partial alignment with the distal end of the firing rod when the advancer is in the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nering, Simon Cohn, Michael Cardinale, Richard P. Fuchs, Matthew David Daniel, Jeremy David Jarrett, Race Eric Thornton, Carl Edward Griffin
  • SELF ALIGNING SPHERICAL BACKSEAT ASSEMBLY FOR A VALVE
    Publication number: 20130240774
    Abstract: A gate valve assembly having a body, a gate, a stem, and a backseat for sealing between the stem and the body. The backseat is an annular member with a complementary surface on its inside that fits over a spherically shaped section of the stem; thus allowing the backseat to rotate and pivot with respect to the stem. An outer surface of the backseat is beveled for sealingly engaging a stem passage formed through the body. A flex member is provided that is for sealing a surface adjacent the backseat. The flex member can form a seal between the backseat member and the stem or between an annular retainer and the backseat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: VETCO GRAY INC.
    Inventors: Chau Hoang, David Daniel Comeaux, Theerapong Prachakvej
  • TRANSPORTING DATA AND AUXILIARY SIGNALS OVER AN OPTICAL LINK
    Publication number: 20130129346
    Abstract: A data transport system for transporting data and auxiliary signals over an optical link comprises a transmitter, a receiver and an optical link. The transmitter and receiver are coupled to a first end of the optical link. The optical link includes a number of optical channels. A controller is coupled to the transmitter and the receiver, and controls the transmitter and the receiver to operate in a first state when data are detected at an input of the transmitter. Data are transported via the data transport system in the first state. The controller controls the transmitter and the receiver to operate in a second state when the data are detected as absent at the input of the transmitter. Data are prevented from being transported via the data transport system in the second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Eric ZBINDEN, Thomas Benjamin TROXELL, Ashraf M. WAHBA, David Daniel STARK, David A. LANGSAM
  • TRANSPORTING DATA AND AUXILIARY SIGNALS OVER AN OPTICAL LINK
    Publication number: 20130129360
    Abstract: A data transport system for transporting data and auxiliary signals over an optical link comprises a transmitter, a receiver and an optical link. The transmitter and receiver are coupled to a first end of the optical link. The optical link includes a number of optical channels. A controller is coupled to the transmitter and the receiver, and controls the transmitter and the receiver to operate in a first state when data are detected at an input of the transmitter. Data are transported via the data transport system in the first state. The controller controls the transmitter and the receiver to operate in a second state when the data are detected as absent at the input of the transmitter. Data are prevented from being transported via the data transport system in the second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Eric ZBINDEN, Thomas Benjamin TROXELL, Ashraf M. WAHBA, David Daniel STARK, David A. LANGSAM
  • TRANSPORTING DATA AND AUXILIARY SIGNALS OVER AN OPTICAL LINK
    Publication number: 20130129359
    Abstract: A data transport system for transporting data and auxiliary signals over an optical link comprises a transmitter, a receiver and an optical link. The transmitter and receiver are coupled to a first end of the optical link. The optical link includes a number of optical channels. A controller is coupled to the transmitter and the receiver, and controls the transmitter and the receiver to operate in a first state when data are detected at an input of the transmitter. Data are transported via the data transport system in the first state. The controller controls the transmitter and the receiver to operate in a second state when the data are detected as absent at the input of the transmitter. Data are prevented from being transported via the data transport system in the second state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Eric ZBINDEN, Thomas Benjamin TROXELL, Ashraf M. WAHBA, David Daniel STARK, David A. LANGSAM
  • I/O VIRTUALIZATION VIA A CONVERGED TRANSPORT AND RELATED TECHNOLOGY
    Publication number: 20130117486
    Abstract: The invention is directed to I/O Virtualization via a converged transport, as well as technology including low latency virtualization for blade servers and multi-host hierarchies for virtualization networks. A virtualization pipe bridge is also disclosed, as well as a virtual desktop accelerator, and a memory mapped thin client.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: David A. Daniel
  • Torque tripping mechanism for a valve
    Patent number: 8403054
    Abstract: A torque limiter for use in an actuating drive stem of a subsea wellhead having a collar with an axial bore and a slot through its side. The slot includes a projection directed towards a lower end of the collar and has an edge oriented oblique to the collar axis. A driven shaft inserts in the bore, and a pin mounted in the driven shaft engages the slot. A spring assembly coupled to the driven shaft pushes the collar to retain the pin in the end of the projection. A driveshaft with a drive pin inserts into the bore on an upper side of the collar. The upper end of the collar includes a shoulder that contacts the drive pin when the collar rotates. The spring compresses when excessive torque is in the driven shaft moving the pin up the projection and disengaging the drive pin and shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventors: Mahesha Udipi, David Daniel Comeaux
  • Tool and method for providing access to a wellhead annulus
    Patent number: 8403039
    Abstract: A system and method for accessing an annulus within a wellhead assembly while the annulus is pressurized. The system includes a tubular body with an attached valve assembly and adapter. The adapter to the wellhead assembly with a sealed annular fitting. The body houses a selectively extendable plunger assembly rotatable by an attached motor. A bit or milling device is provided on the end of the plunger assembly, so that selectively extending the plunger assembly through the valve assembly and adapter contacts the bit against the wellhead assembly. An opening is formed through the wellhead assembly with the rotating bit allowing access to the annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Vetco Gray Inc.
    Inventors: James J. Howell, David Daniel Comeaux, Richard Porteous, Mariusz Karp
  • SCRAPER FOR A COULTER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130032366
    Abstract: A scraper for a coulter assembly is provided. One coulter assembly includes a scraper having an upper leading edge section positioned adjacent to a central portion of a disc blade and configured to contact the disc blade while the disc blade is substantially undeflected, and a lower leading edge section positioned adjacent to an outer portion of the disc blade and configured to contact the disc blade while the disc blade is substantially undeflected. The upper leading edge section and the lower leading edge section are configured to maintain contact with the disc blade as the outer portion of the disc blade is deflected relative to the central portion of the disc blade along a substantially arcuate path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: CNH Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Matthew Stuart Naylor, David Daniel Seib, Nicholas Carl Broberg
  • Method and apparatus for credit brokering for point-of-sale leasing
    Patent number: 8370253
    Abstract: A computerized method for online brokering of multiple leasing products from multiple providers is provided. The method includes determining the creditworthiness of a Buyer, and determining whether or not to offer a lease, based on the specific criteria provided by multiple credit providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventors: David Daniel Grossman, F. Neil Lamka, Matthew L. Seaburn
  • FUEL COMPOSITION WITH ENHANCED LOW TEMPERATURE PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20130025189
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fuel oil composition comprising a renewable fuel or a blend of petroleum based fuels with renewable fuels, also containing an additives composition to enhance the base and combined fuel's resistance to forming insoluble particulates upon storage at diminished operating temperatures. Further described is the additive package used to inhibit particulate formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: INNOSPEC FUEL SPECIALTIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jack Burgazli, Jerry Burton, David A. Daniels
  • Memory space management and mapping for memory area network
    Patent number: 8332593
    Abstract: A mechanism for simultaneous multiple host access to shared centralized memory space via a virtualization protocol utilizing a network transport. The invention combines local memory interfacing with the handling of multiple hosts implementing virtualized memory-mapped I/O systems, such that the memory becomes a global resource. The end result is a widely distributed memory-mapped computer cluster, sharing a 2^64 byte memory space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Nuon, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Daniel
  • PHOTORESIST REMOVAL
    Publication number: 20120302483
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition and method for semiconductor processing. In one embodiment, a wet-cleaning composition for removal of photoresist is provided. The composition comprises a strong base; an oxidant; and a polar solvent. In another embodiment, a method for removing photoresist is provided. The method comprises the steps of applying a wet-cleaning composition comprising about 0.1 to about 30 weight percent strong base; about one to about 30 weight percent oxidant; about 20 to about 95 weight percent polar solvent; and removing the photoresist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Minsek, Melissa K. Rath, David Daniel Bernhard, Thomas H. Baum
  • Surgical fastener
    Patent number: D698021
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nering, Simon Cohn, Anthony Miksza, Matthew David Daniel, Jeremy David Jarrett