Patents by Inventor Edward Wood
Edward Wood 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: 9309761Abstract: A downhole communication system for an extended reach borehole, including an operator unit operatively arranged to enable at least one of remote monitoring or control of at least one device disposed in the extended reach borehole. A first communicator is disposed in a highly deviated extension of the borehole and configured to receive or transmit a signal at least one of from or to the at least one device. A second communicator is included spatially remote from the borehole. The first communicator and the second communicator are located substantially in a vertically extending plane defined along a length of the highly deviated extension. The second communicator is operatively in signal communication with both the first communicator and the operator unit for enabling signal communication between the first communicator and the operator unit via the second communicator. Methods of communicating downhole and completing an extended reach borehole are also included.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventor: Edward Wood
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Publication number: 20150354304Abstract: A method for actuating a downhole tool comprising disposing a phase change material having selected volumetric change upon phase change in contact with a tool or tool component. Raising a temperature of the material above the phase change point of the material. Directing a resultant force of the volumetric increase of the phase change material to the tool or tool component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Edward Wood, David P. Gerrard, Larry Watkins
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Publication number: 20150321174Abstract: A nanostructured metal oxide composition comprising hydroxides or oxygen vacancies or both hydroxides and oxygen vacancies on its surface is described. A process for preparing the nanostructured metal oxide composition comprising hydroxides or oxygen vacancies or both hydroxides and oxygen vacancies on its surface, which hydroxides and oxygen vacancies can participate in chemical reactions, which composition is prepared by a method selected from the group of methods comprising: i) controlled thermally induced dehydroxylation of nanostructured metal hydroxide precursors; ii) thermochemical reaction of said nanostructured metal oxide with hydrogen gas; iii) vacuum thermal treatment of said nanostructured metal oxide; and iv) aliovalent doping with a lower oxidation state metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Geoffrey A. OZIN, Thomas Edward WOOD, Laura Brennan HOCH
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Patent number: 9024811Abstract: A processing device for providing radar data onto a local area network includes an analog-to-digital converter operable to receive analog radar data from an antenna and converter operable to convert the analog radar data into digital radar data. An interference rejector removes radar signals of other antennas from the digital radar data. A range bin decimator limits the digital radar data to a threshold number of range bins. A trigger-to-azimuth converter associates the digital radar data to particular azimuths of rotation of the antenna. A local area network manager places the digital radar data onto a local area network. The processing device may be located in the pedestal with the antenna. A plurality of processing devices associated with a plurality of antennas may provide digital radar data onto the local area network.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2009Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignees: Raytheon Anschutz GmbH, Raytheon CompanyInventors: Carsten Reiter, Steffen Kröger, Meinhard Wohlgemuth, Thomas Edward Wood
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Patent number: 8960314Abstract: A sealing assembly including a seal element at least partially formed from a shape memory material. The shape memory material urges the seal element to revert to an original shape upon exposure to a transition stimulus. The seal element is operatively arranged for sealing against a downhole structure when in the original shape. An interlock mechanism is included for holding the seal element in a deformed position in which the seal element is not able to seal against the downhole structure even after exposure to the transition stimulus. A method of setting a downhole sealing assembly is also included.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Michael Ramon, Mark Adam, Edward Wood
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Patent number: 8712899Abstract: Method for establishing an investment mandate and for managing institutional investment funds associated with equity-based investments, bond-based investments and other investments.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: John Woods & Associates LimitedInventors: John Edward Woods, John Michael Young
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Patent number: 8671655Abstract: Devices and a method for releasing gas in a container after closing and sealing to pressurize and/or prevent or counteract buckling thereof, and or provide structural rigidity and strength thereto and or release components. The method introduces a reactive agent into the container after filling and before sealing. The reactive agent is controlled to react to provide a gas and optionally components, which a) provides a positive pressure to prevent or counteract buckling and provide structural rigidity to the container, and b) and or changes the state or characteristics of the headspace and or contents of the closed container. The devices include a closure, a cap and a container. The reactive agent is brought to chemical reaction by moistening, heating, catalyst and the like. The closure includes the reactive agent and is disposed in the container. The external trigger is a device that emits energy that provides heat to the reactive agent to stimulate the chemical reaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Inoflate, LLCInventors: James Scott Abercrombie, III, Michael Edward Wood, Nicholas Joseph Day
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Publication number: 20140002089Abstract: A self-powered borehole communication assembly including a first electrode member having a first electrode potential and a second electrode member having a second electrode potential different than the first electrode potential. The first and second electrodes form an electrochemical cell when disposed in a borehole fluid that is at least partially electrolytic. The electrochemical cell is operatively arranged for producing a current and a voltage with at least one of the current or the voltage configured to directly convey information related to at least one borehole condition, property, or parameter. A method of communicating is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Edward Wood, Zhiyue Xu, Yang XU, David Gerrard
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Publication number: 20130306374Abstract: A downhole communication system for an extended reach borehole, including an operator unit operatively arranged to enable at least one of remote monitoring or control of at least one device disposed in the extended reach borehole. A first communicator is disposed in a highly deviated extension of the borehole and configured to receive or transmit a signal at least one of from or to the at least one device. A second communicator is included spatially remote from the borehole. The first communicator and the second communicator are located substantially in a vertically extending plane defined along a length of the highly deviated extension. The second communicator is operatively in signal communication with both the first communicator and the operator unit for enabling signal communication between the first communicator and the operator unit via the second communicator. Methods of communicating downhole and completing an extended reach borehole are also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventor: Edward Wood
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Publication number: 20130256991Abstract: A sealing assembly including a seal element at least partially formed from a shape memory material. The shape memory material urges the seal element to revert to an original shape upon exposure to a transition stimulus. The seal element is operatively arranged for sealing against a downhole structure when in the original shape. An interlock mechanism is included for holding the seal element in a deformed position in which the seal element is not able to seal against the downhole structure even after exposure to the transition stimulus. A method of setting a downhole sealing assembly is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Ramon, Mark Adam, Edward Wood
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Patent number: 8492913Abstract: A power generation system is provided that includes an internal combustion engine configured to provide rotational mechanical energy. A generator is configured to receive the rotational mechanical energy and generate electrical power in response to the rotational mechanical energy. A fluid medium is provided to the internal combustion engine and to the generator for removing thermal energy from the internal combustion engine and from the generator.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: PowerSys, LLCInventors: Douglas Alan Koeneman, Edward Woods
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Patent number: 8341061Abstract: Method for establishing an investment mandate and for managing institutional investment funds associated with equity-based investments, bond-based investments and other investments.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: John Woods & Associates LimitedInventors: John Edward Woods, John Michael Young
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Publication number: 20120280518Abstract: A power generation system is provided that includes an internal combustion engine configured to provide rotational mechanical energy. A generator is configured to receive the rotational mechanical energy and generate electrical power in response to the rotational mechanical energy. A fluid medium is provided to the internal combustion engine and to the generator for removing thermal energy from the internal combustion engine and from the generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: PowerSys, LLCInventors: Edward Woods, Douglas Alan Koeneman
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Publication number: 20120218138Abstract: A processing device for providing radar data onto a local area network includes an analog-to-digital converter operable to receive analog radar data from an antenna and converter operable to convert the analog radar data into digital radar data. An interference rejector removes radar signals of other antennas from the digital radar data. A range bin decimator limits the digital radar data to a threshold number of range bins. A trigger-to-azimuth converter associates the digital radar data to particular azimuths of rotation of the antenna. A local area network manager places the digital radar data onto a local area network. The processing device may be located in the pedestal with the antenna. A plurality of processing devices associated with a plurality of antennas may provide digital radar data onto the local area network.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Carsten Reiter, Steffen Kröger, Meinhard Wohlgemuth, Thomas Edward Wood
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Patent number: 8222756Abstract: A power generation system is provided that includes an internal combustion engine configured to provide rotational mechanical energy. A generator is configured to receive the rotational mechanical energy and generate electrical power in response to the rotational mechanical energy. A fluid medium is provided to the internal combustion engine and to the generator for removing thermal energy from the internal combustion engine and from the generator.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Powersys, LLCInventors: Douglas Alan Koeneman, Edward Woods
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Patent number: 8204790Abstract: Utilizing a “demand-side” framework for bringing together prospective buyers and sellers. Buyers can broadcast their needs in the form of a request for proposal (“RFP”) to prospective sellers using the system. Social networking tools can be incorporated into the system to make searches more efficient or targeted. Customized interfaces can be used to launch applications, form work teams, manage RFPs, negotiate deals, and network both generally and with respect to specific projects.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Inventors: Brett Berton Rogers, Robert Edward Woods
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Patent number: 8187405Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sonar projector is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: bonding a flat piezo-ceramic plate to a flexible conducting sheet; dicing the plate to form an assembly comprising a matrix of piezo-ceramic pegs bonded to the flexible conducting sheet, the pegs being separated by kerfs; bending the assembly to a predetermined curvature, thereby expanding the kerfs; filling the expanded kerfs with a filler material; and applying conductive material to the exposed surfaces of the pegs, such that the conductive material and the flexible conducting sheet in combination form electrodes operable to apply a voltage to the piezo-ceramic pegs. Methods of manufacturing a curved piezo-ceramic structure are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Bae Systems PLCInventors: Michael Edward Woods, Jonathan Michael George Penny
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Publication number: 20110282803Abstract: Method for establishing an investment mandate and for managing institutional investment funds associated with equity-based investments, bond-based investments and other investments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: John Woods & Associates LimitedInventors: John Edward Woods, John Michael Young
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Publication number: 20110257805Abstract: A power generation system is provided that includes an internal combustion engine configured to provide rotational mechanical energy. A generator is configured to receive the rotational mechanical energy and generate electrical power in response to the rotational mechanical energy. A fluid medium is provided to the internal combustion engine and to the generator for removing thermal energy from the internal combustion engine and from the generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: PowerSys, LLCInventors: Edward Woods, Douglas Alan Koeneman
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Patent number: 7969030Abstract: A power generation system is provided that includes an internal combustion engine configured to provide rotational mechanical energy. A generator is configured to receive the rotational mechanical energy and generate electrical power in response to the rotational mechanical energy. A fluid medium is provided to the internal combustion engine and to the generator for removing thermal energy from the internal combustion engine and from the generator.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Powersys, LLCInventors: Edward Woods, Douglas Alan Koeneman