Patents by Inventor Graham Robertson

Graham Robertson 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: 11939046
    Abstract: A plurality of propellers generate vertical thrust at least some of the time. An attachment sub-system detachably couples to a vertical connector, where a plurality of vertically-stacked multicopters are configured to detachably couple to the vertical connector in order to transport a load at a bottom end of the vertical connector. There is an opening in a vehicle frame that is configured to: (1) receive the vertical connector prior to the attachment sub-system detachably coupling to the vertical connector and (2) hold the vertical connector while the attachment sub-system is detachably coupled to the vertical connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Kitty Hawk Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin Otto Berry, Graham Bowen-Davies, Madeline Elliott Parker, Cameron Robertson, Christopher Scott Saunders
  • Publication number: 20210256094
    Abstract: Systems and methods for document management classification, capture and search are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for document management may include a document taxonomy library comprising a plurality of document taxonomies; a document create module comprising a document metadata repository and a document template/clause repository; a document capture module comprising a metadata repository, an image repository, and a document capture workflow; and a document communicate module comprising an extracted metadata repository. In one embodiment, the document create module creates a document using a document taxonomy from the document taxonomy library, the document metadata repository, and the template clause/repository; the document capture module captures metadata from the document based on a document taxonomy associated with the document; and the document communicate module stores extracted metadata from the document in the extracted metadata repository.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Harsh Benara, Anant Verma, Graham Robertson, Shambhu Pandey, David MacKenzie, Amol Bakshi
  • Patent number: 10740215
    Abstract: The invention relates to an API Validator that allows developers to rate their Open API Specification (e.g., swagger files, API contracts) based on the standards for building APIs. The tool may parse the contract and look for compliance (or non-compliance) with the standards, using algorithms. A detailed report and overall score is presented to the developer once the contract has been checked. An embodiment of the present is directed to a plug-in that enables metrics generation as part of an automated build process. An embodiment of the present invention provides an integration process that enables a developer or other user to automatically resolve validation issues identified with APIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Jonathan Lowe, James A. Helly, Brian Scott, Graham Robertson
  • Patent number: 10441906
    Abstract: A wedging apparatus for a vibrating separator including an outer polygonal surface to secure a screen to the vibrating separator, wherein the outer polygonal surface extends substantially along the length of a screening surface of the vibrating separator is disclosed. A screen for a vibratory separator including a frame having a top surface and a bottom surface, and at least one filter element connected to the frame, wherein the bottom surface comprises a wedge engagement profile is also disclosed. A vibrating separator apparatus including a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a bottom wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall, a first screen having a top surface and a bottom surface, at least one wedging apparatus disposed along the length of the bottom surface of the first screen is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignees: M-I L.L.C., UNITED WIRE, LTD
    Inventors: Benjamin Lanning Holton, Brian S. Carr, Graham Robertson, John Fedders
  • Patent number: 10272473
    Abstract: A shaker screen for attachment to a bed of a shaker includes a screen frame having at least one mesh screen attached to the top side of the screen frame, wherein the screen frame is preferentially bowed prior to attaching the mesh screen to the screen frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignees: M-I L.L.C., M-I Drilling Fluids U.K. Ltd
    Inventors: Graham Robertson, Brian S. Carr, Robert M. Barrett
  • Patent number: 10259012
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screen frame adapted for use in a shaker and to which woven wire mesh is to be attached, comprising an outer perimeter and a plurality of plastics ribs extending between opposing regions of the perimeter, the frame being arranged such that, when fitted in a shaker to which it is adapted for, a portion of the opposing regions is clamped in place and a portion of the opposing regions is not clamped with the number of plastics ribs per unit length for the clamped portion greater than the number of plastics ribs per unit length for the unclamped portion, and to a shaker comprising at least one such screen frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignees: M-I L.L.C., M-I Drilling Fluids U.K. Ltd
    Inventors: Graham Robertson, Brian Carr, Eric Cady
  • Publication number: 20180314622
    Abstract: The invention relates to an API Validator that allows developers to rate their Open API Specification (e.g., swagger files, API contracts) based on the standards for building APIs. The tool may parse the contract and look for compliance (or non-compliance) with the standards, using algorithms. A detailed report and overall score is presented to the developer once the contract has been checked. An embodiment of the present is directed to a plug-in that enables metrics generation as part of an automated build process. An embodiment of the present invention provides an integration process that enables a developer or other user to automatically resolve validation issues identified with APIs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jonathan LOWE, James A. HELLY, Brian SCOTT, Graham ROBERTSON
  • Publication number: 20160059162
    Abstract: This disclosure is generally drawn to systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods related to screening and/or filtration of fluid. Specifically, the disclosed systems, devices, apparatus, and/or methods relate to screens having frame members with angled surface(s) for drilling environments. In some examples, an apparatus may include a frame and mesh. The frame may include opposing ends, opposing sides, and a plurality of frame members coupled to and extending between the opposing ends. A portion or section of the plurality of frame members may extend through and be coupled to the mesh. The plurality of frame members have at least one surface angled downward relative to the mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: M-I DRILLING FLUIDS UK LTD.
    Inventors: Andrew Ralph, Graham Robertson
  • Patent number: 9156061
    Abstract: A shaker screen including a composite frame, a removable grid attached to the composite frame, and at least one filtering element attached to the removable grid is disclosed. A method including forming a composite frame, forming a removable grid, attaching at least one filtering element to the removable grid, and attaching the removable grid to the composite frame is disclosed. Additionally, a method for rebuilding a shaker screen, the method including removing a first screen assembly from a composite frame, the screen assembly having a removable grid and at least one filtering element, and attaching a second screen assembly to the composite frame is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: United Wire Limited
    Inventor: Graham Robertson
  • Patent number: 9149839
    Abstract: A shaker screen including a sealing element and a composite frame, wherein the sealing element is attached to a basal perimeter of the composite is disclosed. Furthermore, a method of forming a shaker screen including forming a sealing element, forming a composite frame, and attaching the sealing element to the composite frame, wherein the sealing element is disposed along at least one surface of a basal perimeter of the composite frame is disclosed. Also, a shaker screen attachment including a sealing element, a composite frame, and a wedge is disclosed. The shaker screen attachment further includes wherein the sealing element is attached to a basal perimeter of the composite frame, and wherein the wedge is disposed between the composite frame and a shaker basket such that the sealing element compresses against the shaker basket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignees: M-I L.L.C., United Wire Limited
    Inventors: Brian S. Carr, Graham Robertson, Eric Cady
  • Patent number: 9073268
    Abstract: There is provided a plug for repairing a sifting or filtering screen, the plug comprising a body (1) of a first material supporting an area of a second material which is more resilient than the first material, in use the area of a second material serving as a seal (2) to engage and seal against the screen in order to plug a cell aligned with a damaged area of the screen. A second plug has a body (101) formed with holes (108) to receive securing members such as screws, the holes being positioned to enable the securing members (109) to pass into the material of the sifting or filtering screen in order releasably to secure the plug in a cell aligned with a damaged area of the sifting screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: United Wire Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robertson, Claire Galloway, Andrew Ralph
  • Patent number: 8925735
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screen frame adapted for use in a shaker to separate solids from a liquid/solid mixture and to which woven wire mesh is to be attached, comprising an outer perimeter and a plurality of plastics ribs extending between opposing regions of the perimeter, the plastics ribs together forming an upper face and a lower face, wherein the frame further comprises at least one metal rib extending between opposing regions of the perimeter and extending from the upper face to the lower face, and to a shaker comprising at least one such screen frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: M-I L.L.C.
    Inventors: Graham Robertson, Brian Carr, Eric Cady
  • Publication number: 20140217002
    Abstract: A wedging apparatus for a vibrating separator including an outer polygonal surface to secure a screen to the vibrating separator, wherein the outer polygonal surface extends substantially along the length of a screening surface of the vibrating separator is disclosed. A screen for a vibratory separator including a frame having a top surface and a bottom surface, and at least one filter element connected to the frame, wherein the bottom surface comprises a wedge engagement profile is also disclosed. A vibrating separator apparatus including a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a bottom wall connecting the first side wall and the second side wall, a first screen having a top surface and a bottom surface, at least one wedging apparatus disposed along the length of the bottom surface of the first screen is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicants: UNITED WIRE LIMITED, M-I L.L.C.
    Inventors: Benjamin Lanning Holton, Brian S. Carr, Graham Robertson, John Fedders
  • Patent number: 8789707
    Abstract: There is provided a screen frame adapted for use in a shaker to separate solids from liquid/solid mixture and to which woven wire mesh is to be attached, comprising a plurality of intersecting elongate members (12) defining a plurality of openings (10), or cells, wherein at least one protrusion (26) in the form of an elongate rib extends partway across each opening (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: United Wire Limited
    Inventor: Graham Robertson
  • Patent number: 8763814
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screen frame adapted for use in a shaker to separate solids from a liquid/solid mixture and to which woven wire mesh is to be attached, comprising an outer perimeter and a plurality of ribs extending between opposing regions of the perimeter, the ribs defining an upper horizontal face to which a screen is to be attached, wherein at least one rib extends downwardly from the upper face at an angle off set to vertical, and to a shaker comprising at least one such screen frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: United Wire Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robertson, Claire McLean, Andrew Ralph
  • Publication number: 20140083913
    Abstract: A shaker screen for attachment to a bed of a shaker includes a screen frame having at least one mesh screen attached to the top side of the screen frame, wherein the screen frame is preferentially bowed prior to attaching the mesh screen to the screen frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicants: UNITED WIRE LIMITED, M-I L.L.C.
    Inventors: Graham Robertson, Brian S. Carr, Robert M. Barrett
  • Patent number: 8629318
    Abstract: The invention relates to the generation of non-human transgenic animals comprising a reporter construct for producing a detectable amount of a reporter molecule operably linked to a transcriptional regulatory nucleic acid molecule from the human CYP3A4 gene located between the initiation of transcription site of the gene and a position located 13,000 nucleotides upstream from the site. The invention also relates to the use of these animals for determining the effect of a compound, particularly, but not exclusively, a xenobiotic or steroid, on the regulation of expression of the CYP3A4 gene in a human.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: University of Sydney
    Inventors: Christopher Liddle, Bryan James Goodwin, Graham Robertson
  • Patent number: 8597559
    Abstract: A shaker screen for attachment to a bed of a shaker includes a screen frame having at least one mesh screen attached to the top side of the screen frame, wherein the screen frame is preferentially bowed prior to attaching the mesh screen to the screen frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignees: M-I L.L.C., United Wire Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robertson, Brian S. Carr, Robert M. Barrett
  • Patent number: 8517179
    Abstract: A vibratory separator including a screen frame and a screen attachment. The screen attachment including at least one vertically disposed latch on the screen frame, at least one vertically disposed catch on the screen frame, and at least one bearing surface proximate the at least one vertically disposed catch. Additionally, a method of securing adjacent screens including inserting a vertically disposed latch of a first screen into a catch of a second screen, wherein the inserting includes contacting the latch of the first screen with a bearing surface of the second screen adjacent the catch of the second screen. The method further includes forming a planar alignment of the first screen to the second screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignees: M-I L.L.C., United Wire Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robertson, Brian S. Carr, Eric Cady, Claire Galloway
  • Patent number: 8496116
    Abstract: A method of forming a shaker screen includes forming a frame, and attaching a first sealing element to at least one side of an outer perimeter of the frame, wherein the attaching comprises aligning a first mating surface of the frame to a second mating surface of the first sealing element, and wherein the first mating surface of the frame includes an extension, and the second mating surface of the first sealing element includes a groove configured to align with the extension. A system of sealing shaker screens includes a first screen and a second screen disposed adjacent the first screen, wherein a first sealing element of a first frame and a portion of the second screen interact to provide a seal between the first screen and the second screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignees: M-I L.L.C., United Wire Limited
    Inventors: Brian S. Carr, Graham Robertson, Eric Cady