Patents by Inventor Grant A. Clark

Grant A. Clark 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: 11727000
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, resource usage in a data retrieval process may be reduced. In some embodiments, a graph query related to a data request may be obtained. The graph query may be transformed into a query set based on a graph data model and patterns of the graph query. Upon generation, the query set may include queries and query operators linking the queries, where the query operators include a first query operator linking first and second queries of the queries or other query operators. Prior to execution of the first and second queries, a satisfiability issue may be predicted, where the satisfiability issue is related to combining results derived from the first and second queries. Based on the prediction, the first query operator may be removed from the query set to update the query set. The updated query set may be executed to satisfy the graph query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: STARDOG UNION
    Inventors: Evren Sirin, Michael Howard Grove, Kendall Grant Clark, Pavel Klinov
  • Publication number: 20210342350
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, resource usage in a data retrieval process may be reduced. In some embodiments, a graph query related to a data request may be obtained. The graph query may be transformed into a query set based on a graph data model and patterns of the graph query. Upon generation, the query set may include queries and query operators linking the queries, where the query operators include a first query operator linking first and second queries of the queries or other query operators. Prior to execution of the first and second queries, a satisfiability issue may be predicted, where the satisfiability issue is related to combining results derived from the first and second queries. Based on the prediction, the first query operator may be removed from the query set to update the query set. The updated query set may be executed to satisfy the graph query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Stardog Union
    Inventors: Evrin SIRIN, Michael Howard GROVE, Kendall Grant CLARK, Pavel KLINOV
  • Patent number: 11093498
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, resource usage in a data retrieval process may be reduced. In some embodiments, a graph query related to a data request may be obtained. The graph query may be transformed into a query set based on a graph data model and patterns of the graph query. Upon generation, the query set may include queries and query operators linking the queries, where the query operators include a first query operator linking first and second queries of the queries or other query operators. Prior to execution of the first and second queries, a satisfiability issue may be predicted, where the satisfiability issue is related to combining results derived from the first and second queries. Based on the prediction, the first query operator may be removed from the query set to update the query set. The updated query set may be executed to satisfy the graph query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Stardog Union
    Inventors: Evren Sirin, Michael Howard Grove, Kendall Grant Clark, Pavel Klinov
  • Patent number: 10599719
    Abstract: In some embodiments, templates related to each graph data model of a graph data model set for converting non-graph data representations in a non-graph database to graph data representations compatible with a graph database may be obtained. One or more templates and the non-graph data representations may be provided to a neural network for the neural network to predict additional templates. The additional templates may be provided to the neural network as reference feedback for the neural network's prediction of the additional templates to train the neural network. A collection of non-graph data representations from a given non-graph database may be provided to the neural network for the neural network to generate one or more templates for a given graph data model for converting non-graph data representations in the given non-graph database into graph data representations compatible with a given graph database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Stardog Union
    Inventors: Evren Sirin, Michael Howard Grove, Kendall Grant Clark, Pedro Carvalho de Oliveira
  • Publication number: 20190384863
    Abstract: In some embodiments, templates related to each graph data model of a graph data model set for converting non-graph data representations in a non-graph database to graph data representations compatible with a graph database may be obtained. One or more templates and the non-graph data representations may be provided to a neural network for the neural network to predict additional templates. The additional templates may be provided to the neural network as reference feedback for the neural network's prediction of the additional templates to train the neural network. A collection of non-graph data representations from a given non-graph database may be provided to the neural network for the neural network to generate one or more templates for a given graph data model for converting non-graph data representations in the given non-graph database into graph data representations compatible with a given graph database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Evren Sirin, Michael Howard Grove, Kendall Grant Clark, Pedro Carvalho de Oliveira
  • Publication number: 20190384766
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, resource usage in a data retrieval process may be reduced. In some embodiments, a graph query related to a data request may be obtained. The graph query may be transformed into a query set based on a graph data model and patterns of the graph query. Upon generation, the query set may include queries and query operators linking the queries, where the query operators include a first query operator linking first and second queries of the queries or other query operators. Prior to execution of the first and second queries, a satisfiability issue may be predicted, where the satisfiability issue is related to combining results derived from the first and second queries. Based on the prediction, the first query operator may be removed from the query set to update the query set. The updated query set may be executed to satisfy the graph query.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicant: Stardog Union
    Inventors: Evren Sirin, Michael Howard Grove, Kendall Grant Clark, Pavel Klinov
  • Patent number: 10303688
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, data retrieval delays may be reduced via prediction-based generation of data subgraphs. In some embodiments, a data request may be predicted to occur in the future based on prior queries compatible with a graph data model. Based on the graph data model, one or more subgraphs representative of data subsets of a data set may be generated. For example, the data set may be data that the data request is predicted to seek, and the subgraphs may be generated in response to the data request prediction. The subgraphs may be stored in a temporary data storage. A subsequent data request matching the predicted data request may be obtained subsequent to the subgraph storage. Based on the subsequent data request matching the predicted data request, the subgraphs may be obtained from the temporary data storage. The subgraphs may be used to respond to the subsequent data request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: STARDOG UNION
    Inventors: Evren Sirin, Michael Howard Grove, Kendall Grant Clark, Pavel Klinov
  • Patent number: 10223417
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, query-related resource usage in a data retrieval process may be reduced. In some embodiments, a graph query related to a data request may be obtained. The graph query may be transformed into a query set based on a graph data model and patterns of the graph query. Upon generation, the query set may include queries and query operators linking the queries, where the query operators include a first query operator linking first and second queries of the queries or other query operators. Prior to execution of the first and second queries, a satisfiability issue may be predicted, where the satisfiability issue is related to combining results derived from the first and second queries. Based on the prediction, the first query operator may be removed from the query set to update the query set. The updated query set may be executed to satisfy the graph query.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: STARDOG UNION
    Inventors: Evren Sirin, Michael Howard Grove, Kendall Grant Clark, Jess M. Balint
  • Publication number: 20140079468
    Abstract: A jet pump stabilizer is disclosed and claimed. The stabilizer includes a clamp body that is affixed about the riser pipe. Two U-clamps are connected to the clamp body, each U-clamp positioned about a jet pump mixer section. A wedge assembly is positioned between the clamp body and each mixer pipe, cooperating with the clamp body and U-clamps to laterally restrain the mixer sections. A clamp ring is positioned about each mixer section and retained in place by the U-clamps, wedge assemblies, and clamp body. A sealing ring is moveably connected to the clamp ring such that it is biased toward engagement with the jet pump diffuser. Seals provided on the stabilizer engage the jet pump assembly above and below the slip joint, preventing vibration-inducing leakage through the slip joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: AREVA NP Inc.
    Inventors: Grant Clark Jensen, Kenneth Wade Markham, Thomas Newland Busic
  • Patent number: 8666017
    Abstract: A support clamp assembly for mechanically securing a thermal sleeve to an elbow conduit in a jet pump of a nuclear reactor vessel, the support clamp assembly including: a tension shaft having a first end extendable through an opening in a sidewall of the elbow conduit and an opposite end with a head; a cruciform assembly having a base with an opening to receive the tension shaft and to abut the head of the shaft, wherein the cruciform assembly seats in the thermal sleeve; a boss slidable over the first end of the tension shaft and having a curved surface seating an outside surface of the elbow conduit, and a coupling device engaging the first end of the tension shaft and abutting the boss, wherein the coupling device places the tension shaft under tension to secure the cruciform assembly to the thermal sleeve and the boss to the elbow conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventor: Grant Clark Jensen
  • Patent number: 8650734
    Abstract: An elbow clamp assembly structurally supports or replaces a connection between a main pipe and an elbow pipe. The elbow clamp assembly includes an upper clamp body and a lower clamp body securable on opposite sides of the main pipe in facing relation. The upper and lower clamp bodies are connected by a clamp bolt extendable through the main pipe. An elbow boss is securable to the elbow pipe, and a cross bolt is extendable through the elbow pipe and connected between the elbow boss and the clamp bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventor: Grant Clark Jensen
  • Patent number: 8249212
    Abstract: A method for attaching a core spray sparger T-box clamp for a sparger T-box in a shroud of a nuclear reactor pressure vessel assembling the anchor plate, bearing plate and saddle bracket; positioning the assembly of the anchor plate, bearing plate and saddle bracket in front of the T-box such that the saddle bracket is below a sidewall of the T-box; elevating the assembly to seat the saddle bracket against a lower surface of the sidewall and sliding a locating pin on the saddle bracket into an aperture in the sidewall; lowering a carrier plate onto an upper surface of the sidewall and attaching the carrier plate to the anchor plate, wherein a locating pin on the carrier plate slides into an aperture on the upper surface, and advancing the bearing plate to the T-box to bias a bearing plate against a cover plate of the T-box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Grant Clark Jensen, Robert W. Whitling
  • Publication number: 20120207755
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer related to the OBCAM and NTM genes. The methods are particularly suited to ovarian and colorectal cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Cancer Research Technology Limited
    Inventors: Grant Clark Sellar, Hani Gabra
  • Patent number: 8181917
    Abstract: A clamping device supports or structurally replaces a weld joint between connected pipes. The clamping device includes an upper clamp body and a lower clamp body securable on opposite sides of the connected pipes in facing relation, and at least one clamp bolt connecting the upper and lower clamp bodies and extendable through the connected pipes. One of the upper and lower clamp bodies has at least one shaped depression, which receives a complementary shaped clamp bolt nut engageable with the clamp bolt. The shaped depression prevents rotation of the clamp bolt nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventor: Grant Clark Jensen
  • Patent number: 8112888
    Abstract: A support clamp assembly for mechanically securing a thermal sleeve to an elbow conduit in a jet pump of a nuclear reactor vessel, the support clamp assembly including: a tension shaft having a first end extendable through an opening in a sidewall of the elbow conduit and an opposite end with a head; a cruciform assembly having a base with an opening to receive the tension shaft and to abut the head of the shaft, wherein the cruciform assembly seats in the thermal sleeve; a boss slidable over the first end of the tension shaft and having a curved surface seating an outside surface of the elbow conduit, and a coupling device engaging the first end of the tension shaft and abutting the boss, wherein the coupling device places the tension shaft under tension to secure the cruciform assembly to the thermal sleeve and the boss to the elbow conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventor: Grant Clark Jensen
  • Publication number: 20110299650
    Abstract: A support clamp assembly for mechanically securing a thermal sleeve to an elbow conduit in a jet pump of a nuclear reactor vessel, the support clamp assembly including: a tension shaft having a first end extendable through an opening in a sidewall of the elbow conduit and an opposite end with a head; a cruciform assembly having a base with an opening to receive the tension shaft and to abut the head of the shaft, wherein the cruciform assembly seats in the thermal sleeve; a boss slidable over the first end of the tension shaft and having a curved surface seating an outside surface of the elbow conduit, and a coupling device engaging the first end of the tension shaft and abutting the boss, wherein the coupling device places the tension shaft under tension to secure the cruciform assembly to the thermal sleeve and the boss to the elbow conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: GE-HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC
    Inventor: Grant Clark Jensen
  • Publication number: 20110283511
    Abstract: A method for attaching a core spray sparger T-box clamp for a sparger T-box in a shroud of a nuclear reactor pressure vessel assembling the anchor plate, bearing plate and saddle bracket; positioning the assembly of the anchor plate, bearing plate and saddle bracket in front of the T-box such that the saddle bracket is below a sidewall of the T-box; elevating the assembly to seat the saddle bracket against a lower surface of the sidewall and sliding a locating pin on the saddle bracket into an aperture in the sidewall; lowering a carrier plate onto an upper surface of the sidewall and attaching the carrier plate to the anchor plate, wherein a locating pin on the carrier plate slides into an aperture on the upper surface, and advancing the bearing plate to the T-box to bias a bearing plate against a cover plate of the T-box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Grant Clark Jensen, Robert W. Whitling
  • Patent number: 8045672
    Abstract: A core spray sparger T-box clamp for a sparger T-box in a shroud of a nuclear reactor pressure vessel, the sparger T-box clamp including: an anchor plate substantially aligned with a closed end of the T-box; a carrier plate slidably secured to an upper side the anchor plate and latched to the T-box; a saddle bracket secured to a lower side of the anchor plate and latched to the T-box, and a pair of clamp blocks on opposite sides of the anchor plate fixed to sparger pipes coupled to the T-box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Grant Clark Jensen, Robert W. Whitling
  • Publication number: 20110252627
    Abstract: An elbow clamp assembly structurally supports or replaces a connection between a main pipe and an elbow pipe. The elbow clamp assembly includes an upper clamp body and a lower clamp body securable on opposite sides of the main pipe in facing relation. The upper and lower clamp bodies are connected by a clamp bolt extendable through the main pipe. An elbow boss is securable to the elbow pipe, and a cross bolt is extendable through the elbow pipe and connected between the elbow boss and the clamp bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventor: Grant Clark Jensen
  • Patent number: 8038174
    Abstract: A slip joint clamp is disclosed which structurally replaces cracked welded joints in the core spray downcomer slip joint coupling, which is part of the lower portion of internal core spray piping internal to a reactor vessel of a Boiling Water Reactor plant. The internal piping delivers core spray cooling water to the reactor core region. The clamp assembly consists of a primary clamp housing and a secondary clamp housing, which are rotationally joined together by a hinge assembly including a hinge pin. The clamp assembly is installed at a desired elevation relative to the downcomer slip joint, and then secured to the downcomer piping by installing coupling bolts and associated coupling bolt keeper nuts that hold the primary and secondary clamp housings in a facing relationship to one another around the downcomer slip joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventor: Grant Clark Jensen