Patents by Inventor Grant Adams

Grant Adams 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: 20130206245
    Abstract: A flow control device comprises a housing, a flow restriction member, and a flow control ring defining a flow control port which is configured to receive the flow restriction member. The flow control ring is configured so as to be sealingly mounted onto a base pipe. The flow restriction member is at least partially inserted into the flow control port so as to at least partially define a predetermined flow restriction through the flow control ring. The housing is sealingly mounted on the flow control ring. The flow control device may be mounted on a base pipe. The flow control device may be used for controlling fluid flow, in particular, though not exclusively in oil and/or gas wells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Clark, Grant Adams, Liam Watt Clark Goodall, Annabel Green, Quentin Morgan, Abdurrezagh Awid
  • Publication number: 20130123743
    Abstract: A system for medical tubing detection and management could include an infusion manifold housing having at least one fluid channel therethrough. At least one fluid input port could be provided in the infusion manifold housing and could be configured to connect fluidically to illuminated medical tubing and communicate with the at least one fluid channel through the infusion manifold housing. A fluid output port could be provided in the infusion manifold housing and be configured to be in fluidic communication with the at least one fluid channel through the infusion manifold housing. At least one photosensor could be provided in the infusion manifold housing and be configured to receive light from the illuminated medical tubing; and the fluid output port could be configured to connect fluidically to fluid output tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Grant Adams
  • Publication number: 20130123579
    Abstract: An illuminated medical tubing set that provides visual indications of characteristics relating to the type and operating status of the tubing. An illuminated tubing set system generally comprises an optical element, a fluid conduit, and a power source. In general, the fluid conduit is used to transmit fluid in a critical care environment. The power source interfaces with the optical element. The optical element is configured to illuminate the tubing set after being powered by the power source. Optionally, the illuminated tubing set can further comprise a pressure sensor and a microcontroller. Additional sensors, such as to monitor other characteristics of the tubing, fluid, or surrounding environment, can also be included. For example, an occlusion sensor, temperature sensor, or flow sensor, or any combination thereof, can be included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Grant Adams, Eric Wilkowske
  • Patent number: 8383397
    Abstract: A cell culture system for the production of cells and cell derived products includes a reusable instrumentation base device incorporating hardware to support cell culture growth. A disposable cultureware module including a cell growth chamber is removably attachable to the instrumentation base device. The base device includes microprocessor control and a pump for circulating cell culture medium through the cell growth chamber. The cultureware module is removably attached to the instrumentation base device. Cells are introduced into the cell growth chamber and a source of medium is fluidly attached to the cultureware module. Operating parameters are programmed into the microprocessor control. The pump is operated to circulate the medium through the cell growth chamber to grow cells or cell products therein. The grown cells or cell products are harvested from the cell growth chamber and the cultureware module is then disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Biovest International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Wojciechowski, Darrell P. Page, Karl P. Bongers, Scott T. Waniger, Beverly Norris, Mark D. Hirschel, Thiem Chan Duong Wong, Martin P. Crep, Michael J. Gramer, Grant Adams
  • Publication number: 20120181732
    Abstract: A tubing expansion device is adapted to be advanced axially, without rotation, through tubing to be expanded. The device comprises a body and a plurality of expansion members mounted on the body, the expansion members being independently radially movable. The expansion members may be rotatable, or may be non-rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: David Stephenson, Grant Adams, David H. Grant, Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson
  • Patent number: 8075813
    Abstract: A tubing expansion device is adapted to be advanced axially, without rotation, through tubing to be expanded. The device comprises a body and a plurality of expansion members mounted on the body, the expansion members being independently radially movable. The expansion members may be rotatable, or may be non-rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: David Stephenson, Grant Adams, David H. Grant, Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson
  • Publication number: 20090269841
    Abstract: A cell culture system for the production of cells and cell derived products includes a reusable instrumentation base device incorporating hardware to support cell culture growth. A disposable cultureware module including a cell growth chamber is removably attachable to the instrumentation base device. The base device includes microprocessor control and a pump for circulating cell culture medium through the cell growth chamber. The cultureware module is removably attached to the instrumentation base device. Cells are introduced into the cell growth chamber and a source of medium is fluidly attached to the cultureware module. Operating parameters are programmed into the microprocessor control. The pump is operated to circulate the medium through the cell growth chamber to grow cells or cell products therein. The grown cells or cell products are harvested from the cell growth chamber and the cultureware module is then disposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Biovest International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Wojciechowski, Darrell Paul Page, Karl Patrick Bongers, Scott Thomas Waniger, Beverly Norris, Mark D. Hirschel, Thiem Chan Duong Wong, Martin Peder Crep, Michael J. Gramer, Grant Adams
  • Patent number: 7548013
    Abstract: A piezoelectric buzzer includes a vibrating layer capable of withstanding temperatures in excess of 260° C. for at least five minutes while still maintaining its ability to vibrate and produce a buzzing sound at a level of at least 80 dB, and a high temperature piezoelectric material having a Curie temperature in excess of 260° C. and one or more of the following properties: a planar coupling coefficient (kp) of at least about 0.5; a longitudinal coupling coefficient (k33) of at least about 1500; and a mechanical quality factor (Qm) of at least about 2000. The piezo material may have a combination of these properties such that the product (kp2)(k33)(Qm) is at least about 1.5×106. The piezoelectric material may have a base formula of PbxSr(1-x)(Mn1/3Sb2/3)(1-y)(ZrzTi1-z)yO3 with x ranging from 0.95 to 0.99, y ranging from 0.92 to 0.97, and z ranging from 0.45 to 0.55, and may further include dopants in the amounts of about 0.4% CeO2, about 1% CuO, and about 4% Nb2O5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Piezotech, LLC
    Inventors: Jared Brosch, Grant Adam Morris
  • Publication number: 20070107195
    Abstract: A tubing expansion device is adapted to be advanced axially, without rotation, through tubing to be expanded. The device comprises a body and a plurality of expansion members mounted on the body, the expansion members being independently radially movable. The expansion members may be rotatable, or may be non-rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: David Stephenson, Grant Adams, David Grant, Neil Andrew Simpson
  • Patent number: 7144243
    Abstract: A tubing expansion device (20) is adapted to be advanced axially, without rotation, through tubing (10) to be expanded. The device (20) comprises a body (22) and a plurality of expansion members (30,32,34) mounted on the body (22), the expansion members (30,32,34) being independently radially movable. The expansion members may be rotatable, or may be non-rotating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: David Stephenson, Grant Adams, David H. Grant, Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson
  • Patent number: 7063149
    Abstract: A method of expanding tubing comprises the steps: providing a length of expandable tubing; locating an expansion tool, such as a cone, in the tubing; and applying impulses to the tool to drive the tool through the tubing and expand the tubing to a larger diameter. The tubing may be located downhole and may have a solid wall or a slotted wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson, David H. Grant, Grant Adams
  • Publication number: 20040154808
    Abstract: A method of expanding tubing comprises the steps: providing a length of expandable tubing; locating an expansion tool, such as a cone, in the tubing; and applying impulses to the tool to drive the tool through the tubing and expand the tubing to a larger diameter. The tubing may be located downhole and may have a solid wall or a slotted wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson, David H. Grant, Grant Adams
  • Patent number: 6695065
    Abstract: A method of expanding tubing comprises the steps: providing a length of expandable tubing; locating an expansion tool, such as a cone, in the tubing; and applying impulses to the tool to drive the tool through the tubing and expand the tubing to a larger diameter. The tubing may be located downhole and may have a solid wall or a slotted wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson, David H. Grant, Grant Adams
  • Publication number: 20030127774
    Abstract: A tubing expansion device (20) is adapted to be advanced axially, without rotation, through tubing (10) to be expanded. The device (20) comprises a body (22) and a plurality of expansion members (30,32,34) mounted on the body (22), the expansion members (30,32,34) being independently radially movable. The expansion members may be rotatable, or may be non-rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: David Stephenson, Grant Adams, David H. Grant, Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson
  • Publication number: 20030051885
    Abstract: A method of expanding tubing comprises the steps: providing a length of expandable tubing; locating an expansion tool, such as a cone, in the tubing; and applying impulses to the tool to drive the tool through the tubing and expand the tubing to a larger diameter. The tubing may be located downhole and may have a solid wall or a slotted wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Neil Andrew Abercrombie Simpson, David H. Grant, Grant Adams