Patents by Inventor Harold Martins
Harold Martins 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: 11899438Abstract: A distributed control system can be used to implement failover capabilities for control units that control well equipment during a well operation. For example, a system can include first well equipment that performs a first physical task and second well equipment that performs a second physical task different from the first physical task. Additionally, the system can include a distributed control system with a first control unit coupled to the first well equipment and a second control unit coupled to the second well equipment. Both control units may include a first control module and a second control module for automatically controlling the first physical task and the second physical task, respectively. The distributed control system can detect a failure of the second control unit and initiate a failover process in which the first control unit takes over control of the second physical task by enabling the second control module.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Joshua Stark, Etienne Samson, Adan H. Herrera, Allan Silva Freitas, Dale E. Jamison, Adam Harold Martin, Alexander Simon Chretien
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Patent number: 11898386Abstract: A door stopping system comprises a mounting member, a supporting member, a leg member, a spring member, a sleeve member, a first pin member and a second pin member. The mounting member is pivotally connected with the supporting member via the first pin member, the leg member is pivotally connected with the supporting member via the second pin member, the mounting member and the leg member are oppositely located to each other along the supporting member, the spring member is biased in between the supporting member and the leg member, and the sleeve member is slidably sleeved on the supporting member. The mounting member is configured to be removably attached to a door. The leg member is configured to contact a ground.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventors: Sean Mitchell, Jordan James McCaffrey, Scott Russel Dawson, Quenten Harold Martin Rouse
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Publication number: 20230324046Abstract: Provided is a flowback system and method. The flowback system, in one aspect, include a tank, a transfer pump, a low-pressure vent line coupled between a vent of the tank and a first flare tip, and a high-pressure gaseous hydrocarbon line coupled to a second flare tip. In accordance with yet one other aspect, the flowback system includes a control system including a sensor, a valve and a valve controller coupled to the valve, the valve of the control system coupled between the low-pressure vent line and the high-pressure gaseous hydrocarbon line, the control system configured to sense an unsafe system event and actuate the valve to supply high-pressure gaseous hydrocarbons from the high-pressure gaseous hydrocarbon line to the low-pressure vent line.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Adam Harold Martin, Mark McGouldrick, Daniel Joshua Stark
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Publication number: 20230235644Abstract: The disclosure presents processes to improve the calibration of adjustable choke valves corresponding to a specific size of positive choke bean. Typically, manufacturers specify a position of the adjustable choke valve that corresponds to a specific choke bean size. Hydrocarbon fluid conditions and composition vary and subterranean formation characteristics vary which can lead to errors in the calibration. By comparing flow rate parameters of the hydrocarbon fluid flowing through the adjustable choke manifold and the positive choke manifold, errors in calibration can be detected and corrected. The factors involved with the hydrocarbon fluid and the error correction can be used to update a choke model. The choke model can then be used for future calibrations of the adjustable choke valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: Adam Harold Martin, Daniel Joshua Stark, Mark McGouldrick
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Publication number: 20230050791Abstract: According to one example of the present disclosure an infusion device is configured to control a medication delivery apparatus to intravenously deliver a pharmaceutical preparation to a patient. The infusion device comprises a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to cause the medication delivery apparatus to deliver the pharmaceutical preparation to the patient according to a predetermined dose profile. The predetermined dose profile is designed to deliver a therapeutic dose of the pharmaceutical preparation to the patient over a predetermined infusion time in a manner which facilitates safe detection of an adverse reaction of the patient to the pharmaceutical preparation, or desensitization the patient to the pharmaceutical preparation, during a first stage of administering the therapeutic dose.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Paul Harold Martin Sadleir, John Willoughby Sadleir
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Patent number: 11346209Abstract: The present disclosure describes depth correlation tools and associated methods which do not require wireline depth correlation runs.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Donald G. Kyle, Paul David Ringgenberg, Kenneth L. Schwendemann, Vincent Paul Zeller, Adam Harold Martin, Kevin Michael Renkes, Nicholas Cole Ashford
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Publication number: 20210370287Abstract: Tamper-resistant and tamper-evident sample bottles for the transport of pressurized well fluid include sensor packages and data recording devices to characterize and track properties of the sample bottle and its contents.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Russell Stephen Haake, Paul David Ringgenberg, Adam Harold Martin
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Publication number: 20210324732Abstract: This disclosure may generally relate to operations performed in a wellbore. More particularly, systems and methods may be provided for measuring the position of a tool and/or tubular string downhole. The present disclosure may be able to determine an accurate position change in a downhole tool without requiring surface equipment manipulation during measurement acquisition. A position measurement system may comprise a position measurement tool, wherein the position measurement tool comprises a sensor module and a telemetry module; and a marker, wherein the marker emits a signal measured by the sensor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Donald G. Kyle, Nicole Cole Ashford, Adam Harold Martin, Michael Linley Fripp
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Publication number: 20200284139Abstract: The present disclosure describes depth correlation tools and associated methods which do not require wireline depth correlation runs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2017Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Donald G. Kyle, Paul David Ringgenberg, Kenneth L. Schwendemann, Vincent Paul Zeller, Adam Harold Martin, Kevin Michael Renkes, Nicholas Cole Ashford
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Publication number: 20200232318Abstract: A well system and method for wirelessly communicating in a wellbore. The well system may comprise a coil tubing, a transceiver, a secondary transceiver, and an information handling system, wherein the information handling system is configured to record information from the transceiver. A method for wirelessly communicating in a wellbore may comprise disposing a coil tubing into the wellbore, recording a measurement with the transceiver, communicating the measurement from the transceiver to a secondary transceiver, transmitting the measurement from the secondary transceiver to one or more additional secondary transceivers, and retrieving the measurement from the one or more additional secondary transceivers by an information handling system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Linley FRIPP, Donald G. KYLE, Adam Harold MARTIN, Russell Stephen HAAKE
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Patent number: 9926767Abstract: A stress reactive valve includes a valve body disposed in a subsea safety system or other elongated components of hydrocarbon production systems. The valve body includes a frangible or breakable material such that when the subsea safety system or other elongated system undergoes a stress, such as a bending stress, the frangible valve body can react to the stress by breaking and thereby establishing fluid communication or a fluid path across the valve body. In a first or unbroken condition of the valve body, the valve body prevents fluid communication between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. In a second or broken condition of the valve body, fluid communication is allowed between the fluid inlet and outlet. The fluid communication can be used to actuate a device, or the fluid pressure can be used as pilot pressure to actuate a pilot operated valve system.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Adam Harold Martin
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Patent number: 9494034Abstract: The disclosure provides a well system component configured to reduce excessive acoustic noise that would otherwise interfere with acoustic telemetry systems. Specifically, the well system component includes a body configured to be coupled to a pipe string, at least one lobe extending radially from the body, and a pad disposed on the at least one lobe and extending radially from an outer radial extent of the at least one lobe. The well system component can be installed at critical acoustic transmission locations, such as at the location of a hanger, at or near a flex joint in a wellhead installation, and/or at or near a rig floor or deck of an offshore rig.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Adam Harold Martin, Zeke Shashoua
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Patent number: 9160526Abstract: A method performed in a device is provided. The method includes (a) receiving key identification information from a key controller module on an external host, (b) obtaining a key identified by the key identification information from an external key server, (c) decrypting encrypted data from an encrypted storage system using the key, and (d) processing the decrypted data. A corresponding computer program product is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Helen Raizen, Michael Emerald Bappe, Edith Epstein, Atul Kabra, Cesareo Contreras, Assaf Natanzon, Harold Martin Sandstrom
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Publication number: 20150176368Abstract: A stress reactive valve includes a valve body disposed in a subsea safety system or other elongated components of hydrocarbon production systems. The valve body includes a frangible or breakable material such that when the subsea safety system or other elongated system undergoes a stress, such as a bending stress, the frangible valve body can react to the stress by breaking and thereby establishing fluid communication or a fluid path across the valve body. In a first or unbroken condition of the valve body, the valve body prevents fluid communication between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. In a second or broken condition of the valve body, fluid communication is allowed between the fluid inlet and outlet. The fluid communication can be used to actuate a device, or the fluid pressure can be used as pilot pressure to actuate a pilot operated valve system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: June 25, 2015Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Adam Harold Martin
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Publication number: 20150117152Abstract: The disclosure provides a well system component configured to reduce excessive acoustic noise that would otherwise interfere with acoustic telemetry systems. Specifically, the well system component includes a body configured to be coupled to a pipe string, at least one lobe extending radially from the body, and a pad disposed on the at least one lobe and extending radially from an outer radial extent of the at least one lobe. The well system component can be installed at critical acoustic transmission locations, such as at the location of a hanger, at or near a flex joint in a wellhead installation, and/or at or near a rig floor or deck of an offshore rig.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Adam Harold Martin, Zeke Shashoua
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Patent number: 8851813Abstract: A variable grip blind rivet has a rivet body with a first shank adapted to be inserted into a hole in a workpiece and having an axial bore, and a flange at a first end of the first shank for abutting the workpiece when the first shank is inserted into the hole in the workpiece. A mandrel has a head, for engaging a second end of the first shank, and a second shank adapted to extend through the axial bore. The head has an abutment portion for abutting the first end of the first shank. At least one protrusion adjacent the abutment portion defines a recess for receiving the first end of the first shank during setting of the rivet.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Newfrey LLCInventors: Daniel Robin Smith, Steven Victor Jones, Graham Frank Harry Williams, Harold Martin Bone, John Davies, David John Brookes
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Publication number: 20140260896Abstract: A clutch assembly for a high-hat drum cymbal. A coiled spring is compressed between an upper bearing surface on an enclosure assembly and a lower bearing surface on a bearing assembly. An upper cymbal assembly is separable from the bearing assembly, and includes a first catch for cooperation with a first lever. In one embodiment, the coiled spring forces the bearing assembly and upper cymbal assembly tightly against the lower cymbal to create a distinct sound when struck by a drumstick. In another embodiment, the bearing assembly includes a second catch for cooperation with a second lever. The first lever enables the upper cymbal to fall on the lower cymbal for another type of sound. The second lever enables the spring to bias the upper cymbal tightly against the lower cymbal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Harold A. Martin
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Patent number: 8822798Abstract: A clutch assembly for a high-hat drum cymbal. A coiled spring is compressed between an upper bearing surface on an enclosure assembly and a lower bearing surface on a bearing assembly. An upper cymbal assembly is separable from the bearing assembly, and includes a first catch for cooperation with a first lever. In one embodiment, the coiled spring forces the bearing assembly and upper cymbal assembly tightly against the lower cymbal to create a distinct sound when struck by a drumstick. In another embodiment, the bearing assembly includes a second catch for cooperation with a second lever. The first lever enables the upper cymbal to fall on the lower cymbal for another type of sound. The second lever enables the spring to bias the upper cymbal tightly against the lower cymbal.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventor: Harold A. Martin
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Patent number: 8751828Abstract: A host in an encrypted data storage system sends encryption metadata associated with an encrypted logical volume (LV) from a key controller module to an encryption endpoint via a storage I/O stack. The encryption metadata identifies an encryption key and encrypted regions of the LV, and the sending results in establishment of one or more shared associations between the key controller module and the encryption endpoint which associates the encrypted LV with the encryption metadata for the encrypted LV. A data storage operation is performed on the encrypted LV by sending a data storage command from the key controller module to an encrypted region of the encryption endpoint via the storage I/O stack. The encryption endpoint uses the encryption metadata associated with the encrypted LV to cryptographically process data of the data storage operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2010Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: EMC CorporationInventors: Helen Raizen, Michael Emerald Bappe, Edith Epstein, Atul Kabra, Cesareo Contreras, Assaf Natanzon, Harold Martin Sandstrom
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Publication number: 20140034564Abstract: A filter media is described that employs multicomponent fiber material to form the filter media. The multicomponent fiber material is composed of two or more materials at least one of which is soluable in the application fluid that flows through and is filtered by the filter media to release additive(s) in a controlled manner into the application fluid. The additive(s) releases slowly throughout the filter application life.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Soondeuk Jeung, Harold Martin, William Haberkamp