Patents by Inventor Ian Woods
Ian Woods 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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Publication number: 20230247123Abstract: The present invention is directed to enhanced expandable socket accessory systems that are enhanced with the ability to maintain retention of the socket accessory within the receiving slot to resist vertical inertial force, e.g., resulting from jostling, bumping or jumping. In particular, novel form factors, including necklaces, are capable of utilizing the enhanced expandable socket accessory systems of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventor: Ian Woods
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Patent number: 11505736Abstract: A system may include: a source of water fluidically coupled to a fracturing blender; water testing equipment disposed between the source of water and the fracturing blender wherein the water testing equipment is operable to measure at least one property of the source of water; a plurality of friction reducing polymers operable to be added to the fracturing blender; and a control system comprising: at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the processor to provide software that configures the processor to receive an input signal from the water testing equipment and select at least one of the plurality of friction reducing polymers.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ian Wood Straffin, Howard Thomas Riley, Teddy Joel Dubois, James William Ogle
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Patent number: 11347004Abstract: A common component assembly is provided for a cable joint for joining a first submarine optical cable and a second submarine optical cable. The assembly includes a first end face including a first opening and a first flange for connection to a first cable termination unit of an undersea optical cable joint. The assembly also includes a second end face including a second opening and a second flange for connection to a second cable termination unit of an undersea optical cable joint. The assembly further includes a fiber tray connecting the first end face to the second end face. In addition, the assembly includes an optical assembly connected to a first side of the fiber tray. The optical assembly includes a free space optical add/drop multiplexer.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Neptune Subsea IP LimitedInventors: Grant Kardos, Ian Wood
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Publication number: 20210317362Abstract: A system may include: a source of water fluidically coupled to a fracturing blender; water testing equipment disposed between the source of water and the fracturing blender wherein the water testing equipment is operable to measure at least one property of the source of water; a plurality of friction reducing polymers operable to be added to the fracturing blender; and a control system comprising: at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the processor to provide software that configures the processor to receive an input signal from the water testing equipment and select at least one of the plurality of friction reducing polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ian Wood Straffin, Howard Thomas Riley, Teddy Joel Dubois, James William Ogle
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Patent number: 11078407Abstract: A method may comprise: determining a total dissolved solids (TDS) concentration of a water source; correlating the TDS concentration to an ion concentration; and selecting at least one friction reducing polymer for a hydraulic fracturing operation based at least in part on the ion concentration.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Multi-Chem Group, LLCInventors: Ian Wood Straffin, Howard Thomas Riley, Teddy Joel Dubois, James William Ogle
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Publication number: 20210042300Abstract: Systems, device configurations, and processes for a server to receive, from a user interface (UI) on a client, a request to generate a list from a selection of: an objective, vocabulary item, and/or grammar point mapped to a range of competency scores, and an audience. The server then selects data records storing data for the objective, vocabulary item or grammar point. The server then renders, for transmission and display on the client, a user interface control including a list of data for the objective, grammar point, and/or vocabulary item.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Catherine HAYES, Michael John MAYOR, Joseph John WORACHECK, Ian WOOD, Veronica BENIGNO, Simon Piers BUCKLAND
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Patent number: 10885024Abstract: Systems, device configurations, and processes for a server to receive, from a user interface (UI) on a client, a request to generate a list from a selection of: an objective, vocabulary item, and/or grammar point mapped to a range of competency scores, and an audience. The server then selects data records storing data for the objective, vocabulary item or grammar point. The server then renders, for transmission and display on the client, a user interface control including a list of data for the objective, grammar point, and/or vocabulary item.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: PEARSON EDUCATION, INC.Inventors: Catherine Hayes, Michael John Mayor, Joseph John Worachek, Ian Wood, Veronica Benigno, Simon Piers Buckland
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Publication number: 20200400889Abstract: A common component assembly is provided for a cable joint for joining a first submarine optical cable and a second submarine optical cable. The assembly includes a first end face including a first opening and a first flange for connection to a first cable termination unit of an undersea optical cable joint. The assembly also includes a second end face including a second opening and a second flange for connection to a second cable termination unit of an undersea optical cable joint. The assembly further includes a fiber tray connecting the first end face to the second end face. In addition, the assembly includes an optical assembly connected to a first side of the fiber tray. The optical assembly includes a free space optical add/drop multiplexer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Grant Kardos, Ian Wood
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Publication number: 20200379174Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit including a photonic device and a gain element, said gain element formed by a process including: depositing by epitaxy a first doped layer onto a substrate; depositing by epitaxy an active layer capable of optical gain onto the first doped layer; depositing by epitaxy a second doped layer onto the active layer; pattern etching at least the second doped layer and the active layer to form a first ridge; and depositing by epitaxy a current blocking layer laterally adjacent to the first ridge at least partially filling the volume of active layer that was removed by the pattern etching; wherein the current blocking layer forms a portion of the photonic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Kelvin Prosyk, Ian Woods
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Patent number: 10852478Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit including a photonic device and a gain element, said gain element formed by a process including: depositing by epitaxy a first doped layer onto a substrate; depositing by epitaxy an active layer capable of optical gain onto the first doped layer; depositing by epitaxy a second doped layer onto the active layer; pattern etching at least the second doped layer and the active layer to form a first ridge; and depositing by epitaxy a current blocking layer laterally adjacent to the first ridge at least partially filling the volume of active layer that was removed by the pattern etching; wherein the current blocking layer forms a portion of the photonic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Ciena CorporationInventors: Kelvin Prosyk, Ian Woods
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Publication number: 20190153302Abstract: A method may comprise: determining a total dissolved solids (TDS) concentration of a water source; correlating the TDS concentration to an ion concentration; and selecting at least one friction reducing polymer for a hydraulic fracturing operation based at least in part on the ion concentration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicant: Multi-Chem Group, LLCInventors: Ian Wood Straffin, Howard Thomas Riley, Teddy Joel Dubois, James William Ogle
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Patent number: 10219638Abstract: A ducted shelf for an open-fronted display unit employing air curtains comprises a duct extending forwardly or rearwardly through the shelf and communicating at a forward end with a discharge or return opening, the duct being wider in the widthwise direction at the forward end than at a rearward end of the duct. Guide walls divide the duct into a group of channels disposed successively side-by-side in the widthwise direction. Each channel has a respective length reflecting a degree of widthwise offset between the rearward end and the forward end of that channel. A longer channel of the group has a greater width in the widthwise direction at its rearward and forward ends than a shorter channel of the group.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Applied Design and Engineering Ltd.Inventors: Ian Wood, Edward Hammond
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Publication number: 20190069460Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘RWOODS6’ is disclosed, characterized by large, semi-double white flowers with red-purple streaking and basal blotch. Flowers are up to 13 cm in diameter. Flower petals are strong and tolerate wind and rain well. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Inventor: Roderick Ian Woods
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Publication number: 20180197432Abstract: A wireless client device having a touchscreen may run a class assessment tool. The tool may have an interface that displays a row of student pictures and names and enables a teacher to assess the students on various key aspects. The tool may display a rubric for each key aspect when the key aspect is hovered over or selected. The interface may include a matrix of assessment blocks having a plurality of individually selectable areas that enable a teacher to enter a key aspect score for each key aspect for each student. The interface may include a row of comment areas configured to receive a private message for a student and a row of final scores based on the key aspect scores of the student. A row of results may be displayed, where each result reflects whether a student passed or failed the class based on the student's final score.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Robert DAVIS, Ian WOOD, Mollie Christina WOLCOTT
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Publication number: 20180197431Abstract: A wireless client device having a touchscreen may run a class assessment tool. The tool may have an interface that displays a row of student pictures and names and enables a teacher to assess the students on various key aspects. The tool may display a rubric for each key aspect when the key aspect is hovered over or selected. The interface may include a matrix of assessment blocks having a plurality of individually selectable areas that enable a teacher to enter a key aspect score for each key aspect for each student. The interface may include a row of comment areas configured to receive a private message for a student and a row of final scores based on the key aspect scores of the student. A row of results may be displayed, where each result reflects whether a student passed or failed the class based on the student's final score.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Kenneth Robert DAVIS, Ian WOOD, Mollie Christina WOLCOTT
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Publication number: 20180121496Abstract: Systems, device configurations, and processes for a server to receive, from a user interface (UI) on a client, a request to generate a list from a selection of: an objective, vocabulary item, and/or grammar point mapped to a range of competency scores, and an audience. The server then selects data records storing data for the objective, vocabulary item or grammar point. The server then renders, for transmission and display on the client, a user interface control including a list of data for the objective, grammar point, and/or vocabulary item.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Catherine Hayes, Michael John Mayor, Joseph John Worachek, Ian Wood, Veronica Benigno, Simon Piers Buckland
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Publication number: 20180116085Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘RWOODS5’ is disclosed, characterized by large, fully double magenta flowers up to 10 cm in diameter. Plants are floriferous and tolerate wet conditions well. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Sping Meadow NurseryInventor: Roderick Ian Woods
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Patent number: 9788666Abstract: A ducted shelf for an open-fronted display unit employing air curtains. The shelf has a supply duct at a lower level communicating with a downwardly-facing forward discharge outlet and a return duct at an upper level communicating with an upwardly-facing forward return inlet. In front-to-back section through the shelf, a forward supply duct extension in front of the supply duct narrows forwardly above the discharge outlet and a forward return duct extension in front of the return duct reaches downwardly to the lower level of the shelf to lie forwardly of the supply duct. This beneficially reduces the thickness of the front of the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Applied Design and Engineering Ltd.Inventors: Ian Wood, Edward Hammond
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Patent number: PP29683Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘RWOODS5’ is disclosed, characterized by large, fully double magenta flowers up to 10 cm in diameter. Plants are floriferous and tolerate wet conditions well. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Spring Meadows Nursery, Inc.Inventor: Roderick Ian Woods
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Patent number: PP30270Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘RWOODS6’ is disclosed, characterized by large, semi-double white flowers with red-purple streaking and basal blotch. Flowers are up to 13 cm in diameter. Flower petals are strong and tolerate wind and rain well. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery Inc.Inventor: Roderick Ian Woods