Patents by Inventor James A. Provost
James A. Provost 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: 12086709Abstract: Various aspects described herein relate to a system that utilized deep learning and neural networks to estimate/predict an amount of natural resource production in a well given a set of parameters indicative of physical changes to the well. In one aspect, a virtual flow meter includes memory having computer-readable instructions stored therein and one or more processors configured to execute the computer-readable instructions to receive one or more input parameters indicative of physical changes to at least one well; apply the one or more input parameters to a trained neural network architecture; and determine one or more outputs of the trained neural network architecture, the one or more outputs corresponding to predicted fluid output of the at least one well.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANYInventors: Christopher S. Olsen, Douglas Hakkarinen, Christopher R. Zaremba, Everett Robinson, Morgan Cowee, R. James Provost
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Publication number: 20210089905Abstract: Various aspects described herein relate to a system that utilized deep learning and neural networks to estimate/predict an amount of natural resource production in a well given a set of parameters indicative of physical changes to the well. In one aspect, a virtual flow meter includes memory having computer-readable instructions stored therein and one or more processors configured to execute the computer-readable instructions to receive one or more input parameters indicative of physical changes to at least one well; apply the one or more input parameters to a trained neural network architecture; and determine one or more outputs of the trained neural network architecture, the one or more outputs corresponding to predicted fluid output of the at least one well.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Christopher S. Olsen, Douglas Hakkarinen, Christopher R. Zaremba, Everett Robinson, Morgan Cowee, R. James Provost
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Patent number: 8616063Abstract: A multiple chamber test system is provided. The multiple chamber test system includes a plurality of test chambers that each include a vibration table. In addition, each of the test chambers is provided with thermally controlled air from a common source. An output plenum for providing thermally controlled air to the test chambers may include a flow control device, to provide the same or similar thermal conditions in each of the test chambers. Where pneumatic actuators are used to impart movement to the vibration tables, the exhaust air from the actuators can be prevented from mixing with the thermally controlled chamber air.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Qualmark CorporationInventors: James A. Provost, Matthew Giaraffa, Wendell K R Hutchings
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Patent number: 8485039Abstract: A multiple chamber test system is provided. The multiple chamber test system includes a plurality of test chambers that each include a vibration table. In addition, each of the test chambers is provided with thermally controlled air from a common source. An output plenum for providing thermally controlled air to the test chambers may include a flow control device, to provide the same or similar thermal conditions in each of the test chambers. Where pneumatic actuators are used to impart movement to the vibration tables, the exhaust air from the actuators can be prevented from mixing with the thermally controlled chamber air.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Qualmark CorporationInventors: James A. Provost, Matthew Giaraffa, Wendell K R Hutchings
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Publication number: 20130031983Abstract: A multiple chamber test system is provided. The multiple chamber test system includes a plurality of test chambers that each include a vibration table. In addition, each of the test chambers is provided with thermally controlled air from a common source. An output plenum for providing thermally controlled air to the test chambers may include a flow control device, to provide the same or similar thermal conditions in each of the test chambers. Where pneumatic actuators are used to impart movement to the vibration tables, the exhaust air from the actuators can be prevented from mixing with the thermally controlled chamber air.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2010Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: Qualmark CorporationInventors: James A. Provost, Matthew Giaraffa, Wendell KR Hutchings
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Publication number: 20120079883Abstract: A multiple chamber test system is provided. The multiple chamber test system includes a plurality of test chambers that each include a vibration table. In addition, each of the test chambers is provided with thermally controlled air from a common source. An output plenum for providing thermally controlled air to the test chambers may include a flow control device, to provide the same or similar thermal conditions in each of the test chambers. Where pneumatic actuators are used to impart movement to the vibration tables, the exhaust air from the actuators can be prevented from mixing with the thermally controlled chamber air.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: QUALMARK CORPORATIONInventors: James A. Provost, Matthew Giaraffa, Wendell KR Hutchings
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Publication number: 20070185186Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the delivery of substituted naphthyl indole derivatives as well as to the use of these compositions and methods for treating disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: WyethInventors: Behnam Abdolalizadeh, T. Armstrong, James Provost, Zerina Shafi, M. Ku
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Publication number: 20070037884Abstract: A novel salt of O-desmethyl venlafaxine is provided, O-desmethylvenlafaxine succinate. Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms and methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: WyethInventors: Anthony Hadfield, Syed Shah, James Provost
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Publication number: 20060121110Abstract: The present invention relates to solid dosage formulations that include ER?-selective ligands that contain benzoxazole, and processes for manufacture of said formulations, more particularly to novel formulations and processes for manufacture of formulations containing the ER?-selective ligand, ERB-041.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: WyethInventors: James Provost, Trevor Armstrong, Zerina Shafi, Marc Tesconi, Mannching Ku
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Publication number: 20050129762Abstract: This invention relates to novel extended release pharmaceutical dosage forms for orally delivering drugs to mammals, e.g., humans. More particularly, this invention concerns novel dosage forms of water soluble drugs such as venlafaxine, enantiomeric (R or S) forms of venlafaxine, metabolites of venlafaxine such as O-desmethyl venlafaxine (ODV) or enantiomeric (R or S) forms of said metabolites which dosage forms have an extended release profile when taken orally. This invention also provides processes for preparing such dosage forms and methods of using them.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2004Publication date: June 16, 2005Applicant: WyethInventors: Nicholas Heaton, Angela Potts, Ian Armstrong, James Provost
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Publication number: 20050096479Abstract: A novel salt of O-desmethyl venlafaxine is provided, O-desmethylvenlafaxine succinate. Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms and methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: WyethInventors: Anthony Hadfield, Syed Shah, Michael Winkley, Karen Sutherland, James Provost, Aeri Park, Rex Shipplett, Brenton Russell, Beat Weber
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Publication number: 20040044241Abstract: A novel salt of O-desmethyl venlafaxine is provided, O-desmethylvenlafaxine succinate. Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms and methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Applicant: WyethInventors: Anthony F. Hadfield, Syed M. Shah, Michael W. Winkley, Karen W. Sutherland, James A. Provost, Aeri Park, Rex A. Shipplett, Brenton W. Russell, Beat T. Weber
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Patent number: 6673838Abstract: A novel salt of O-desmethyl venlafaxine is provided, O-desmethylvenlafaxine succinate. Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms and methods of use are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: WyethInventors: Anthony F. Hadfield, Syed M. Shah, Michael W. Winkley, Karen W. Sutherland, James A. Provost, Aeri Park, Rex A. Shipplett, Brenton W. Russell, Beat T. Weber
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Publication number: 20030045583Abstract: A novel salt of O-desmethyl venlafaxine is provided, O-desmethylvenlafaxine succinate. Pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms and methods of use are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2002Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: American Home Products CorporationInventors: Anthony F. Hadfield, Syed M. Shah, Michael W. Winkley, Karen W. Sutherland, James A. Provost, Aeri Park, Rex A. Shipplett, Brenton W. Russell, Beat T. Weber
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Patent number: 5461913Abstract: The disclosed mass flow transducer is of the type including a balanced bridge comprising two, substantially identical, thermal elements forming two sides of the bridge between the top and the bottom of the bridge, the two elements being adapted to be positioned in two regions of a laminar flow tube in a symmetrical tandem arrangement so as to sense flow through the tube, one element being upstream from the other. The preferred transducer includes control means for monitoring the voltage at the top and bottom of the bridge and monitoring the current required to maintain the node between the thermal elements at virtual ground.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1994Date of Patent: October 31, 1995Assignee: MKS Instruments, Inc.Inventors: Luke D. Hinkle, James Provost