Patents by Inventor James Andies
James Andies 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: 20240142553Abstract: An electromagnetically shielded electronic assembly is disclosed in which electromagnetic shielding and filtering is provided to prevent unwanted radiofrequency energy, generated from an electric device residing within the assembly, from radiating externally. The electronic device resides within a primary shielded region and is coupled, through a filter, to an external electrical conductor that extends externally from the shielding. The filter resides within a secondary shielded region that is electromagnetically shielded from the primary shielded region, with the filter electrically contacting the electromagnetic shielding within the secondary shielding region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Kevan James Thompson ANDERSON, Jonathan Corey LEE, Yen-ta Andy LI, Smruthi MURALI, Donald Bruce PLEWES
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Patent number: 11801551Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure includes a method of forming a body of an earth-boring downhole tool. A mold is formed that has at least one interior surface defining a mold cavity within the mold. The mold cavity has a shape corresponding to a shape of the body of the earth-boring downhole tool to be formed therein. At least one insert is formed that includes particles of hard-phase material and a binder material using an additive manufacturing process. The at least one insert is positioned within the mold cavity. Additional particles of hard-phase material are provided within the mold cavity, and the additional particles of hard-phase material are infiltrated with molten metal, thus sintering and/or infiltrating the at least one insert to form the body of the earth-boring downhole tool. The resulting body of the earth-boring downhole tool includes the sintered and/or infiltrated at least one insert.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Baker Hughes Holding LLCInventors: Stephen Duffy, Michael T. Savage, James Andy Oxford
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Publication number: 20220375175Abstract: A system and method of preparing an augmented reality display system is provided and includes an augmented reality editor, a neural network, and an augmented reality viewer. The augmented reality editor is configured to allow editing and entry of volume information for access by the augmented reality viewer that is configured to generate an augmented reality composite image. The augmented reality editor includes an editor display device, electronic memory storage, a computer accessible database containing volume information stored in the electronic memory storage and identifying property features from at least a first data gathering source and at least a second data gather source, and a computational device and editing software configured to allow entry and selective modifications to the volume information. The neural network may access the volume information and assign a weight value for each of the data gathering sources used.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: The Fire Solutions Group, LLCInventors: James Andy Lynch, Michael Ferreira
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Patent number: 11370049Abstract: Methods for welding a particle-matrix composite body to another body and repairing particle-matrix composite bodies are disclosed. Additionally, earth-boring tools having a joint that includes an overlapping root portion and a weld groove having a face portion with a first bevel portion and a second bevel portion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body of an earth-boring tool may be repaired by removing a damaged portion, heating the particle-matrix composite bit body, and forming a built-up metallic structure thereon. In other embodiments, a particle-matrix composite body may be welded to a metallic body by forming a joint, heating the particle-matrix composite body, melting a metallic filler material forming a weld bead and cooling the welded particle-matrix composite body, metallic filler material and metallic body at a controlled rate.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLCInventors: John H. Stevens, Redd H. Smith, James Andy Oxford, Jose Ramirez, Nathan David Ames, Shuchi Khurana
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Patent number: 11364535Abstract: Methods for forming fixed-cutter earth-boring drill bits include retrieving a forged steel drill bit body from an inventory of substantially identical forged steel drill bit bodies including fixed blades and junk slots between the fixed blades. Cutter pockets are formed in the blades. Nozzle holes are formed in the drill bit body to provide fluid communication from an interior of the forged steel drill bit body to the junk slots. Additional methods include forging first and second steel drill bit bodies substantially identical in shape and configuration, forming first cutter pockets in the first steel drill bit body in a first configuration, and forming second cutter pockets in the second steel drill bit body in a second, different configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLCInventors: James Andy Oxford, Richard Wayne Borge, Stephen Duffy
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Publication number: 20220189075Abstract: A system and method of preparing an augmented reality (AR) composite view, configured to create, edit, store, and display information, highlight property features, provide visualizations, and display location information during in-person real estate showings/open houses and during vacation rental property stays. The system includes an AR Editor such that a user may edit and input AR element information into an electronically stored database and a AR Portal for a user to upload and assign linked meta information corresponding to the AR elements in the stored database The system also includes an AR Viewer, where the relevant information from the electronically stored database is determined based on each user's location and view direction. The AR Viewer displays a composite image incorporating AR elements over the real-time field of view of the user, indicating the availability of useful information, including property features.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicant: Fire Solutions GroupInventors: James Andy Lynch, Michael Ferreira
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Publication number: 20220101708Abstract: A system and method of preparing an augmented reality (AR) composite view, configured to create, edit, store, and display fire safety information, hazards, and location information. The system includes an AR editing tool such that a user may edit and input information into an electronically stored database. The system includes an AR viewing tool, where the relevant information from the electronically stored database is determined based on each user's location, and optionally view direction. The AR viewing tool displays a composite image representative of each user's view and incorporating icons representative of useful information, including fire protection features and hazards.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Applicant: Fire Solutions GroupInventor: James Andy Lynch
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Patent number: 10933622Abstract: Methods of creating and heat-treating 3D-printed objects may involve creating an object utilizing a 3D printer. The object may be moved from the 3D printer to a heat-treatment apparatus. The object may be exposed to an elevated temperature and pressure may be applied to the object utilizing a pressure-transmission medium of the heat-treatment apparatus. The 3D printer and heat-treatment apparatus may in a unified process flow volume.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLCInventors: Madison S. Burns, Luke Alan Boyer, Christoph Wangenheim, James Andy Oxford, Sobieslaw Gacek
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Patent number: 10807355Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article comprises depositing a metallic powder on a substrate or a worktable; fusing the metallic powder according to a preset pattern; and adjusting a composition of the metallic powder or a condition to fuse the metallic powder or a combination thereof to additively form an article such that the article has a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion has one or more of the following properties different than those of the second portion: corrosion rate; tensile strength; compressive strength; modulus; or hardness.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: John C. Welch, Zhiyue Xu, James Andy Oxford
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Publication number: 20200230693Abstract: Methods for forming fixed-cutter earth-boring drill bits include retrieving a forged steel drill bit body from an inventory of substantially identical forged steel drill bit bodies including fixed blades and junk slots between the fixed blades. Cutter pockets are formed in the blades. Nozzle holes are formed in the drill bit body to provide fluid communication from an interior of the forged steel drill bit body to the junk slots. Additional methods include forging first and second steel drill bit bodies substantially identical in shape and configuration, forming first cutter pockets in the first steel drill bit body in a first configuration, and forming second cutter pockets in the second steel drill bit body in a second, different configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: James Andy Oxford, Richard Wayne Borge, Stephen Duffy
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Patent number: 10710148Abstract: Methods for forming fixed-cutter earth-boring drill bits include retrieving a forged steel drill bit body from an inventory of substantially identical forged steel drill bit bodies including fixed blades and junk slots between the fixed blades. Cutter pockets are formed in the blades. Nozzle holes are formed in the drill bit body to provide fluid communication from an interior of the forged steel drill bit body to the junk slots. Additional methods include forging first and second steel drill bit bodies substantially identical in shape and configuration, forming first cutter pockets in the first steel drill bit body in a first configuration, and forming second cutter pockets in the second steel drill bit body in a second, different configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: James Andy Oxford, Richard Wayne Borge, Jr., Stephen Duffy
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Publication number: 20200180296Abstract: Methods of creating and heat-treating 3D-printed objects may involve creating an object utilizing a 3D printer. The object may be moved from the 3D printer to a heat-treatment apparatus. The object may be exposed to an elevated temperature and pressure may be applied to the object utilizing a pressure-transmission medium of the heat-treatment apparatus. The 3D printer and heat-treatment apparatus may in a unified process flow volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Madison S. Burns, Luke Alan Boyer, Christoph Wangenheim, James Andy Oxford, Sobieslaw Gacek
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Patent number: 10576726Abstract: In some embodiments, systems for creating and heat-treating 3D-printed objects may include a 3D printer configured to create the object. A heat-treatment apparatus may be operatively connected to the 3D printer. The heat-treatment apparatus may be configured to expose the object to an elevated temperature to heat-treat the object. A pressure-transmission medium of the heat-treatment apparatus may be configured to apply pressure to the object during heat treatment. The 3D printer and heat-treatment apparatus may be incorporated into a unified process flow volume. Methods of creating and heat-treating 3D-printed objects may involve creating an object utilizing a 3D printer. The object may be moved from the 3D printer to a heat-treatment apparatus. The object may be exposed to an elevated temperature and pressure may be applied to the object utilizing a pressure-transmission medium of the heat-treatment apparatus. The 3D printer and heat-treatment apparatus may in a unified process flow volume.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLCInventors: Madison S. Burns, Luke Alan Boyer, Christoph Wangenheim, James Andy Oxford, Sobieslaw Gacek
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Patent number: 10576544Abstract: Expandable apparatus include a triggering element comprising an at least partially corrodible composite material. Methods are used to trigger expandable apparatus using such a triggering element and to form such triggering elements for use with expandable apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventor: James Andy Oxford
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Publication number: 20200061732Abstract: Methods for welding a particle-matrix composite body to another body and repairing particle-matrix composite bodies are disclosed. Additionally, earth-boring tools having a joint that includes an overlapping root portion and a weld groove having a face portion with a first bevel portion and a second bevel portion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body of an earth-boring tool may be repaired by removing a damaged portion, heating the particle-matrix composite bit body, and forming a built-up metallic structure thereon. In other embodiments, a particle-matrix composite body may be welded to a metallic body by forming a joint, heating the particle-matrix composite body, melting a metallic filler material forming a weld bead and cooling the welded particle-matrix composite body, metallic filler material and metallic body at a controlled rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: John H. Stevens, Redd H. Smith, James Andy Oxford, Jose Ramirez, Nathan David Ames, Shuchi Khurana
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Publication number: 20200001367Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure includes a method of forming a body of an earth-boring downhole tool. A mold is formed that has at least one interior surface defining a mold cavity within the mold. The mold cavity has a shape corresponding to a shape of the body of the earth-boring downhole tool to be formed therein. At least one insert is formed that includes particles of hard-phase material and a binder material using an additive manufacturing process. The at least one insert is positioned within the mold cavity. Additional particles of hard-phase material are provided within the mold cavity, and the additional particles of hard-phase material are infiltrated with molten metal, thus sintering and/or infiltrating the at least one insert to form the body of the earth-boring downhole tool. The resulting body of the earth-boring downhole tool includes the sintered and/or infiltrated at least one insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Stephen Duffy, Michael T. Savage, James Andy Oxford
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Patent number: 10493550Abstract: Methods for welding a particle-matrix composite body to another body and repairing particle-matrix composite bodies are disclosed. Additionally, earth-boring tools having a joint that includes an overlapping root portion and a weld groove having a face portion with a first bevel portion and a second bevel portion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a particle-matrix bit body of an earth-boring tool may be repaired by removing a damaged portion, heating the particle-matrix composite bit body, and forming a built-up metallic structure thereon. In other embodiments, a particle-matrix composite body may be welded to a metallic body by forming a joint, heating the particle-matrix composite body, melting a metallic filler material forming a weld bead and cooling the welded particle-matrix composite body, metallic filler material and metallic body at a controlled rate.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: John H. Stevens, Redd H. Smith, James Andy Oxford, Jose Ramirez, Nathan David Ames, Shuchi Khurana
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Patent number: 10386801Abstract: A method of forming at least a portion of an earth-boring tool using an electronic representation of at least one geometric feature of at least a component of an earth-boring tool stored in memory accessible by a processor operatively connected to a multi-axis positioning system, a direct metal deposition apparatus, and a material removal apparatus. The processor generates a deposition path for the direct metal deposition apparatus is based at least in part on the electronic representation of the at least one geometric feature of the at least a component of the earth-boring tool. The direct metal deposition tool is operated according to the generated deposition path to deposit metal material on an earth-boring tool component coupled to the multi-axis positioning system to at least partially form the at least one geometric feature of the earth-boring tool. Methods also include methods of repairing earth-boring tools.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLCInventors: James Andy Oxford, Gregory D. Folks, Christoph Wangenheim
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Patent number: 10335855Abstract: An article comprises a plurality of micro-sized or nano-sized galvanic cells, wherein the article has a seamless structure encompassing a plurality of empty spaces of different sizes, geometries, distributions, or a combination thereof, and one or more of the following properties of the article vary in different directions: tensile strength; compressive strength; electrical resistance; thermal conductance; modulus; or hardness.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: John C. Welch, Zhiyue Xu, James Andy Oxford, Edward T. Wood
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Publication number: 20180297351Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article comprises depositing a metallic powder on a substrate or a worktable; fusing the metallic powder according to a preset pattern; and adjusting a composition of the metallic powder or a condition to fuse the metallic powder or a combination thereof to additively form an article such that the article has a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion has one or more of the following properties different than those of the second portion: corrosion rate; tensile strength; compressive strength; modulus; or hardness.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: John C. Welch, Zhiyue Xu, James Andy Oxford