Patents by Inventor James Beal

James Beal 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).

  • Patent number: 12188347
    Abstract: A tubing assembly for use in a wellbore is provided. The tubing assembly includes tubing configured to be run in a wellbore to recover downhole fluid from a formation; and at least one gauge positioned at least partially inside the tubing. The gauge is configured to detect a parameter inside the tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Expro North Sea Limited
    Inventor: Stephen James Beale
  • Patent number: 11933167
    Abstract: A deployable electrical contact device is provided that includes a body portion and a mounting arrangement. The mounting arrangement is controllably deployable from the body portion. The mounting arrangement is configured to retain the device at a position at a metallic well structure by mechanically engaging with a wall surface of the metallic well structure. The mounting arrangement includes electrically conductive pads configured to provide electrical continuity between the engaged metallic well structure and the mounting arrangement. The device is configured such that when deployed an electrical signal path between one or more of the conductive pads and the body portion is established to provide electrical continuity between the metallic well structure and the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: EXPRO NORTH SEA LIMITED
    Inventors: David Robert Elliott, Stephen James Beale, Thomas Lempriere Searight, Christopher Lambert
  • Patent number: 11880185
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improved liquid dispensing system communications are disclosed. In an example method for communicating control data between a plurality of component of a liquid dispensing system, a controller of a first component of a liquid dispensing system publishes a control data message to a composite controller associated with the plurality of component. Based on a classification of the control data message, a second component is determined to be a subscriber for the control data message. The composite controller then transmits the control data message to a controller of the second component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Nordson Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Bornkessel, Bernhard Meyer, Per Winkelmann, Hartmut Crull, Andreas Ehlers, Scott Means, Dan Thompson, James Beal, Peter Estelle
  • Patent number: 11828170
    Abstract: There are described devices and methods for use, for example, with signaling in a well, e.g. using a well structure of the well. Such signaling may include the communication of power and/or data signals. The devices and methods used may assist with efficient and/or effective communication of such signals. In some examples, there is described deployable devices and methods, e.g. a deployable device for signaling contact in a well, and methods associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: EXPRO NORTH SEA LIMITED
    Inventors: David Robert Elliott, Stephen James Beale, Thomas Lempriere Searight, Christopher Lambert
  • Publication number: 20230108445
    Abstract: A tubing assembly for use in a wellbore is provided. The tubing assembly includes tubing configured to be run in a wellbore to recover downhole fluid from a formation; and at least one gauge positioned at least partially inside the tubing. The gauge is configured to detect a parameter inside the tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen James Beale
  • Patent number: 11488213
    Abstract: A seemingly infinite and continuous stream of online content can be tracked by a movement tracker that can track an amount of movement of a stream of content. For example, such a movement tracker can track the amount of movement per session of a client-side application, such as per session of a web browser. In an example, the tracking of the movement can occur by tracking a measurable parameter of the stream that indicates the amount of movement, such as scroll distance. The movement tracker may also be configured to determine user interaction data according to the tracked amount of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Yahoo Assets LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Tully, Andrew James Beal
  • Publication number: 20220018246
    Abstract: There are described devices and methods for use, for example, with signaling in a well, e.g. using a well structure of the well. Such signaling may include the communication of power and/or data signals. The devices and methods used may assist with efficient and/or effective communication of such signals. In some examples, there is described deployable devices and methods, e.g. a deployable device for signaling contact in a well, and methods associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Inventors: David Robert Elliott, Stephen James Beale, Thomas Lempriere Searight, Christopher Lambert
  • Publication number: 20210374687
    Abstract: Systems and methods for adaptive preventative maintenance are disclosed. In a method to determine a maintenance interval estimate for equipment, a first maintenance interval estimate associated with the equipment is provided. The first maintenance interval estimate is expressed according to a usage metric associated with the equipment. An indication that the equipment has been replaced may be received. An elapsed usage of the equipment in a time period may be determined. The time period may span from a reference time point associated with the first maintenance interval estimate to a later replacement time point associated with the replacement of the equipment. A second maintenance interval estimate may be determined based on the elapsed usage of the equipment. The second maintenance interval estimate may be expressed according to the usage metric associated with the equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Kent P. Hand, Laurence Saidman, Peter W. Estelle, James Beal, Jeremy A. Stone
  • Publication number: 20210238993
    Abstract: There are described devices and methods for use, for example, with signaling in a well, e.g. using a well structure of the well. Such signaling may include the communication of power and/or data signals. The devices and methods used may assist with efficient and/or effective communication of such signals. In some examples, there is described deployable devices and methods, e.g. a deployable device for signaling contact in a well, and methods associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: David Robert Elliott, Stephen James Beale, Thomas Lempriere Searight, Christopher Lambert
  • Publication number: 20210240157
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improved liquid dispensing system communications are disclosed. In an example method for communicating control data between a plurality of component of a liquid dispensing system, a controller of a first component of a liquid dispensing system publishes a control data message to a composite controller associated with the plurality of component. Based on a classification of the control data message, a second component is determined to be a subscriber for the control data message. The composite controller then transmits the control data message to a controller of the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Andreas Bornkessel, Bernhard Meyer, Per Winkelmann, Hartmut Crull, Andreas Ehlers, Scott Means, Dan Thompson, James Beal, Peter Estelle
  • Publication number: 20190325485
    Abstract: A seemingly infinite and continuous stream of online content can be tracked by a movement tracker that can track an amount of movement of a stream of content. For example, such a movement tracker can track the amount of movement per session of a client-side application, such as per session of a web browser. In an example, the tracking of the movement can occur by tracking a measurable parameter of the stream that indicates the amount of movement, such as scroll distance. The movement tracker may also be configured to determine user interaction data according to the tracked amount of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Tully, Andrew James Beal
  • Patent number: 10339572
    Abstract: A seemingly infinite and continuous stream of online content can be tracked by a movement tracker that can track an amount of movement of a stream of content. For example, such a movement tracker can track the amount of movement per session of a client-side application, such as per session of a web browser. In an example, the tracking of the movement can occur by tracking a measurable parameter of the stream that indicates the amount of movement, such as scroll distance. The movement tracker may also be configured to determine user interaction data according to the tracked amount of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Oath Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Tully, Andrew James Beal
  • Patent number: 9354099
    Abstract: A fuel level probe has a series of stacked, annular capacitors, the capacitance of which changes with the dielectric constant of the fluid in which they are immersed. A multiplexer provides sequential measurement of each capacitor to determine a step change in capacitance and hence fluid levels based on the time at which the capacitance changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Franklin Tichborne, James Beale
  • Publication number: 20150220235
    Abstract: A seemingly infinite and continuous stream of online content can be tracked by a movement tracker that can track an amount of movement of a stream of content. For example, such a movement tracker can track the amount of movement per session of a client-side application, such as per session of a web browser. In an example, the tracking of the movement can occur by tracking a measurable parameter of the stream that indicates the amount of movement, such as scroll distance. The movement tracker may also be configured to determine user interaction data according to the tracked amount of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Yahoo! inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Tully, Andrew James Beal
  • Patent number: 8842177
    Abstract: Object tracking includes an audio model that receives at least two audio input signals and a video model that receives a video input. The audio model and the video model employ probabilistic generative models which are combined to facilitate object tracking. Expectation maximization can be employed to modify trainable parameters of the audio model and the video model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew James Beal, Nebojsa Jojic, Hagai Attias
  • Patent number: 8561489
    Abstract: An aircraft panel which is a wall of a fluid tank when in use, the panel comprising a skin layer with an outer surface which is an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft when in use; a hole in the skin layer; an ultrasonic gauge which is mounted to an inner surface of the skin layer adjacent to the hole in the skin layer; and an access panel which covers the hole and can be removed to gain access to the gauge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Airbus Operations Limited
    Inventors: Bryn Pettitt, James Beale
  • Publication number: 20120144327
    Abstract: A website design tool that is adapted to be presented on a computer display screen includes a console, a plurality of webpage design widgets and a user interface where the console is displayable on the computer screen and presents an image of what will ultimately be seen by a webpage visitor. The user interface enables a webpage designer to drag and drop content from the webpage design widgets onto airy arbitrary location within the console's borders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: BIZIDEO LLC
    Inventors: Samuel L. Johnson, James Beal, JR., William E. Pelton, SR.
  • Publication number: 20120065904
    Abstract: A fuel level probe has a series of stacked, annular capacitors, the capacitance of which changes with the dielectric constant of the fluid in which they are immersed. A multiplexer provides sequential measurement of each capacitor to determine a step change in capacitance and hence fluid levels based on the time at which the capacitance changes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Franklin Tichborne, James Beale
  • Publication number: 20110168845
    Abstract: An aircraft panel which is a wall of a fluid tank when in use, the panel comprising a skin layer with an outer surface which is an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft when in use; a hole in the skin layer; an ultrasonic gauge which is mounted to an inner surface of the skin layer adjacent to the hole in the skin layer; and an access panel which covers the hole and can be removed to gain access to the gauge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Bryn Pettitt, James Beale
  • Publication number: 20100194881
    Abstract: Object tracking includes an audio model that receives at least two audio input signals and a video model that receives a video input. The audio model and the video model employ probabilistic generative models which are combined to facilitate object tracking. Expectation maximization can be employed to modify trainable parameters of the audio model and the video model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew James Beal, Nebojsa Jojic, Hagai Attias