Patents by Inventor John Boot

John Boot 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: 10643324
    Abstract: A system for predicting corrosion under insulation (CUI) in an infrastructure asset includes at least one infrared camera positioned to capture thermal images of the asset, at least one smart mount supporting and electrically coupled to the at least one infrared camera and including a wireless communication module, memory storage, a battery module operative to recharge the at least one infrared camera, an ambient sensor module adapted to obtain ambient condition data and a structural probe sensor to obtain CUI-related data from the asset. At least one computing device has a wireless communication module that communicates with the at least one smart mount and is configured with a machine learning algorithm that outputs a CUI prediction regarding the asset. A cloud computing platform receive and stores the received data and the prediction output and to receive verification data for updating the machine learning algorithm stored on the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignees: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, AVITAS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Ali Al Shehri, Ser Nam Lim, Ayman Amer, Mustafa Uzunbas, Ahmad Aldabbagh, Muhammad Ababtain, Vincent Cunningham, John Boot, Godine Kok Yan Chan
  • Publication number: 20200074616
    Abstract: A system for predicting corrosion under insulation (CUI) in an infrastructure asset includes at least one infrared camera positioned to capture thermal images of the asset, at least one smart mount supporting and electrically coupled to the at least one infrared camera and including a wireless communication module, memory storage, a battery module operative to recharge the at least one infrared camera, an ambient sensor module adapted to obtain ambient condition data and a structural probe sensor to obtain CUI-related data from the asset. At least one computing device has a wireless communication module that communicates with the at least one smart mount and is configured with a machine learning algorithm that outputs a CUI prediction regarding the asset. A cloud computing platform receive and stores the received data and the prediction output and to receive verification data for updating the machine learning algorithm stored on the computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Ali Al Shehri, Ser Nam Lim, Ayman Amer, Mustafa Uzunbas, Ahmad Aldabbagh, Muhammad Ababtain, Vincent Cunningham, John Boot, Godine Kok Yan Chan
  • Patent number: 10001446
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing a core sample from a wellbore, where the analysis takes place in the field and proximate the wellbore. The system includes trailers adjacent one another. One of the trailers can include a unit for scanning the core sample and obtaining information within the sample. Other trailers can include units that further analyze the core, such as by grinding, laser spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. The core sample scanning involves a computerized tomography (CT) scan, where a length of core is analyzed in the scanning unit. The unit includes a manipulator system for moving the core sample through a rotating scan source in the scanning unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: GE Energy Oilfield Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Szudajski, John Boot
  • Patent number: 9970888
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing a core sample from a wellbore, where the analysis takes place in the field and proximate the wellbore. The system includes trailers adjacent one another and on a drilling pad, so that real time analysis of the core sample can occur after being extracted from the wellbore. One of the trailers can include a scanning unit for scanning the core sample and obtaining information within the core sample. Other trailers can include units that further analyze the core sample, such as by grinding, laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning the core material nano-structure. The core sample scanning involves a computed tomography (CT) scan, where a length of core sample is analyzed in the scanning unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: GE ENERGY OILFIELD TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Szudajski, John Boot
  • Patent number: 9880318
    Abstract: A method of analyzing a core sample from a wellbore by creating a visual composite image of the core sample that is based on a scan of the core sample. The scan directs radiation at the core sample, such as a computerized tomography (CT) scan, and obtains scan data by estimating radiation absorbed by material in the core sample. The composite image is made up of an arrangement of voxels, where each voxel represents a designated volume of the core sample, and is are assigned a value that corresponds to a measured value of radiation absorbed in the designated volume of the core sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: GE ENERGY OILFIELD TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: John Boot, Ali Can, Thomas Szudajski
  • Publication number: 20160131602
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing a core sample from a wellbore, where the analysis takes place in the field and proximate the wellbore. The system includes trailers adjacent one another. One of the trailers can include a unit for scanning the core sample and obtaining information within the sample. Other trailers can include units that further analyze the core, such as by grinding, laser spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. The core sample scanning involves a computerized tomography (CT) scan, where a length of core is analyzed in the scanning unit. The unit includes a manipulator system for moving the core sample through a rotating scan source in the scanning unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: GE Energy Oilfield Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Szudajski, John Boot
  • Publication number: 20160131793
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing a core sample from a wellbore, where the analysis takes place in the field and proximate the wellbore. The system includes trailers adjacent one another and on a drilling pad, so that real time analysis of the core sample can occur after being extracted from the wellbore. One of the trailers can include a unit for scanning the core sample and obtaining information within the sample. Other trailers can include units that further analyze the core, such as by grinding, laser spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning the core material nano-structure. The core sample scanning involves a computerized tomography (CT) scan, where a length of core is analyzed in the scanning unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: GE ENERGY OILFIELD TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Szudajski, John Boot
  • Publication number: 20160131796
    Abstract: A method of analyzing a core sample from a wellbore by creating a visual composite image of the core sample that is based on a scan of the core sample. The scan directs radiation at the core sample, such as a computerized tomography (CT) scan, and obtains scan data by estimating radiation absorbed by material in the core sample. The composite image is made up of an arrangement of voxels, where each voxel represents a designated volume of the core sample, and is are assigned a value that corresponds to a measured value of radiation absorbed in the designated volume of the core sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Applicant: GE ENERGY OILFIELD TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: John Boot, Ali Can
  • Patent number: 8656492
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for network intrusion detection are provided. A device configured to facilitate network intrusion detection may include at least one memory and at least one processor. The at least one memory may be configured to store computer-executable instructions. The at least one processor may be configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions to (i) identify a communication, the communication comprising one of (a) a communication received by the device or (b) a communication generated by the device; (ii) identify a type associated with the communication; (iii) determine, based at least in part upon the identified type, a list of acceptable content for the communication; (iv) analyze, based at least in part upon the determined list, the content of the communication; and (v) determine, based at least in part upon the analysis, whether the content is acceptable content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John Boot, Matthew Thomson, Bradley Richard Ree
  • Publication number: 20120294158
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for network intrusion detection are provided. A device may include at least one memory and at least one processor. The at least one memory may be configured to store computer-executable instructions that facilitate traffic inspection of communications received by the device. The at least one processor may be configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions to (i) identify one or more network traffic parameters associated with a network traffic profile for the device; (ii) evaluate, based at least in part upon the one or more network traffic parameters, at least one communication received by the device; and (iii) determine, based at least in part upon the evaluation, whether the at least one communication satisfies the traffic profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: John Boot, Matthew Thomson, Bradley Richard Ree
  • Publication number: 20120297482
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for network intrusion detection are provided. A device configured to facilitate network intrusion detection may include at least one memory and at least one processor. The at least one memory may be configured to store computer-executable instructions. The at least one processor may be configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions to (i) identify a communication, the communication comprising one of (a) a communication received by the device or (b) a communication generated by the device; (ii) identify a type associated with the communication; (iii) determine, based at least in part upon the identified type, a list of acceptable content for the communication; (iv) analyze, based at least in part upon the determined list, the content of the communication; and (v) determine, based at least in part upon the analysis, whether the content is acceptable content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: John Boot, Matthew Thomson, Bradley Richard Ree
  • Publication number: 20120297481
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for network intrusion detection are provided. A device configured to facilitate intrusion detection may include at least one memory and at least one processor. The at least one memory may be configured to store an application that facilitates inspection of communications received by or transmitted by the device. The at least one processor may be configured to access the at least one memory and execute the application to (i) identify a device type associated with the device; (ii) determine, based at least in part upon the identified device type, a list of acceptable content; (iii) analyze, based at least in part upon the determined list, the content of a communication associated with the device; and (iv) determine, based at least in part upon the analysis, whether the content is acceptable content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: John Boot, Matthew Thomson, Bradley Richard Ree
  • Publication number: 20120297483
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for network intrusion detection are provided. A device may include at least one memory and at least one processor. The at least one memory may be configured to store computer-executable instructions that facilitate traffic inspection of communications received by the device. The at least one processor may be configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions to (i) identify a communications interface associated with at least one received communication; (ii) determine one or more network traffic parameters associated with a network traffic profile for the communications interface; (iii) evaluate, based at least in part upon the one or more network traffic parameters, the at least one communication received by the device; and (iv) determine, based at least in part upon the evaluation, whether the at least one communication satisfies the traffic profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: John Boot, Matthew Thomson, Bradley Richard Ree
  • Publication number: 20070002772
    Abstract: A power line communication device for communicating data signals over a power line is provided. One example embodiment comprises a conditioning circuit configured to be coupled to the power line and a modem communicatively coupled to the conditioning circuitry to transmit and receive data signals over the power line via the conditioning circuitry. The modem may be configured to transmit and receive orthogonal frequency division multiplexed data signals that comprise a plurality of sub-carriers, wherein the modem is adapted to vary the transmit power for each of a plurality of subsets of the plurality of sub-carriers from substantially zero power to a plurality of increments above zero power. The modem also may be adapted to transmit and receive data signals with the transmit power for each of a plurality of subsets of the plurality of sub-carriers being different and to transmit and receive using a different modulation scheme at different sub-carriers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Inventors: William Berkman, John Boot