Patents by Inventor John Bryant

John Bryant 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: 12639495
    Abstract: A system for interpreting electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) survey data and method of use is provided. The system analyzes resistivity data and associated test parameter matrices and interpretation matrices as input to a convolutional and an artificial neural network in order to determine whether or not a set of subsurface characteristics are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignee: EARTHSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING LLC
    Inventor: John Bryant
  • Patent number: 12470429
    Abstract: A method for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. The method provides for alternating node type assignments to change an array configuration without physically relocating nodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2025
    Assignee: EARTHSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING LLC
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 12298455
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a network of master controller and node arrays which all communicate with a system server, a client device and an administrator device. Each of the master controller and node arrays is equipped with an ERT system, and various seismic sensors to monitor a geographic perimeter for surface and sub-surface trigger events. Upon detection of a trigger event, each of the master controller and node arrays executes a sensor monitoring routine to determine the approximate path of travel, velocity, acceleration of the trigger event. The master controller and node arrays further conduct an ERT survey to determine the presence of anomalies which may indicate sub-surface activity related to the trigger event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: EarthSystems Technologies Operating LLC
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage
  • Patent number: 12095590
    Abstract: A method for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. A novel use of high voltage isolation barriers is also provided. A direct memory access data transfer process is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 12095589
    Abstract: A method for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. A novel use of high voltage isolation barriers is also provided. A direct memory access data transfer process is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 12068883
    Abstract: A method for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. A novel use of high voltage isolation barriers is also provided. A direct memory access data transfer process is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 12068884
    Abstract: A method for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. A novel use of high voltage isolation barriers is also provided. A direct memory access data transfer process is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 11977197
    Abstract: A thermodynamic housing for a geophysical data acquisition system is provided. The housing includes a novel enclosure cooling system with strategically placed ducting and insulation which maintains proper controller temperature and elevated temperature ambient environments. A novel node enclosure is provided which includes a fail safe 4 bar linkage toggle to ground stakes which enhances physical stability and electrical connectivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 11808797
    Abstract: An electrical resistivity tomography system having a novel electrode geometry and method of use is provided. The novel electrode geometry radiates a uniform electric field which produces greatly improved resistivity data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: EarthSystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Publication number: 20230324572
    Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a network of master controller and node arrays which all communicate with a system server, a client device and an administrator device. Each of the master controller and node arrays is equipped with an ERT system, and various seismic sensors to monitor a geographic perimeter for surface and sub-surface trigger events. Upon detection of a trigger event, each of the master controller and node arrays executes a sensor monitoring routine to determine the approximate path of travel, velocity, acceleration of the trigger event. The master controller and node arrays further conduct an ERT survey to determine the presence of anomalies which may indicate sub-surface activity related to the trigger event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: EarthSystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage
  • Patent number: 11671277
    Abstract: A method for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. A novel use of high voltage isolation barriers is also provided. A direct memory access data transfer process is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 11658844
    Abstract: A method for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. A novel use of high voltage isolation barriers is also provided. A direct memory access data transfer process is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Publication number: 20230119421
    Abstract: A system for interpreting electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) survey data and method of use is provided. The system analyzes resistivity data and associated test parameter matrices and interpretation matrices as input to a convolutional and an artificial neural network in order to determine whether or not a set of subsurface characteristics are present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: EarthSystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: John Bryant
  • Patent number: 11513244
    Abstract: A system that considers meteorological data and geophysical data on a recursive basis to generate advanced warning of conditions which may cause imminent damage to infrastructure as a result of upcoming or recent meteorological and geophysical characteristics for any given geographic region is provided. A set of novel seismic risk factors, surficial geology rating factors, expansive soils rating factors, soil hydrology rating factors, topography rating factors, climatic rating factors, seismic activity rating factors, seismic fault rating factors and global weighting factors is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: EarthSystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Hayden Fischer
  • Patent number: 11329843
    Abstract: A method of multichannel acquisition and geophysical data is provided. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. The method provides for an alternating waveform of injected current to maximize data precision and minimize soil ionization. Node type assignment interleaving is also provided to compress survey time. Self calibration of nodes is provided as is self addressing of a node array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 11323285
    Abstract: An architecture for a multichannel geophysical data acquisition system is provided in the field of electrical resistivity tomography. Individual and autonomous node operating systems are provided. Separate communication channels for upstream and downstream data transfer, high voltage transfer and synchronization signals are provided. A novel use of high voltage isolation barriers is also provided. A direct memory access data transfer process is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Earthsystems Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets
  • Patent number: 10438142
    Abstract: A software application is provided designed to encourage collaboration between professional disciplines related to land development and construction projects. A graphical risk analysis system is provided based on answers to interdisciplinary questions related to risks. Use of the system promotes a complete checklist of interdisciplinary and informational consultation which, when completed, reduces the risk related to land development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: BRYANT CONSULTANTS, INC.
    Inventor: John Bryant
  • Patent number: 10356991
    Abstract: A system and method for moisture control includes a computer, a probe controller connected to the computer, a set of probes connected to the probe controller, a sprinkler controller connected to the computer, and a set of sprinklers connected to the sprinkler controller. The set of probes are driven into the ground according to a predetermined set of positions. A set of high voltage currents is injected into the ground through the set of probes and measurements are taken. A three-dimensional resistivity model is generated from the measurements and is compared to a set of moisture requirements. A set of sprinkler commands is generated based on the three-dimensional resistivity model and the set of moisture requirements. If the three-dimensional resistivity model meets the set of moisture requirements, the set of sprinklers are activated in each of a set of sprinkler zones according the three-dimensional resistivity model where watering is needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Bryant Consultants, Inc.
    Inventor: John Bryant
  • Publication number: 20180303050
    Abstract: A system and method for moisture control includes a computer, a probe controller connected to the computer, a set of probes connected to the probe controller, a sprinkler controller connected to the computer, and a set of sprinklers connected to the sprinkler controller. The set of probes are driven into the ground according to a predetermined set of positions. A set of high voltage currents is injected into the ground through the set of probes and measurements are taken. A three-dimensional resistivity model is generated from the measurements and is compared to a set of moisture requirements. A set of sprinkler commands is generated based on the three-dimensional resistivity model and the set of moisture requirements. If the three-dimensional resistivity model meets the set of moisture requirements, the set of sprinklers are activated in each of a set of sprinkler zones according the three-dimensional resistivity model where watering is needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Bryant Consultants, Inc.
    Inventor: John Bryant
  • Patent number: D1004551
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: EARTHSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Bryant, Frederick Hershel Savage, Timothy Beets