Patents by Inventor Keith Roper
Keith Roper 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: 20230266032Abstract: A system or method utilizes one or more outside sensors to measure one or more outside air parameters, and optionally one or more inside sensors to measure inside air parameters. A processor is configured to at least partially control the operation of an air cleaner based on at least one of the one or more outside air paraments, or a comparison of at least one of the one or more outside air parameters to at least of one of the one or more inside air parameters. The system and method may use artificial intelligence to provide additional information to the controller to assist in controlling the air cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Patent number: 11686195Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Acuity Technical Designs, LLCInventors: Roger Jackson, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Patent number: 11619119Abstract: A gun-tube extension has (1) a body portion, (2) a first end configured to connect to an end cap of a gun tube, and (3) a second end configured to be connected to a sub-assembly. The gun-tube extension may rotate either by the operation of gravity on weights or by a motor. The gun-tube extension may include an orientation-detection device, such as an accelerometer, which may be part of an addressable switch. A ground for a gun tube or gun-tube extension may include a bow spring attached to and in electrical communication with the gun tube housing or the gun-tube extension housing. An end cap may include indexing indicia to orient a gun tube to a desired rotational position and/or may be structured to fit different diameter gun tubes.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20220195867Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Integrated Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Roger Jackson, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Patent number: 11268376Abstract: A system includes a surface device, preferably positioned on a surface, a downhole device, and a wireline communications system. A downlink communication between the surface device and the downhole device occurs via Hopped Frequency Shift Keying (HFSK) voltage-modulated signals. An optional uplink communication between the downhole device and the surface device may occur via Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) current-modulated signals. The downhole device may comprise an addressable switch.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Acuity Technical Designs, LLCInventors: Roger Jackson, Keith Roper, Todd Roper
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Publication number: 20210332996Abstract: An air ionization unit is provided to ionize air to remove particulates and to release cleaned air. Air moves into the air ionization unit where it may be first filtered by an air intake filter. The air is moved, preferably by a fan, into contact with an ion generator, where the air is ionized. One or more (such as two) other fans may be used to provide airflow to (1) at least partially remove ions emanating from the air that has been exposed to the ion generator, and (2) to push the cleaned air through one or more ozone filters and out of the air ionization unit. The air ionization unit may also include an outgoing air filter, and one or more doors to access the air intake filter and/or the air ionization unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd K. Roper
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Publication number: 20200284126Abstract: A gun tube for a downhole perforating gun assembly includes a body having a cavity and one or more weights in the cavity. Gravity acts on the weights, which causes the tube body to rotate around its longitudinal axis so the weights are adjacent the lower part of the wellbore in which the gun assembly is positioned when oriented horizontally. This positions shape charges in the gun tube in a desired position prior to the shape charges being fired. The gun tube may also include one or more end connectors with electrical contacts having a first, extended position, and a second, contracted position, and/or end connectors that can be assembled by hand without the use of tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Dawna Mauldin, Ronald Haasl, Keith Roper
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Patent number: 10753837Abstract: In one aspect, devices for collecting and enriching microbes are described herein. In some embodiments, such a device comprises a shape memory gel and a plurality of nanoantennas dispersed in the gel. The nanoantennas can be non-uniformly dispersed in the gel. Additionally, the nanoantennas are operable to receive an external signal and thereby induce a local change in state of the gel, such as a local change in thermodynamic state of the gel.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventor: Donald Keith Roper
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Patent number: 10689955Abstract: A gun tube for a downhole perforating gun assembly includes a body, a first end, and a second end. A motor is directly or indirectly attached to one or both of the ends and is configured to rotate the gun tube around its longitudinal axis in order to position shape charges in the gun tube in a desired position before firing the shape charges. A sensor may be on the gun tube, a sub-assembly, or an outer casing to detect the relative position of the shape charges and a signal including the position of the shape charges could be sent to a human or machine operator.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: SWM International Inc.Inventors: Dawna Mauldin, Ronald Haasl, Keith Roper
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Patent number: 10406476Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while filtering ozone. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls may be used to monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Patent number: 10363522Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Patent number: 10363332Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Patent number: 10357586Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Patent number: 10350541Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while filtering ozone. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls may be used to monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: IONaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Publication number: 20180340871Abstract: In one aspect, devices for collecting and enriching microbes are described herein. In some embodiments, such a device comprises a shape memory gel and a plurality of nanoantennas dispersed in the gel. The nanoantennas can be non-uniformly dispersed in the gel. Additionally, the nanoantennas are operable to receive an external signal and thereby induce a local change in state of the gel, such as a local change in thermodynamic state of the gel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventor: Donald Keith ROPER
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Publication number: 20180193508Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Publication number: 20180193509Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Publication number: 20180193794Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Patent number: 9976775Abstract: This invention relates primarily to an electric heater based tankless water heater, though some aspects may also apply to a natural gas or other fuel based tankless water heater. In particular aspects relating to “smart” communication and coordination of the tankless water heater with other devices, which may be electrically powered or powered by other fuels, may also apply to non-electric flow through fluid heating systems. The subject tankless water heater invention incorporates several aspects relating to energy and construction efficiency which will be detailed further. These include both physical aspects, such as coatings, tubing and heater element design, and electrical aspects, such as power control for individual heater elements, which can make the tankless water heater more compact and more efficient in operation, with reduced instantaneous and long term load on electrical supply systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: BOLLENTE COMPANIES INC.Inventors: Micheal D. Stebbins, Steve Lurcott, Todd Kenneth Roper, Larry Martin, Brian Keith Roper
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Patent number: 9908081Abstract: Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Ionaer International Arizona, LLCInventors: Timothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper