Patents by Inventor Kenneth O

Kenneth O 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).

  • Load Reduction Device And Method For Reducing Load on Power Cable Coiled Tubing
    Publication number: 20190106955
    Abstract: A method for installing an electrical submersible pump (ESP) in a well containing a production conduit includes securing an ESP to a lower end of a coiled tubing segment containing an electrical power cable. An operator secures a load transfer device with a gripping member to the coiled tubing segment above the ESP. The operator lowers the coiled tubing segment into the well along with the ESP and the load transfer device. The load transfer device contacts an interior side wall of the production conduit with the gripping member and transfers a load on the coiled tubing segment to the production conduit. When powered, the ESP causes well fluid to flow upward from the ESP through the load transfer device up the production conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth O'Grady, John Mack, Sean Cain, James Christopher Clingman
  • Coiled Tubing Electrical Power Splice
    Publication number: 20190106948
    Abstract: A splice connects segments of coiled tubing and power cable together. The splice has a base and a head, each having an interior conical surface and a collet with fingers that deflect inward in gripping engagement with one of the segments in response to axial movement of the head collet and the base collet. A compression sleeve extends between the base collet and the head collet and exerts forces on the collets while the base and head are being secured together. An insulator tube slides over each of the power conductors. A retainer ring for each insulator tube grips one of the power conductors and abuts a shoulder in the insulator tube to prevent movement of the insulator tube along the power conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth O'Grady, David R. Roy, Scott C. Strattan, John Mack, Joseph Scott Thompson
  • Multi-Source, Flow-Weighted Composite Sample System
    Publication number: 20190101475
    Abstract: A sampling device having at least two inputs each configured to receive samples from a corresponding feedstock input line and a sample accumulator. The device also includes a mass flow controller associated with each feedstock input line, each mass flow controller having a sample output and being configured to receive a signal representative of the flow rate at each input, where each mass flow controller adjusts the flow rate of its respective sample from its respective sample output in response to receiving representative signals. Further the device includes at least a first and second sample output line respectively connected with a sample output of each mass flow controller, each sample output line being connected to an input of the sample accumulator for introduction to the sample accumulator of samples from the output of the mass flow controllers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Mustang Sampling, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Thompson, Kevin Warner, Timothy L. Querrey
  • Steady State Fluid Flow Verification for Sample Takeoff
    Publication number: 20190094183
    Abstract: A system and method for substantially coincidental sample takeoff flow rate verification which detects unstable flow conditions in a pipeline, terminates fluid sample analysis during flow instability, and resumes sample takeoff when a steady flow state is re-established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: Mustang Sampling LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Warner, Kenneth O. Thompson
  • TISSUE BONDING COPOLYMERS OF OIL
    Publication number: 20190076676
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a keratin care composition, such as a hair rinse, hair masque, or hair serum composition comprising, a supramolecular or molecular compound that may be obtained by reaction between: i) at least two oil molecules each containing at least one reactive group chosen from OH, —CO(O)H, and NH2, ii) at least one linking molecule comprising at least two isocyanate or imidazole groups, and iii) said linking molecule comprising at least one pendant group capable of bonding to protein. The linking molecule may comprise a block ethylenic copolymer. Preferably, the block ethylenic copolymer is comprised of ethylene and propylene blocks. The bonded protein is generally keratin, and in particular, hair and/or skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Milbocker, Kenneth O. Rothaus
  • METHOD FOR TREATING INFLAMMATORY BRAIN DISORDERS AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
    Publication number: 20190070218
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating an inflammatory brain disease and for treating a traumatic brain injury in a human having an inflammatory component applying transdermal pharmaceutical compositions comprising chromium, magnesium, and thiamine as active ingredient compounds that act as neuroprotective iron chelators and brain glucose-uptake enhancement that are suitable for the treatment of traumatic brain injury. The invention further relates to methods of delivering the pharmaceutical compositions that target the brain and/or central nervous system certain novel iron chelators of the type described in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventor: KENNETH O. RUSSELL
  • Steady state fluid flow verification for sample takeoff
    Patent number: 10161909
    Abstract: A system and method for substantially coincidental sample takeoff flow rate verification which detects unstable flow conditions in a pipeline, terminates fluid sample analysis during flow instability, and resumes sample takeoff when a steady flow state is re-established.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Mustang Sampling LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Warner, Kenneth O. Thompson
  • Context Aware Content Distribution
    Publication number: 20180365388
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for context aware content distribution. Content such as e-books, presentations, audio, video, applications, and so forth may be distributed to user devices after establishing a trust relationship. An invitation to provide content may be sent to a user device based on the context of the user device, such as proximity to pre-determined devices, location, and so forth. Upon acceptance of the invitation to opt-in to receiving content, a trust relationship may be established which provides for the transfer of content to the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: David M. Lerner, Jon Robert Ducrou, Marcus A. Barry, Kenneth O. Sanders, II, Erik J. Miller, Christopher M. Brennan, Brandon J. Smith
  • Electrical Test Splice For Coiled Tubing Supported Well Pump
    Publication number: 20180323587
    Abstract: A splice connects a lower coiled tubing segment containing a lower power cable segment to an upper coiled tubing segment containing an upper power cable segment. The splice has a lower terminal electrically connecting together upper ends of lower power conductors. An upper terminal electrically connects together lower ends of upper power conductors. An electrical intermediate connector has an upper end that stabs into engagement with the upper electrical terminal and a lower end that stabs into engagement with the lower electrical terminal. A load supporting member surrounds the intermediate connector and joins to upper and lower ends, respectively, of the lower coiled tubing segment and the upper coiled tubing segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Kenneth O'Grady, Jackson Reynolds, John Mack, David R. Roy, Scott C. Strattan
  • METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR INHIBITING AGED SKIN
    Publication number: 20180318184
    Abstract: A method and composition for inhibiting aged skin by topically applying to human skin a topical anti-aging composition. The method involves applying the human skin of afflicted area with an effective amount of the anti-aging composition containing chromium chloride, thiamine mononitrate, magnesium sulfate, and dmae bitartrate for a period of time sufficient to impart the appearance of aged skin. The topical composition is formulated into a pharmaceutically acceptable medium to optimize glucose uptake into the skin cells to properly replace iron production of skin cells, thereby inhibiting the appearance of aged skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: KENNETH O. RUSSELL
  • Gas-line probe adapter for connecting vacuum jacketing
    Patent number: 10088394
    Abstract: A vacuum jacketed gas line adaptor with a flange cover for an existing pipeline sample take-off probe encasing a sample line and hermetically sealed to a vacuum valve housing having an sealable access port and containing a vented bleed valve and a block valve, fluidly connected to the sample line and a length of vacuum jacketed tubing sealing connected to the valve housing and in vacuum communication therewith, where the vacuum jacketed tubing surrounds the sample line to provide thermal isolation from the ambient for the sample line to a sample vaporizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Mustang Sampling, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Thompson, Claude A. Rolston
  • Frictional Enhancement of Mating Surfaces of Power Cable Installed In Coiled Tubing
    Publication number: 20180202242
    Abstract: A string of coiled tubing for an electrical submersible well pump has insulated power conductors encased in an elastomeric jacket within the coiled tubing. A textured interface between the jacket and the inner side wall of the coiled tubing enhances frictional engagement between the jacket and the coiled tubing. The textured interface may be formed on the inner side wall of the coiled tubing and consist of a roughened or knurled surface. A tape may be wrapped helically around the jacket, the tape having an outer side with a textured surface in contact with the inner side wall of the coiled tubing. The textured interface may extend continuously for the length of the coiled tubing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth O'Grady, John Mack, Scott Strattan, David Robert Roy
  • Methods and Systems for Accessing Third-Party Services within Applications
    Publication number: 20180048696
    Abstract: A client device provides to a user, in an application associated with a social-networking service provided by a server system, a link to a page associated with a third-party service provider. The third-party service provider is distinct from the social-networking service. In response to user selection of the link, the page is loaded within the application. The page includes script for calling one or more application programming interfaces (APIs) of the server system. The client device calls the one or more APIs to obtain information associated with the user from the server system. The client device displays the page within the application, and uses the information associated with the user to conduct a transaction with the third-party service provider through the page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Derek Chirk Yin Cheng, Karandeep Anand, Edward Kenneth O'Neil, Christopher Chun-Ning Pan, Ming Fei Li, Sean Wiese, Prakash Ahuja
  • Detection of unauthorized information exchange between users
    Patent number: 9870713
    Abstract: Detection and prevention of unauthorized exchange of information between users of user devices is disclosed. Monitoring data associated with respective information received by the user devices from respective users may be received. Position information indicating proximity or relative positions of the devices may also be received. The monitoring data and/or the position information may be analyzed to determining whether unauthorized information exchange between users may be occurring. One or more metrics indicating a likelihood that unauthorized information exchange is occurring may be generated based on the analysis of the monitoring data and/or the position information. A generated metric may be compared to an associated threshold and preventive measures for deterring unauthorized information exchange may be identified based on a result of the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Robert Ducrou, Brandon J. Smith, Kenneth O. Sanders, III, Marcus A. Barry, Christopher M. Brennan, David M. Lerner, Erik J. Miller
  • Interferometric techniques for magnetic resonance imaging
    Patent number: 9811924
    Abstract: A method and system for providing a fast image reconstruction of magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) data based on applying, at least in part, interferometric techniques using a single receiver element. The images are reconstructed through temporally cross-correlating spacially incoherent k-space locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Johnson, Craig H. Meyer
  • Method, apparatus, and system for providing and using multi-protocol eventing
    Patent number: 9787749
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing an elegant and efficient multi-protocol eventing layer are disclosed. The multi-protocol eventing layer includes a converged container capable of handling multiple types of protocols to manage events while using an open source database. Accordingly, the multi-protocol eventing layer efficiently provides real-time or near real-time eventing to a plurality of devices for scalability and performance enhancement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Avaya Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Michie, Gordon R. Brunson, Robert E. Braudes, Kurt Haserodt, Hyoungjoo Lee
  • Immune System Modulation for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Diseases and Disorders
    Publication number: 20170283460
    Abstract: The invention is directed to biological response modifiers (BRM) which may contain one or more compounds, and to methods for enhancement of an immune system with BRMs of the invention including augmenting a specific immune response either prophylactically or for treatment, as an adjuvant or vaccine when coupled with a pathogenic antigen, and for boosting an immune system generally. The invention is also directed to the reduction of an unrestrained or improper inflammatory response and/or an immune response such as to treat or prevent autoimmune diseases and disorders, and associated symptoms. Further, the invention is directed to the manufacture of BRM compounds comprising isolated serum from a mammal, and subjecting that serum to tangential flow chromatography and molecular weight cut-off dialysis to obtain one or more purified BRM compounds suitable for administration to a patient in need.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Marpe Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth O. Willeford, Douglas A. McClain
  • Medical waste containers and lids therefore
    Patent number: 9775683
    Abstract: Waste container lid assemblies configured for attachment to a base having a lid body and cap portion slidably connected by a tether. The lid body having an opening sized to accept medical waste and restrict access to prevent individuals from reaching into the waste container through the opening. A slot is in the lid body to permit slidable movement of the tether through the slot such the cap can be moved from a resting position in which the opening is configured for receiving waste to a closed position such that the cap portion covers the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company
    Inventor: Kenneth O. Stark
  • BOSS AND LINER INTERFACE FOR A PRESSURE VESSEL
    Publication number: 20170276294
    Abstract: A pressure vessel includes a liner, a composite shell covering the liner, and at least one boss assembly having a metal boss. The metal boss is positioned at respective openings though the liner and the composite shell. A plastic layer is formed between the liner and the metal boss. The plastic layer adheres to both the metal boss and the liner to form a seal at the interface between the metal boss and liner. The plastic layer further increases a torque strength of the metal boss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: RUSSELL ALMAGRO, KENNETH O. MILLER
  • Impedance detection circuit, method, and integrated circuit
    Patent number: 9774954
    Abstract: This document discusses, among other things, an impedance detection circuit, method, and integrated circuit, comprising a ramp-up current generation circuit and an impedance determining circuit, wherein the ramp-up current generation circuit is configured to input a ramp-up current including n breaks to a port of a device where the ramp-up current generation circuit is disposed, to which port an external device is connected, and wherein the impedance determining circuit is configured to detect an impedance of the external device in each break time period of the ramp-up current input by the ramp-up current generation circuit until the impedance of the external device is acquired by detection in the last break time period of the n breaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Peng Zhu, Kenneth O'Brien, Jianing Zhou, Yongliang Li