Patents by Inventor Kenneth Snyder
Kenneth Snyder 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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Patent number: 9762987Abstract: An apparatus includes acoustic equipment and an enclosure to support the acoustic equipment. The enclosure includes a front cover member, a middle cover member, a back cover member, and a hinge to connect the front cover member to the back cover member. The hinge enables the movement of the front cover member and the back cover member between an open position and a closed position. The middle cover member is disposed between the front cover member and the back cover member, with the middle cover member being connected to the hinge to enable movement of the middle cover member and the back cover member between an open position and a closed position. The enclosure further includes a first latch configured to releasably secure the middle cover member to the back cover member, and a second latch configured to releasably secure the front cover member to the back cover member.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: WILDLIFE ACOUSTICS, INC.Inventors: Sherwood Kenneth Snyder, Theodore J. Wright, Thomas A. Hagerty, Ivan Mark Lazich
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Patent number: 9695645Abstract: An electrical connector assembly positionable in a wellbore includes an upper longitudinal member having an electrical conductor disposed therein; a lower longitudinal member having an electrical conductor disposed therein; a telescoping electrically conductive assembly; and an electrical contact member disposed around and movably contacting the electrical conductor of the lower longitudinal member and movably contacting an inner surface of the upper longitudinal member. The assembly further includes an outer housing including a telescoping portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jim Darin Tilley, John Kenneth Snyder
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Publication number: 20170145755Abstract: An electrical connector assembly positionable in a wellbore includes a flexible conductor, a first hanger ring connected to a first end of the flexible conductor, a first hanger ring landing shelf in an outer housing, a second hanger ring positioned on a second end of the flexible conductor, and a second hanger ring landing shelf in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Jim Darin Tilley, John Kenneth Snyder
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Publication number: 20170070794Abstract: An apparatus includes acoustic equipment and an enclosure to support the acoustic equipment. The enclosure includes a front cover member, a middle cover member, a back cover member, and a hinge to connect the front cover member to the back cover member. The hinge enables the movement of the front cover member and the back cover member between an open position and a closed position. The middle cover member is disposed between the front cover member and the back cover member, with the middle cover member being connected to the hinge to enable movement of the middle cover member and the back cover member between an open position and a closed position. The enclosure further includes a first latch configured to releasably secure the middle cover member to the back cover member, and a second latch configured to releasably secure the front cover member to the back cover member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Sherwood Kenneth Snyder, Theodore J. Wright, Thomas A. Hagerty, Ivan Mark Lazich
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Patent number: 9470042Abstract: A drilling assembly positionable in a well bore includes a turbine motor couplable to a drill string and a harmonic drive transmission coupled to the turbine motor. The harmonic drive transmission includes a circular spline, a wave generator, a flexspline, and a sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem defines a substantially sealed volume containing the circular spline, wave generator, and flexspline, and isolates the circular spline, wave generator, and flexspline from drilling fluid exiting the turbine motor and flowing through the harmonic drive transmission.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: John Kenneth Snyder, Richard Thomas Hay
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Patent number: 9462346Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a customizable channel guide, and more specifically, a personalized channel guide for a user, are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, indications of types of content for which the user has an interest are received. Information about content that is available for viewing is accessed. Personalized channels for the user are generated based on the received indications of the types of content for which the user has an interest and based on the information about content that is available for viewing. Each separate personalized channel provides the user with access to a separate type of content for which the user has an interest. A listing of at least some of the personalized channels is displayed to thereby enable the user to select one of the personalized channels.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Preetinderpal Singh Mangat, Peter Duyen Hung Hoang, Daniel Frank, Shannon Yen Yun Lee, Joshua Trusz, Sang Young Park, Daniel Daigle, Helen Joan Hem Lam, William Michael Mozell, David Seymour, Cody Kenneth Snyder
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Publication number: 20160230477Abstract: An electrical connector assembly positionable in a wellbore includes an upper longitudinal member having an electrical conductor disposed therein; a lower longitudinal member having an electrical conductor disposed therein; a telescoping electrically conductive assembly; and an electrical contact member disposed around and movably contacting the electrical conductor of the lower longitudinal member and movably contacting an inner surface of the upper longitudinal member. The assembly further includes an outer housing including a telescoping portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jim Darin Tilley, John Kenneth Snyder
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Publication number: 20160208556Abstract: A progressing cavity drilling motor positionable in a wellbore includes a tubular housing, a stator having a collection of helical lobes, and a rotor having a collection of helical lobes. The rotor orbits about the central longitudinal axis of the stator. A bearing assembly is coupled to an end of the housing and is disposed around an end of the rotor. The bearing assembly includes a bearing housing disposed concentrically in the stator housing, an outer bearing disposed concentrically in the bearing housing, and an inner bearing disposed on the first cylindrical end of the rotor. The inner bearing has a central axis aligned with the central axis of the rotor and is positioned in the outer bearing such that the inner bearing orbits around the central longitudinal axis of the stator when the rotor is rotated in the stator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Victor Gawski, John Kenneth Snyder
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Patent number: 9359882Abstract: Various embodiments include apparatus and methods that use hand mobile communications device with respect to a drilling operation at a drilling site. Data with respect to one or more sensors downhole at a drilling site can be wirelessly received in the hand mobile communications device. Representations of the received data can be displayed on a graphical user interface screen of the hand mobile communications device. The representations can include displaying the data in a graphical representation, a numerical representation, or a graphical and numerical representation on the graphical user interface screen. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: John Kenneth Snyder
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Publication number: 20160053588Abstract: An electrical generator positionable downhole in a well bore includes a tubular housing having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, the housing having an internal passageway with a plurality of layers. The layers comprise at least a first protective layer, a second protective layer, and an electrically conductive layer positioned between the first and second protective layers. The layers define an internal cavity. A shaft with magnetic inserts is movably positioned in the internal cavity. Electrical current is generated when the shaft is moved. Alternatively, the device may be supplied with electrical power and used as a downhole motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2013Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: John Kenneth Snyder, Victor Gawski
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Publication number: 20150376948Abstract: A drilling assembly positionable in a well bore includes a turbine motor couplable to a drill string and a harmonic drive transmission coupled to the turbine motor. The harmonic drive transmission includes a circular spline, a wave generator, a flexspline, and a sealing subsystem. The sealing subsystem defines a substantially sealed volume containing the circular spline, wave generator, and flexspline, and isolates the circular spline, wave generator, and flexspline from drilling fluid exiting the turbine motor and flowing through the harmonic drive transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: John Kenneth SNYDER, Richard Thomas HAY
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Publication number: 20150240618Abstract: A method includes performing a directional drilling operation. The method also includes receiving data from one or more sensors, wherein at least one of the one or more sensors output data related to a performance attribute of a downhole component that is from a group consisting of a downhole drilling motor and a rotary steerable tool. The downhole component comprises part of a drill string that is used to perform the directional drilling operation. The performance attribute is selected from a group consisting of rotations per unit of time of the downhole component, operating differential pressure across the downhole component and torque output of the downhole component. The method also includes displaying the data in a graphical and numerical representation on a graphical user interface screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Victor Gawski, John Kenneth Snyder
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Patent number: 9103195Abstract: A method includes performing a directional drilling operation. The method also includes receiving data from one or more sensors, wherein at least one of the one or more sensors output data related to a performance attribute of a downhole component that is from a group consisting of a downhole drilling motor and a rotary steerable tool. The downhole component comprises part of a drill string that is used to perform the directional drilling operation. The performance attribute is selected from a group consisting of rotations per unit of time of the downhole component, operating differential pressure across the downhole component and torque output of the downhole component. The method also includes displaying the data in a graphical and numerical representation on a graphical user interface screen.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Victor Gawski, John Kenneth Snyder
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Patent number: 9080391Abstract: A downhole drilling tool includes a tubular housing having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, and a stator disposed in the tubular housing, said stator defining an internal cavity passing there through. The stator includes at least a first protective electrically insulated layer, a second protective electrically insulated layer, and an electrically conductive layer disposed between the first and second protective layers. The electrically conductive layer coupled at a first end to a first electrical device and coupled at a second end to a second electrical device. A rotor is operatively positioned in the internal cavity to cooperate the stator.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Victor Gawski, John Kenneth Snyder
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Publication number: 20140332272Abstract: A downhole drilling tool includes a tubular housing having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, and a stator disposed in the tubular housing, said stator defining an internal cavity passing there through. The stator includes at least a first protective electrically insulated layer, a second protective electrically insulated layer, and an electrically conductive layer disposed between the first and second protective layers. The electrically conductive layer coupled at a first end to a first electrical device and coupled at a second end to a second electrical device. A rotor is operatively positioned in the internal cavity to cooperate the stator. In some implementations, the stator may provide electrical connectivity through the stator without significantly impacting the physical operational integrity of the drilling tool components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Victor Gawski, John Kenneth Snyder
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Publication number: 20140325567Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a customizable channel guide, and more specifically, a personalized channel guide for a user, are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, indications of types of content for which the user has an interest are received. Information about content that is available for viewing is accessed. Personalized channels for the user are generated based on the received indications of the types of content for which the user has an interest and based on the information about content that is available for viewing. Each separate personalized channel provides the user with access to a separate type of content for which the user has an interest. A listing of at least some of the personalized channels is displayed to thereby enable the user to select one of the personalized channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Preetinderpal Singh Mangat, Peter Duyen Hung Hoang, Daniel Frank, Shannon Yen Yun Lee, Joshua Trusz, Sang Young Park, Daniel Daigle, Helen Joan Hem Lam, William Michael Mozell, David Seymour, Cody Kenneth Snyder
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Publication number: 20130258678Abstract: A method of making an illuminated panel for projecting a pattern or an image and for use with a lighting system including a light source includes the step of providing a substrate. The method further includes the step of printing at least one layer of ink on the substrate to create an image or pattern that may be projected onto a surface, wherein the at least one layer of ink is a light absorbent or light reflective layer of ink that protects the substrate and ink from light energy, ultraviolet light, and infra-red energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: APOLLO DESIGN TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Joel A. Nichols, Kenneth A. Snyder, Jason C. Kabot, Tracie H. Schmidt
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Patent number: 8138720Abstract: A dual-energy storage system is described, having two energy sources: (a) a fast-energy storage device (FES) such as an ultracapacitor, and (b) a long duration or steady power device, such as a fuel-cell or battery. A power converter or controller executes an energy management algorithm to determine when to provide bursts of additional power/current from the fast-energy storage device, and when to recharge the fast-energy storage device.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: AFS Trinity Power CorporationInventors: Philip Kenneth Snyder, Donald Bender
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Patent number: 8127668Abstract: A vegetative shredder and destemming apparatus that includes a shredding drum having a interior volume into which a harvested plant crop may be placed for processing. The drum includes a substantially cylindrical side with a plurality of openings and at least one brush roller disposed proximate the cylindrical side. A motor rotates the shredding drum and the brush rollers simultaneously. The apparatus employs centrifugal force to urge portions of the plant material into engagement with the drum's cylindrical side and the openings therethrough so as to allow bring the brush rollers to mechanically shred and destem the plant material.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Inventors: Delmar E. Snyder, Jr., William Kenneth Snyder
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Patent number: D801683Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: WILDLIFE ACOUSTICS, INC.Inventors: Sherwood Kenneth Snyder, Theodore J. Wright, Thomas A. Hagerty, Ivan Mark Lazich