Patents by Inventor Kurt Kolb

Kurt Kolb 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: 12010441
    Abstract: A device and method used to image wells and other fluid-carrying tubulars having localized features of interest. The device scans large areas of the tubular first in a low-resolution mode using an ultrasound sensor and in a high-resolution mode using a camera, then identifies areas that contain those localized features with some probability. The device images are stored for further image processing. The two sensors are axially spaced-apart on the device. A computer remote from the imaging device renders a visualization of the tubular and localized features using the optical and ultrasound images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2024
    Assignee: DarkVision Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E Robinson, Kurt Kolb
  • Publication number: 20230362499
    Abstract: A device and method used to image wells and other fluid-carrying tubulars having localized features of interest. The device scans large areas of the tubular first in a low-resolution mode using an ultrasound sensor and in a high-resolution mode using a camera, then identifies areas that contain those localized features with some probability. The device images are stored for further image processing. The two sensors are axially spaced-apart on the device. A computer remote from the imaging device renders a visualization of the tubular and localized features using the optical and ultrasound images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Stephen E Robinson, Kurt Kolb
  • Patent number: 11758291
    Abstract: A device and method used to image wells and other fluid-carrying tubulars having localized features of interest. The device scans large areas of the tubular first in a low-resolution mode, then identifies areas that contain those localized features with some probability. The device images the identified areas in a high-resolution mode and stores the images for further image processing. The device may comprise two sensors axially spaced-apart on the device, which sensors may be electromagnetic, acoustic, or cameras.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: DarkVision Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Robinson, Kurt Kolb
  • Publication number: 20220034217
    Abstract: A method and system for inspecting casings in a wellbore to determine a mechanical or sealing quality of casing connections. Casing connections may become mechanically weak or start to leak after some period of use in harsh conditions. A radial array of ultrasound transducers images the casing in-situ to create an ultrasound image, which is analyzed to detect the casing connector then analyzed a sealing band of the connector. Machine learning and image processing methods may be used to analyze the images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: DarkVision Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Graham T. MANDERS, Kurt KOLB, Jacob LAW
  • Publication number: 20210105405
    Abstract: A device and method used to image wells and other fluid-carrying tubulars having localized features of interest. The device scans large areas of the tubular first in a low-resolution mode, then identifies areas that contain those localized features with some probability. The device images the identified areas in a high-resolution mode and stores the images for further image processing. The device may comprise two sensors axially spaced-apart on the device, which sensors may be electromagnetic, acoustic, or cameras.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: DarkVision Technologies Inc
    Inventors: Stephen Robinson, Kurt Kolb
  • Publication number: 20200131572
    Abstract: Provided is a sensing apparatus comprising a chip for integrated amplification and sequencing of a template polynucleotide in a sample. The apparatus comprises a chip with at least one ISFET in a well or chamber, amplification means for amplifying the template polynucleotide on a surface of said chip and comprising at least one heating means suitable for conducting amplification of the template polynucleotide at temperatures elevated with respect to room temperature, and sequencing means for sequencing the amplified template polynucleotide in said well or chamber. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: DNAE Group Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Zahid ANSARI, Krishna AMIN, Ginny JORGENSEN, Kurt KOLB, Daniel MORLEY, Alpesh PATEL, Samuel REED, Leila SHEPHERD, Christofer TOUMAZOU
  • Patent number: 10557168
    Abstract: Provided is a sensing apparatus comprising a chip for integrated amplification and sequencing of a template polynucleotide in a sample. The apparatus comprises a chip with at least one ISFET in a well or chamber, amplification means for amplifying the template polynucleotide on a surface of said chip and comprising at least one heating means suitable for conducting amplification of the template polynucleotide at temperatures elevated with respect to room temperature, and sequencing means for sequencing the amplified template polynucleotide in said well or chamber. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: DNAE Group Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Zahid Ansari, Krishna Amin, Ginny Jorgensen, Kurt Kolb, Daniel Morley, Alpesh Patel, Samuel Reed, Leila Shepherd, Christofer Toumazou
  • Publication number: 20190249246
    Abstract: Provided is a sensing apparatus comprising a chip for integrated amplification and sequencing of a template polynucleotide in a sample. The apparatus comprises a chip with at least one ISFET in a well or chamber, amplification means for amplifying the template polynucleotide on a surface of said chip and comprising at least one heating means suitable for conducting amplification of the template polynucleotide at temperatures elevated with respect to room temperature, and sequencing means for sequencing the amplified template polynucleotide in said well or chamber. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Applicant: DNAE Group Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Zahid ANSARI, Krishna AMIN, Ginny JORGENSEN, Kurt KOLB, Daniel MORLEY, Alpesh PATEL, Samuel REED, Leila SHEPHERD, Christofer TOUMAZOU
  • Patent number: 10316363
    Abstract: Provided is a sensing apparatus comprising a chip for integrated amplification and sequencing of a template polynucleotide in a sample. The apparatus comprises a chip with at least one ISFET in a well or chamber, amplification means for amplifying the template polynucleotide on a surface of said chip and comprising at least one heating means suitable for conducting amplification of the template polynucleotide at temperatures elevated with respect to room temperature, and sequencing means for sequencing the amplified template polynucleotide in said well or chamber. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: DNAE Group Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Zahid Ansari, Krishna Amin, Ginny Jorgensen, Kurt Kolb, Daniel Morley, Alpesh Patel, Samuel Reed, Leila Shepherd, Christofer Toumazou
  • Publication number: 20170226579
    Abstract: Provided is a sensing apparatus comprising a chip for integrated amplification and sequencing of a template polynucleotide in a sample. The apparatus comprises a chip with at least one ISFET in a well or chamber, amplification means for amplifying the template polynucleotide on a surface of said chip and comprising at least one heating means suitable for conducting amplification of the template polynucleotide at temperatures elevated with respect to room temperature, and sequencing means for sequencing the amplified template polynucleotide in said well or chamber. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Applicant: DNAE Group Holdings Limited
    Inventors: Zahid ANSARI, Krishna AMIN, Ginny JORGENSEN, Kurt KOLB, Daniel MORLEY, Alpesh PATEL, Samuel REED, Leila SHEPHERD, Christofer TOUMAZOU
  • Publication number: 20150240300
    Abstract: Provided is a sensing apparatus comprising a chip for integrated amplification and sequencing of a template polynucleotide in a sample. The apparatus comprises a chip with at least one ISFET in a well or chamber, amplification means for amplifying the template polynucleotide on a surface of said chip and comprising at least one heating means suitable for conducting amplification of the template polynucleotide at temperatures elevated with respect to room temperature, and sequencing means for sequencing the amplified template polynucleotide in said well or chamber. Methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Zahid Ansari, Alpesh Patel, Krishna Amin, Ginny Jorgensen, Kurt Kolb, Daniel Morley, Sam Reed, Leila Shepherd, Christofer Toumazou
  • Patent number: 7830547
    Abstract: A diagnostic system provides help to a user utilizing a data store that stores one or more solutions to at least one error. A storage component logs error data and associates errors, responses to the errors, and information indicative of whether each of the error responses was successful or unsuccessful. A linking component receives the error data from a source and identifies an appropriate solution to the error data from the information logged in the storage component. A presentation component presents the appropriate solution to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt Kolb, Themba Muchaneta
  • Patent number: 7603721
    Abstract: A client computer runs an operating system that executes additional applications by loading them using an application loader and executes device drivers for peripheral devices by loading the drivers using a device loader. The operating system restricts the functionality of the operating system, such as by making selected portions and functionality of the operating system unavailable to the user or by limiting the user's ability to add software applications or device drivers to the computer. Additionally, various techniques can be used to remove or reduce the functionality limitations of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
  • Patent number: 7584512
    Abstract: A client computer runs an operating system that executes additional applications by loading them using an application loader and executes device drivers for peripheral devices by loading the drivers using a device loader. The operating system restricts the functionality of the operating system, such as by making selected portions and functionality of the operating system unavailable to the user or by limiting the user's ability to add software applications or device drivers to the computer. Additionally, various techniques can be used to remove or reduce the functionality limitations of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
  • Patent number: 7577853
    Abstract: A client computer runs an operating system that executes additional applications by loading them using an application loader and executes device drivers for peripheral devices by loading the drivers using a device loader. The operating system restricts the functionality of the operating system, such as by making selected portions and functionality of the operating system unavailable to the user or by limiting the user's ability to add software applications or device drivers to the computer. Additionally, various techniques can be used to remove or reduce the functionality limitations of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
  • Patent number: 7536726
    Abstract: A client computer runs an operating system that executes additional applications by loading them using an application loader and executes device drivers for peripheral devices by loading the drivers using a device loader. The operating system restricts the functionality of the operating system, such as by making selected portions and functionality of the operating system unavailable to the user or by limiting the user's ability to add software applications or device drivers to the computer. Additionally, various techniques can be used to remove or reduce the functionality limitations of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
  • Publication number: 20080039997
    Abstract: A flight data collection and transmission system includes a data interface for receiving digital flight data, means for formatting the data as a binary or text file, means for incorporating the data file into an email, means for transmitting the email using a communication system. A method of collecting and transmitting aircraft data includes the steps of receiving and storing digital flight data, creating a data file and transmitting the data as part of an email upon the happening of a defined event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: AEROMECHANICAL SERVICES LTD.
    Inventors: Kurt KOLB, Kent JACOBS, Darryl JACOBS
  • Publication number: 20070168758
    Abstract: A diagnostic system provides help to a user utilizing a data store that stores one or more solutions to at least one error. A storage component logs error data and associates errors, responses to the errors, and information indicative of whether each of the error responses was successful or unsuccessful. A linking component receives the error data from a source and identifies an appropriate solution to the error data from the information logged in the storage component. A presentation component presents the appropriate solution to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Kurt Kolb, Themba Muchaneta
  • Patent number: 7203630
    Abstract: A flight data collection and transmission system includes a data interface for receiving digital flight data, means for formatting the data as a binary or text file, means for incorporating the data file into an email, means for transmitting the email using a communication system. A method of collecting and transmitting aircraft data includes the steps of receiving and storing digital flight data, creating a data file and transmitting the data as part of an email upon the happening of a defined event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Aeromechanical Services Ltd.
    Inventors: Kurt Kolb, Kent Jacobs, Darryl Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20060064596
    Abstract: A client computer runs an operating system that executes additional applications by loading them using an application loader and executes device drivers for peripheral devices by loading the drivers using a device loader. The operating system restricts the functionality of the operating system, such as by making selected portions and functionality of the operating system unavailable to the user or by limiting the user's ability to add software applications or device drivers to the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David Feinleib, Carl Gulledge, Wassef Haroun, Joachim Kempin, Kurt Kolb, Brian Moran, Edward Stubbs, Jacob Swed