Patents by Inventor Lee Cunningham

Lee Cunningham 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: 10841985
    Abstract: A system and method for heat treating a tubular. In one embodiment, a system for heat treating a tubular includes a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is configured to circumferentially surround the tubular and induce, from without the tubular, current flow in a cylindrical portion of the tubular adjacent the first coil. The second coil is configured to be inserted into a bore of the tubular and induce, from within the tubular, in conjunction with the first coil, current flow in the cylindrical portion of the tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Wyble, Daniel Lyle Hannahs, Daryl Stevenson, Shawn Lee Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20190370700
    Abstract: A room scheduling device is disclosed that provides a dial or knob for turning to adjust time being reserved. The room scheduling device further includes a tactile button to activating the device and setting a reservation after a duration has been selected via the dial. The room scheduling device further includes a software application running on a personal electronic device such as a smartphone. The software application identifies the room scheduling device via an identifier and then displays information from an electronic calendar system as an augmented reality. The system can further include an identifier on an exterior wall of the room that allows the software application to identify the space from a greater distance to allow users to identify and reserve space from a distance away from the room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: James LUDWIG, Andrew GOODE, Justin Glen BEITZEL, Julia Andress OLSON, Morrison Lee CUNNINGHAM
  • Publication number: 20180324902
    Abstract: A system and method for heat treating a tubular. In one embodiment, a system for heat treating a tubular includes a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is configured to circumferentially surround the tubular and induce, from without the tubular, current flow in a cylindrical portion of the tubular adjacent the first coil. The second coil is configured to be inserted into a bore of the tubular and induce, from within the tubular, in conjunction with the first coil, current flow in the cylindrical portion of the tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Wyble, Daniel Lyle Hannahs, Daryl Stevenson, Shawn Lee Cunningham
  • Patent number: 10034330
    Abstract: A system and method for heat treating a tubular. In one embodiment, a system for heat treating a tubular includes a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is configured to circumferentially surround the tubular and induce, from without the tubular, current flow in a cylindrical portion of the tubular adjacent the first coil. The second coil is configured to be inserted into a bore of the tubular and induce, from within the tubular, in conjunction with the first coil, current flow in the cylindrical portion of the tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Wyble, Daniel Lyle Hannahs, Daryl Stevenson, Shawn Lee Cunningham
  • Patent number: 8919322
    Abstract: An engine configuration that places multiple pistons on one or two oscillating discs. The engine can be configured to operate as an internal combustion engine that uses diesel fuel, gasoline, or natural gas, or it can be configured as an expander to convert high pressure high temperature gas to rotary power. For any given set of choices of numbers of pistons and sizes of pistons, disks, and gears, there are disclosed dimensional constraints useful for more efficient functioning of the engine. This engine is especially suited as a driver for electrical power generation as it delivers high torque at low engine speeds, among other uses. Its compact design results in high power to weight ratios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventors: Stephen Lee Cunningham, Martin A. Stuart
  • Publication number: 20140263284
    Abstract: A system and method for heat treating a tubular. In one embodiment, a system for heat treating a tubular includes a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is configured to circumferentially surround the tubular and induce, from without the tubular, current flow in a cylindrical portion of the tubular adjacent the first coil. The second coil is configured to be inserted into a bore of the tubular and induce, from within the tubular, in conjunction with the first coil, current flow in the cylindrical portion of the tubular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Joseph Wyble, Daniel Lyle Hannahs, Daryl Stevenson, Shawn Lee Cunningham
  • Publication number: 20110239981
    Abstract: An engine configuration that places multiple pistons on one or two oscillating discs. The engine can be configured to operate as an internal combustion engine that uses diesel fuel, gasoline, or natural gas, or it can be configured as an expander to convert high pressure high temperature gas to rotary power. For any given set of choices of numbers of pistons and sizes of pistons, disks, and gears, there are disclosed dimensional constraints useful for more efficient functioning of the engine. This engine is especially suited as a driver for electrical power generation as it delivers high torque at low engine speeds, among other uses. Its compact design results in high power to weight ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Stephen Lee Cunningham, Martin A. Stuart
  • Patent number: 7377527
    Abstract: A three-wheeled vehicle having a reversed tricycle configuration provides a means of transporting a quadraped pet, such as a dog, to accompany the pet owner while he or she jogs or runs behind the vehicle pushing and steering it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Stacey Lee Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4332214
    Abstract: A protective, heated bed or support is disclosed suitable for use in the care and treatment of sick, injured, weak or young animals, such as human beings, dogs and cats, reptiles and birds, hereafter referred to as animals, for brevity. The bed is comprised of a support that includes an outer container or shell of any suitable material having attached thereto or integral therewith a heating unit, such as an electrical resistance heater. Supported within the outer shell is an inner shell having a floor and surrounding walls of hard vinyl plastic or other easily sanitized, puncture resistant material capable of supporting the animal as well as resisting the rough treatment such a surface would endure. The inner and outer shells are shaped so as to define an interior volume having a U-shaped cross section suitable for containing a liquid having a high thermal capacity such as water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1982
    Inventor: Lee Cunningham