Patents by Inventor Marian Morys
Marian Morys 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: 11471612Abstract: Induction heating from an induction coil (108) is used to separate a metal medical sharp (144) from its holder (142) by applying a high-frequency oscillating magnetic field that excites eddy currents and resistance heating in the sharp. The heated metal sharp melts the adhesive or plastic securing the sharp to its holder. The use of induction heating is advantageous in that it does not require direct contact between the electrical circuit and the sharp or its holder. The heating can also act to sterilize the sharp and thereby render it less hazardous at the same time that it separates the sharp from its holder. The induction coil can have a stepped or conical shape to concentrate the RF energy at the interface between the metal sharp and its holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and CompanyInventors: Amit Limaye, David Schiff, Todd Zielinski, Nick McGill, Marian Morys, Glenn Smollinger
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Patent number: 11119226Abstract: A variety of applications can include a gamma ray logging system having a gamma ray detector, where temperature sensitivity of the gamma ray detector is accounted for in the operation of the logging system. Correction of sensitivity of the gamma ray detector can include using a measure of sensitivity drift derived from temperature binned gamma ray spectra from measurements by the gamma ray detector over a calibration period for a number of calibration periods. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc.Inventor: Marian Morys
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Patent number: 10914856Abstract: Apparatus having a focused transducer and methods of operating a focused transducer downhole in a well can provide high resolution downhole imaging. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on a seismoelectric effect. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on an electroacoustic effect. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Marian Morys
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Publication number: 20200292717Abstract: A variety of applications can include a gamma ray logging system having a gamma ray detector, where temperature sensitivity of the gamma ray detector is accounted for in the operation of the logging system. Correction of sensitivity of the gamma ray detector can include using a measure of sensitivity drift derived from temperature binned gamma ray spectra from measurements by the gamma ray detector over a calibration period for a number of calibration periods. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventor: Marian MORYS
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Patent number: 10670736Abstract: A variety of applications can include a gamma ray downhole logging system having a gamma ray detector, where temperature sensitivity of the gamma ray detector is accounted for in the operation of the logging system. Correction of sensitivity of the gamma ray detector can include using a measure of sensitivity drift derived from temperature binned gamma ray spectra from measurements by the gamma ray detector over a calibration period for a number of calibration periods. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc.Inventor: Marian Morys
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Publication number: 20200057173Abstract: A variety of applications can include a gamma ray downhole logging system having a gamma ray detector, where temperature sensitivity of the gamma ray detector is accounted for in the operation of the logging system. Correction of sensitivity of the gamma ray detector can include using a measure of sensitivity drift derived from temperature binned gamma ray spectra from measurements by the gamma ray detector over a calibration period for a number of calibration periods. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventor: Marian Morys
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Publication number: 20200049748Abstract: A system and method for determining material resistivity. A current of one or more frequencies is generated using a circuitry. The one or more frequencies is directed using one or more electrodes into a surround-ing material. The resistivity of the material surrounding the electrodes and a drilling tool is measured by detecting the current at the one or more fre-quencies.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Marian Morys, Sergei Knizhnik, William Francis Gallagher, III
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Patent number: 10082592Abstract: A borehole resistivity instrument for use in a borehole drilled within a geologic formation includes an emitting electrode and an imaging electrode. The borehole resistivity instrument also includes a current isolator positioned between the emitting electrode and the imaging electrode. The current isolator prevents a substantial portion of the electric current emitted from the emitting electrode from passing to the imaging electrode through the borehole.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Sondex Wireline LimitedInventors: Dean Douglas Kleckner, Marian Morys
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Publication number: 20170363766Abstract: Apparatus having a focused transducer and methods of operating a focused transducer downhole in a well can provide high resolution downhole imaging. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on a seismoelectric effect. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on an electroacoustic effect. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Marian Morys
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Patent number: 9766363Abstract: Apparatus having a focused transducer and methods of operating a focused transducer downhole in a well can provide high resolution downhole imaging. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on a seismoelectric effect. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on an electroacoustic effect. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INCInventor: Marian Morys
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Patent number: 9766369Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to select from multiple optical detectors and/or multiple detector amplifiers to form combinations of detectors and amplifiers as part of an optical detection system. The selection may be based on minimizing noise equivalent power (NEP) of the optical detector or a combination of an optical detector and a detector amplifier over a desired temperature range. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Raj Pai, Marian Morys, Homi Phiroze Cooper, John Thomas
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Publication number: 20170059736Abstract: A borehole resistivity instrument for use in a borehole drilled within a geologic formation includes an emitting electrode and an imaging electrode. The borehole resistivity instrument also includes a current isolator positioned between the emitting electrode and the imaging electrode. The current isolator prevents a substantial portion of the electric current emitted from the emitting electrode from passing to the imaging electrode through the borehole.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: SONDEX WIRELINE LIMITEDInventors: Dean Douglas Kleckner, Marian Morys
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Publication number: 20160170080Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to select from multiple optical detectors and/or multiple detector amplifiers to form combinations of detectors and amplifiers as part of an optical detection system. The selection may be based on minimizing noise equivalent power (NEP) of the optical detector or a combination of an optical detector and a detector amplifier over a desired temperature range. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Raj Pai, Marian Morys, Homi Phiroze Cooper, John Thomas
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Patent number: 9328597Abstract: An electrically stimulated electrode system comprises injection and return electrodes and a power supply for causing electrical current to flow through a subterranean formation. An electronic system for the injection electrode includes: a power harvester extracting electrical power from current flowing in the injection electrode, a control for the injection electrode current, a sensor of the injection electrode and/or formation, or a telemetry for the injection electrode and/or formation, or any combination thereof. A sensor comprises: a pair of spaced apart electrodes, a power conversion device connected to the spaced apart electrodes for providing electrical power, and a processor providing a representation of a current.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Electro-Petroleum, Inc.Inventor: Marian Morys
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Patent number: 9304227Abstract: Optical detection apparatus (300) comprising an optical detector (302, 304, 306), a detector amplifier (336, 338, 340), and switching means, e.g., a multiplexer (344, 348), for dynamically selecting at least one of the optical detector or the detector amplifier by switching from among at least two alternative optical detectors and/or at least two detector amplifiers such as to minimize noise equivalent power (NEP) of a selected detector or combination of detector and amplifier under given operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Raj Pai, Marian Morys, Homi Phiroze Cooper, John Thomas
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Patent number: 8946639Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to receive radiation at an active detector of a pair of radiation detectors to provide a first signal proportional to an intensity of the radiation, to receive none of the radiation at a blind detector of the pair of radiation detectors to provide a second signal proportional to the reception of no radiation, and to combine the first signal and the second signal to provide an output signal representing the difference between the first signal and the second signal. The pair of radiation detectors may comprise thermopile detectors. Combination may occur via differential amplification. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Raj Pai, Marian Morys, Phap Hung Lien
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Publication number: 20140346324Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to receive radiation at an active detector of a pair of radiation detectors to provide a first signal proportional to an intensity of the radiation, to receive none of the radiation at a blind detector of the pair of radiation detectors to provide a second signal proportional to the reception of no radiation, and to combine the first signal and the second signal to provide an output signal representing the difference between the first signal and the second signal. The pair of radiation detectors may comprise thermopile detectors. Combination may occur via differential amplification. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Raj Pai, Marian Morys, Phap Hung Lien
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Patent number: 8895928Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to receive radiation at an active detector of a pair of radiation detectors to provide a first signal proportional to an intensity of the radiation, to receive none of the radiation at a blind detector of the pair of radiation detectors to provide a second signal proportional to the reception of no radiation, and to combine the first signal and the second signal to provide an output signal representing the difference between the first signal and the second signal. The pair of radiation detectors may comprise thermopile detectors. Combination may occur via differential amplification. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Raj Pai, Marian Morys, Phap Hung Lien
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Publication number: 20140299312Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrically-enhanced oil recovery from an oil-bearing subterranean formation are provided. An isolation opening extends around the circumference of a casing to provide a separation of the inflow section from an adjacent section of the casing. A portion of the oil-bearing formation disposed on the outside of the isolation opening is removed to form a void in the oil-bearing formation adjacent the isolation opening. A material having less electrical conductivity than the casing is inserted into the void and the isolation opening to form an insulative barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: ELECTRO-PETROLEUM, INCInventor: Marian Morys
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Publication number: 20130169279Abstract: Apparatus having a focused transducer and methods of operating a focused transducer down-hole in a well can provide high resolution downhole imaging. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on a seismoelectric effect. In various embodiments, a focused transducer is used for imaging downhole in a well in which the imaging is based on an electroacoustic effect. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: July 4, 2013Inventor: Marian Morys