Patents by Inventor Mark A. Byers
Mark A. Byers 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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Publication number: 20230039550Abstract: Disclosed is conduit anchor, an offshore system comprising a conduit anchor and a method of deployment. The conduit anchor includes a base section adapted for attachment to a conduit, and a conduit guide extending from the base section. In use a dynamic conduit extends along a dynamic conduit pathway range defined by the anchor, via the conduit guide. The conduit guide comprises a convex bend protecting surface region oriented towards the dynamic conduit pathway range which in use protects against over bending of the dynamic conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Calum MILLER, Mark BYERS
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Patent number: 10571157Abstract: Example field instrument temperature apparatus and methods for affecting or regulating a temperature of a field instrument are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a vortex tube having an inlet to receive a fluid, a first outlet to dispense a first portion of the fluid at a first temperature and a second outlet to dispense a second portion of the fluid at a second temperature, the second temperature being greater than the first temperature. The example apparatus also includes a first passageway fluidly coupled to the first outlet to direct the first portion of the fluid to an electronic device in a process control system to affect a temperature of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Fisher Centrols International LLCInventor: Mark Byer
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Publication number: 20180320935Abstract: Example field instrument temperature apparatus and methods for affecting or regulating a temperature of a field instrument are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a vortex tube having an inlet to receive a fluid, a first outlet to dispense a first portion of the fluid at a first temperature and a second outlet to dispense a second portion of the fluid at a second temperature, the second temperature being greater than the first temperature. The example apparatus also includes a first passageway fluidly coupled to the first outlet to direct the first portion of the fluid to an electronic device in a process control system to affect a temperature of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventor: Mark Byer
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Patent number: 10094597Abstract: Example field instrument temperature apparatus and methods for affecting or regulating a temperature of a field instrument are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a vortex tube having an inlet to receive a fluid, a first outlet to dispense a first portion of the fluid at a first temperature and a second outlet to dispense a second portion of the fluid at a second temperature, the second temperature being greater than the first temperature. The example apparatus also includes a first passageway fluidly coupled to the first outlet to direct the first portion of the fluid to an electronic device in a process control system to affect a temperature of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Fisher Controls International LLCInventor: Mark Byer
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Patent number: 10041703Abstract: Example field instrument temperature apparatus and methods for affecting or regulating a temperature of a field instrument are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a vortex tube having an inlet to receive a fluid, a first outlet to dispense a first portion of the fluid at a first temperature and a second outlet to dispense a second portion of the fluid at a second temperature, the second temperature being greater than the first temperature. The example apparatus also includes a first passageway fluidly coupled to the first outlet to direct the first portion of the fluid to an electronic device in a process control system to affect a temperature of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Fisher Controls International LLCInventor: Mark Byer
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Publication number: 20160084538Abstract: Example field instrument temperature apparatus and methods for affecting or regulating a temperature of a field instrument are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a vortex tube having an inlet to receive a fluid, a first outlet to dispense a first portion of the fluid at a first temperature and a second outlet to dispense a second portion of the fluid at a second temperature, the second temperature being greater than the first temperature. The example apparatus also includes a first passageway fluidly coupled to the first outlet to direct the first portion of the fluid to an electronic device in a process control system to affect a temperature of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventor: Mark Byer
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Publication number: 20070248136Abstract: Laser apparatus and methods involving multiple amplified outputs are disclosed. A laser apparatus may include a master oscillator, a beam splitter coupled to the master oscillator, and two or more output heads optically coupled to the beam splitter. The beam splitter divides a signal from the master oscillator into two or more sub-signals. Each output head receives one of the two or more sub-signals. Each output head includes coupling optics optically coupled to the beam splitter. An optical power amplifier is optically coupled between the beam splitter and the coupling optics. Optical outputs from the two or more output heads do not spatially overlap at a target. The master oscillator signal may be pulsed so that optical outputs of the output heads are pulsed and substantially synchronous with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: Mobius Photonics, Inc.Inventors: Manuel Leonardo, Mark Byer, Laura Smoliar
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Patent number: 6601159Abstract: An integrated information support system (IISS) uses a stand-alone, large capacity memory device, such as a CD ROM, to enhance the user interface of a copier system. The IISS, providing system users with access to vast quantities of graphical, textual, video and audio information, is a separately controlled system which may be integrated with the normal control functions of the copier system. Information is retrieved from the memory device and presented to a system user either spontaneously, on-demand, or in response to specific system conditions such as faults. In a preferred embodiment, an expert coach controls the presentation of information and is capable of monitoring user actions to, for example, ensure a suggested course of action is actually being followed. The IISS may advantageously share existing user interface facilities, such as the copier system's video monitor and button matrix.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1997Date of Patent: July 29, 2003Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Craig A. Smith, William R. Hartman, Mark A. Byers, Michael B. Neary
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Publication number: 20030043231Abstract: An apparatus for generating printer data from application print data, the apparatus including a memory and a processor. The memory stores the application print data. The processor is coupled to the memory and is further adapted to be coupled to receive printer status data from a multi-color printer. The processor is also adapted to provide printer data to the multi-color printer. The processor is operable to obtain from the printer status data information identifying a first color ink for which printing is inhibited. The processor is also operable to identify one or more substitute color inks from a set of color inks for which printing is not inhibited. The processor is further operable to generate printer data from application print data, substituting the one or more substitute color inks when print data requires the first color ink.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Applicant: Xerox CorporationInventors: Mark A. Byers, William J. De Beaubien
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Patent number: 6527366Abstract: An apparatus for generating printer data from application print data, the apparatus including a memory and a processor. The memory stores the application print data. The processor is coupled to the memory and is further adapted to be coupled to receive printer status data from a multi-color printer. The processor is also adapted to provide printer data to the multi-color printer. The processor is operable to obtain from the printer status data information identifying a first color ink for which printing is inhibited. The processor is also operable to identify one or more substitute color inks from a set of color inks for which printing is not inhibited. The processor is further operable to generate printer data from application print data, substituting the one or more substitute color inks when print data requires the first color ink.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Mark A. Byers, William J. De Beaubien
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Patent number: 6366593Abstract: A precision positioning mount for UV-cured adhesives that provides adhesive junctions between modular assembly mounts and structural elements. Contact edges are placed on a first fixating area of an adhesive junction. The contact edges are pronounced edges of faces that slide along a second fixating area during the adjustment process. Thus, the assembly modules and structural elements are precisely referenced before, during and after their positioning and orientating. First and second fixating areas form a cavity that provides a volume for the adhesive. The mounts and structural elements are preferably made of sapphire for increased thermal conductivity. The elements of the assembly mounts are modular and interchangeable and provide various positioning modes.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1999Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Lightwave Electronics CorporationInventors: Derek J. Richard, Mark Byer, Gerald Mitchell, George Conway
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Patent number: 6320706Abstract: Optical, opto-mechanical and electro-optical elements (OE) of a Laser resonance assembly (LRA) are positioned and fixated in close proximity on an assembly plate by clamping the OE in a vacuum chuck that holds the OE on a clamping portion on the very top of it. The OE is brought into the predetermined position while a lateral attaching surface of the OE is kept in a predetermined angle relative to the assembly plate. A side mount is placed between the mirror and the assembly plate after an UV-curing adhesive has been applied. The attaching surface s and the adhesive have a specific relation between areal extension, surface roughness, uncured viscosity and uncured cohesive force.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Lightwave ElectronicsInventors: Derek J. Richard, Mark Byer, Gerald Mitchell, George Conway
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Patent number: 5490089Abstract: An interactive user support system for a document processing system or an image producing device controls the operation of the machine using an internally stored knowledge base derived from information and rules provided by expels in the field. A plurality of sensors monitor the operation of the machine and a variety of user actions. If the system determines that the user needs help, by comparing the operation of the machine with the information and rules in the knowledge base, the system will interrupt the user and offer or provide assistance. If the user is performing proper steps to correct a problem or perform a specific job, the system will not interrupt the user. Additionally, the user may query the system for assistance or direction. The result is a more efficient document processing system or image producing device for use in any environment and able to be operated by a variety of users having a range of needs and abilities.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1995Date of Patent: February 6, 1996Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Craig A. Smith, Robert L. Kurtz, Mark A. Byers, Thomas B. Wall
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Patent number: 5138377Abstract: A control technique for monitoring machine status conditions and initiating interactive dialogue with an operator, the control having an expert system, the expert system monitoring predetermined status conditions of the machine for automatic correction or for communication to the operator, including the steps of monitoring with the expert system said predetermined status conditions relative to the operation of the machine, recognizing the deviation of the machine operation from said predetermined status conditions, responding to the deviation of the machine operation from said predetermined status conditions, and optionally atomatically correcting the machine to return the machine to standard operation, or initiating an interactive dialogue with the operator to return the machine to standard operation.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 1991Date of Patent: August 11, 1992Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Craig A. Smith, Mark A. Byers, Thomas A. Wall