Patents by Inventor Matthew A. Brown

Matthew A. Brown 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).

  • Publication number: 20100181774
    Abstract: A method of controlling a tethered, underwater, water current-driven turbine, power-generating device. The device is comprised of dual turbines and dual rotor blades turned by fluid flow, each turbine including one or more generators driven by rotor blades. The device is connected by device tethers to a strut, which is moveable to control depth of the device. The strut is connected to the ocean floor by tripodal tethers: a main tether, a left side tether and a right side tether, which are strut control tethers. One or more winches are controlled to maintain operation of the device within set parameters by varying the tension on one or more of the strut control tethers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: AQUANTIS, LLC
    Inventors: James G.P. Dehlsen, Matthew Brown, Christoperh Grieco
  • Publication number: 20100132936
    Abstract: A pipe handling assembly includes: a pipe engaging apparatus including a pipe gripping mechanism connectable to a top drive such that the top drive transmits rotational movement and axial movement to the pipe gripping mechanism; a pipe handling device for mounting onto the pipe engaging apparatus, the pipe handling device including a link hanger mounted on the pipe engaging apparatus, a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to the link hanger and an outboard end selected to carry a pipe into a position to be gripped by the pipe engaging apparatus; a bearing for isolating rotational movement to the pipe gripping mechanism from the link hanger; and a connection for rigidly connecting the link hanger to the pipe engaging apparatus during operation of the pipe handling assembly, the connection selected to substantially prevent the link hanger from rotating with the pipe gripping mechanism should the bearing seize.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: Tesco Corporation
    Inventors: William Carr, Matthew Brown, Per G. Angman
  • Publication number: 20100131830
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for framing messages in a forward error correction (FEC) structure for data streams encoded with redundant signal conditioning information. The method accepts signal conditioning-encoded words at a first bit rate, and eliminates redundant information in the signal conditioning-encoded words, creating N reduced-bit words of k bits. The k-bit words are mapped into a payload field of N*(k/p) p-bit words. Overhead (OH) and FEC parity fields are generated, and a frame is created including the OH field, payload field, and FEC parity field. The bit values in the frame are then pseudorandomly scrambled and the scrambled frame is transmitted at the first bit rate. A system and method are also presented for recovering the signal conditioning-encoded words from an FEC frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Sean Campeau
  • Patent number: 7722312
    Abstract: The invention provides a fuel cell compressor system that comprises a motor, including a motor shaft driven by the motor; a drive housing at least partially surrounding the motor shaft; a first gear set driven by the motor shaft; a carrier torque tube driven by the first gear set; and an impeller. The impeller includes an impeller shaft driven by the second gear set, so that the impeller shaft is configured to rotate at a speed greater than motor speed. Embodiments of the invention may also be used with a multi-stage compressor that allows, for example, first and second impellers to rotate at different speeds. Embodiments of the invention may also include removal of a gear set driving the carrier torque tube or the impeller shaft, so that the impeller shaft speed is divided between one or more bearings supporting the carrier torque tube and one or more bearings supporting the impeller shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: William Nicholas Eybergen, Martin Dale Pryor, James Matthew Brown
  • Patent number: 7711772
    Abstract: A method for transmitting a plurality of data streams between a client and a server when the number of said data streams exceeds a number of accessible physical connections between the client and the server. The method includes steps for associating each of the data streams with a corresponding transaction handler; creating transactions for each of the data streams in response to receiving a request from the corresponding transaction handler to transmit its corresponding data stream; and responsive to determining that one of the physical connections to the server is accessible, transmitting each transaction over the available connection so that transactions from each of the data streams are transmitted in a near real time manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Bruce Fogelsong, Juan Alvarado, Mikhail Iakimov
  • Publication number: 20100092174
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for deinterleaving differential inverse multiplexed (DIM) virtual channels in a 40G Ethernet receiver. The method accepts a 10.3125 gigabits per second (Gbps) (10G) Ethernet virtual channel with 64B/86B blocks, including periodic Lane Alignment Marker (LAM) blocks. The 10G virtual channel is deinterleaved into two 5.15625 Gbps (5G) virtual channels by: 1) deinterleaving consecutive blocks from the 10G virtual channel into the 5G virtual channels in an alternating order, and 2) reversing the order of deinterleaving in response to each detected LAM block. Then, the method supplies the 5G virtual channels (i.e. to a MAC module).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, Jim Lew, Michael John Hellmer
  • Publication number: 20100075613
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for negotiating a link data rate in a communication system using a plurality of data rates. In a system including a first device network-connected to a second device, auto-negotiation (AN) messages are mutually transmitted. The AN messages indicate rate information such as preferred data rate capabilities, if the device has a dual-rate capability, or a single data rate capabilities. If the AN messages are mutually transmitted, a negotiated link data rate is established. However, if one of the devices cannot send AN messages, the other device times-out, and a link data rate is established at the data rate transmitted by the device that is not AN-capable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Marika Herod, Yanming Gao
  • Publication number: 20100077097
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for negotiating a link data rate in a communication system using a plurality of data rates. In a system including a first device network-connected to a second device, auto-negotiation (AN) messages are mutually transmitted. The AN messages indicate rate information such as preferred data rate capabilities, if the device has a dual-rate capability, single data rate capabilities, or is capable of communicating over a plurality of physical medium lanes. If the AN messages are mutually transmitted, a negotiated link data rate is established. However, if one of the devices cannot send AN messages, the other device times-out, and a link data rate is established at the data rate transmitted by the device that is not AN-capable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Marika Herod, Yanming Gao
  • Patent number: 7673675
    Abstract: A pipe handling assembly includes: a pipe engaging apparatus including a pipe gripping mechanism connectable to a top drive such that the top drive transmits rotational movement and axial movement to the pipe gripping mechanism; a pipe handling device for mounting onto the pipe engaging apparatus, the pipe handling device including a link hanger mounted on the pipe engaging apparatus, a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to the link hanger and an outboard end selected to carry a pipe into a position to be gripped by the pipe engaging apparatus; a bearing for isolating rotational movement to the pipe gripping mechanism from the link hanger; and a connection for rigidly connecting the link hanger to the pipe engaging apparatus during operation of the pipe handling assembly, the connection selected to substantially prevent the link hanger from rotating with the pipe gripping mechanism should the bearing seize.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Tesco Corporation
    Inventors: William Carr, Matthew Brown, Per G. Angman
  • Publication number: 20100008087
    Abstract: A system provides white light having a selectable spectral characteristic (e.g. a selectable color temperature) using an optical integrating cavity to combine energy of different wavelengths from different sources with white light. The cavity has a diffusely reflective interior surface and an aperture for allowing emission of combined light. Control of the intensity of emission of the sources sets the amount of primary color light of each wavelength added to the substantially white input light output and thus determines a spectral characteristic of the white light output through the aperture. A variety of different elements may optically process the combined light output, such a deflector, a variable iris, a lens, a variable focusing lens system, a collimator, a holographic diffuser and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jack C. RAINS, JR., Matthew Brown
  • Patent number: 7624461
    Abstract: A support pillow is disclosed which may include a cushion body, a cover and a mat. The cushion body may have a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body possibly having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. The cover may be disposed over the cushion body such that the cover may conform generally to the shape of the cushion body. The mat may be coupled with at least one of the cushion body and the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: The Boppy Company, LLC
    Inventors: Kristin A. Tidwell, Susan Matthews Brown
  • Patent number: 7625098
    Abstract: A system provides white light having a selectable spectral characteristic (e.g. a selectable color temperature) using an optical integrating cavity to combine energy of different wavelengths from different sources with white light. The cavity has a diffusely reflective interior surface and an aperture for allowing emission of combined light. Control of the intensity of emission of the sources sets the amount of primary color light of each wavelength added to the substantially white input light output and thus determines a spectral characteristic of the white light output through the aperture. A variety of different elements may optically process the combined light output, such a deflector, a variable iris, a lens, a variable focusing lens system, a collimator, a holographic diffuser and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Optical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jack C. Rains, Jr., Matthew Brown
  • Patent number: 7604375
    Abstract: A system provides white light having a selectable spectral characteristic (e.g. a selectable color temperature) using an optical integrating cavity to combine energy of different wavelengths from different sources with white light. The cavity has a diffusely reflective interior surface and an aperture for allowing emission of combined light. Control of the intensity of emission of the sources sets the amount of primary color light of each wavelength added to the substantially white input light output and thus determines a spectral characteristic of the white light output through the aperture. A variety of different elements may optically process the combined light output, such a deflector, a variable iris, a lens, a variable focusing lens system, a collimator, a holographic diffuser and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Optical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jack C. Rains, Jr., Matthew Brown
  • Patent number: 7590153
    Abstract: A protocol independent multiplexer is described that allows for multiple different protocols that operate at different bit rates to be combined and output in a format that may have yet another bit rate. The multiplexer includes a series of inputting devices that are each coupled to a respective buffering device, a mapping device coupled to each of the buffering devices, and an outputting device coupled to the mapping device. Each of the inputting devices receive an input optical signal and forwards recovered data information to the corresponding buffering device. The buffering devices store the data information and output to the mapping device, the outputting being controlled by the mapping device to ensure that the buffering devices remain approximately half full. The mapping device formats the data information into individual data units and outputs the data units to the outputting device which subsequently multiplexes the data units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Nortel Networks Limited
    Inventors: Alan G. Solheim, Colin Kelly, Matthew Brown, Chris Knapton
  • Publication number: 20090164928
    Abstract: An apparatus for enabling improved access to content items such as media content and applications may include a processor. The processor may be configured to provide for presentation of one or more graphical elements on a first axis, each of the graphical elements corresponding to a particular media type, present one or more content items associated with a currently highlighted one of the graphical elements on a second axis, and enable a user to modify display features associated with at least one of the graphical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Udo Szabo, Aapo Henrik Bovellan, Aki Antero Hussa
  • Publication number: 20090109669
    Abstract: A desired color of illumination of a subject is achieved by determining settings for color inputs and applying those setting to one or more systems that generate and mix colors of light, so as to provide combined light of the desired character. In the examples of appropriate systems, an optical integrating cavity diffusely reflects light of three or more colors, and combined light emerging from an aperture of the cavity illuminates the subject. System settings for amounts of the different colors of the input lights are easily recorded for reuse or for transfer and use in other systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: ADVANCED OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jack C. Rains, JR., Matthew Brown, Christopher Bates
  • Patent number: 7509281
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for producing statements that have charges for one or more service categories. The present invention enables a service provider to define which services appear on what statements for any given customer. Using the present invention, it is possible to include telephony, cable, video, and/or data services on the same statement, separate statements, or any combination of services on one or more statements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Convergys CMG Utah, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Marc Jazvac
  • Patent number: 7497590
    Abstract: A desired color of illumination of a subject is achieved by determining settings for color inputs and applying those setting to one or more systems that generate and mix colors of light, so as to provide combined light of the desired character. In the examples of appropriate systems, an optical integrating cavity diffusely reflects light of three or more colors, and combined light emerging from an aperture of the cavity illuminates the subject. System settings for amounts of the different colors of the input lights are easily recorded for reuse or for transfer and use in other systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Advanced Optical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jack C. Rains, Jr., Matthew Brown, Christopher Bates
  • Publication number: 20080312270
    Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods that are useful in the treatment of inflammatory and immune-related diseases and conditions are provided herein. In particular, the invention provides compounds which modulate the function and/or expression of proteins involved in atopic diseases, inflammatory conditions and cancer. The subject compounds are carboxylic acid derivatives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Matthew Brown, Michael G. Johnson, An-Rong Li, Jiwen Liu, Sarah E. Lively, Julio C. Medina, Wang Shen, Xuemei Wang, Yingcai Wang
  • Patent number: D582471
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: De La Rue International Limited
    Inventors: Sebastian C. A. Stoddart, Simon Wilkinson, Matthew Brown, David Robinson