Patents by Inventor Matthew R. White
Matthew R. White 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: 20160362940Abstract: There is provided a gap sub-assembly for electrically isolating an upstream portion of a drill string from a downstream portion of the drill string. The gap sub-assembly includes a first sub; a second sub; and a non-conductive isolation between the first sub and the second sub, the non-conductive isolation being interposed between respective shoulders of the first sub and the second sub and being interposed between respective threads of a male end of the first sub and a female end of the second sub, the non-conductive isolation comprising an insulative wrapping between at least the respective threads of the first and second subs, wherein connecting the female end of the second sub to the male end of the first sub over the insulative wrapping electrically isolates the respective threads of the first and second subs. A method for assembling such a gap sub-assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: John PETROVIC, Victor PETROVIC, Matthew R. WHITE, Neal P. BEAULAC
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Patent number: 9482085Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing electromagnetic (EM) measurement-while-drilling (MWD) telemetry capabilities using an existing mud-pulse MWD tool. An EM tool intercepts the output from the mud-pulse tool and generates an EM signal that mimics a mud-pulse pressure signal. The EM signal is intercepted at the surface by a receiver module that conditions the signal and inputs the signal into the existing pulse tool receiver. Since the EM signal mimics a mud-pulse signal, the pulse tool receiver does not require software or hardware modifications in order to process an EM telemetry mode. The EM tool can be adapted to also provide dual telemetry by incorporating a conventional pressure pulser that would normally be used with the pulse tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Mostar Directionsl Technologies Inc.Inventors: John Petrovic, Victor Petrovic, Matthew R. White, Neal P. Beaulac
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Publication number: 20160057932Abstract: A finger support (204) for a drum conveyor (112), the drum conveyor (112) comprising an elongate drum (122) that is hollow and a plurality of fingers (124), wherein the plurality of fingers (124) are supported at one end within the elongate drum (122) and extend outward through apertures in a wall of the elongate drum (122), the finger support (204), the finger support (204) comprising a base plate (300) configured to be mounted on a surface of the elongate drum (122); a cover plate (304) fixed to the base plate (300); and a swivel member (302) disposed between the base plate (300) and a cover plate (304); wherein the swivel member (302) is constrained by the base plate (300) and the cover plate (304) to rotate with respect to the base plate (300) and the cover plate (304) about an axis (318).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: MICHAEL W. MOSSMAN, MATTHEW R. WHITE
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Patent number: 9078396Abstract: A draper platform (100) for mounting on a feederhouse of an agricultural combine comprises an elongate reciprocating knife assembly (140) at a forward edge of the draper platform (100). A left side endless belt conveyor (116) is disposed behind the reciprocating knife assembly on the left side of the draper platform (100) and a right side endless belt conveyor (120) is disposed behind the elongate reciprocating knife assembly (140) on the right side of the draper platform (100). A center endless belt conveyor (118) carries the cut crop material rearward towards a central rear aperture (138) in the frame (101). A conveyor drum (136) is mounted above and in front of the central rear aperture (138). Conveyor members (150, 152, 164, 165) are located at crop transition zones (154, 156) between the left side endless belt conveyor (116), and the conveyor drum (136), and between the right side endless belt conveyor (120) and the conveyor drum (136).Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Bryan R Yanke, Kris Loff, Daniel S Hoffman, Matthew R White, Benjamin M Lovett
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Patent number: 9072221Abstract: A sectional driveshaft arrangement of a corn head comprises a first row unit that is driven by a first driveshaft. The first row unit in turn drives a second driveshaft that drives a second row unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Aaron S. Ritter, Matthew R. White
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Publication number: 20140283490Abstract: A sectional driveshaft arrangement of a corn head comprises a first row unit that is driven by a first driveshaft. The first row unit in turn drives a second driveshaft that drives a second row unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventors: AARON S. RITTER, MATTHEW R. WHITE
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Publication number: 20140247133Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing electromagnetic (EM) measurement-while-drilling (MWD) telemetry capabilities using an existing mud-pulse MWD tool. An EM tool intercepts the output from the mud-pulse tool and generates an EM signal that mimics a mud-pulse pressure signal. The EM signal is intercepted at the surface by a receiver module that conditions the signal and inputs the signal into the existing pulse tool receiver. Since the EM signal mimics a mud-pulse signal, the pulse tool receiver does not require software or hardware modifications in order to process an EM telemetry mode. The EM tool can be adapted to also provide dual telemetry by incorporating a conventional pressure pulser that would normally be used with the pulse tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Mostar Directional Technologies Inc.Inventors: John PETROVIC, Victor Petrovic, Matthew R. White, Neal P. Beaulac
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Publication number: 20140237979Abstract: A draper platform (100) for mounting on a feederhouse of an agricultural combine comprises an elongate reciprocating knife assembly (140) at a forward edge of the draper platform (100). A left side endless belt conveyor (116) is disposed behind the reciprocating knife assembly on the left side of the draper platform (100) and a right side endless belt conveyor (120) is disposed behind the elongate reciprocating knife assembly (140) on the right side of the draper platform (100). A center endless belt conveyor (118) carries the cut crop material rearward towards a central rear aperture (138) in the frame (101). A conveyor drum (136) is mounted above and in front of the central rear aperture (138). Conveyor members (150, 152, 164, 165) are located at crop transition zones (154, 156) between the left side endless belt conveyor (116), and the conveyor drum (136), and between the right side endless belt conveyor (120) and the conveyor drum (136).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Deere & CompanyInventors: BRYAN R YANKE, KRIS LOFF, DANIEL S HOFFMAN, MATTHEW R WHITE, BENJAMIN M LOVETT
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Publication number: 20140237978Abstract: A harvesting header (100) comprises a frame (101) having a rear aperture (138). Crop is harvested and fed towards and through the rear aperture (138). A conveyor drum (136) is mounted above and in front of the rear aperture (138). The conveyor drum (136) has a cylindrical section (144) and frusto-conical end sections (148) on both ends of the cylindrical section (144). Retractable fingers (146) extend outwards from the cylindrical section (144) and from each frusto-conical end section (148). The retractable fingers (146) extending from the frusto-conical end sections (148) are angled towards the side.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Anthony J. Washburn, Benjamin M. Lovett, Matthew R. White, Bryan R. Yanke, Amy C. Berg
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Patent number: 8749399Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing electromagnetic (EM) measurement-while-drilling (MWD) telemetry capabilities using an existing mud-pulse MWD tool. An EM tool intercepts the output from the mud-pulse tool and generates an EM signal that mimics a mud-pulse pressure signal. The EM signal is intercepted at the surface by a receiver module that conditions the signal and inputs the signal into the existing pulse tool receiver. Since the EM signal mimics a mud-pulse signal, the pulse tool receiver does not require software or hardware modifications in order to process an EM telemetry mode. The EM tool can be adapted to also provide dual telemetry by incorporating a conventional pressure pulser that would normally be used with the pulse tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Mostar Directional Technologies Inc.Inventors: John Petrovic, Victor Petrovic, Matthew R. White, Neal P. Beaulac
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Publication number: 20130342354Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing electromagnetic (EM) measurement-while-drilling (MWD) telemetry capabilities using an existing mud-pulse MWD tool. An EM tool intercepts the output from the mud-pulse tool and generates an EM signal that mimics a mud-pulse pressure signal. The EM signal is intercepted at the surface by a receiver module that conditions the signal and inputs the signal into the existing pulse tool receiver. Since the EM signal mimics a mud-pulse signal, the pulse tool receiver does not require software or hardware modifications in order to process an EM telemetry mode. The EM tool can be adapted to also provide dual telemetry by incorporating a conventional pressure pulser that would normally be used with the pulse tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Mostar Directional Technologies Inc.Inventors: John Petrovic, Victor Petrovic, Matthew R. White, Neal P. Beaulac
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Patent number: 8547245Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing electromagnetic (EM) measurement-while-drilling (MWD) telemetry capabilities using an existing mud-pulse MWD tool. An EM tool intercepts the output from the mud-pulse tool and generates an EM signal that mimics a mud-pulse pressure signal. The EM signal is intercepted at the surface by a receiver module that conditions the signal and inputs the signal into the existing pulse tool receiver. Since the EM signal mimics a mud-pulse signal, the pulse tool receiver does not require software or hardware modifications in order to process an EM telemetry mode. The EM tool can be adapted to also provide dual telemetry by incorporating a conventional pressure pulser that would normally be used with the pulse tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Mostar Directional Technologies Inc.Inventors: John Petrovic, Victor Petrovic, Matthew R. White, Neal P. Beaulac
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Patent number: 8364699Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to methods and systems for presenting an interface to a user. For example, a computer may receive a request for content originating from a browser application executing on a client machine in electronic communication with the at least one server. The request may identify a first commodity and a first event associated with the commodity and may comprise a Universal Resource Locator (URL) identifying the first commodity. The computer may parse a commodity descriptor file to identify a first service associated with the first commodity and the first event. The commodity descriptor file may comprise definitions of a plurality of commodities and wherein the plurality of commodities comprises the first commodity. In addition, the computer may generate a service call requesting the first service, and execute the at least one service associated with the first commodity and the first event.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Morgan StanleyInventors: Sudhaker Uppala, Matthew R. White, Subra Minnal, Rossen Stoyanchev
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Publication number: 20120256759Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing electromagnetic (EM) measurement-while-drilling (MWD) telemetry capabilities using an existing mud-pulse MWD tool. An EM tool intercepts the output from the mud-pulse tool and generates an EM signal that mimics a mud-pulse pressure signal. The EM signal is intercepted at the surface by a receiver module that conditions the signal and inputs the signal into the existing pulse tool receiver. Since the EM signal mimics a mud-pulse signal, the pulse tool receiver does not require software or hardware modifications in order to process an EM telemetry mode. The EM tool can be adapted to also provide dual telemetry by incorporating a conventional pressure pulser that would normally be used with the pulse tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Mostar Directional Technologies Inc.Inventors: John Petrovic, Victor Petrovic, Matthew R. White, Neal P. Beaulac
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Patent number: 8154420Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing electromagnetic (EM) measurement-while-drilling (MWD) telemetry capabilities using an existing mud-pulse MWD tool. An EM tool intercepts the output from the mud-pulse tool and generates an EM signal that mimics a mud-pulse pressure signal. The EM signal is intercepted at the surface by a receiver module that conditions the signal and inputs the signal into the existing pulse tool receiver. Since the EM signal mimics a mud-pulse signal, the pulse tool receiver does not require software or hardware modifications in order to process an EM telemetry mode. The EM tool can be adapted to also provide dual telemetry by incorporating a conventional pressure pulser that would normally be used with the pulse tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Mostar Directional Technologies Inc.Inventors: John Petrovic, Victor Petrovic, Matthew R. White, Neal P. Beaulac
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Publication number: 20100217772Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to methods and systems for presenting an interface to a user. For example, a computer may receive a request for content originating from a browser application executing on a client machine in electronic communication with the at least one server. The request may identify a first commodity and a first event associated with the commodity and may comprise a Universal Resource Locator (URL) identifying the first commodity. The computer may parse a commodity descriptor file to identify a first service associated with the first commodity and the first event. The commodity descriptor file may comprise definitions of a plurality of commodities and wherein the plurality of commodities comprises the first commodity. In addition, the computer may generate a service call requesting the first service, and execute the at least one service associated with the first commodity and the first event.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Morgan StanleyInventors: Sudhaker Uppala, Matthew R. White, Subra Minnal, Rossen Stoyanchev
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Publication number: 20070247328Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing electromagnetic (EM) measurement-while-drilling (MWD) telemetry capabilities using an existing mud-pulse MWD tool. An EM tool intercepts the output from the mud-pulse tool and generates an EM signal that mimics a mud-pulse pressure signal. The EM signal is intercepted at the surface by a receiver module that conditions the signal and inputs the signal into the existing pulse tool receiver. Since the EM signal mimics a mud-pulse signal, the pulse tool receiver does not require software or hardware modifications in order to process an EM telemetry mode. The EM tool can be adapted to also provide dual telemetry by incorporating a conventional pressure pulser that would normally be used with the pulse tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Inventors: John Petrovic, Victor Petrovic, Matthew R. White, Neal P. Beaulac
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Publication number: 20040093960Abstract: A device measures the operating angle of a universal joint in a drive train system without any physical contact with the components of the drive train system. The drive train system can include first and second shafts that are connected together by the universal joint. The device includes a first sensor for generating a first signal that is representative of the angular orientation of the first shaft relative to the horizontal and a second sensor for generating a second signal that is representative of the angular orientation of the second shaft relative to the horizontal. Each of the first and second sensors can include a pair of non-contact sensors, such as a pair of laser distance sensors, that are mounted on a base. A controller is responsive to the first and second signals for determining the operating angle of the universal joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Jeremy A. Rapp, Matthew R. White, Brent Denny, Nicholas Mollenkamp, Mark Rain, Douglas Francis, Louis Maresca
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Patent number: 6640657Abstract: A fixture for supporting a sensing device on a variety of differently sized and shaped articles and for protectively enclosing such a sensing device when the article is moved during use includes a base including a pair of spaced apart feet that engage the outer surface of the article. The feet defined a recessed area in the bottom surface of the base that can receive portions of the article therein regardless of the radius of curvature or other shape thereof. An enclosure area is provided in the base that can receive a sensing device therein. A lid cooperates with the base to provide a protective enclosure for the enclosed area and the sensing device disposed therein. The lid can be retained on the base by any desired retaining structure. A seal can be provided between the lid and the base to prevent dirt, water, and other contaminants from entering into the enclosed area when the lid cooperates with the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2001Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Torque-Traction Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Smith, Blake T. Garretson, Jeremy A. Rapp, Matthew R. White