Patents by Inventor Michael L. Edwards

Michael L. Edwards 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: 9228401
    Abstract: Borehole conditions can be determined using distributed measurement data. Real time data measurements can be taken from sensors distributed along the length of a drill string to assess various conditions or properties of the borehole. In particular, the distributed data can be used for example, to track the progress of a chemical pill or also track the location of different types of borehole fluids, and also to determine the hole size or volume of the borehole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignees: BP Corporation North America Inc., BP Exploration Operating Company Limited
    Inventors: Stephen T. Edwards, Christopher J. Coley, Michael L. Edwards, Donald F. Shafer, Mark W. Alberty
  • Publication number: 20150100380
    Abstract: Systems, methods, non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer program instructions for causing a computer device to implement methods, and the like utilize weather information from one or a variety of locations to estimate costs for providing weather-dependent work, and to provide financial controls for weather-dependent work allegedly performed. One method includes utilizing historical weather information relating to performance of weather-dependent work at a work location to generate an estimate of an anticipated frequency with which weather-dependent work will be necessary, utilizing information to estimate an anticipated cost per incident for performing weather-dependent work at the selected work location, and using such information at a plurality of locations to generate an aggregate bid for performing weather-dependent work at the locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Raymond P. Jones, JR., Gregory G. Gonzales, Michael L. Edwards, Douglas S. Haymore, II
  • Patent number: 8554595
    Abstract: Systems, methods, non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer program instructions for causing a computer device to implement methods, and the like utilize weather information from one or a variety of locations to estimate costs for providing weather-dependent work, and to provide financial controls for weather-dependent work allegedly performed. One method includes utilizing historical weather information relating to performance of weather-dependent work at a work location to generate an estimate of an anticipated frequency with which weather-dependent work will be necessary, utilizing information to estimate an anticipated cost per incident for performing weather-dependent work at the selected work location, and using such information at a plurality of locations to generate an aggregate bid for performing weather-dependent work at the locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Symbiot Business Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond P. Jones, Jr., Gregory G. Gonzales, Michael L. Edwards, Douglas S. Haymore, II
  • Publication number: 20130024336
    Abstract: Systems, methods, non-transitory computer-readable media storing computer program instructions for causing a computer device to implement methods, and the like utilize weather information from one or a variety of locations to estimate costs for providing weather-dependent work, and to provide financial controls for weather-dependent work allegedly performed. One method includes utilizing historical weather information relating to performance of weather-dependent work at a work location to generate an estimate of an anticipated frequency with which weather-dependent work will be necessary, utilizing information to estimate an anticipated cost per incident for performing weather-dependent work at the selected work location, and using such information at a plurality of locations to generate an aggregate bid for performing weather-dependent work at the locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Raymond P. Jones, JR., Gregory G. Gonzales, Michael L. Edwards, Douglas S., II Haymore
  • Patent number: 8288425
    Abstract: The invention is directed to physiologically active compounds of the general formula (Ix) and compositions containing such compounds, and their prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates of such compounds and their prodrugs, as well as to novel compounds within the scope of formula (Ix), and to processes for their preparation. Such compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties, in particular the ability to inhibit kinases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Paul J. Cox, Shelley Amendola, Stephanie D. Deprets, Timothy A. Gillespy, Christopher D. Edlin, Andrew D. Morley, Charles J. Gardner, Brian Pedgrift, Herve Bouchard, Didier Babin, Laurence Gauzy, Alain Le-Brun, Tahir N. Majid, John C. Reader, Lloyd J. Payne, Nawaz M. Khan, Michael Cherry
  • Patent number: 8121971
    Abstract: An information integration environment identifies the current drilling sites, and drilling equipment and processes at those current drilling sites. Based upon that identification, and upon data received from the drilling sites, servers access and configure software agents that are sent to a host client system at the drilling site; these software agents operate at the host client system to acquire data from sensors at the drilling site, to transmit that data to the information integration environment, and to derive the drilling state and drilling recommendations for the driller at the drilling site. These software agents include one or more rules, heuristics, or calibrations derived by the inference engine, and called by the information integration environment. In addition, the software agents sent from the information integration environment to the host client system operate to display values, trends, and reliability estimates for various drilling parameters, whether measured or calculated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Cesar A. Gongora, Ganesh Iyer, David McGriffy, John McNeill, Donald F. Shafer, Chris Tolleson, David Wight
  • Publication number: 20100067329
    Abstract: Methods of determining borehole conditions using distributed measurement data are disclosed herein. The disclosed methods utilize real time data measurements taken from sensors distributed along the length of a drill string to assess various conditions or properties of the borehole. The disclosed methods of processing or using distributed measurement data have not been described before. In particular, the distributed data may be used for example, to track the progress of a chemical pill or also track the location of different types of borehole fluids, and also to determine the hole size or volume of the borehole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen T. Edwards, Christopher J. Coley, Michael L. Edwards, Donald F. Shafer, Mark W. Alberty
  • Publication number: 20090132458
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and program storage device for integrating and implementing rule-based, heuristic, wellbore key performance rate of penetration indicators advising drilling operations personnel based on the situational awareness of trended earth properties and real time wellbore sensor data, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: BP North America Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Cesar A. Gongora, Ganesh Tyer, David McGriffy, John McNeill, Donald F. Shafer, Chris Tolleson, David Wight
  • Patent number: 7013004
    Abstract: Embodiment of the present invention relates to systems and methods for comparing feature package operational statuses of two or more switches. In an embodiment, the system includes a first switch and a second switch. The first switch includes a first set of features packages, and the second switch includes a second set of feature packages. The system also includes a computer coupled to the first switch and to the second switch. The computer is to receive a first set of feature package information and a second set of feature package information. The first set of feature package information corresponds to the first set of feature packages, and the second set of feature package information corresponds to the second set of feature packages. The computer is to compare the first set of feature package information and the second set of feature package information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.
    Inventor: Michael L. Edwards
  • Patent number: 6897208
    Abstract: The invention is directed to physiologically active compounds of the general formula (Ix) and compositions containing such compounds, and their prodrugs, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates of such compounds and their prodrugs, as well as to novel compounds within the scope of formula (Ix), and to processes for their preparation. Such compounds and compositions have valuable pharmaceutical properties, in particular the ability to inhibit kinases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Aventis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Paul J. Cox, Shelley Amendola, Stephanie D. Deprets, Timothy A. Gillespy, Christopher D. Edlin, Andrew D. Morley, Charles J. Gardner, Brian Pedgrift, Herve Bouchard, Didier Babin, Laurence Gauzy, Alain Le-Brun, Tahir N. Majid, John C. Reader, Lloyd J. Payne, Nawaz M. Khan, Michael Cherry
  • Publication number: 20040063659
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel 2′-halomethylidene, 2′-ethenylidene and 2′-ethynyl cytidine, uridine and guanosine derivatives, and compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of patients afflicted with neoplastic or viral disease states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Applicant: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Michael L. Edwards, Donald P. Matthews
  • Publication number: 20040048868
    Abstract: The invention is directed to physiologically active compounds of the general formula (Ix) 1
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Paul J. Cox, Shelley Amendola, Stephanie D. Deprets, Timothy A. Gillespy, Christopher D. Edlin, Andrew D. Morley, Charles J. Gardner, Brian Pedgrift, Herve Bouchard, Didier Babin, Laurence Gauzy, Alain Le-Brun, Tahir N. Majid, John C. Reader, Lloyd J. Payne, Nawaz M. Khan, Michael Cherry
  • Publication number: 20030109484
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel 2′-halomethylidene, 2′-ethenylidene and 2′-ethynyl cytidine, uridine and guanosine derivatives, and compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of patients afflicted with neoplastic or viral disease states.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Michael L. Edwards, Donald P. Matthews
  • Patent number: 6133467
    Abstract: This invention relates to the compounds of 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-[(dimethyl-4-methoxyphenylsilyl)methyloxy]phenol and 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-[(dimethyl-2-methoxyphenylsilyl)methyloxy]phenol, polymorphs thereof and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, useful as antiatherosclerotic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Mark J. Vaal, Roger A. Parker, James E. Matt, Kim S. Chen, Mark T. Yates
  • Patent number: 6121463
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --Q wherein Q is hydrogen or --COOH and m is an integer 1, 2, 3 or 4;R.sub.1, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are independently a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group;R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group;Z is thio, oxy or a methylene group;A is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene group;X is thio or oxy; andG.sub.1 and G.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --C(O)--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --CH.sub.3 and n is an integer 0, 1, 2 or 3;or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; useful for the treatment of atherosclerosis and chronic inflammatory disorders; for inhibiting cytokine-induced expression of VCAM-1 and/or ICAM-1; for inhibiting the peroxidation of LDL lipid; for lowering plasma cholesterol; and as anti-oxidant chemical additives useful for preventing oxidative deterioration in organic materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger A. Parker, Michael L. Edwards, Mark J. Vaal, James E. Matt, Kim S. Chen, Mark T. Yates, Paul S. Wright, Steven J. Busch
  • Patent number: 6114394
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polyamine derivatives of the formula RHN-(CH.sub.2).sub.m -NH-(CH.sub.2).sub.n -NHR wherein m is an integer from 2 to 4, n is an integer from 3 to 10 and R is C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -Ar wherein Ar is phenyl or naphthyl and p is an integer from 0 to 2; and the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof which are useful as radioprotective agents. It relates also to the use of polyamines of the formula RHN-(CH.sub.2).sub.m -NH-(CH.sub.2).sub.n -NH-(CH.sub.2).sub.m -NHR wherein m is an integer from 2 to 4, n is an integer from 3 to 10 and R is C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p -Ar wherein Ar is phenyl or naphthyl and p is an integer from 0 to 2; and the pharmaceutically acceptable addition salts thereof as radioprotective agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Ronald D. Snyder
  • Patent number: 5977325
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel 2'-halomethylidene, 2'-ethenylidene and 2'-ethynyl cytidine, uridine and guanosine derivatives, and compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of patients afflicted with neoplastic or viral disease states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Michael L. Edwards, Donald P. Matthews
  • Patent number: 5792841
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain novel 2'-halomethylidene, 2'-ethenylidene and 2'-ethynyl cytidine, uridine and guanosine derivatives, and compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of patients afflicted with neoplastic or viral disease states.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Donald P. Matthews
  • Patent number: 5753714
    Abstract: This invention relates to certain polyamine derivatives, to the methods and intermediates useful for their preparation, and to their use in treating diseases caused by infestation with a variety of parasitic protozoa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Stemerick, Alan J. Bitonti, Michael L. Edwards, Peter P. McCann, Albert Sjoerdsma
  • Patent number: 5654484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of patients suffering from certain neoplastic disease states which comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein m is an integer 6 to 9, Z is a saturated (C.sub.2 -C.sub.6) alkylene moiety, each R group independently is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or n-propyl except that both R groups cannot be hydrogen when Z is a straight chain; or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. Said treatment can optionally comprise conjunctive therapy with a polyamine oxidase inhibitor. The invention also relates to certain novel polyamine derivatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Nellikunja J. Prakash, David M. Stemerick, Michael L. Edwards