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).
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Patent number: 9228401Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2009Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignees: BP Corporation North America Inc., BP Exploration Operating Company LimitedInventors: Stephen T. Edwards, Christopher J. Coley, Michael L. Edwards, Donald F. Shafer, Mark W. Alberty
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Publication number: 20150100380Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Raymond P. Jones, JR., Gregory G. Gonzales, Michael L. Edwards, Douglas S. Haymore, II
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Patent number: 8554595Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Symbiot Business Group, Inc.Inventors: Raymond P. Jones, Jr., Gregory G. Gonzales, Michael L. Edwards, Douglas S. Haymore, II
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Publication number: 20130024336Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Raymond P. Jones, JR., Gregory G. Gonzales, Michael L. Edwards, Douglas S., II Haymore
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Patent number: 8288425Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 8121971Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20100067329Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: Stephen T. Edwards, Christopher J. Coley, Michael L. Edwards, Donald F. Shafer, Mark W. Alberty
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Publication number: 20090132458Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: BP North America Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Cesar A. Gongora, Ganesh Tyer, David McGriffy, John McNeill, Donald F. Shafer, Chris Tolleson, David Wight
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Patent number: 7013004Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: BellSouth Intellectual Property Corp.Inventor: Michael L. Edwards
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Patent number: 6897208Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 2002Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20040063659Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Michael L. Edwards, Donald P. Matthews
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Publication number: 20040048868Abstract: The invention is directed to physiologically active compounds of the general formula (Ix) 1Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20030109484Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Michael L. Edwards, Donald P. Matthews
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Patent number: 6133467Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 17, 2000Assignee: Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Mark J. Vaal, Roger A. Parker, James E. Matt, Kim S. Chen, Mark T. Yates
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Patent number: 6121463Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 1998Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 6114394Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 1997Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Ronald D. Snyder
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Patent number: 5977325Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 3, 1998Date of Patent: November 2, 1999Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: James R. McCarthy, Michael L. Edwards, Donald P. Matthews
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Patent number: 5792841Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 6, 1996Date of Patent: August 11, 1998Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Michael L. Edwards, Donald P. Matthews
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Patent number: 5753714Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 1994Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: David M. Stemerick, Alan J. Bitonti, Michael L. Edwards, Peter P. McCann, Albert Sjoerdsma
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Patent number: 5654484Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Assignee: Merrell Pharmaceuticals Inc.Inventors: Nellikunja J. Prakash, David M. Stemerick, Michael L. Edwards