Patents by Inventor Michael Ransom

Michael Ransom 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: 11634980
    Abstract: A method to estimate the likely downhole conditions in the wellbore and reservoir by Inverse modeling well flow simulation history matched with field sensor data. The invention presents a method for automating sensor data processing through cleaning, transformation, and identification of stable states. This process is crucial for the selection of data to be simulated and matched without human review. The matched simulations are subjected to a state-space model in order to assign a probability to a given unknown state. This probability is updated at each time step. As the well undergoes transition over time including decline, the drift of the likely state of operation is orchestrated to allow physically constrained movement to a proximate space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: OspreyData, Inc.
    Inventors: Chan Nhan Le, Venkataramana Balamurugan Srikanth Putcha, Michael Ransom Pennell
  • Patent number: 11493665
    Abstract: A methodology for providing set-point recommendations in an automated manner to optimize the operation of a well-producing fluid, by establishing a live synergy between physics-based simulation and real-time field data, through the employment of machine learning models. The machine learning models serve two distinct purposes in this approach: 1. Accelerate emulation of the numerical physics-based simulation to enable real-time solutions 2. Provide a probabilistic estimate of the unknown operating conditions of a well and updating the estimate based on the response to the set-point changes made, thus improving with each iteration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: OspreyData, Inc.
    Inventors: Venkataramana Balamurugan Srikanth Putcha, Chan Nhan Le, Michael Ransom Pennell
  • Patent number: 10874995
    Abstract: An apparatus for mixing fluids, with particular application in the mixing of air and water for facilitating aerobic biological reactions for breaking down organic material. The apparatus includes gas-lift pump effected recirculation through a mixing chamber (in which a toroidal vortex is established) into a reactor vessel having an upper agitation region and a lower separation region. An embodiment for use with compostable materials includes an assembly for handling settleable solids and maintaining suspension of buoyant materials; a foam suppression device and an overflow reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Ransom, Jeffrey Hawkes
  • Publication number: 20200400009
    Abstract: A method to estimate the likely downhole conditions in the wellbore and reservoir by Inverse modeling well flow simulation history matched with field sensor data. The invention presents a method for automating sensor data processing through cleaning, transformation, and identification of stable states. This process is crucial for the selection of data to be simulated and matched without human review. The matched simulations are subjected to a state-space model in order to assign a probability to a given unknown state. This probability is updated at each time step. As the well undergoes transition over time including decline, the drift of the likely state of operation is orchestrated to allow physically constrained movement to a proximate space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Chan Nhan Le, Venkataramana Balamurugan Srikanth Putcha, Michael Ransom Pennell
  • Publication number: 20200400010
    Abstract: A method to estimate the likely downhole conditions in the wellbore and reservoir by Inverse modeling well flow simulation history matched with field sensor data. The invention presents a method for automating sensor data processing through cleaning, transformation, and identification of stable states. This process is crucial for the selection of data to be simulated and matched without human review. The matched simulations are subjected to a state-space model in order to assign a probability to a given unknown state. This probability is updated at each time step. As the well undergoes transition over time including decline, the drift of the likely state of operation is orchestrated to allow physically constrained movement to a proximate space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Chan Nhan Le, Venkataramana Balamurugan Srikanth Putcha, Michael Ransom Pennell
  • Publication number: 20190030496
    Abstract: An apparatus for mixing fluids, with particular application in the mixing of air and water for facilitating aerobic biological reactions for breaking down organic material. The apparatus includes gas-lift pump effected recirculation through a mixing chamber (in which a toroidal vortex is established) into a reactor vessel having an upper agitation region and a lower separation region. An embodiment for use with compostable materials includes an assembly for handling settleable solids and maintaining suspension of buoyant materials; a foam suppression device and an overflow reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Ransom, Jeffrey Hawkes
  • Patent number: 10002149
    Abstract: A system for generating a new dataset gleans a corpus of datasets to find attributes that could be used to construct a new dataset. When an entity selects attributes, the system analyzes relationships between the selected attributes and unselected attributes in order to generate a ranked list of suggested attributes, with the most relevant attributes at the top of the list. The system could also use this system to suggest transformations to the attributes for use in the new dataset. The entity could then select additional attributes and/or transformations to apply to the new dataset before the new dataset is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: SOURCETHOUGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Ron Frohock, Chhay Taing, Chris Andrade, Karl Gierach, Michael Ransom Pennell
  • Publication number: 20150242407
    Abstract: A system for synthesizing new datasets from a corpus of data sources is disclosed. The system analyzes attributes between the different datasets between the data sources to determine if there are possible relationships between the attributes. Where a possible relationship is identified, the system could generate a confidence metric between 0%-100% reflecting how likely it is that the attributes are related. The system could then synthesize a new dataset as a function of the generated confidence metric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Ron Frohock, Chhay Taing, Chris Andrade, Karl Gierach, Michael Ransom Pennell
  • Publication number: 20150242408
    Abstract: A system for generating a new dataset gleans a corpus of datasets to find attributes that could be used to construct a new dataset. When an entity selects attributes, the system analyzes relationships between the selected attributes and unselected attributes in order to generate a ranked list of suggested attributes, with the most relevant attributes at the top of the list. The system could also use this system to suggest transformations to the attributes for use in the new dataset. The entity could then select additional attributes and/or transformations to apply to the new dataset before the new dataset is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Ron Frohock, Chhay Taing, Chris Andrade, Karl Gierach, Michael Ransom Pennell
  • Publication number: 20150242409
    Abstract: A system for synthesizing a data shape from a plurality of datasets with a plurality of attributes is provided. As a user entity selects one or more attributes, the system could determine the most relevant attributes and transformations that are related to the selected attributes. As the user selects more attributes and transformations, the data shape could take form with updated rankings, and the system could provide more relevant, targeted suggestions. The data shape could then be used to create a synthesized dataset among the plurality of datasets, and could be saved as a type of query for deriving future datasets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Ron Frohock, Chhay Taing, Chris Andrade, Karl Gierach, Michael Ransom Pennell
  • Publication number: 20120053925
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to precisely model the power consumption of both monolithic (physical) and virtual computing devices in near-real-time or real-time, allowing for precise prediction and classification of power and/or resource use and detection of anomalous power and/or resource utilization solely based on a system's operational workloads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Steven Geffin, Andres Folleco, Michael Ransom
  • Patent number: 6942466
    Abstract: A mechanical pump having an inlet and spaced therefrom an outlet for the passage of fluid therethrough and incorporating at least one flame arrester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: The BOC Group plc
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Ransom, Clifford Palmer
  • Publication number: 20030086795
    Abstract: A mechanical pump having an inlet and spaced therefrom an outlet for the passage of fluid therethrough and incorporating at least one flame arrester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2002
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Ransom, Clifford Palmer