Patents by Inventor Neil A. Anderson
Neil A. Anderson 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: 12241336Abstract: An annulus flow control tool can include an inner mandrel with a longitudinal bypass flow path, a sleeve on the inner mandrel, the sleeve being displaceable on the inner mandrel between bypass open and bypass closed positions, and at least one annular seal carried externally on the sleeve. A method of controlling annulus flow can include connecting an annulus flow control tool in a tubular string, the annulus flow control tool including a bypass flow path and at least one external annular seal, deploying the tubular string into the well, sealingly engaging a well surface with the annular seal, flowing a fluid through the tubular string into the well, thereby causing another fluid in an annulus between the tubular string and the well surface to flow through the bypass flow path, and closing the bypass flow path, the annulus flow control tool thereby blocking flow through the annulus.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2023Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Neil A. Anderson, Michael Ronson
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Publication number: 20250027382Abstract: An annulus flow control tool can include an inner mandrel with a longitudinal bypass flow path, a sleeve on the inner mandrel, the sleeve being displaceable on the inner mandrel between bypass open and bypass closed positions, and at least one annular seal carried externally on the sleeve. A method of controlling annulus flow can include connecting an annulus flow control tool in a tubular string, the annulus flow control tool including a bypass flow path and at least one external annular seal, deploying the tubular string into the well, sealingly engaging a well surface with the annular seal, flowing a fluid through the tubular string into the well, thereby causing another fluid in an annulus between the tubular string and the well surface to flow through the bypass flow path, and closing the bypass flow path, the annulus flow control tool thereby blocking flow through the annulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2023Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: Neil A. ANDERSON, Michael RONSON
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Patent number: 8132625Abstract: An eductor sub is used as a portion of a downhole debris removal apparatus. It features an eductor outlet port that is selectively closed for run in to allow flow pumped through a tubing string to all go to the lower end of the debris removal tool to fluidize the debris and help prevent the tool from getting stuck on the way to the desired depth. When the desired depth is reached a ball lands on a seat that is connected to a sleeve that is displaced to move the sleeve away from the eductor outlet so that future flow coming down the casing string will create a reduced pressure within the tool to draw some of the exiting flow after the eductor exit in a downhole direction along an annular space to the debris removal tool entrance for debris removal.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: Neil A. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100282472Abstract: An eductor sub is used as a portion of a downhole debris removal apparatus. It features an eductor outlet port that is selectively closed for run in to allow flow pumped through a tubing string to all go to the lower end of the debris removal tool to fluidize the debris and help prevent the tool from getting stuck on the way to the desired depth. When the desired depth is reached a ball lands on a seat that is connected to a sleeve that is displaced to move the sleeve away from the eductor outlet so that future flow coming down the casing string will create a reduced pressure within the tool to draw some of the exiting flow after the eductor exit in a downhole direction along an annular space to the debris removal tool entrance for debris removal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Neil A. Anderson
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Patent number: 7770648Abstract: A completion method isolates a lower zone while circulation at high rates takes place above to clean debris out of the wellbore. Pressure fluctuation sensitive equipment in a lower completion is isolated with a tubing valve during circulation. This further prevents debris from clogging inlet pressure passages to equipment below the isolation valve during circulation to get the debris out. After circulation the packer is unset and the tubing valve is opened and a wellbore filter tool directs well fluids through a screen and captures the debris as the string is pulled toward the surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: Neil A. Anderson
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Publication number: 20080223580Abstract: A completion method isolates a lower zone while circulation at high rates takes place above to clean debris out of the wellbore. Pressure fluctuation sensitive equipment in a lower completion is isolated with a tubing valve during circulation. This further prevents debris from clogging inlet pressure passages to equipment below the isolation valve during circulation to get the debris out. After circulation the packer is unset and the tubing valve is opened and a wellbore filter tool directs well fluids through a screen and captures the debris as the string is pulled toward the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Neil A. Anderson
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Patent number: 6089917Abstract: A noise attenuating system for suppressing noise on circuit board transmission lines is provided. A first ferrous member is attached to a first side of the circuit board and a second ferrous member attached to a second side of the circuit board. The second ferrous member is substantially opposed from the first ferrous member, such that conductive transmission lines are contained between the first ferrous member and the second ferrous member. Transmission line interference is absorbed and suppressed by the first ferrous member and the second ferrous member. In a preferred embodiment, substantially all traces which enter and exit the circuit board on a connector pass between the first ferrous member and the second ferrous member. Apertures in the circuit board allow the ferrous members to adjoin forming a ferrous core.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 1997Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Neil A. Anderson, John L. Colbert, Michael H. Fisher, Randall John Fuhrman, Don Alan Gilliland, Mark L. Kyllo, Kevin J. Przybylski
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Patent number: 6074638Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for biological control of plant diseases using suppressive avirulent strains of Streptomyces spp. to control disease on a vegetable or other susceptible crop. The method includes applying one or more naturally occurring, suppressive avirulent strains of Streptonmces spp. to the crop to inhibit the growth of Streptomyces scabies or other plant pathogenic organisms that cause scab, wilt, or seedling blight disease. Preferably, at least two suppressive avirulent strains of Streptomyces spp. are applied to reduce the change of resistance from occurring. The suppressive avirulent strains ame compatible and will grow in the presence of one another and, when combined with the pathogenic organism, at least one of the suppressive avirulent strains preferably substantially outgrows the pathogen.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1996Date of Patent: June 13, 2000Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Neil A. Anderson, Daqun Liu, Linda L. Kinkel, Janet L. Schottel
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Patent number: 6015195Abstract: A cover includes a side panel having an opening therethrough. A sliding member is connected to the side panel, and is slidable to an opened position in which the opening is at least partially uncovered, and is slidable to a closed position in which the opening is closed. A mounting is tab connected to the side panel and is arranged to be accessible through the opening only when the sliding member is in the opened position. A front panel is also provided, which can be fastened and locked to the side panel using no visible fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1997Date of Patent: January 18, 2000Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Neil A. Anderson, Mark L. Kyllo, Dano B. Lange
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Patent number: 5947570Abstract: An electrical cabinet includes at least one modular enclosure connectable to at least one of a further, substantially identical modular enclosure, and a pedestal enclosure. The modular enclosure has a generally parallelepiped shape, with at least one space therein for the placement of components. A cover is positionable over the exterior sides of the enclosure, and includes a modular rear cover section positionable over the rear side of the modular enclosure to essentially hide the rear side of the modular enclosure from view.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Neil A. Anderson, Donald W. Dingfelder, Mark L. Kyllo, John L. Colbert, Rodney G. Ratajczyk
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Patent number: 5928016Abstract: A direct access storage device (DASD) cage holds a DASD sled which contains an electronic DASD. The sled has a base plate, side walls and a front portion. The cage has side walls and a forward panel. Each side wall of the cage has a groove for receiving an outer edge of the base plate. The front portion interfaces the DASD with a machine connector. The sled has a slidable handle and a pair of pivotable latches which engage the handle. Each latch has an inner finger and an outer finger. Each inner finger engages a slot in the handle while each outer finger moves inward and outward. Stops in the base plate limit the travel of the inner fingers. The handle is pulled rearward to a disengaged position before the sled is installed in the cage. The outer edges of the base plate are placed in the grooves and the sled is pushed forward into the cage. When the sled is half-way into the cage, the latches will partially engage the grooves to stop the movement of the sled.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Neil A. Anderson, John L. Colbert, Steven D. Greseth, Kyle J. Honadel, Cal W. Johnson
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Patent number: 5137079Abstract: A cooling fluid is circulated around a closed circuit including a heat source, for example by a pump. The system includes a heat exchanger for removing heat from the fluid. Valve means are provided which are operated by changes in volume of the cooling fluid to cause the fluid to bypass the heat exchanger when the temperature of the fluid is below a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1990Date of Patent: August 11, 1992Assignee: GEC-Ferranti Defence Systems LimitedInventor: Neil A. Anderson
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Patent number: PP8488Abstract: An aspen tree having rapid growth, good form, aesthetic appearance, and resistance to Hypoxylon canker caused by the fungus Hypoxylon mammatum.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1991Date of Patent: December 7, 1993Assignee: Regents of the University of MinnesotaInventors: Neil A. Anderson, Michael E. Ostry