Patents by Inventor Neil Manning
Neil Manning 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: 20240111031Abstract: Methods and systems for improved inspection, measurements, mapping, monitoring, and trending of underwater infrastructure that contains or are located in fluids, and/or that is difficult to access. The methods and systems include a housing containing a light source, a hollow core motor, a reflector, and a pressure tolerant window. The light source is disposed to pass output light along a path that passes through an axis of rotation of the hollow core motor to the reflector. The reflector rotates about the axis of rotation of the motor and operates to reflect the light at an angle to the rotation axis. In at least some embodiments, the light is passed through a full 360 degrees about the axis of rotation. The described methods and devices utilize one or more non-touch underwater optical system (including laser systems) for underwater equipment and infrastructure inspection, measurements, mapping, monitoring, trending, and maintenance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Jeremy D. Swedberg, Dominic M. Florin, Nelson Diaz, Neil Manning
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Patent number: 11874673Abstract: Techniques for integrating a travel control system and attitude and heading (AHR) system in a vehicle are disclosed. The integrated system includes interface circuitry that enables data communication between constituent travel control system and AHR system of the integrated system, and can further communicate data between the travel control system and/or the AHR system and other system(s) or device(s) in or on the vehicle. In some embodiments, the travel control system includes processing circuitry that is fault tolerant. Alternatively, or additionally, the AHR system may include processing circuitry that has a processing power greater than the travel control system processing circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Adam Ross Horner, Neil Manning, John Koenig, Wayne Schultz, Timothy Brown
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Publication number: 20230393271Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Ian Roberts
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Patent number: 11774586Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: 3D AT DEPTH, INC.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Ian Roberts
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Publication number: 20220128693Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Mark Hardy, Brett Nickerson, Neil Manning
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Patent number: 11249193Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Mark Hardy, Brett Nickerson, Neil Manning
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Publication number: 20210382171Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Ian Roberts
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Patent number: 11125875Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Ian Roberts
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Publication number: 20210232161Abstract: Techniques for integrating a travel control system and attitude and heading (AHR) system in a vehicle are disclosed. The integrated system includes interface circuitry that enables data communication between constituent travel control system and AHR system of the integrated system, and can further communicate data between the travel control system and/or the AHR system and other system(s) or device(s) in or on the vehicle. In some embodiments, the travel control system includes processing circuitry that is fault tolerant. Alternatively, or additionally, the AHR system may include processing circuitry that has a processing power greater than the travel control system processing circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Adam Ross Horner, Neil Manning, John Koenig, Wayne Schultz, Timothy Brown
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Publication number: 20210141085Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Mark Hardy
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Patent number: 10871567Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: 3D AT DEPTH, INC.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Mark Hardy
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Patent number: 10698112Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Mark Hardy, Brett Nickerson, Neil Manning
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Publication number: 20200124722Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Ian Roberts
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Patent number: 10545233Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Julian Peter Rickards, Cory S. Moore
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Publication number: 20200011992Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Julian Peter Rickards, Cory S. Moore
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Patent number: 10502829Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Julian Peter Rickards, Cory S. Moore
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Publication number: 20190219701Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Mark Hardy, Brett Nickerson, Neil Manning
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Publication number: 20190011552Abstract: Described herein are methods and devices for improved location of any and all underwater structures or equipment installed underwater. In particular, systems are disclosed that combine optical and acoustic metrology for locating objects in underwater environments. The systems allow for relative positions of objects to be determined with great accuracy using optical techniques, and support enhanced location of devices that utilize acoustic location techniques. In addition, location information can be provided by the system even in conditions that make optical metrology techniques impossible or impractical.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Julian Peter Rickards, Cory S. Moore
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Publication number: 20190011565Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning objects in underwater environments are provided. The geolocation of a target for an object is determined, and a light source provided as part of a positioning system is operated to project a visible target at that location. The determination of the target location relative to the positioning system can include determining a location of the positioning system using information obtained from a laser system included in the positioning system. The light source used to project the visible target can be the same as a light source included in the laser system. A location of an object relative to the target location can be tracked by the laser system as the object is being moved towards the target location. The described methods and systems utilize one or more non-touch subsea optical systems, including but not limited to laser systems, for underwater infrastructure installation, measurements and monitoring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Neil Manning, Derek D. Pierce, Mark Hardy
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Publication number: 20180321385Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring underwater structures are provided. First and second sets of point cloud data that are obtained at different times are compared to determine whether the location of the underwater structure has changed. For detecting vibration, a series of range measurements taken along a line intersecting the underwater structure are compared to one another to determine an amplitude and frequency of any vibration present in the underwater structure. For detecting temperature, the ratio of different components of return signals obtained from a point in the water surrounding the underwater structure is measured to derive the temperature of the water. Leak detection can be performed by scanning areas around the underwater structure. Monitoring systems can include a primary receiver for range measurements, and first and second temperature channel receivers for temperature measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: 3D at Depth, Inc.Inventors: Carl W. Embry, Mark Hardy, Brett Nickerson, Neil Manning