Patents by Inventor Patrick David

Patrick David 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).

  • Barrier for a downhole tool
    Patent number: 9617835
    Abstract: A barrier assembly for use with a downhole pump includes a first tubular adapter, a second tubular adapter, and a braided sleeve disposed between the first tubular adapter and the second tubular adapter. The sleeve is configured to block passage of a particulate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick David Ferguson, Mark Gerald Miller, John Edward Stachowiak, Jr.
  • SAFETY NETWORKING PROTOCOL AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170078455
    Abstract: A distributed networking system and protocol is provided to a networking system with a modular design. The distributed networking system may include a networking system, modules, control module, user interface module, input/output module, network module, data transmission network, hybrid modules and composite modules. A method to interface with accessories of a system with a modular design using the distributed networking system and protocol is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick David Fisher, Benjamin Ryan Northcott, Curtis Michael Dublanko
  • DISTRIBUTED NETWORKING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170075345
    Abstract: A distributed networking system and protocol is provided to a networking system with a modular design. The distributed networking system may include a networking system, modules, control module, user interface module, input/output module, network module, data transmission network, hybrid modules and composite modules. A method to interface with accessories of a system with a modular design using the distributed networking system and protocol is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Patrick David Fisher, Benjamin Ryan Northcott, Curtis Michael Dublanko
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INTERACTIVITY FOR PANORAMIC MEDIA CONTENT
    Publication number: 20170060404
    Abstract: In some cases, a panoramic media content item to be displayed can be acquired. An interface including a viewable area for displaying at least a portion of the content item can be generated. Based on a size of the content item, a scroll bar can be generated, within the interface, for scrolling the content item. Based on a size of the viewable area, a scroll element can be generated, within the scroll bar, to be movable based on user interactions to scroll the content item. In some cases, at least a first portion of the content item can be automatically scrolled through such that the viewable area displays, over time, at least a second portion of the content item. In some cases, a leftmost or rightmost edge of the content item is displayable via the viewable area. A transitional animation associated with the leftmost or rightmost edge can be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew Gavin Salituri, Mulong Li, Patrick David Violette, Marcos Arribas, Winston Felix Popowicz Handte, Michael Coleman O'Beirne
  • DRILLING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A DRILLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170037691
    Abstract: A drilling system for drilling a subterranean well bore includes a controller and a first and a second set of field devices. Each of the first and second set of field devices measure a physical characteristic of the drilling system and to transmit to the controller signals representing a measured value of the physical characteristic. The controller is programmed to use a first set of algorithms to process the signals received from the first set of field devices to determine if the measured values represented by the signals indicate that there might have been an influx of formation fluid into the subterranean well bore, and a second set of algorithms to process the signals received from the second set of field devices to determine if the measured values represented by the signals indicate that there might have been an influx of formation fluid into the subterranean well bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Applicant: MANAGED PRESSURE OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: PATRICK DAVID SAVAGE, CHRISTIAN LEUCHTENBERG
  • Honeycomb structure comprising an outer cement skin and a cement therefor
    Patent number: 9556769
    Abstract: A honeycomb catalyst support structure including a honeycomb body and an outer layer or skin formed of a cement is described. The cement includes an amorphous glass powder with a multimodal particle size distribution applied to an exterior surface of the honeycomb body. The multimodal particle size distribution is achieved through the use of a first glass powder having a first median particle size and at least a second glass powder having a second median particle size. In some embodiments, the first and second glass powders are the same amorphous glass consisting of fused silica. The cement may further include a fine-grained, sub-micron sized silica in the form of colloidal silica. The cement exhibits a coefficient of thermal expansion less than 15×10?7/° C., and preferably about 5×10?7/° C. after drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas Richard Chapman, Linda Jane Ingersoll, Patrick David Tepesch
  • SEALING ELEMENT WEAR INDICATOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170009550
    Abstract: A seal assembly for use in a pressure containment device for containing a fluid pressure in an annular space around a drill string whilst allowing the drill string to rotate in the pressure containment device. The seal assembly includes a seal comprising and an inner surface and a tubular body, and a wear sensor embedded in the tubular body. The wear sensor emits an alert signal when the inner surface of the seal has been worn away by a preset amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: MANAGED PRESSURE OPERATIONS PTE. LTD.
    Inventors: CHRISTIAN LEUCHTENBERG, AUSTIN JOHNSON, PATRICK DAVID SAVAGE
  • Isolating lead conductor for fault detection
    Patent number: 9539428
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a cardiac stimulus device lead having fault tolerance and fault isolation are disclosed. A medical electrical lead is provided according to one aspect. According to one embodiment, the lead includes a first conductor and a second conductor for transmitting an electrical pulse from a pulse generator. The lead further includes a switching mechanism, a first electrode, and a lead assessment circuit. The switching mechanism selectively couples the first conductor to the first electrode. The first electrode is decoupled during a test phase and the switching mechanism directly couples the first conductor to the second conductor. The lead assessment circuit processes a signal associated with the electrical properties of the lead to determine whether the lead is exhibiting a lead related condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy M. Germanson, Thomas H. Spear, Patrick David Miller
  • SPATIAL-LIGHT-MODULATOR-BASED SIGNATURES OF INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC SCATTERING SURFACE MARKERS FOR SECURE AUTHENTICATION
    Publication number: 20160377423
    Abstract: Unique methods and systems are introduced herein for the determination of unique spatial light modulator based optical signatures of intrinsic and extrinsic scattering surface markers. These techniques can be used to authenticate semiconductor components and systems at various stages during the manufacturing process by measuring and cross correlating the surface marker's unique optical signature. In addition, these techniques can be used with extrinsic surface markers which are added to existing hardware (e.g. containers, locks, doors, etc.). These markers can then be measured for their unique optical signatures, which can be stored and used at a later time for cross-correlation to authenticate the surface marker and verify the hardware's provenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Washington State University
    Inventors: Hergen Eilers, Benjamin Richard Anderson, Ray Gunawidjaja, Patrick David Price
  • Honeycomb structure comprising an outer cement skin and a cement therefor
    Patent number: 9518485
    Abstract: Disclosed is a honeycomb catalyst support structure comprising a honeycomb body and an outer layer or skin formed of a cement comprising an amorphous glass powder with a multimodal particle size distribution applied to an exterior surface of the honeycomb body. The multimodal particle size distribution is achieved through the use of a first glass powder having a first median particle size and at least a second glass powder having a second median particle size. In some embodiments, the first and second glass powders are the same amorphous glass consisting of fused silica. The cement may further include a fine-grained, sub-micron sized silica in the form of colloidal silica. The cement exhibits a coefficient of thermal expansion less than 15×10?7/° C., and preferably about 5×10?7/° C. after drying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Thomas Richard Chapman, Linda Jane Ingersoll, Patrick David Tepesch
  • CORDIERITE ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM TITANATE COMPOSITIONS AND CERAMIC ARTICLES COMPRISING SAME
    Publication number: 20160347665
    Abstract: Disclosed are ceramic bodies comprised of composite cordierite aluminum magnesium titanate ceramic compositions and methods for the manufacture of same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Adriane Marie Divens-Dutcher, Patrick David Tepesch, Elizabeth Marie Vileno
  • Shrinkage control in aluminum titanate using carbonates
    Patent number: 9475734
    Abstract: A method for reducing shrinkage variability of aluminum titanate honeycombs includes preparing an aluminum titanate-forming batch material that includes least one alkaline earth carbonate having a particle size distribution. The particle size distribution of the at least one alkaline earth carbonate is selected based on the predicted shrinkage during sintering of the aluminum titanate honeycombs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel Edward McCauley, Patrick David Tepesch, Christopher John Warren, Jeffrey S White
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A SEARCH-BASED EMAIL CLIENT
    Publication number: 20160301635
    Abstract: A search-based email client may incorporate a number of useful features. A search function can default to a search of all email contexts, thereby eliminating user cogitation over which context an email message may be stored in. Furthermore, the search function can automatically search for related personal content and/or related information on the internet or other computer network, and present this useful information to the user in addition to the returned emails. The search function can be integrated into a user interface to allow for one-click searches on any likely search field. The search function can search the body of email messages by default, thereby widening the scope of default searches and eliminating potentially missed information and user need to proactively widen their search. A search function can search attachments, which also provides a wider search scope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: RAYMOND P. STATA, ANDREW W. STACK, TARAK GORADIA, PATRICK DAVID HUNT, THIRUVALLUVAN MG
  • Method and apparatus for substitution scheme for anonymizing personally identifiable information
    Patent number: 9460310
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a software program capable of performing an aliasing function on the personally identifiable information (“PII”) of a subject. The software can associate the alias with the PII, and output the alias rather than the PII.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: PATHAR, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick David Butler, Tony Brett Marshall, Mark F. Jacobson
  • Attachments, brackets, and support assemblies
    Patent number: 9452799
    Abstract: Support assemblies for attaching to an existing device, such as a bicycle frame, are provided. Support assemblies are suited for carrying loads and providing additional storage and transport capacity. Assemblies of the present invention contemplate a primary support member for carrying or receiving articles, and additional or secondary members for supporting the primary support and communicating with the existing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Thule IP AB
    Inventor: Patrick David Maguire
  • Systems and methods for a search-based email client
    Patent number: 9438540
    Abstract: A search-based email client may incorporate a number of useful features. A search function can default to a search of all email contexts, thereby eliminating user cogitation over which context an email message may be stored in. Furthermore, the search function can automatically search for related personal content and/or related information on the internet or other computer network, and present this useful information to the user in addition to the returned emails. The search function can be integrated into a user interface to allow for one-click searches on any likely search field. The search function can search the body of email messages by default, thereby widening the scope of default searches and eliminating potentially missed information and user need to proactively widen their search. A search function can search attachments, which also provides a wider search scope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond P. Stata, Andrew W. Stack, Tarak Goradia, Patrick David Hunt, Thiruvalluvan Mg
  • WEARABLE SUPPORTS
    Publication number: 20160249730
    Abstract: A wearable support assembly is provided which includes a belt strap configured to be secured about a user's hips/waist and a carrier frame which is pivotally attached to the belt strap at two pivot points which are spaced apart along the belt strap to create a substantially lateral pivot axis when the belt is worn by the user, where the relative position of the two pivot points can be adjusted with respect to the belt, the carrier frame is located behind the user when the support assembly is worn by the user and the carrier frame spans the distance between each pivot point on the belt strap with a gap separating the belt strap and the carrier frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick David Maguire, Gary Alan Gibson, Campbell Allen Booth, Timothy Kent Armstrong
  • A Carrier For Mounting To A Vehicle
    Publication number: 20160243998
    Abstract: This invention relates to a bicycle carrier for mounting to a vehicle. The carrier includes a mounting portion for attaching the carrier to a vehicle, a main member attached to the mounting portion, and a pair of wheel supports affixed relative to the main member and at an angle of between about 35 degrees and about 55 degrees to a substantially horizontal axis, such that upper ends of the wheel supports are closer together than lower ends of the wheel supports. Each wheel support includes a channel for partial receipt of a bicycle wheel. The wheel supports are configured to support the wheels of bicycles having a range of wheel diameters and/or wheel base lengths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Patrick David Maguire
  • Method and apparatus for automating network data analysis of user's activities
    Patent number: 9426037
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a non-transitory processor-readable medium stores code representing instructions for execution by a computer processor. The instructions cause the processor to produce a list of subjects by identifying a plurality of subjects based on information associated with an analyst-selected topic. The list of subjects is expanded to include subjects that have a relationship with at least one subject from the first list of subjects. Subjects are removed from the list based on either a filter or a scoring threshold. The expanding and removing subjects is iterated until the list of subjects is substantially stable to produce a final list of subjects. A graphical network is defined based on the final list of subjects and a signal is sent representing the graphical network (e.g., to a computer monitor for display).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: PathAR, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick David Butler, Tony Brett Marshall, Mark F. Jacobson
  • Saw blade
    Patent number: D764247
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick David John McQuillan, Brad Urban, Dylan Kugel, Austin J. Kazda, Py Chang