Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Moore

Patrick M. Moore 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).

  • Downhole wireless communication node and sensor/tools interface
    Patent number: 11268378
    Abstract: In conjunction with a communication network, for example, a downhole wireless network for transmission of data along a tubular body, disclosed herein are: (1) a variety of hardware interfacing methods with sensors and downhole tools; (2) sensing concepts that are enabled by the unique interfaces; (3) physical implementation of the integrated sensor/communication node structures; (4) related software communication protocols. The interfaces may support both data communication and power transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Yibing Zhang, Limin Song, Katie M. Walker, Mark M. Disko, Scott William Clawson, Patrick M. Moore, David M. Chorneyko
  • Detecting moisture proximate to insulation
    Patent number: 10481099
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of water proximate to insulation. A system provided includes an enclosure, and insulation disposed over the enclosure. A moisture reactive compound indicates water proximate to the insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: William N. Yunker, Wayne S. Pon, Patrick M. Moore, Michael T. Matheidas
  • Downhole Wireless Communication Node and Sensor/Tools Interface
    Publication number: 20190249548
    Abstract: In conjunction with a communication network, for example, a downhole wireless network for transmission of data along a tubular body, disclosed herein are: (1) a variety of hardware interfacing methods with sensors and downhole tools; (2) sensing concepts that are enabled by the unique interfaces; (3) physical implementation of the integrated sensor/communication node structures; (4) related software communication protocols. The interfaces may support both data communication and power transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Yibing Zhang, Limin Song, Katie M. Walker, Mark M. Disko, Scott William Clawson, Patrick M. Moore, David M. Chorneyko
  • Detecting Moisture Proximate To Insulation
    Publication number: 20170003229
    Abstract: A system and method for determining the presence of water proximate to insulation. A system provided includes an enclosure, and insulation disposed over the enclosure. A moisture reactive compound indicates water proximate to the insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: William N. YUNKER, Wayne S. Pon, Patrick M. Moore, Michael T. Matheidas
  • METHODS TO DIAGNOSE AND IMMUNIZE AGAINST THE VIRUS CAUSING HUMAN MERKEL CELL CARCINOMA
    Publication number: 20110135598
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated or substantially purified polypeptides, nucleic acids, and virus-like particles (VLPs) derived from a Merkel cell carcinoma virus (MCV), which is a newly-discovered virus. The invention further provides monoclonal antibody molecules that bind to MCV polypeptides. The invention further provides diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic methods relating to the identification, prevention, and treatment of MCV-related diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicants: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, The U.S.of America, as Represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Patrick M. Moore, Yuan Chang, Huichen Feng, Christopher Brian Buck, Diana V. Pastrana