Patents by Inventor Paul A. Knapp
Paul A. Knapp 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: 11972095Abstract: Various embodiments discussed herein enable client applications to be heavily integrated with a voice assistant in order to perform commands associated with voice utterances of users via voice assistant functionality and also seamlessly cause client applications to automatically perform native functions as part of executing the voice utterance. Such heavy integration also allows particular embodiments to support multi-modal input from a user for a single conversational interaction. In this way, client application user interface interactions, such as clicks, touch gestures, or text inputs are executed alternative or in addition to the voice utterances.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Tudor Buzasu Klein, Viktoriya Taranov, Sergiy Gavrylenko, Jaclyn Carley Knapp, Andrew Paul McGovern, Harris Syed, Chad Steven Estes, Jesse Daniel Eskes Rusak, David Ernesto Heekin Burkett, Allison Anne O'Mahony, Ashok Kuppusamy, Jonathan Reed Harris, Jose Miguel Rady Allende, Diego Hernan Carlomagno, Talon Edward Ireland, Michael Francis Palermiti, II, Richard Leigh Mains, Jayant Krishnamurthy
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Publication number: 20170204687Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and methods of tripping rods and tubulars. Specifically, the disclosure provides techniques for pulling a rod string out of hole and delivering the pulled out rod segments into a rod storage and racking system. The disclosure also provides techniques for pulling a tubular string out of hole and delivering the pulled out tubular segments into a tubular storage and racking system. The disclosure further provides techniques for delivering rods from the rod storage and racking system and running the rods down-hole. The disclosure also provides techniques for delivering tubulars from the tubular storage and racking system and running the tubulars down-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: Key Energy Services, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Patent number: 9657538Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and methods of tripping rods and tubulars. Specifically, the disclosure provides techniques for pulling a rod string out of hole and delivering the pulled out rod segments into a rod storage and racking system. The disclosure also provides techniques for pulling a tubular string out of hole and delivering the pulled out tubular segments into a tubular storage and racking system. The disclosure further provides techniques for delivering rods from the rod storage and racking system and running the rods down-hole. The disclosure also provides techniques for delivering tubulars from the tubular storage and racking system and running the tubulars down-hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Key Energy Services, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Patent number: 9611707Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tong system which includes a tong assembly and at least one string gripping device. The tong assembly is configured to engage a rod or tubular string at the junction between a first rod or tubular and a second rod or tubular of a rod or tubular string and unthread the first rod or tubular from the second rod or tubular. The tong assembly can also thread the first rod or tubular onto the rod or tubular string. The string gripping device is configured to hold a tubular string for at least a portion of the time. The tong system further holds the rod or tubular string against torque applied onto the first rod or tubular by the tong assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Key Energy Services, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Patent number: 9605498Abstract: The present disclosure includes a racking system for receiving, storing, and/or delivering rods and tubulars. The racking system includes a rack having a plurality of beams configured to support a plurality of rods, a plurality of tubulars, or both. each of the plurality of beams includes a proximal end and a distal end. The racking system further includes a plurality of indexers aligned with or proximal to the proximal ends of the plurality of base beams, wherein each of the plurality of indexers includes a series of rotating holders configured to transport the plurality of rods, tubulars, or both to and from the rack. Additionally, the racking system further includes a jack coupled to the distal end each of the plurality of base beams, wherein the jack raises and lowers the distal end of the base beam in relation to the proximal end.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Key Energy Services, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Patent number: 9562406Abstract: The present disclosure provides a well service rig for tripping rods and tubulars. The well service rig includes a service rig base unit, a mast coupled to the well service rig base unit movable between a folded position and an upright position, a vertical guide mounted to the mast, and a traveling block system coupled to the vertical guide at a first end and configured to travel up and down at least a portion of a length of the vertical guide. The traveling block system is couplable to a rod, a tubular, or both at a second end.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Patent number: 9470050Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catwalk system. The catwalk system includes a base unit and a carriage disposed on the base unit and coupled to the base unit at one end and extends towards an opposite end of the base unit. The carriage is movable between a horizontal position and a sloped position, and between an extended position and a retracted position. The catwalk system further includes a racking system coupled to one or both sides of the base unit. The racking system includes a plurality of racking layers configured to store and support a plurality of rods and/or tubulars.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Patent number: 9458683Abstract: A well service rig system includes a well service rig, a catwalk, a racking system, and a tong system. The well service rig system provides techniques for tripping rods and/or tubulars with improved efficiency, such as reducing the need for operator intervention by providing process automation. The well service rig system is further adaptable for use with rods, tubulars, or both. The well servicing rig system also provides rod and/or tubular storage and delivery solutions via the integrated racking system. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides improved methods for tripping rods and/or tubulars.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Publication number: 20140151021Abstract: A well service rig system includes a well service rig, a catwalk, a racking system, and a tong system. The well service rig system provides techniques for tripping rods and/or tubulars with improved efficiency, such as reducing the need for operator intervention by providing process automation. The well service rig system is further adaptable for use with rods, tubulars, or both. The well servicing rig system also provides rod and/or tubular storage and delivery solutions via the integrated racking system. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides improved methods for tripping rods and/or tubulars.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Publication number: 20140138100Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and methods of tripping rods and tubulars. Specifically, the disclosure provides techniques for pulling a rod string out of hole and delivering the pulled out rod segments into a rod storage and racking system. The disclosure also provides techniques for pulling a tubular string out of hole and delivering the pulled out tubular segments into a tubular storage and racking system. The disclosure further provides techniques for delivering rods from the rod storage and racking system and running the rods down-hole. The disclosure also provides techniques for delivering tubulars from the tubular storage and racking system and running the tubulars down-hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Key Energy Services, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Publication number: 20140138080Abstract: The present disclosure provides a tong system which includes a tong assembly and at least one string gripping device. The tong assembly is configured to engage a rod or tubular string at the junction between a first rod or tubular and a second rod or tubular of a rod or tubular string and unthread the first rod or tubular from the second rod or tubular. The tong assembly can also thread the first rod or tubular onto the rod or tubular string. The string gripping device is configured to hold a tubular string for at least a portion of the time.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Publication number: 20140138081Abstract: The present disclosure provides a well service rig for tripping rods and tubulars. The well service rig includes a service rig base unit, a mast coupled to the well service rig base unit movable between a folded position and an upright position, a vertical guide mounted to the mast, and a traveling block system coupled to the vertical guide at a first end and configured to travel up and down at least a portion of a length of the vertical guide. The traveling block system is couplable to a rod, a tubular, or both at a second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Publication number: 20140140791Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catwalk system. The catwalk system includes a base unit and a carriage disposed on the base unit and coupled to the base unit at one end and extends towards an opposite end of the base unit. The carriage is movable between a horizontal position and a sloped position, and between an extended position and a retracted position. The catwalk system further includes a racking system coupled to one or both sides of the base unit. The racking system includes a plurality of racking layers configured to store and support a plurality of rods and/or tubulars.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Publication number: 20140140790Abstract: The present disclosure includes a racking system for receiving, storing, and/or delivering rods and tubulars. The racking system includes a rack having a plurality of beams configured to support a plurality of rods, a plurality of tubulars, or both. each of the plurality of beams includes a proximal end and a distal end. The racking system further includes a plurality of indexers aligned with or proximal to the proximal ends of the plurality of base beams, wherein each of the plurality of indexers includes a series of rotating holders configured to transport the plurality of rods, tubulars, or both to and from the rack. Additionally, the racking system further includes a jack coupled to the distal end each of the plurality of base beams, wherein the jack raises and lowers the distal end of the base beam in relation to the proximal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: KEY ENERGY SERVICES, LLCInventors: Derrek Yorga, Derrick Jackson, Paul Knapp, Dave Richard, Minhao Yin, Harold James Miller
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Patent number: 8209035Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.Inventors: David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis
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Publication number: 20090095376Abstract: A veneer composer is provided including a skew correcting station adapted to square at least one edge of a veneer piece to a first or reference side, a clipping station adapted to move in the same direction and at the same material being clipped, and a gap closing station adapted to close the gap between adjacent veneer pieces without causing excessive force between the adjacent edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Inventors: John Holbert, Paul Knapp, Matt Bauer
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Publication number: 20080262587Abstract: A lead having an extendable and retractable fixation mechanism has a rotating terminal pin at the terminal end which rotates the fixation mechanism at the distal end. As the terminal pin is rotated, the fixation mechanism is extended or retracted from the distal end of the lead. A threaded collar allows for the fixation mechanism to smoothly extend and retract from the lead, and allows for a 1:1 turn ratio between the terminal pin and the fixation mechanism. A fluoroscopic ring disposed at the distal end of the lead provides information during the implantation process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Cardiac Pacemakers, IncInventors: David M. Flynn, Michael Brenzel, Jason Skubitz, Larry L. Hum, Carol Werlein, Christopher Paul Knapp, Gregory R. Ley, Jason Alan Shiroff, Brian David Soltis
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Patent number: 7438096Abstract: A veneer composer is provided including a skew correcting station adapted to square at least one edge of a veneer piece to a reference side, a clipping station adapted to move in the same direction and at the same material being clipped, and a gap closing station adapted to close the gap between adjacent veneer pieces without causing excessive force between the adjacent edges.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2006Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Corvallis Tool CompanyInventors: John Holbert, Paul Knapp, Matt Bauer
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Patent number: D943265Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Paul Knapp
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Patent number: D943266Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Inventor: Paul Knapp