Patents by Inventor Randy Scott
Randy Scott 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: 20210071865Abstract: A system for flare combustion control includes a sound speed measurement device for measuring sound speed in a flare vent gas, and a flare combustion controller including a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the measured sound speed and determine, based on the measured sound speed, a molecular weight of the flare vent gas. The processor is further configured to determine, based on the determined molecular weight, a net heating value of the flare vent gas, and adjust the net heating value of the flare vent gas by regulating an amount of a supplemental fuel gas in the flare vent gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Daniel Robert Johnson, Chong Tao, Joshua Daniel Brooks, Randy Scott Pfenninger, Lei Sui
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Publication number: 20200366975Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a power source configured to store and output electrical power, a wireless communication component, a sensor, and a microprocessor electrically coupled to the power source, the wireless communication component, and the sensor. The microprocessor is configured to receive a startup command. In response to receiving the startup command, the microprocessor is configured to determine whether an amount of electrical power stored by the power source is sufficient to complete the startup command, receive the electrical power output by the power source during a first time period in response to the amount of power being sufficient to complete the startup command, and receive the electrical power output by the power source during a second time period in response to the amount of power being insufficient to complete the startup command, where the second time period is greater than the first time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James PHILLIPS, Don RECUPIDO, Nathan FROST, Randy Scott BROWN
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Publication number: 20200366974Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a housing that defines an interior space. The sensor assembly includes a sensor connected to the housing at the aperture. The sensor assembly includes a wireless power source disposed within the interior space. The sensor assembly includes electronics disposed within the interior space and configured to receive power from the wireless power source. The electronics include a communication board and a sensor connector, and the sensor is configured to transmit data to the communication board via the sensor connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James PHILLIPS, Don RECUPIDO, Nathan FROST, Randy Scott BROWN
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Patent number: 10760735Abstract: The current invention includes manifold having multiple outputs and at least one input for lubricant to be pumped at high pressure from a skid or trailer to a particular frac valve when the valve requires lubrication. Generally such frac valves require lubrication on an hourly schedule or less. Each output port on the manifold is fitted with an on/off valve that allows remote operation such as pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-pneumatic operation, or other known remote operation system. The pump or pumps are also configured for remote operation. A controller is then provided so that each circuit allows, upon command, lubricant to be pumped from the lubricant reservoir, through the pump, to the manifold, through each remotely operable valve, via each output port, through an appropriate rated hose, then to the lubrication or other port on each frac valve. Generally, once connected each frac valve remains connected to the system to allow the operator to cause lubricant to flow to each valve upon command.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: GJR Meyer Service, Inc.Inventors: Noel McKim, Randy Scott Meyer
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Patent number: 10753535Abstract: The current invention includes manifold having multiple outputs and at least one input for lubricant to be pumped at high pressure from a skid or trailer to a particular frac valve when the valve requires lubrication. Generally, such frac valves require lubrication on an hourly schedule or less. Each output port on the manifold is fitted with an on/off valve that allows remote operation such as pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-pneumatic operation, or other known remote operation system. The pump or pumps are also configured for remote operation. A controller is then provided so that each circuit allows, upon command, lubricant to be pumped from the lubricant reservoir, through the pump, to the manifold, through each remotely operable valve, via each output port, through an appropriate rated hose, then to the lubrication or other port on each frac valve. Generally, once connected each frac valve remains connected to the system to allow the operator to cause lubricant to flow to each valve upon command.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: GJR Meyer Service, Inc.Inventors: Noel McKim, Randy Scott Meyer
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Patent number: 10753506Abstract: A restricted access lockout system restricts access to remotely operated hydraulically actuated valves by utilizing a processor to compare each user's access code against a stored list. The user access code may be provided by card key with an embedded RFID chip, a designated application on a personal device such as a smart phone or smart pad that may communicate with the processor via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Internet, or radio. Once the processor grants access to operate various designated hydraulically actuated valves the designated hydraulically actuated valves are unlocked for designated period of time. After the designated period of time expires the hydraulically actuated valves are relocked. Generally, the lock is via a hydraulic cylinder where the hydraulic fluid may be isolated through one or more solenoid control valves. Hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic cylinder and the cylinder provide a sufficient counter to apply force so that the hydraulically actuated valves may not be manipulated.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: GJR Meyer Service, Inc.Inventors: Noel McKim, Randy Scott Meyer
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Patent number: 10746400Abstract: A system for flare combustion control includes a sound speed measurement device for measuring sound speed in a flare vent gas, and a flare combustion controller including a memory and a processor. The processor is configured to receive the measured sound speed and determine, based on the measured sound speed, a molecular weight of the flare vent gas. The processor is further configured to determine, based on the determined molecular weight, a net heating value of the flare vent gas, and adjust the net heating value of the flare vent gas by regulating an amount of a supplemental fuel gas in the flare vent gas.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Daniel Robert Johnson, Chong Tao, Joshua Daniel Brooks, Randy Scott Pfenninger, Lei Sui
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Patent number: 10743088Abstract: A wireless sensor assembly includes a housing, a wireless power source, and electronics. The housing defines an interior space and at least one aperture sized to receive at least one external sensor. The wireless power source is mounted within the housing. The electronics are mounted within the housing and are configured to receive power from the wireless power source and to be in electrical communication with the external sensor. The electronics include a wireless communications component, and firmware configured to manage a rate of data transmittal from the wireless communications component to an external device such that the wireless communications component has a power consumption less than about 0.5 mW. The electronics are powered exclusively by the wireless power source and the wireless sensor assembly defines a volume less than about 2 in3.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James Phillips, Don Recupido, Nathan Frost, Randy Scott Brown
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Patent number: 10598179Abstract: Embodiments to help detect operation conditions of a compressor of a TRU in real time by a genset are disclosed. The operation conditions of the compressor can be determined by monitoring a parameter pattern of the genset, such as value changes of a horsepower, a torque, an exhaust temperature, fuel consumption and/or a RPM of a prime mover of the genset, or a current drawn from a generator of the genset, over a period of time. In one embodiment, when a scroll compressor is used in the TRU, the scroll compressor may start a periodical load/unload duty cycle when the TRU reaches its setpoint. The periodical load/unload duty cycle of the scroll compressor can be detected based on a corresponding fluctuation pattern in genset parameters. When this periodically fluctuating pattern of ECU parameters and/or current drawn is detected, the prime mover can be switched to a low operation speed.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: Thermo King CorporationInventors: Randy Scott Burnham, David Jon Renken, Erich Albert Lucht, Cullen Evan Hall
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Publication number: 20200075150Abstract: In some examples, there may be provided systems, devices, and methods for using data from disparate sources to determine whether diversion events have occurred. A diversion event may be when a monitored unit intended for a target user is diverted away from the target user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Scott Murray, Dan Nguyen, Janet McCallister, Tara Haines, Erica Williams, George Tucker, Heather Fuller, Randy Scott Fagin, Thomas Neal Payne, Sarah Dhane, James E. Hicks, Christopher Anthony, Chigger Bynum
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Publication number: 20190383421Abstract: A restricted access lockout system restricts access to remotely operated hydraulically actuated valves by utilizing a processor to compare each user's access code against a stored list. The user access code may be provided by card key with an embedded RFID chip, a designated application on a personal device such as a smart phone or smart pad that may communicate with the processor via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Internet, or radio. Once the processor grants access to operate various designated hydraulically actuated valves the designated hydraulically actuated valves are unlocked for designated period of time. After the designated period of time expires the hydraulically actuated valves are relocked. Generally, the lock is via a hydraulic cylinder where the hydraulic fluid may be isolated through one or more solenoid control valves. Hydraulic fluid within the hydraulic cylinder and the cylinder provide a sufficient counter to apply force so that the hydraulically actuated valves may not be manipulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2018Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: GJR Meyer Service, Inc.Inventors: Noel McKim, Randy Scott Meyer
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Publication number: 20190360637Abstract: The lubrication flowmeter is configured to be a part of the lubrication system to grease frack valves. The system generally utilizes a manifold to connect to the various fracked valves and at least one pressure transducer providing wellbore pressure and preferably a second pressure transducer providing grease pressure at either the manifold or the pump. A programmable logic controller is provided to activate the grease pump upon reaching preset conditions and to deactivate the grease pump upon reaching a second set of conditions such as pressure threshold, time limit, or volume limits of greased pumped.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: GJR Meyer Service, Inc.Inventors: Noel McKim, Randy Scott Meyer
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Publication number: 20190360636Abstract: A system for lubricating multiple frac valves while allowing the operator to remain out of the red zone. A system of high flow mandrels and valves allows an operator to enter the red zone a minimal number of times. Generally, when using the system, the operator will enter the red zone prior to the fracking operation beginning to connect the various lines to each frac valve and then after the frac job is complete to disconnect the various lines from each frac valve. A high-pressure pump provides lubricant at a sufficient pressure and volume to a high-pressure manifold or high-pressure manifolds. The high-pressure manifolds supply the hose reels through valves located near the manifold. The hose reels in turn are the lines that are connected to each frac valve Using the system, the operator may remain outside of the red zone with the lubricant reservoir, the pump, the high-pressure manifolds, and the hose reels.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: GJR Meyer Service, Inc.Inventors: Noel McKim, Randy Scott Meyer
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Publication number: 20190264869Abstract: The current invention includes manifold having multiple outputs and at least one input for lubricant to be pumped at high pressure from a skid or trailer to a particular frac valve when the valve requires lubrication. Generally such frac valves require lubrication on an hourly schedule or less. Each output port on the manifold is fitted with an on/off valve that allows remote operation such as pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-pneumatic operation, or other known remote operation system. The pump or pumps are also configured for remote operation. A controller is then provided so that each circuit allows, upon command, lubricant to be pumped from the lubricant reservoir, through the pump, to the manifold, through each remotely operable valve, via each output port, through an appropriate rated hose, then to the lubrication or other port on each frac valve. Generally, once connected each frac valve remains connected to the system to allow the operator to cause lubricant to flow to each valve upon command.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: GJR Meyer Service CompanyInventors: Noel McKim, Randy Scott Meyer
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Patent number: 10224799Abstract: A cryocooler assembly for cooling a field winding of an electrical machine having an axis of rotation is provided. The assembly includes a cryocooler and a reservoir coupled in flow communication to the cryocooler and configured to contain a cooling agent. A flow assembly is coupled in flow communication to the reservoir. The flow assembly includes a first flow loop coupled in flow communication to the reservoir; a second flow loop coupled in flow communication to the reservoir; and a plurality of flow members coupled in flow communication to the first flow loop and the second flow loop and coupled to the field winding. Each flow member is configured to thermosiphon the cooling agent in a first state from the reservoir and in a second state to the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Ernst Wolfgang Stautner, Evangelos Trifon Laskaris, Kiruba Sivasubramaniam Haran, Ruben Jeevanasan Fair, Randy Scott Longtin, Suyu Hou, Fulton Jose Lopez
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Publication number: 20190020936Abstract: A wireless sensor assembly includes a housing defining a first aperture for receiving an external sensor, and a second aperture defining a communication port, a wireless power source mounted within the housing, and electronics mounted to the housing and configured to receive power from the wireless power source and to be in electrical communication with the external sensor. The electronics include a wireless communications component, and firmware configured to manage a rate of data transmittal from the wireless communications component to an external device. The communication port is configured to receive a wire harness connected to the external sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James B. PHILLIPS, Don RECUPIDO, Nathan FROST, Randy Scott BROWN
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Patent number: 10082091Abstract: A system includes a controller of a power generation system including a memory storing instructions and a processor that executes the instructions. The instructions cause the controller to control the power generation system to provide inlet bleed heat flow to a gas turbine during deceleration of the gas turbine. The instructions also cause the controller to receive a first temperature, a rotational speed of the gas turbine, and an inlet bleed heat flow rate. Additionally, the instructions cause the controller to calculate an exhaust flow rate based on at least the first temperature, the rotational speed, and the inlet bleed heat flow rate. Further, the instructions cause the controller to control the power generation system to isolate a fuel source from the gas turbine at a portion of normal operating speed of the gas turbine sufficient to achieve a purging volume during coast down of the gas turbine.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: David August Snider, Lewis Berkley Davis, Randy Scott Rosson, Michael Joseph Alexander
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Publication number: 20180255384Abstract: A wireless sensor assembly includes a housing, a wireless power source, and electronics. The housing defines an interior space and at least one aperture sized to receive at least one external sensor. The wireless power source is mounted within the housing. The electronics are mounted within the housing and are configured to receive power from the wireless power source and to be in electrical communication with the external sensor. The electronics include a wireless communications component, and firmware configured to manage a rate of data transmittal from the wireless communications component to an external device such that the wireless communications component has a power consumption less than about 0.5 mW. The electronics are powered exclusively by the wireless power source and the wireless sensor assembly defines a volume less than about 2 in3.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing CompanyInventors: James Phillips, Don Recupido, Nathan Frost, Randy Scott Brown
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Publication number: 20180169670Abstract: a highly efficient and serviceable micro stream emitter that is a truly remarkable innovation with a low precipitation rate, highly uniform distribution, and increased radius range, all in a emitter which providing a flat stream and simultaneously down stream spray. The micro stream emitter include a body having two different geometries water outlet ports providing downward stream into the soil wetting the root zone and with the second geometries water outlet wetting the surrounding plants area. The internal passage of the emitter shown a the lower passage suppling water to the lower ports that actually uses top wall with a annular depression, forming a diaphragm enabling the water to reflex into the lower port outlets.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2016Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Randy Scott Bryant
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Patent number: D844366Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.Inventors: Randy Scott Miller, Francisco Javier Barquin