Patents by Inventor Rick Wallace
Rick Wallace 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: 20230340862Abstract: A switch assembly, which is part of a chain of switch assemblies, includes a communication unit (CU) configured to receive, from an external controller, a fire command to activate a detonator and a computing core (CC) configured to locally make a decision whether or not to activate the detonator, after receiving the fire command to activate the detonator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Phillip Phelps, Brad Perry, Rick Wallace
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Patent number: 11725488Abstract: A switch assembly, which is part of a chain of switch assemblies, includes a communication unit (CU) configured to receive, from an external controller, a fire command to activate a detonator, a voltage measuring unit configured to locally measure a voltage (V) at the switch assembly after receiving the fire command to activate the detonator, a computing core (CC) configured to locally make a decision whether or not to activate the detonator, after receiving the fire command to activate the detonator and after measuring the voltage (V), based on whether or not the measured voltage (V) at the switch assembly is larger than a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: GEODYNAMICS. INC.Inventors: Phillip Phelps, Brad Perry, Rick Wallace
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Publication number: 20220162926Abstract: A switch assembly, which is part of a chain of switch assemblies, includes a communication unit (CU) configured to receive, from an external controller, a fire command to activate a detonator, a voltage measuring unit configured to locally measure a voltage (V) at the switch assembly after receiving the fire command to activate the detonator, a computing core (CC) configured to locally make a decision whether or not to activate the detonator, after receiving the fire command to activate the detonator and after measuring the voltage (V), based on whether or not the measured voltage (V) at the switch assembly is larger than a threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Phillip PHELPS, Brad PERRY, Rick WALLACE
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Patent number: 11280166Abstract: A method for controlling a target switch assembly in a chain of switch assemblies includes distributing the chain of switch assemblies in a wellbore; placing a controller at a head of the wellbore; making a first decision, at the controller, to actuate a corresponding detonator of the target switch assembly; transmitting, from the controller to the target switch assembly, a fire command to activate the corresponding detonator; and making a second decision, locally, at the target switch assembly, to activate the detonator, after the fire command from the controller is received.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Phillip Phelps, Brad Perry, Rick Wallace
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Publication number: 20210396102Abstract: A downhole system including a gun string configured to be deployed into a wellbore, the gun string including plural gun assemblies. A detonator block attached to a given gun assembly of the plural gun assemblies. The detonator block includes a switch assembly. The switch assembly includes a communication unit (CU) configured to receive, from an external controller, a fire command to activate a detonator associated with the detonator block, a measuring unit configured to measure a parameter (V) at the switch assembly, and a computing core (CC) configured to locally make a decision whether to activate or not the detonator, after the fire command is received from the external controller, based on whether a voltage measured by the measuring unit at the switch assembly is larger or not than a threshold voltage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Phillip PHELPS, Brad PERRY, Rick WALLACE
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Patent number: 11162334Abstract: A method for controlling a target switch assembly in a chain of switch assemblies includes distributing the chain of switch assemblies in a wellbore; placing a controller at a head of the wellbore; making a first decision, at the controller, to actuate a corresponding detonator of the target switch assembly; transmitting, from the controller to the target switch assembly, a fire command to activate the corresponding detonator; and making a second decision, locally, at the target switch assembly, to activate the detonator, after the fire command from the controller is received.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Phillip Phelps, Brad Perry, Rick Wallace
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Patent number: 10988993Abstract: A sheave wheel assembly includes a housing; a wheel attached to the housing and configured to rotate relative to the housing; an imaging system attached to the housing and configured to obtain images of a surrounding of the sheave wheel assembly; and a transceiver attached to the housing and configured to send the images in a wireless manner to a ground control system.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Phillip Phelps, Rick Wallace, Cameron Kirkpatrick
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Patent number: 10988992Abstract: A sheave wheel includes a housing; a wheel attached to the housing and configured to rotate relative to the housing; a depth and tension measurement system attached to the housing and configured to measure a parameter associated with the wheel; and a local control system attached to the housing and configured to exchange information associated with the measured parameter in a wireless manner with a ground control system.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Phillip Phelps, Rick Wallace
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Publication number: 20200378222Abstract: A method for controlling a target switch assembly in a chain of switch assemblies includes distributing the chain of switch assemblies in a wellbore; placing a controller at a head of the wellbore; making a first decision, at the controller, to actuate a corresponding detonator of the target switch assembly; transmitting, from the controller to the target switch assembly, a fire command to activate the corresponding detonator; and making a second decision, locally, at the target switch assembly, to activate the detonator, after the fire command from the controller is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Phillip PHELPS, Brad PERRY, Rick WALLACE
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Patent number: 10767453Abstract: A downhole system includes a controller located at the surface, a gun string located in a wellbore, the gun string including plural gun assemblies, a thru-line connecting the controller to the gun string, and a detonator block attached to a given gun assembly. The detonator block includes an addressable switch assembly. The gun assembly includes an end plate mechanism that electrically connects to the detonator block. The detonator block has at least one spring-loaded contact connected to the thru-line and the end plate mechanism includes a round electrical contact made as a printed circuit board, and the spring-loaded contact touches the printed circuit board.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Phillip Phelps, Brad Perry, Rick Wallace
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Patent number: 10750687Abstract: An automated nutrient injection system is provided. The automated nutrient injection system comprises a nutrient mixing and delivery system coupled to a controller. The nutrient mixing and delivery system is configured to mix a predefined formula comprised of at least one nutrient and water. The controller is configured to receive, store, and execute user-defined settings of the nutrient mixing and delivery system. The controller comprises a remote display, wherein the remote display is viewable on a device physically remote from the nutrient mixing and delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: ROTO-GRO IP INC.Inventors: Stephen C. Everett, Rick Wallace
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Publication number: 20200131863Abstract: A sheave wheel assembly includes a housing; a wheel attached to the housing and configured to rotate relative to the housing; an imaging system attached to the housing and configured to obtain images of a surrounding of the sheave wheel assembly; and a transceiver attached to the housing and configured to send the images in a wireless manner to a ground control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Phillip PHELPS, Rick WALLACE, Cameron KIRKPATRICK
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Publication number: 20200131862Abstract: A sheave wheel includes a housing; a wheel attached to the housing and configured to rotate relative to the housing; a depth and tension measurement system attached to the housing and configured to measure a parameter associated with the wheel; and a local control system attached to the housing and configured to exchange information associated with the measured parameter in a wireless manner with a ground control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Phillip PHELPS, Rick WALLACE
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Publication number: 20200018584Abstract: A method for controlling a target switch assembly in a chain of switch assemblies includes distributing the chain of switch assemblies in a wellbore; placing a controller at a head of the wellbore; making a first decision, at the controller, to actuate a corresponding detonator of the target switch assembly; transmitting, from the controller to the target switch assembly, a fire command to activate the corresponding detonator; and making a second decision, locally, at the target switch assembly, to activate the detonator, after the fire command from the controller is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Phillip PHELPS, Brad PERRY, Rick WALLACE
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Publication number: 20190309608Abstract: A method for controlling a target switch assembly in a chain of switch assemblies includes distributing the chain of switch assemblies in a wellbore; placing a controller at a head of the wellbore; making a first decision, at the controller, to actuate a corresponding detonator of the target switch assembly; transmitting, from the controller to the target switch assembly, a fire command to activate the corresponding detonator; and making a second decision, locally, at the target switch assembly, to activate the detonator, after the fire command from the controller is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicants: GEODYNAMICS, INC., GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Phillip PHELPS, Brad PERRY, Rick WALLACE
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Publication number: 20190133212Abstract: An apparel system including a base layer component and a vest component that safely may be worn by a child in a child safety seat with a five-point harness (including convertible, combination, and forward facing with a harness). This may provide warmth for the child while transitioning from indoors to the vehicle and while traveling in the car. This apparel system also may provide protection from the elements should the child be involved in a vehicle accident. The apparel system may include a vest component, such as with a hood, that may be worn over the base layer, such as a jacket, to provide added warmth for outdoor activities. In embodiments, the vest component may not be intended to be worn, and in embodiments should not be worn, while the child is in the child safety seat. This system may be safe, versatile, and convenient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Jamie Wallace, Rick Wallace
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Publication number: 20180132436Abstract: An automated nutrient injection system is provided. The automated nutrient injection system comprises a nutrient mixing and delivery system coupled to a controller. The nutrient mixing and delivery system is configured to mix a predefined formula comprised of at least one nutrient and water. The controller is configured to receive, store, and execute user-defined settings of the nutrient mixing and delivery system. The controller comprises a remote display, wherein the remote display is viewable on a device physically remote from the nutrient mixing and delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Stephen C. Everett, Rick Wallace
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Publication number: 20170238623Abstract: An apparel system including a base layer component and a vest component that safely may be worn by a child in a child safety seat with a five-point harness (including convertible, combination, and forward facing with a harness). This may provide warmth for the child while transitioning from indoors to the vehicle and while traveling in the car. This apparel system also may provide protection from the elements should the child be involved in a vehicle accident. The apparel system may include a vest component, such as with a hood, that may be worn over the base layer, such as a jacket, to provide added warmth for outdoor activities. In embodiments, the vest component may not be intended to be worn, and in embodiments should not be worn, while the child is in the child safety seat. This system may be safe, versatile, and convenient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Jamie Wallace, Rick Wallace
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Patent number: 7819260Abstract: A tire loading apparatus and method of packing tires that includes placing the tires in a rack, compressing the tires, and assembling the rack are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more conveyors, scanners, and robots that load tires from a conveyor to a rack. A tire unloading apparatus is also disclosed. The unloading apparatus includes a scissor mechanism to raise and/or lower tire racks to an unloading platform. The unloading apparatus additionally includes one or more unloaders and conveyors. The sorting and unloading of tires is accomplished with one or more automated conveyors, scanners, and storage structures for reading information from incoming tires and using the tire information to sort and store the tires. A rack to improve compression and support of tires during storage and shipment is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Linwell, Inc.Inventors: Wendell B. Leimbach, James Wheeler Marshal, Rick Wallace
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Publication number: 20090148260Abstract: A tire loading apparatus and method of packing tires that includes placing the tires in a rack, compressing the tires, and assembling the rack are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more conveyors, scanners, and robots that load tires from a conveyor to a rack. A tire unloading apparatus is also disclosed. The unloading apparatus includes a scissor mechanism to raise and/or lower tire racks to an unloading platform. The unloading apparatus additionally includes one or more unloaders and conveyors. The sorting and unloading of tires is accomplished with one or more automated conveyors, scanners, and storage structures for reading information from incoming tires and using the tire information to sort and store the tires. A rack to improve compression and support of tires during storage and shipment is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: LINWELL, INC.Inventors: Wendell B. Leimbach, James Wheeler Marshal, Rick Wallace