Patents by Inventor Robert Buda
Robert Buda 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: 9915103Abstract: A wired pipe system includes a wired pipe segment having a first end and a second end, a first coupler in the first end and a second coupler in the second end and a transmission line disposed in the wired pipe segment between the first and second ends. The transmission line includes a transmission cable that includes an inner conductor and an insulating material disposed about the inner conductor as well as a a wire channel surrounding the insulating material and the inner conductor for at least a portion of a length of the transmission cable. The wire channel and the insulating material are mated together by at least one mating feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Stephan Mueller, Volker Peters, Ingo Roders, Robert Buda, Rene Schulz, Henning Rahn
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Publication number: 20180006395Abstract: A connector for use in connecting a communication element to a transmission line in a wired pipe segment includes a first female end adapted to surround and make electrical contact with a coupler connection that extends away from a communication element of the coupler; a second female end adapted to receive an inner conductor of a coaxial cable; and an inner connection element formed on an inner surface of the connector adapted to electrically connect the coupler connection and the inner conductor, the inner connection element formed such that it does not completely surround at least one of the inner conductor and the coupler connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Stephan Mueller, Rene Schulz, Robert Buda, Henning Rahn, Ingo Roders
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Patent number: 9850718Abstract: An apparatus for communicating a signal to or from a downhole tool includes a drill pipe configured to be rotated to drill a borehole, a tubular under axial tension and secured in the drill pipe, and a retention device secured to the tubular and configured to maintain the tubular under the axial tension. The retention device includes a portion extending from a body of the device in a direction that is non-inward-radial with respect to a longitudinal axis of the drill pipe. The apparatus further includes a transmission line disposed in the tubular and in an opening of the retention device and in communication with the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY LLCInventors: Stephan Mueller, Ingo Roders, Robert Buda, Rene Schulz, Henning Rahn, Detlev Benedict
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Publication number: 20170335635Abstract: An apparatus for locking a transmission line in a tubular includes a first clamp segment configured to surround at least a portion of the transmission line of the tubular, the transmission line having a longitudinal axis. The apparatus also includes a second clamp segment configured to surround at least a portion of the transmission line, the second clamp segment and the first clamp segment configured to apply radial forces in opposite radial directions when the first clamp segment is engaged with the second clamp segment, the opposite radial directions being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the radial forces operating together to maintain the transmission line in a fixed position relative to the tubular and maintain tension in the transmission line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Detlev Benedict, Robert Buda, Stephan Mueller, Volker Peters, Henning Rahn, Rene Schulz
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Patent number: 9810806Abstract: An electronic frame for use in a downhole component coupling mechanism includes: a first frame element including at least one retaining structure configured to retain an electronic component; and a second frame element configured to be disposed at the first frame element, the second frame element permanently joined to the first frame element to isolate the electronic component from downhole fluids and form the electronic frame, the electronic frame configured to be disposed in a coupling assembly of a first downhole component and a second downhole component and constrained axially by the coupling assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Detlev Benedict, Volker Peters, Rene Schulz, Robert Buda, Stephan Mueller, Ingo Roders, Henning Rahn
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Patent number: 9768546Abstract: A connector for use in connecting a communication element to a transmission line in a wired pipe segment includes a first female end adapted to surround and make electrical contact with a coupler connection that extends away from a communication element of the coupler; a second female end adapted to receive an inner conductor of a coaxial cable; and an inner connection element formed on an inner surface of the connector adapted to electrically connect the coupler connection and the inner conductor, the inner connection element formed such that it does not completely surround at least one of the inner conductor and the coupler connection.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephan Mueller, Rene Schulz, Robert Buda, Henning Rahn, Ingo Roders
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Patent number: 9759017Abstract: An apparatus for maintaining tension of a transmission line in a tubular includes a first clamp segment configured to surround at least a portion of a transmission line and a second clamp segment configured to surround at least a portion of the transmission line. The second clamp segment has a first axial end and a second axial end. The first axial end is configured to contact an axial end of the first clamp segment, such that the first clamp segment and the second clamp segment are configured to apply a force in opposite radial directions to clamp the transmission line with respect to the tubular to lock a position of the transmission line with respect to the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Detlev Benedict, Robert Buda, Stephen Mueller, Volker Peters, Henning Rahn, Rene Schulz
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Patent number: 9722400Abstract: A method for providing tension to a data or power transmission line in a pipe includes inserting a transmission line into a transmission line channel of a pipe. The transmission line has a first end and a second end and is inserted into a first end of the pipe second-end-first and has a first tension-load-supporting mechanism attached to the first end of the transmission line. The method includes applying a first level of tension to the transmission line in the pipe and applying a second tension-load-supporting mechanism to the second end of the transmission line while the first level of tension is applied to the transmission line. The method further includes removing the first level of tension from the transmission line to maintain a second level of tension along the transmission line between the first and second tension-load-supporting mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Michael Koppe, Stephan Mueller, Ingo Roders, Rene Schulz, Henning Rahn, Robert Buda, Detlev Benedict, Julia Reisewitz, Helmut Floerke
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Publication number: 20170167206Abstract: A downhole tool in a wellbore may be at least partially enclosed by a protector. The protector may form a physical barrier between the downhole tool and a wellbore environment. The protector include a sheath formed of a pliant material or a textile and may include one or more hard inserts.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephan Bernard, Robert Buda
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Patent number: 9644433Abstract: An electronic frame for use in a downhole component coupling mechanism in a segmented wired pipe system includes a first frame element including at least one retaining structure configured to retain an electronic component. The frame also includes a sealed chamber disposed in the frame element, the sealed chamber including inputs to receive input signals from communication elements and either couple the inputs together or direct the input signals to control electronics.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephan Mueller, Ingo Roders, Robert Buda, Henning Rahn, Volker Peters, Hans Oppelaar, Rene Schulz, Detlev Benedict
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Patent number: 9611702Abstract: A wired pipe segment includes an inner bore extending through the wired pipe segment and a transmission line channel forming a channel from outside the wired pipe segment to the inner bore and including an inlet into the inner bore. The inner bore includes a pocket formed in the inner bore proximate the inlet and an insert is disposed in the pocket that substantially fills the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephan Mueller, Rene Schulz, Robert Buda, Henning Rahn
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Patent number: 9601237Abstract: A wired pipe transmission line for disposal in a wired pipe segment for use in subterranean drilling. The transmission line includes an assembly including an inner conductor and a dielectric layer including silicon dioxide (SiO2) insulating material surrounding the inner conductor and a protective layer that is formed of a rigid material and surrounding the dielectric layer. Also included is a method of forming a wired pipe transmission line.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephan Mueller, Ingo Roders, Rene Schulz, Henning Rahn, Robert Buda, Detlev Benedict
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Patent number: 9598951Abstract: An apparatus for retaining electronic components in a downhole component coupling mechanism includes: a power supply frame including a first housing configured to retain a power supply therein and isolate the power supply from downhole fluids, the power supply frame configured to be disposed in and constrained axially by a coupling assembly of a first downhole component and a second downhole component; an electronic component disposed in a second housing in the coupling assembly, the electronic component located external to the power supply frame; and a connector configured to transmit electric power from the power supply to the electronic component to supply electrical power to the electronic component.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephan Mueller, Ingo Roders, Robert Buda, Henning Rahn, Detlev Benedict, Rene Schulz, Volker Peters
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Patent number: 9581016Abstract: A method of forming a wired pipe transmission line includes: providing an assembly that includes an inner conductor surrounded by an insulating material; attaching a fixation element to the assembly at or near an end thereof; providing a tubular outer conductor; disposing the assembly and the fixation element within the outer conductor; and fixedly attaching the fixation element to the inner portion of the tubular outer conductor.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Volker Peters, Detlev Benedict, Robert Buda, Stephan Mueller, Henning Rahn, Rene Schulz
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Patent number: 9534455Abstract: A tubular section and a system including the tubular section include a first tubular member including a threaded pin section and a second tubular member, the second tubular member including a threaded box section configured to mate with the threaded pin section. The tubular section also includes a shoulder ring disposed between the first tubular member and the second tubular member, wherein a wall thickness of at least a portion of the shoulder ring is greater than a smallest wall thickness of the threaded pin section of the first tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Volker Peters, Detlev Benedict, Robert Buda, Stephan Mueller, Henning Rahn, Rene Schulz
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Publication number: 20160365667Abstract: A connector for use in connecting a communication element to a transmission line in a wired pipe segment includes a first female end adapted to surround and make electrical contact with a coupler connection that extends away from a communication element of the coupler; a second female end adapted to receive an inner conductor of a coaxial cable; and an inner connection element formed on an inner surface of the connector adapted to electrically connect the coupler connection and the inner conductor, the inner connection element formed such that it does not completely surround at least one of the inner conductor and the coupler connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephan Mueller, Rene Schulz, Robert Buda, Henning Rahn, Ingo Roders
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Publication number: 20160223217Abstract: The INTERIOR USER-COMFORT ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODELING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES (“IUCEEMC”) transforms comfort maps and occupant comfort inputs via a profile library manager component, exploration manager component, comfort map manager component, regulation monitor component, control temperature sequence generator component, and comfort map modification component, into comfort map and control temperature sequence outputs. In some implementations, the IUCEEMC can divide a timespace of a temperature model into a plurality of sections, select a section from the plurality of sections, perform a first persistent change of the section from the plurality of sections, and, via a control temperature sequence generator, calculate a control temperature sequence using the temperature model. The IUCEEMC can develop and execute a temperature trajectory on an HVAC system, such as a home or industrial HVAC system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Paul Robert Buda, Larry A. Turner, Scott Robert Brown, Gary Brent Pollard, David R. Glasgow, Jason Pazis
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Publication number: 20160223216Abstract: The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMFORT AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONFORMANCE IN AN HVAC SYSTEM transforms a comfort map into a plurality of sequential constant-temperature segments that are used in generating a control temperature sequence that preserves occupant comfort while improving energy efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Paul Robert Buda, Larry A. Turner, Scott Robert Brown, Gary Brent Pollard, David R. Glasgow, Jason Pazis
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Publication number: 20160223214Abstract: A system for comfort based management of thermal systems, including residential and commercial buildings with active cooling and/or heating, is described. The system can operate without commissioning information, and with minimal occupant interactions, and can learn heat transfer and thermal comfort characteristics of the thermal systems so as to control the temperature thereof while minimizing energy consumption and maintaining comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Larry A. Turner, Paul Robert Buda, Scott Robert Brown, Gary Brent Pollard, David R. Glasgow
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Publication number: 20160223215Abstract: The INTERIOR COMFORT HVAC USER-FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM AND APPARATUS transforms qualitative feedback received from a user/occupant into a “comfort map,” or modifications thereto, a comfort map being defined at least in part by one or more comfort event windows. The comfort map data is used to determine a temperature setpoint sequence that avoids regions of the map corresponding to known and/or predicted regions of user discomfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Paul Robert Buda, Larry A. Turner, Scott Robert Brown, Gary Brent Pollard, David R. Glasgow, Jason Pazis, Frank J. Verga