Patents by Inventor Robert Clayton
Robert Clayton 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: 20240059380Abstract: A surfboard baffle arrangement system may be provided utilizing a watercraft body having a first side surface and a second side surface. The surfboard baffle arrangement system may further utilize an array of baffle structures disposed into the watercraft body and through the first side surface. Each baffle structure within the array of baffle structures may have a baffle retainer and a baffle panel such that the baffle panel and the baffle retainer may be operably coupled to one another. Further, the baffle panel may have one degree of freedom of rotation relative the baffle retainer such that the one degree of freedom of rotation utilizes rotation of the baffle panel between an open configuration and a closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Robert Clayton
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Patent number: 11162218Abstract: The multi-stage modular horizontal digester is primarily comprised of a single auger in a horizontal orientation. The single auger includes sections of lesser and greater inner diameter, thus creating sections of that allow for mixing and time to operate on the contents, and sections where the liquids are squeezed out. As compared to the known processing methodology, the multi-stage modular horizontal digester creates numerous benefits. For example, by maintaining elevation of the pulp, it can be directly expelled into the hydrapulper without the need for an additional pump. Processes can be changed quickly by altering the rotation speed, auger sections, or chemical inputs and outputs without the need to move heavy tanks or adjust pumps. In other words, there is no need for the standard cascade-style system where the pulp descends through a step, is raised to the next step, and so forth.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Inventor: Robert Clayton
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Patent number: 10934917Abstract: Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems are known and are generally included in the exhaust systems of diesel engines in order to treat the exhaust gases of such engines. Such systems typically involve the introduction of a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) into exhaust gas flowing in an exhaust passage of an engine. DEF dosing systems are limited by the amounts of DEF that can be delivered without deposits forming on surfaces of the aftertreatment system. A numerical model of a hydrolysis catalyst is provided. The model comprises a spatial model of a hydrolysis catalyst to be modelled, where the hydrolysis catalyst is divided into a plurality of discrete spatial units. For each of the discrete spatial units, values for a plurality of matter state parameters are determined.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Perkins Engines Company LimitedInventor: Robert Clayton
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Publication number: 20190301332Abstract: Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems are known and are generally included in the exhaust systems of diesel engines in order to treat the exhaust gases of such engines. Such systems typically involve the introduction of a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) into exhaust gas flowing in an exhaust passage of an engine. DEF dosing systems are limited by the amounts of DEF that can be delivered without deposits forming on surfaces of the aftertreatment system. A numerical model of a hydrolysis catalyst is provided. The model comprises a spatial model of a hydrolysis catalyst to be modelled, where the hydrolysis catalyst is divided into a plurality of discrete spatial units. For each of the discrete spatial units, values for a plurality of matter state parameters are determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Perkins Engines Company LTDInventor: Robert Clayton
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Publication number: 20180046947Abstract: The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Robert Clayton, Andrew Jamison, Prashant Hirria, Jitin Gambhir
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Patent number: 8466118Abstract: There are disclosed agents that inhibit Blood Brain Barrier Proteins (BBBP). Such agents are useful in controlling agents entering and exiting the CNS. This allows for drugs to be more effective and/or allowing side effects of the drugs to be lowered.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Saint Louis UniversityInventors: William A. Banks, Vijaya B. Kumar, Thomas Darling, Robert Clayton
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Patent number: 8332378Abstract: The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clayton, Andrew Jamison, Prashant Hurria, Jitin Gambhir
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Publication number: 20110119178Abstract: The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clayton, Andrew Jamison, Prashant Hurria, Jitin Gambhir
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Publication number: 20110119274Abstract: The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clayton, Andrew Jamison, Prashant Hurria, Jitin Gambhir
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Publication number: 20110119189Abstract: The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clayton, Andrew Jamison, Prashant Hurria, Jitin Gambhir
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Publication number: 20110119188Abstract: The system enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The listener ensures the reliability and data integrity of input files and performs archiving functions. The payment management functions automatically processes transactions, including payor (e.g., the buyer) initiated payments to a payee (e.g., a supplier) by utilizing a flexible, decoupled processing architecture. A payment management computer identifies a universal identifier for each entity and forms relationships and hierarchies in order to increase efficiency of the trading partner network. Metadata describes the format, validation and relationships for a wide variety of financial account data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clayton, Andrew Jamison, Prashant Hurria, Jitin Gambhir
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Patent number: 7874365Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for treating multiple interval well bores. More particularly, an isolation assembly may be used to allow for zonal isolation to allow treatment of selected productive or previously producing intervals in multiple interval well bores. One example of a method for treating a multiple interval well bore includes the steps of: introducing an isolation assembly to a well bore, the isolation assembly comprising a liner, one or more sleeves and a plurality of swellable packers, wherein the sleeves and swellable packers are disposed about the liner; deploying a shifting tool inside the liner, where the sleeves are configured so as to provide open, closed and open to screen positions when actuated by the shifting tool. An open position allows for treatment of the well bore while an open to screen position allows for receiving fluid from the well bore. A closed position re-establishes zonal isolation.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Loyd E. East, Jr., Perry Wayne Courville, Richard Altman, Robert Clayton
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Publication number: 20100196393Abstract: There are disclosed agents that inhibit Blood Brain Barrier Proteins (BBBP). Such agents are useful in controlling agents entering and exiting the CNS. This allows for drugs to be more effective and/or allowing side effects of the drugs to be lowered.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITYInventors: William A. Banks, Vijaya B. Kumar, Thomas Darling, Robert Clayton
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Patent number: 7740079Abstract: A tool that is easily convertible from a frac plug to a bridge plug is disclosed. The tool comprises a mandrel with a mule shoe connected to the lower end thereof. A closing ball is disposed in a cavity defined by the mule shoe. The mandrel is threaded to receive a plug at or near the upper end thereof to convert the frac plug to a bridge plug.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clayton, Jesse Porter
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Publication number: 20100101803Abstract: A method of removing a downhole tool from a wellbore comprising contacting the tool with a heat source wherein the tool comprises at least one load-bearing component comprising a thermally degradable material. A method of reducing the structural integrity of a downhole tool comprising fabricating the load-bearing components of the tool from a thermally degradable material. A method of removing a downhole tool comprising mechanically milling and/or drilling the tool from a wellbore wherein the tool comprises at least one load bearing component comprising a phenolic resin wherein the phenolic resin comprises a rosole, a novalac or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Robert CLAYTON, Kevin BERSCHEIDT
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Publication number: 20090211759Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for treating multiple interval well bores. More particularly, an isolation assembly may be used to allow for zonal isolation to allow treatment of selected productive or previously producing intervals in multiple interval well bores. One example of a method for treating a multiple interval well bore includes the steps of: introducing an isolation assembly to a well bore, the isolation assembly comprising a liner, one or more sleeves and a plurality of swellable packers, wherein the sleeves and swellable packers are disposed about the liner; deploying a shifting tool inside the liner, where the sleeves are configured so as to provide open, closed and open to screen positions when actuated by the shifting tool. An open position allows for treatment of the well bore while an open to screen position allows for receiving fluid from the well bore. A closed position re-establishes zonal isolation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventors: Loyd E. East, JR., Perry Wayne Courville, Richard Altman, Robert Clayton
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Publication number: 20090044957Abstract: A tool that is easily convertible from a frac plug to a bridge plug is disclosed. The tool comprises a mandrel with a mule shoe connected to the lower end thereof. A closing ball is disposed in a cavity defined by the mule shoe. The mandrel is threaded to receive a plug at or near the upper end thereof to convert the frac plug to a bridge plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Robert Clayton, Jesse Porter
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Patent number: 7478676Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for treating multiple interval well bores. More particularly, an isolation assembly may be used to allow for zonal isolation to allow treatment of selected productive or previously producing intervals in multiple interval well bores. One example of a method for treating a multiple interval well bore includes the steps of: providing an isolation assembly comprising a liner and a plurality of swellable packers wherein the plurality of swellable packers are disposed around the liner at selected spacings; introducing the isolation assembly into the well bore; allowing at least one of the plurality of swellable packers to swell so as to provide zonal isolation of at least one of a plurality of selected intervals; establishing fluidic connectivity to the at least one of a plurality of selected intervals; and treating the at least one of a plurality of selected intervals.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Loyd E. East, Jr., Perry Wayne Courville, Richard Altman, Robert Clayton
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Publication number: 20080202764Abstract: A method of removing a downhole tool from a wellbore comprising contacting the tool with a heat source wherein the tool comprises at least one load-bearing component comprising a thermally degradable material. A method of reducing the structural integrity of a downhole tool comprising fabricating the load-bearing components of the tool from a thermally degradable material. A method of removing a downhole tool comprising mechanically milling and/or drilling the tool from a wellbore wherein the tool comprises at least one load bearing component comprising a phenolic resin wherein the phenolic resin comprises a rosole, a novalac or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Robert Clayton, Kevin Berscheidt
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Patent number: D795130Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventor: Robert Clayton