Patents by Inventor Robert G. Morris

Robert G. Morris 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).

  • Patent number: 10984338
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for dynamically updating or adapting predictive modeling for prediction of outcomes of interest for operating systems and processes. Embodiments of the disclosure may provide systems, apparatus, processes, and methods for generating and deploying dynamically updated predictive models. In some embodiments, the predictive model may be deployed for the purpose of predicting operational outcomes of interests in operating systems, hardware devices, machines and/or processes associated therewith prior to the operational outcomes of interest occurring. The predictions can, for example, provide sufficient time for maintenance or repairs to be scheduled and carried out to avoid the predicted operational outcome. Autonomous evaluation of features allows the predictive models to be dynamically updated in response to changes in the environment or monitored data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert G. Morris, II, William McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20160350671
    Abstract: Various examples are provided for dynamically updating or adapting predictive modeling for prediction of outcomes of interest for operating systems and processes. Embodiments of the disclosure may provide systems, apparatus, processes, and methods for generating and deploying dynamically updated predictive models. In some embodiments, the predictive model may be deployed for the purpose of predicting operational outcomes of interests in operating systems, hardware devices, machines and/or processes associated therewith prior to the operational outcomes of interest occurring. The predictions can, for example, provide sufficient time for maintenance or repairs to be scheduled and carried out to avoid the predicted operational outcome. Autonomous evaluation of features allows the predictive models to be dynamically updated in response to changes in the environment or monitored data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Robert G. Morris, II, William McGinnis
  • Patent number: 8128058
    Abstract: A flow control device in which a flapper is continuously biased to the closed position by a leaf spring that may have a plurality of fingers. The same valve includes a shutoff mechanism allowing the user to adjust forward flow through the valve or shut it off entirely. The leaf spring is made to include polyoxymethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: National Diversified Sales, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory F. Quinn, Robert G. Morris
  • Publication number: 20090261285
    Abstract: A flow control device in which a flapper is continuously biased to the closed position by a leaf spring that may have a plurality of fingers. The same valve includes a shutoff mechanism allowing the user to adjust forward flow through the valve or shut it off entirely. The leaf spring is made to include polyoxymethylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: GREGORY F. QUINN, ROBERT G. MORRIS
  • Patent number: 5139634
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dual bed cathodic protection system with automatic controls and method of use utilizing an impressed cathodic protection anode assembly powered through a solar power supply in conjunction with a sacrificial cathodic protection anode assembly which is known in the prior art to use a corrosion element to emit the necessary electrical current to protect a structure assembly from the effects of corrosion. The dual bed cathodic protection system with automatic controls includes 1) a solar power supply to receive sun power from a solar panel; 2) a ground bed assembly which may either be a deep well or surface type; 3) a system automatic control assembly operable to control selected use of either an impressed or sacrificial protection anode assembly; and 4) a protected structure buried within the ground to receive an electrical current to prevent corrosion thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Colorado Interstate Gas Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Carpenter, Craig E. Yates, Robert G. Morris
  • Patent number: 5026468
    Abstract: This invention relates to a dual bed cathodic protection system with automatic controls and method of use utilizing an impressed cathodic protection anode assembly powered through a solar power supply in conjunction with a sacrificial cathodic protection anode assembly which is known in the prior art to use a corrosion element to emit the necessary electrical current to protect a structure assembly from the effects of corrosion. The dual bed cathodic protection system with automatic controls includes (1) a solar power supply to receive sun power from a solar panel; (2) a ground bed assembly which may either be a deep well or surface type; (3) a system automatic control assembly operable to control selected use of either an impressed or sacrificial protection anode assembly; and (4) a protected structure buried within the ground to receive an electrical current to prevent corrosion thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Colorado Interstate Gas Company
    Inventors: Ronald L. Carpenter, Craig E. Yates, Robert G. Morris