Patents by Inventor Samuel A. SACKETT
Samuel A. SACKETT 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: 20240121537Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar monitoring system for monitoring one or more conditions associated with a railcar comprises a railcar controller and one or more sensors disposed throughout the railcar and communicably coupled to the railcar controller. The railcar controller is configured to exchange data with the one or more sensors and transmit data from the one or more sensors to a remote location. An amount of data exchanged between the railcar controller and the one or more sensors is controlled based on a railcar context. The railcar context is based on a location and/or activity associated with the railcar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Bharanikumar Ramasundaram, James W. Talley, JR., Michael D. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Taylor Z. Ramirez, Calvin Schlau, Caleb N. Nehls, Miles H. Scott
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Patent number: 11849266Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar monitoring system for monitoring one or more conditions associated with a railcar comprises a railcar controller and one or more sensors disposed throughout the railcar and communicably coupled to the railcar controller. The railcar controller is configured to exchange data with the one or more sensors and transmit data from the one or more sensors to a remote location. An amount of data exchanged between the railcar controller and the one or more sensors is controlled based on a railcar context. The railcar context is based on a location and/or activity associated with the railcar.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2023Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: FREIGHTLUCID, LLCInventors: Bharanikumar Ramasundaram, James W. Talley, Jr., Michael D. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Taylor Z. Ramirez, Calvin Schlau, Caleb N. Nehls, Miles H. Scott
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Publication number: 20230171525Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar monitoring system for monitoring one or more conditions associated with a railcar comprises a railcar controller and one or more sensors disposed throughout the railcar and communicably coupled to the railcar controller. The railcar controller is configured to exchange data with the one or more sensors and transmit data from the one or more sensors to a remote location. An amount of data exchanged between the railcar controller and the one or more sensors is controlled based on a railcar context. The railcar context is based on a location and/or activity associated with the railcar.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Bharanikumar Ramasundaram, James W. Talley, JR., Michael D. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Taylor Z. Ramirez, Calvin Schlau, Caleb N. Nehls, Miles H. Scott
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Patent number: 11611815Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar monitoring system for monitoring one or more conditions associated with a railcar comprises a railcar controller and one or more sensors disposed throughout the railcar and communicably coupled to the railcar controller. The railcar controller is configured to exchange data with the one or more sensors and transmit data from the one or more sensors to a remote location. An amount of data exchanged between the railcar controller and the one or more sensors is controlled based on a railcar context. The railcar context is based on a location and/or activity associated with the railcar.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: FREIGHTLUCID, LLCInventors: Bharanikumar Ramasundaram, James W. Talley, Jr., Michael D. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Taylor Z. Ramirez, Calvin Schlau, Caleb N. Nehls, Miles H. Scott
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Patent number: 11535344Abstract: The invention generally relates to the measurement and predictions of conditions and contaminants; chemical, particulate and gaseous in and around water impoundments. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of an autonomous watercraft to analyze the chemical and physical properties of a body of water, such as a pond holding water used in a hydraulic fracturing operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Inventors: James M. Shoemake, Michael Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Jonathan Jordan
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Publication number: 20220126746Abstract: A cargo restraint system includes a body, a first connecting end and a second connecting end on opposing sides of the body, wherein the first and second connecting ends are coupled to a securing member which is used to restrain the cargo. One or more load sensors are coupled to the first connecting end and/or the second connecting end. A controller is coupled to the one or more load sensors. The controller is configured to receive tension information from the one or more load sensors. The controller includes a transmitter capable of transmitting the tension information to a remote device. The controller may include a database to store the information.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2021Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Michael C. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Adam C. Vance, Scotty J. Bammel, Thomas E. Crippen, Brook Grisham
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Publication number: 20220080876Abstract: A cargo restraint system a locking ring coupled to an extension tube, wherein the locking ring comprises an annular body and one or more tabs extending from the annular body. The cargo restrain system also includes a locking tube coupled to the main body. The locking tube comprises one or more grooves complementary to the shape and size of the tabs on the locking ring. The grooves of the locking tube inhibit rotational movement of the locking ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Inventors: Michael C. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Adam C. Vance, Scotty J. Bammel, Thomas E. Crippen, Brook Grisham
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Patent number: 11208027Abstract: A cargo restraint system a locking ring coupled to an extension tube, wherein the locking ring comprises an annular body and one or more tabs extending from the annular body. The cargo restrain system also includes a locking tube coupled to the main body. The locking tube comprises one or more grooves complementary to the shape and size of the tabs on the locking ring. The grooves of the locking tube inhibit rotational movement of the locking ring.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Inventors: Michael D. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Adam C. Vance, Scotty J. Bammel, Thomas E. Crippen, Brook Grisham
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Patent number: 11180070Abstract: A cargo restraint system includes a body, a first connecting end and a second connecting end on opposing sides of the body, wherein the first and second connecting ends are coupled to a securing member which is used to restrain the cargo. One or more load sensors are coupled to the first connecting end and/or the second connecting end. A controller is coupled to the one or more load sensors. The controller is configured to receive tension information from the one or more load sensors. The controller includes a transmitter capable of transmitting the tension information to a remote device. The controller may include a database to store the information.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Inventors: Michael D. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Adam C. Vance, Scotty J. Bammel, Thomas E. Crippen, Brook Grisham
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Publication number: 20210084393Abstract: According to some embodiments, a railcar monitoring system for monitoring one or more conditions associated with a railcar comprises a railcar controller and one or more sensors disposed throughout the railcar and communicably coupled to the railcar controller. The railcar controller is configured to exchange data with the one or more sensors and transmit data from the one or more sensors to a remote location. An amount of data exchanged between the railcar controller and the one or more sensors is controlled based on a railcar context. The railcar context is based on a location and/or activity associated with the railcar.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Bharanikumar Ramasundaram, James Talley, Michael D. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Taylor Z. Ramirez, Calvin Schlau, Caleb N. Nehls, Miles H. Scott
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Patent number: 10814773Abstract: A cargo restraint system includes a body, a first connecting end and a second connecting end on opposing sides of the body, wherein the first and second connecting ends are coupled to a securing member which is used to restrain the cargo. One or more load sensors are coupled to the first connecting end and/or the second connecting end. A controller is coupled to the one or more load sensors. The controller is configured to receive tension information from the one or more load sensors. The controller includes a transmitter capable of transmitting the tension information to a remote device. The controller may include a database to store the information.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Inventors: Michael D. Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Adam C. Vance, Scotty J. Bammel, Thomas E. Crippen, Brook Grisham
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Publication number: 20200055577Abstract: The invention generally relates to the measurement and predictions of conditions and contaminants; chemical, particulate and gaseous in and around water impoundments. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of an autonomous watercraft to analyze the chemical and physical properties of a body of water, such as a pond holding water used in a hydraulic fracturing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: James M. Shoemake, Michael Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Jonathan Jordan
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Patent number: 10512227Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for controlling water flow in a water distribution system (e.g., irrigation system). In an irrigation system, an interrupt controller receives control signals from an irrigation controller and data from sensors disposed in the irrigation system, and modifies operations of components in the irrigation system based on the sensor data. The sensor data is analyzed to determine conditions in the irrigation system. Based on the analysis, the operation of the irrigation system is interrupted or modified to optimize the supply of water. The interruption or modification of the operation of the irrigation system allows detected abnormal conditions to be investigated and corrected.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: H2O FLOW PRO, LLCInventors: Michael Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Daniel Frederick Warns, Adam Collin Vance, Bret Arthur Berry
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Publication number: 20190101302Abstract: A ventilation management system for a structure includes one or more sensors, disposed in and/or outside the structure, capable determining a pressure differential between the interior and exterior air pressure. A controller coupled to the one or more sensors provides a control signal to one or more ventilation units which signal the ventilation units to bring outside air into the structure to insure that the pressure inside the structure is equal to, or greater than, the pressure outside of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Michael Rainone, Dennis J. Steinhauer, Samuel A. Sackett, Adam Collin Vance
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Publication number: 20170318761Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for controlling water flow in a water distribution system (e.g., irrigation system). In an irrigation system, an interrupt controller may receive control signals from an irrigation controller and data from sensors disposed in the irrigation system, and modify operations of components in the irrigation system based on the sensor data. Based on the analysis, the operation of the irrigation system may be interrupted or modified to optimize the supply of water. The interruption of the irrigation system may be controlled by shutting off the water supply to the entire irrigation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Michael Rainone, Samuel A. Sackett, Daniel Frederick Warns, Adam Collin Vance, Bret Arthur Berry
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Publication number: 20160037736Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for controlling water flow in a water distribution system (e.g., irrigation system). In an irrigation system, an interrupt controller may receive control signals from an irrigation controller and data from sensors disposed in the irrigation system, and modify operations of components in the irrigation system based on the sensor data. The sensor data may be analyzed to determine conditions in the irrigation system. Based on the analysis, the operation of the irrigation system may be interrupted or modified to optimize the supply of water. The interruption or modification of the operation of the irrigation system may allow detected abnormal conditions to be investigated and corrected.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Michael RAINONE, Samuel A. SACKETT, Daniel Frederick WARNS, Adam Collin VANCE, Bret Arthur BERRY
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Patent number: 8662187Abstract: A linear motor activator for a downhole safety valve including a permanent magnet carrier; a plurality of permanent magnets mounted to the permanent magnet carrier; a coil carrier disposed in magnetic field proximity to the permanent magnet carrier; and a plurality of coils mounted to the coil carrier, one of the permanent magnet carrier and the coil carrier being movable relative to the other of the permanent magnet carrier and coil carrier, and being connected to a component of a downhole safety valve and method.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Gary Lake, Michael J. May, Priyesh Ranjan, Douglas Murray, Michael Rainone, Samuel Sackett, Talbot Presley
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Patent number: 8398050Abstract: An actuator and counterbalance system including a nonmobile carrier; a mobile carrier, mobile relative to the non mobile carrier; and a counterbalance system in operable communication with the mobile carrier and configured to counterbalance less than 100 percent of a return force of a tool actuated by the actuator and method.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Gary Lake, Priyesh Ranjan, Kenneth Wilson, Michael Rainone, Phillip Grisham, Samuel Sackett
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Publication number: 20110037005Abstract: An actuator and counterbalance system including a nonmobile carrier; a mobile carrier, mobile relative to the non mobile carrier; and a counterbalance system in operable communication with the mobile carrier and configured to counterbalance less than 100 percent of a return force of a tool actuated by the actuator and method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Gary Lake, Priyesh Ranjan, Kenneth Wilson, Michael Rainone, Phillip Grisham, Samuel Sackett
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Publication number: 20110037004Abstract: A linear motor activator for a downhole safety valve including a permanent magnet carrier; a plurality of permanent magnets mounted to the permanent magnet carrier; a coil carrier disposed in magnetic field proximity to the permanent magnet carrier; and a plurality of coils mounted to the coil carrier, one of the permanent magnet carrier and the coil carrier being movable relative to the other of the permanent magnet carrier and coil carrier, and being connected to a component of a downhole safety valve and method.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Gary Lake, Michael J. May, Priyesh Ranjan, Douglas Murray, Michael Rainone, Samuel Sackett, Talbot Presley