Patents by Inventor Samuel MITCHELL

Samuel MITCHELL 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).

  • Publication number: 20240427335
    Abstract: A system and method for remotely monitoring a fleet of material handling vehicles is provided. The system and method include a remote monitoring station with a display interface and a server and one or more material handling vehicles with a sensor system and a vehicle controller with a processor and a memory device. The vehicle controller generates time-sequenced data based on received sensor data to create a composite image based on historical composite data and transmits the composite image in real-time to the display interface of the remote monitoring station.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Anthony Brian Simpson, Jesse Weisberg, Samuel Mitchell, Mustafa Parlaktuna, Joshua G. Linnemann
  • Patent number: 12173566
    Abstract: An oscillation reduction tool configured to prevent or reduce high frequency torsional oscillation by torsionally decoupling a rotary steerable system from a bottom hole assembly, which includes a drilling motor. The tool may convert high frequency torsional oscillation into an internal axial movement without axial displacement of the tool's outer housing. The oscillation reduction tool may flatten an amplitude of high frequency torsional oscillation spikes throughout a spring arrangement. The mechanical energy associated with the internal axial movement is reduced through an internal shock absorbing mechanism, such as fluid movement through a nozzle or annular space. The oscillation reduction tool functions to reduce high frequency torsional oscillation independent of the weight on the bit of the drill string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Rival Downhole Tools LC
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, Steven Samuel Mitchell, William Christian Herben
  • Patent number: 12085958
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status and health of a fleet of vehicles operating in a common space. A centralized monitoring operator receives status information and has the capability to independently interact with each vehicle in the fleet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Toyota Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Brian Simpson, Jesse Weisberg, Samuel Mitchell, Mustafa Parlaktuna, Joshua G. Linnemann
  • Publication number: 20230195140
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status and health of a fleet of vehicles operating in a common space. A centralized monitoring operator receives status information and has the capability to independently interact with each vehicle in the fleet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony Brian SIMPSON, Jesse WEISBERG, Samuel MITCHELL, Mustafa PARLAKTUNA, Joshua G. LINNEMANN
  • Publication number: 20230124872
    Abstract: An oscillation reduction tool configured to prevent or reduce high frequency torsional oscillation by torsionally decoupling a rotary steerable system from a bottom hole assembly, which includes a drilling motor. The tool may convert high frequency torsional oscillation into an internal axial movement without axial displacement of the tool's outer housing. The oscillation reduction tool may flatten an amplitude of high frequency torsional oscillation spikes throughout a spring arrangement. The mechanical energy associated with the internal axial movement is reduced through an internal shock absorbing mechanism, such as fluid movement through a nozzle or annular space. The oscillation reduction tool functions to reduce high frequency torsional oscillation independent of the weight on the bit of the drill string.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Rival Downhole Tools LC
    Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, Steven Samuel Mitchell, William Christian Herben
  • Patent number: 11599125
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status and health of a fleet of autonomous vehicles operating in a common space. A centralized monitoring operator receives status information and has the capability to independently interact with each autonomous vehicle in the fleet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Toyota Material Handling, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Brian Simpson, Jesse Weisberg, Samuel Mitchell, Mustafa Parlaktuna, Joshua G. Linnemann
  • Publication number: 20210096581
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring the status and health of a fleet of autonomous vehicles operating in a common space. A centralized monitoring operator receives status information and has the capability to independently interact with each autonomous vehicle in the fleet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony Brian SIMPSON, Jesse WEISBERG, Samuel MITCHELL, Mustafa PARLAKTUNA, Joshua G. LINNEMANN
  • Patent number: 10829993
    Abstract: A vibration assembly includes a valve above a rotor and stator. The rotor rotates within the stator as fluid flows therethrough. The valve includes a rotating valve segment, which rotates with the rotor, and a non-rotating valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby creating a pressure pulse that is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve. The valve may further include an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve surrounding the non-rotating valve segment. The inner and outer sleeves allow axial sliding but prevent rotation of the non-rotating valve segment. The assembly may further include a lower thrust bearing at a lower end of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: RIVAL DOWNHOLE TOOLS LC
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, William Christian Herben, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Russell Wayne Koenig, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
  • Publication number: 20200347676
    Abstract: A vibration assembly includes a valve above a rotor and stator. The rotor rotates within the stator as fluid flows therethrough. The valve includes a rotating valve segment, which rotates with the rotor, and a non-rotating valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby creating a pressure pulse that is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve. The valve may further include an inner sleeve and an outer sleeve surrounding the non-rotating valve segment. The inner and outer sleeves allow axial sliding but prevent rotation of the non-rotating valve segment. The assembly may further include a lower thrust bearing at a lower end of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, William Christian Herben, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Russell Wayne Koenig, Mark Joshua Miller, Kevin James Rudy
  • Patent number: 10677006
    Abstract: A downhole vibration assembly includes a valve positioned above a rotor that is disposed at least partially within a stator. The rotor is operatively suspended within an inner bore of a housing and configured to rotate within the stator as a fluid flows through the vibration assembly. The valve includes a rotating valve segment and a stationary valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. The rotating valve segment rotates with a rotation of the rotor. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby temporarily restricting the fluid flow through the valve to create a pressure pulse. The unobstructed pressure pulse is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Rival Downhole Tools LC
    Inventors: Gunther H H von Gynz-Rekowski, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Curtis E. Leitko, Jr., Russell Wayne Koenig, William Christian Herben
  • Publication number: 20190153797
    Abstract: A downhole vibration assembly includes a valve positioned above a rotor that is disposed at least partially within a stator. The rotor is operatively suspended within an inner bore of a housing and configured to rotate within the stator as a fluid flows through the vibration assembly. The valve includes a rotating valve segment and a stationary valve segment each including at least one fluid passage. The rotating valve segment rotates with a rotation of the rotor. In an open position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are aligned and a fluid flows through the valve. In a restricted position, the fluid passages of the valve segments are partially or completely unaligned, thereby temporarily restricting the fluid flow through the valve to create a pressure pulse. The unobstructed pressure pulse is transmitted through the drill string or coiled tubing above the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: Ashmin Holding LLC
    Inventors: Gunther HH von Gynz-Rekowski, Steven Samuel Mitchell, Curtis E. Leitko, Jr., Russell Wayne Koenig, William Christian Herben
  • Patent number: 6606930
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a cutting guide that permits the use of a power saw in trimming roofing materials in the installation of those roofing materials. The cutting guide may be constructed as an accessory or as a contiguous roofing material cutting apparatus and generally comprises a mounting plate for coupling a power saw to the cutting guide, a post extending downwardly from the mounting plate in general alignment with a blade of the power saw, and a base that supports the power saw and cutting guide and which has at least one lateral edge that is arranged substantially parallel with the blade of the power saw at a predetermined offset distance therefrom. The cutting guide of the present invention may be readily configured to trim roofing materials such as shingles, membranes, shakes, or tiles in roof valleys, at ridges, and at the gable end of a roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventors: Samuel Mitchell Fasnacht, Michael Fred Oas
  • Publication number: 20020184980
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a cutting guide that permits the use of a power saw in trimming roofing materials in the installation of those roofing materials. The cutting guide may be constructed as an accessory or as a contiguous roofing material cutting apparatus and generally comprises a mounting plate for coupling a power saw to the cutting guide, a post extending downwardly from the mounting plate in general alignment with a blade of the power saw, and a base that supports the power saw and cutting guide and which has at least one lateral edge that is arranged substantially parallel with the blade of the power saw at a predetermined offset distance therefrom. The cutting guide of the present invention may be readily configured to trim roofing materials such as shingles, membranes, shakes, or tiles in roof valleys, at ridges, and at the gable end of a roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Samuel Mitchell Fasnacht, Michael Fred Oas