Patents by Inventor Sean Gregory
Sean Gregory 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: 11141733Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Joel Patrick Harrison, Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., John Kenneth Korte, Daniel Joseph Pingel, Walter J. Clynes, Sean Gregory Furman, Leonard H. Schleicher, Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Jacky S. Yam
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Patent number: 11112794Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to routing an autonomous vehicle based upon risk of takeover of the autonomous vehicle by a human operator. A computing system receives an origin location and a destination location of the autonomous vehicle. The computing system identifies a route for the autonomous vehicle to follow from the origin location to the destination location based upon output of a computer-implemented model. The computer-implemented model is generated based upon labeled data indicative of instances in which autonomous vehicles are observed to transition from operating autonomously to operating based upon conduction by human operators while the autonomous vehicles are executing predefined maneuvers. The computer-implemented model takes, as input, an indication of a maneuver in the predefined maneuvers that is performed by the autonomous vehicle when the autonomous vehicle follows a candidate route.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: GM CRUISE HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Geoffrey Louis Chi-Johnston, Vishal Suresh Vaingankar, Antony Joseph, Sean Gregory Skwerer, Lucio Otavio Marchioro Rech, Nitin Kumar Passa, Laura Athena Freeman, George Herbert Hines
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Publication number: 20210265728Abstract: A base station antenna includes a remote electronic tilt (“RET”) actuator, a phase shifter having a moveable element and a mechanical linkage extending between the RET actuator and the phase shifter. The mechanical linkage includes an adjustable RET linkage that has a first link that has a first connection element, a second link that has a second connection element and a connecting member that includes at least a third link. The adjustable RET linkage includes at least a first hinge and a second hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Chongli Yang, Guomin Ding, Junfeng Yu, Zhaohui Liu
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Patent number: 10955575Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for using an audible signal to monitor conditions at a downhole location in a well through use of a well cable containing a fiber optic, which may be either a slickline or a wireline fiber-optic cable, and providing an audible signal which varies in response to the monitored condition. The condition monitored can be strain in the fiber optic well cable, which can be sensed in one or more locations in the fiber optic well cable, in many examples through use of a sensor such as a Bragg grating associated with or formed in an optical fiber within the well cable. In some examples, a temperature measurement may be used to compensate for temperature effects impacting the strain measurement.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michel Joseph LeBlanc, Daniel Joshua Stark, Sean Gregory Thomas
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Publication number: 20200362644Abstract: Disclosed are composite cables suitable for use in conjunction with wellbore tools. One cable may include a polymer composite that includes dopants dispersed in a polymer matrix and continuous fibers extending along an axial length of the cable through the polymer matrix, wherein the cable is characterized by at least one of the following: (1) at least a portion of the cable having a density greater than about 2 g/cm3, wherein at least some of the dopants have a density of about 6 g/cm3 or greater, (2) at least a portion of the cable having a density less than about 2 g/cm3, wherein at least some of the dopants have a density of about 0.9 g/cm3 or less, (3) at least some of the dopants are ferromagnetic, or (4) at least some of the dopants are hydrogen getters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Michael Fripp
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Patent number: 10787866Abstract: A chain of bend-limiter segments is coupled together. The chain has a first end and a second end. The chain is bendable such that an angle between the first end and the second end is at least N degrees and a radius of curvature of the chain is at least M. A cable is inserted through the chain from the first end to the second end. The chain and the cable are coupled to a tool. The tool is pulled using the cable. The chain maintains a radius of curvature of the cable greater than M and prevents a stress level in the cable from exceeding a yield point.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Jack Gammill Clemens, Richard Mineo
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Patent number: 10767421Abstract: Composite cables suitable for use in conjunction with wellbore tools. One cable may include a polymer composite that includes dopants dispersed in a polymer matrix and continuous fibers extending along an axial length of the cable through the polymer matrix, wherein the cable is characterized by at least one of the following: (1) at least a portion of the cable having a density greater than about 2 g/cm3, wherein at least some of the dopants have a density of about 6 g/cm3 or greater, (2) at least a portion of the cable having a density less than about 2 g/cm3, wherein at least some of the dopants have a density of about 0.9 g/cm3 or less, (3) at least some of the dopants are ferromagnetic, or (4) at least some of the dopants are hydrogen getters.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Michael Fripp
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Publication number: 20200264605Abstract: Various technologies described herein pertain to routing an autonomous vehicle based upon risk of takeover of the autonomous vehicle by a human operator. A computing system receives an origin location and a destination location of the autonomous vehicle. The computing system identifies a route for the autonomous vehicle to follow from the origin location to the destination location based upon output of a computer-implemented model. The computer-implemented model is generated based upon labeled data indicative of instances in which autonomous vehicles are observed to transition from operating autonomously to operating based upon conduction by human operators while the autonomous vehicles are executing predefined maneuvers. The computer-implemented model takes, as input, an indication of a maneuver in the predefined maneuvers that is performed by the autonomous vehicle when the autonomous vehicle follows a candidate route.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Geoffrey Louis Chi-Johnston, Vishal Suresh Vaingankar, Antony Joseph, Sean Gregory Skwerer, Lucio Otavio Marchioro Rech, Nitin Kumar Passa, Laura Athena Freeman, George Herbert Hines
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Publication number: 20200156063Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Perry D. STAMM, Joel Patrick HARRISON, Gregory R. MAES, Jeffrey Edward PRICE, Jack R. HOFFMANN, JR., John Kenneth KORTE, Daniel Joseph PINGEL, Walter J. CLYNES, Sean Gregory FURMAN, Leonard H. SCHLEICHER, Christopher George KOCHER, Brian David PETERSON, Jacky S. YAM
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Publication number: 20200088894Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for using an audible signal to monitor conditions at a downhole location in a well through use of a well cable containing a fiber optic, which may be either a slickline or a wireline fiber-optic cable, and providing an audible signal which varies in response to the monitored condition. The condition monitored can be strain in the fiber optic well cable, which can be sensed in one or more locations in the fiber optic well cable, in many examples through use of a sensor such as a Bragg grating associated with or formed in an optical fiber within the well cable. In some examples, a temperature measurement may be used to compensate for temperature effects impacting the strain measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Michel Joseph LeBlanc, Daniel Joshua Stark, Sean Gregory Thomas
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Patent number: 10577873Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a shape memory alloy rope socket for a downhole tool is disclosed. The rope socket includes a coupler formed of a shape memory alloy. The rope socket further includes a housing surrounding the coupler. The housing including a pathway and a connector for attaching a downhole tool is attached. The rope socket further includes a line passing through the pathway and the coupler such that the coupler is in contact with the line along a length of the coupler when the coupler is in a reduced diameter state.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Dominick Joseph Bellotte
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Patent number: 10478821Abstract: Instruments, systems, and methods for measuring optical density of microbiological samples are provided. In particular, optical density instruments providing improved safety, efficiency, comfort, and convenience are provided. Such optical density instruments include a handheld portion and a base station. The optical density instruments may be used in systems and methods for measuring optical density of biological samples.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Joel Patrick Harrison, Gregory R. Maes, Jeffrey Edward Price, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., John Kenneth Korte, Daniel Joseph Pingel, Walter J. Clynes, Sean Gregory Furman, Leonard H. Schleicher, Jr., Christopher George Kocher, Brian David Peterson, Jacky S. Yam
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Patent number: 10480261Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a cable system for conveying well servicing equipment into a wellbore includes a core support structure extending longitudinally along an axis of the cable system. The core support structure comprises polymer reinforced with fibers, and the fibers are oriented substantially parallel to the axis of the cable system. The cable system also includes a mesh layer disposed around and bonded to the core support structure. The mesh layer includes metal wrapped around the core support structure. The cable system also includes a polymeric coating disposed around and bonded to the mesh layer. The mesh layer enables increased structural support of the cable system, particularly against forces in the radial direction relative to the axis of the cable system. In some applications, the mesh layer acts as a return conductive path for conductors embedded in the core support structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Jack Gammill Clemens, Wei Zhang
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Patent number: 10439375Abstract: Assemblies and methods of use are disclosed for repairing the coating of a coated wellbore line. A wellbore line can be cleaned and then coated with a repair material before being pulled through a die to shape the coating and then being pulled through setting section to set the repair material. The repair material can be a thermoplastic material that is set by cooling, or a thermoset material that is set by heating. The wellbore line can be repaired upon exiting a wellbore or being unspooled from a reel.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Sean Gregory Thomas
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Patent number: 10370909Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a slickline for use in well drilling and hydrocarbon recovery operations includes a cable and an intermediate layer disposed around the cable. The slickline also includes a doped polymeric coating layered around the intermediate layer. The doped polymeric coating is a different material from the intermediate layer, and the doped polymeric coating includes a polymeric material doped with an element that is detectable within the doped polymeric coating via a detection machine for purposes of determining wear or other aspects about the conditions of the slickline.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Wei Zhang, David L. Perkins
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Patent number: 10358883Abstract: A downhole tool assembly includes a downhole tool and an anchor. The anchor is positionable at a downhole work site and includes a wet-connect port for engaging a battery pack. The tool operates until the battery runs low on power, when a low battery power alert is activated. The tool may be anchored at the work site while the battery is disconnected and retrieved to the surface for replacement. One or more charged batteries are then deployed and connected to the tool without having to remove the tool from the worksite or reposition the tool. The tool may be coupled to a wireline cable or a slickline cable or coiled tubing having a conductive wire for delivering low-voltage power to the tool. While the low-voltage power may not be adequate to operate the tool at full load, the power may be used to charge the tool during downtime.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Jack Gammill Clemens, Matthew Craig Mlcak
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Patent number: 10294743Abstract: The disclosure provides a downhole anchoring apparatus for use in a downhole tool. An example downhole anchoring apparatus may include a housing with a hub provided within the housing. The hub may be arranged to rotate in a bidirectional fashion about a longitudinal axis. The downhole anchoring apparatus may also include a deployment linkage. The deployment linkage may be coupled to the hub by a hinge so that when the hub is rotated in a first direction, a distal end of the deployment linkage is extended radially outward from the central axis, and when the hub is rotated in a second direction, the distal end of the deployment linkage is retracted toward the central axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Nikhil M. Kartha, Mark S. Holly, Sean Gregory Thomas, Jack Clemens
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Publication number: 20190003267Abstract: A chain of bend-limiter segments is coupled together. The chain has a first end and a second end. The chain is bendable such that an angle between the first end and the second end is at least N degrees and a radius of curvature of the chain is at least M. A cable is inserted through the chain from the first end to the second end. The chain and the cable are coupled to a tool. The tool is pulled using the cable. The chain maintains a radius of curvature of the cable greater than M and prevents a stress level in the cable from exceeding a yield point.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicants: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Sean Gregory Thomas, Jack Gammill Clemens, Richard Mineo
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Patent number: D855204Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BIOMERIEUX, INC.Inventors: Perry D. Stamm, Patrick Alan Yerbic, Gregory R. Maes, Jack R. Hoffmann, Jr., Sean Gregory Furman, Leonard H. Schleicher, Jr., Christopher George Kocher, Brian Peterson
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Patent number: D885820Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Inventor: Sean Gregory Girdaukas