Patents by Inventor Stephen John Walker
Stephen John Walker 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: 11830388Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating printed tags for use in connection with a heated food item placed into a hot holding unit. System components may include a user interface, a printer, and a controller. The controller is programmed to instruct the user interface to display a prompt for an operator to input information identifying one or more characteristics of a food item positioned within or to be placed into a hot holding unit. The controller receives the information from the user interface and instructs the printer to generate a tag identifying the food item and the time at which the food item is to be removed from the hot holding unit and discarded. The tag may include a display area to display the printed information and a support area with a slit that allows the tag to be supported by a rack of the hot holding unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services LLCInventors: Jeanne F. Duckett, Stephen John Walker, Karen L Euse, Jayne Blair
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Patent number: 11156053Abstract: A riser disconnect/reconnect system having a disconnection package (RDP) and a modified lower marine riser package (LMRP) are provided for quick disconnection of the marine drilling riser (MDR) from the LMRP to facilitate access to the LMRP or BOP stack. The RDP includes a flex joint and a hydraulically-actuated release connector (RC) with a connecting mandrel that engages a modified LMRP. In an emergency, the RDP is disconnected from the LMRP allowing access to the BOP stack for intervention. The RDP may be disconnected from the LMRP for recovery of the LMRP or BOP stack to the surface for repair or maintenance without recovering the MDR. The RC joins the flex joint to the uppermost annular blowout preventer in the LMRP. The release connector can be used in a standard or inverted position. Also provided are structural cages with complementary stab plates allowing access to various bypass ports and controls.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Inventors: William Matthew Caldwell, Andrew Bennett Boyd, Scott Andrew Wagner, Stephen John Walker
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Publication number: 20210166585Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating printed tags for use in connection with a heated food item placed into a hot holding unit. System components may include a user interface, a printer, and a controller. The controller is programmed to instruct the user interface to display a prompt for an operator to input information identifying one or more characteristics of a food item positioned within or to be placed into a hot holding unit. The controller receives the information from the user interface and instructs the printer to generate a tag identifying the food item and the time at which the food item is to be removed from the hot holding unit and discarded. The tag may include a display area to display the printed information and a support area with a slit that allows the tag to be supported by a rack of the hot holding unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Jeanne F. Duckett, Stephen John Walker, Karen L. Euse, Jayne Blair
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Patent number: 10950145Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating printed tags for use in connection with a heated food item placed into a hot holding unit. System components may include a user interface, a printer, and a controller. The controller is programmed to instruct the user interface to display a prompt for an operator to input information identifying one or more characteristics of a food item positioned within or to be placed into a hot holding unit. The controller receives the information from the user interface and instructs the printer to generate a tag identifying the food item and the time at which the food item is to be removed from the hot holding unit and discarded. The tag may include a display area to display the printed information and a support area with a slit that allows the tag to be supported by a rack of the hot holding unit.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Avery Dennison Retail Information Services, LLCInventors: Jeanne F. Duckett, Stephen John Walker, Karen L. Euse, Jayne Blair
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Patent number: 10746328Abstract: There is provided a breech lock coupling for coupling riser sections together. The breech lock coupling may be used non-pre-loaded or pre-loaded according to the user's preferences. In addition, the breech lock coupling may be disassembled for inspection and maintenance and reassembled. A locking ring secures two coupling components together. The coupling components may be attached to opposite ends of the riser sections, such as via welding. The locking ring may be pre-attached to the first coupling component for easy storage and fast assembly. Assembly of the riser may be accomplished by inserting the second coupling component into the locking ring and the first coupling component, then rotating the locking ring with respect to the second component. Furthermore, the coupling may be pre-loaded by tightening fasteners on the locking ring to provide a more stable coupling. Unlike with traditional riser couplings, the pre-load fasteners may be tightened via hand-held tools.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen John Walker, David J. McWhorter
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Patent number: 9650855Abstract: A riser disconnect/reconnect system including a disconnection package (RDP) and a modified lower marine riser package (LMRP) are provided for quick disconnection of the marine drilling riser (MDR) from the LMRP. The RDP includes a flex joint and a release connector (RC) with a mandrel that engages a modified LMRP. In an emergency event, the RDP is disconnected from the LMRP allowing access to the BOP stack for emergency intervention. In routine drilling operations, the RDP is disconnected from the LMRP facilitating the recovery of the LMRP or BOP stack to the surface for repair or maintenance without recovering the MDR. The RC joins the flex joint to the uppermost annular blowout preventer in the LMRP. The RC is configured for use in a standard or inverted position. Also provided is a mechanical locking connector, a resident ROV and sonar technology and methods of using same with the RDP.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Inventors: William Matthew Caldwell, Andrew Bennett Boyd, Scott Andrew Wagner, Stephen John Walker
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Publication number: 20170098393Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating printed tags for use in connection with a heated food item placed into a hot holding unit. System components may include a user interface, a printer, and a controller. The controller is programmed to instruct the user interface to display a prompt for an operator to input information identifying one or more characteristics of a food item positioned within or to be placed into a hot holding unit. The controller receives the information from the user interface and instructs the printer to generate a tag identifying the food item and the time at which the food item is to be removed from the hot holding unit and discarded. The tag may include a display area to display the printed information and a support area with a slit that allows the tag to be supported by a rack of the hot holding unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: April 6, 2017Inventors: Jeanne F. Duckett, Stephen John Walker, Karen L. Euse, Jane Blair
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Publication number: 20170081620Abstract: The present invention relates to a detergent composition comprising a core-shell particle, wherein the core-shell particle comprises a core, wherein the core comprises at least 50% by weight of the core of a mixture of silicone and fatty acid, wherein the core-shell particle comprise a shell, wherein the shell comprises at least 66% by weight of the shell of a polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Ritu KATAKY, Chifundo Nyasha Michelle NTOLA, Mauro VACCARO, Anju Deepali Massey BROOKER, Melissa CUTHBERTSON, Stephen John WALKER
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Patent number: 9528081Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry; b) spray drying the aqueous detergent slurry to form a plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; c) forming an emulsion comprising a polymer; and d) adding the emulsion from step c) to at least a portion of the plurality of spray-dried detergent particles.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Hossam Hassan Tantawy, Sabrina Beatrice Danielle Gault, Andrew Brian Greenaway Patton, Adam Porter, Stephen John Walker, Hossein Ahmadian
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Patent number: 9528080Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry; b) spray drying the aqueous detergent slurry to form a plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; c) forming an emulsion comprising a surfactant; and d) adding the emulsion from step c) to at least a portion of the plurality of spray-dried detergent particles.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Hossam Hassan Tantawy, Sabrina Beatrice Danielle Gault, Andrew Brian Greenaway Patton, Adam Porter, Stephen John Walker, Hossein Ahmadian
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Publication number: 20160327191Abstract: There is provided a breech lock coupling for coupling riser sections together. The breech lock coupling may be used non-pre-loaded or pre-loaded according to the user's preferences. In addition, the breech lock coupling may be disassembled for inspection and maintenance and reassembled. A locking ring secures two coupling components together. The coupling components may be attached to opposite ends of the riser sections, such as via welding. The locking ring may be pre-attached to the first coupling component for easy storage and fast assembly. Assembly of the riser may be accomplished by inserting the second coupling component into the locking ring and the first coupling component, then rotating the locking ring with respect to the second component. Furthermore, the coupling may be pre-loaded by tightening fasteners on the locking ring to provide a more stable coupling. Unlike with traditional riser couplings, the pre-load fasteners may be tightened via hand-held tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Stephen John Walker, David J. McWhorter
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Publication number: 20160074311Abstract: The present invention relates to a consumer good product comprising: (a) a composition comprising or consisting of a mixture of: (i) chitin nanofibrils; (ii) lignin or a derivative thereof; and (iii) optionally, at least one polymer or co-polymer; and (b) at least one consumer goods ingredient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Anju Deepali Massey-Brooker, Mauro Vaccaro, Stefano Scialla, Stephen John Walker, Pierefrancesco Morganti, Francesco Carezzi, Bouchra Benjelloun-Mylayah, Claudia Crestini, Heiko Lange, Elisavet Bartzoka
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Patent number: 9267335Abstract: There is provided a breech lock coupling for coupling riser sections together. The breech lock coupling may be used non-pre-loaded or pre-loaded according to the user's preferences. In addition, the breech lock coupling may be disassembled for inspection and maintenance and reassembled. A locking ring secures two coupling components together. The coupling components may be attached to opposite ends of the riser sections, such as via welding. The locking ring may be pre-attached to the first coupling component for easy storage and fast assembly. Assembly of the riser may be accomplished by inserting the second coupling component into the locking ring and the first coupling component, then rotating the locking ring with respect to the second component. Furthermore, the coupling may be pre-loaded by tightening fasteners on the locking ring to provide a more stable coupling. Unlike with traditional riser couplings, the pre-load fasteners may be tightened via hand-held tools.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Cameron International CorporationInventors: Stephen John Walker, David J. McWhorter
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Publication number: 20150315867Abstract: A riser disconnect/reconnect system having a disconnection package (RDP) and a modified lower marine riser package (LMRP) are provided for quick disconnection of the marine drilling riser (MDR) from the LMRP to facilitate access to the LMRP or BOP stack. The RDP includes a flex joint and a hydraulically-actuated release connector (RC) with a connecting mandrel that engages a modified LMRP. In an emergency, the RDP is disconnected from the LMRP allowing access to the BOP stack for intervention. The RDP may be disconnected from the LMRP for recovery of the LMRP or BOP stack to the surface for repair or maintenance without recovering the MDR. The RC joins the flex joint to the uppermost annular blowout preventer in the LMRP. The release connector can be used in a standard or inverted position. Also provided are structural cages with complementary stab plates allowing access to various bypass ports and controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: William Matthew Caldwell, Andrew Bennett Boyd, Scott Andrew Wagner, Stephen John Walker
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Publication number: 20150233202Abstract: A riser disconnect/reconnect system having a disconnection package (RDP) and a modified lower marine riser package (LMRP) are provided for quick disconnection of the marine drilling riser (MDR) from the LMRP to facilitate access to the LMRP or BOP stack. The RDP includes a flex joint and a hydraulically-actuated release connector (RC) with a connecting mandrel that engages a modified LMRP. In an emergency event, the RDP is disconnected from the LMRP allowing access to the BOP stack for intervention. The RDP may be disconnected from the LMRP for recovery of the LMRP or BOP stack to the surface for repair or maintenance without recovering the MDR. The RC joins the flex joint to the uppermost annular blowout preventer in the LMRP. The release connector can be used in a standard or inverted position. Also provided are structural cages with complementary stab plates allowing access to various bypass ports and controls.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: William Matthew Caldwell, Andrew Bennett Boyd, Scott Andrew Wagner, Stephen John Walker
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Publication number: 20150038397Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry; b) spray drying said aqueous detergent slurry to form a plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; c) forming an emulsion comprising a polymer; and d) adding the emulsion from step c) to at least a portion of said plurality of spray-dried detergent particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Hossam Hassan TANTAWY, Sabrina Beatrice Danielle GAULT, Andrew Brian Greenaway PATTON, Adam PORTER, Stephen John WALKER, Hossein AHMADIAN
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Publication number: 20150038395Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry; b) spray drying said aqueous detergent slurry to form a plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; and c) forming an emulsion comprising a surfactant and an amphiphilic graft co-polymer, d) adding the emulsion from step c) to at least a portion of said plurality of spray-dried detergent particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Hossam Hassan TANTAWY, Sabrina Beatrice Danielle GAULT, Andrew Brian Greenaway PATTON, Adam PORTER, Stephen John WALKER, Hossein AHMADIAN
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Publication number: 20150038396Abstract: A process of making a granular detergent composition comprising the steps of: a) forming an aqueous detergent slurry; b) spray drying said aqueous detergent slurry to form a plurality of spray-dried detergent particles; c) forming an emulsion comprising a surfactant; and d) adding the emulsion from step c) to at least a portion of said plurality of spray-dried detergent particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Hossam Hassan TANTAWY, Sabrina Beatrice Danielle GAULT, Andrew Brian Greenaway PATTON, Adam PORTER, Stephen John WALKER, Hossein AHMADIAN
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Publication number: 20140262307Abstract: A riser disconnect/reconnect system including a disconnection package (RDP) and a modified lower marine riser package (LMRP) are provided for quick disconnection of the marine drilling riser (MDR) from the LMRP. The RDP includes a flex joint and a release connector (RC) with a mandrel that engages a modified LMRP. In an emergency event, the RDP is disconnected from the LMRP allowing access to the BOP stack for emergency intervention. In routine drilling operations, the RDP is disconnected from the LMRP facilitating the recovery of the LMRP or BOP stack to the surface for repair or maintenance without recovering the MDR. The RC joins the flex joint to the uppermost annular blowout preventer in the LMRP. The RC is configured for use in a standard or inverted position. Also provided is a mechanical locking connector, a resident ROV and sonar technology and methods of using same with the RDP.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SAFESTACK TECHNOLOGY L.L.C.Inventors: William Matthew Caldwell, Andrew Bennett Boyd, Scott Andrew Wagner, Stephen John Walker
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Publication number: 20120037377Abstract: A drilling riser joint is provided that may include one or more auxiliary lines (34) having aluminum tubes (48). The auxiliary line includes steel portions (50,52) at each end of the aluminum tube such that flanges of the drilling riser joint contact the steel portion. The aluminum tube and steel portion may be coupled together via box and pin fittings. Each end of the aluminum tube includes a threaded box and one end of each steel portion includes a threaded pin. The steel portions may also include additional box and pin fittings for coupling to adjacent auxiliary lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventor: Stephen John Walker