Patents by Inventor Steven Ward

Steven Ward 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: 20250245532
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method for predicting agronomic field property data for one or more agronomic fields using a trained machine learning model is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, at an agricultural intelligence computer system, agronomic training data; training a machine learning model, at the agricultural intelligence computer system, using the agronomic training data; in response to receiving a request from a client computing device for agronomic field property data for one or more agronomic fields, automatically predicting the agronomic field property data for the one or more agronomic fields using the machine learning model configured to predict agronomic field property data; based on the agronomic field property data, automatically generating a first graphical representation; and causing to display the first graphical representation on the client computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Angeles CASAS, Ho Jin KIM, Steven WARD, Xiaoyuan YANG
  • Patent number: 12260346
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method for predicting agronomic field property data for one or more agronomic fields using a trained machine learning model is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, at an agricultural intelligence computer system, agronomic training data; training a machine learning model, at the agricultural intelligence computer system, using the agronomic training data; in response to receiving a request from a client computing device for agronomic field property data for one or more agronomic fields, automatically predicting the agronomic field property data for the one or more agronomic fields using the machine learning model configured to predict agronomic field property data; based on the agronomic field property data, automatically generating a first graphical representation; and causing to display the first graphical representation on the client computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignee: CLIMATE LLC
    Inventors: Angeles Casas, Xiaoyuan Yang, Ho Jin Kim, Steven Ward
  • Patent number: 11500123
    Abstract: Hybrid 3D geocellular grids are generated to represent a subset of a natural fracture network (“NFN”) directly in the simulation, while the remainder of the NFN is approximated by a multi-continuum formulation. The resulting output is a 3D geocellular grid that possesses a higher level of mesh resolution in those areas surrounding the first fracture subsets, and lower mesh resolution in the areas of the second fracture subset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Amit Kumar, Michael Loyd Brewer, Dominic Camilleri, Steven Ward
  • Patent number: 11468669
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for predicting subfield soil properties for an agricultural field comprises: receiving satellite remote sensing data that includes a plurality of images capturing imagery of an agricultural field in a plurality of optical domains; receiving a plurality of environmental characteristics for the agricultural field; generating a plurality of preprocessed images based on the plurality of satellite remote sensing data and the plurality of environmental characteristics; identifying, based on the plurality preprocessed images, a plurality of features of the agricultural field; generating a subfield soil property prediction for the agricultural field by executing one or more machine learning models on the plurality of features; transmitting the subfield soil property prediction to an agricultural computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Climate LLC
    Inventors: Angeles Casas, Xiaoyuan Yang, Steven Ward
  • Patent number: 11391129
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a gas supply to provide gas lift for a production wellbore makes use of Bayesian optimization. A computing device controls a gas supply to inject gas into one or more wellbores. The computing device receives reservoir data associated with a subterranean reservoir to be penetrated by the wellbores and can simulate production using the reservoir data and using a physics-based or machine learning or hybrid physics-based machine learning model for the subterranean reservoir. The production simulation can provide production data. A Bayesian optimization of an objective function of the production data subject to any gas injection constraints can be performed to produce gas lift parameters. The gas lift parameters can be applied to the gas supply to control the injection of gas into the wellbore or wellbores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Srinath Madasu, Terry Wong, Keshava Prasad Rangarajan, Steven Ward, ZhiXiang Jiang
  • Publication number: 20220107926
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a scalable geospatial platform for an integrated data synthesis and artificial intelligence based exploration is disclosed. The platform is configured to implement various techniques for collecting data from different sources and different entities, and processing the data using various approaches, including, for example, the artificial intelligence based approaches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: STEVEN WARD, JEFFREY MELCHING
  • Publication number: 20210404302
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a gas supply to provide gas lift for a production wellbore makes use of Bayesian optimization. A computing device controls a gas supply to inject gas into one or more wellbores. The computing device receives reservoir data associated with a subterranean reservoir to be penetrated by the wellbores and can simulate production using the reservoir data and using a physics-based or machine learning or hybrid physics-based machine learning model for the subterranean reservoir. The production simulation can provide production data. A Bayesian optimization of an objective function of the production data subject to any gas injection constraints can be performed to produce gas lift parameters. The gas lift parameters can be applied to the gas supply to control the injection of gas into the wellbore or wellbores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventors: Srinath MADASU, Terry WONG, Keshava Prasad RANGARAJAN, Steven WARD, ZhiXiang JIANG
  • Publication number: 20210209490
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method for predicting agronomic field property data for one or more agronomic fields using a trained machine learning model is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, at an agricultural intelligence computer system, agronomic training data; training a machine learning model, at the agricultural intelligence computer system, using the agronomic training data; in response to receiving a request from a client computing device for agronomic field property data for one or more agronomic fields, automatically predicting the agronomic field property data for the one or more agronomic fields using the machine learning model configured to predict agronomic field property data; based on the agronomic field property data, automatically generating a first graphical representation; and causing to display the first graphical representation on the client computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Angeles Casas, Xiaoyuan Yang, Ho Jin Kim, Steven Ward
  • Publication number: 20200309990
    Abstract: Hybrid 3D geocellular grids are generated to represent a subset of a natural fracture network (“NFN”) directly in the simulation, while the remainder of the NFN is approximated by a multi-continuum formulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Amit Kumar, Michael Loyd Brewer, Dominic Camilleri, Steven Ward
  • Patent number: 10757925
    Abstract: A lure with an embedded spring is disclosed. The lure has an elastomeric body that is elongated. A coiled wire spring is embedded along the majority of the length of the lure body. The body and spring collectively have negative buoyancy in water. The lure oscillates horizontally when sinking in water, and twitches and wiggles when pulled upward in water, thus continuously mimicking live bait.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Ward
  • Publication number: 20200184214
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method for predicting subfield soil properties for an agricultural field comprises: receiving satellite remote sensing data that includes a plurality of images capturing imagery of an agricultural field in a plurality of optical domains; receiving a plurality of environmental characteristics for the agricultural field; generating a plurality of preprocessed images based on the plurality of satellite remote sensing data and the plurality of environmental characteristics; identifying, based on the plurality preprocessed images, a plurality of features of the agricultural field; generating a subfield soil property prediction for the agricultural field by executing one or more machine learning models on the plurality of features; transmitting the subfield soil property prediction to an agricultural computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: ANGELES CASAS, XIAOYUAN YANG, STEVEN WARD
  • Patent number: 9499666
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are monofunctional benzoxazine compounds having at least one electron-withdrawing group. The monofunctional benzoxazine compounds may be combined with one or more multifunctional benzoxazine compounds to form a unique benzoxazine blend. This benzoxazine blend may be combined with additional components such as catalysts and toughening agents to form a curable resin composition suitable for forming resinous films or composite materials. The presence of monofunctional benzoxazine improves the processability of the benzoxazine-based resin composition by reducing the viscosity of the resin composition, and results in improved tack and drape in the films and composite materials formed from the composition without the loss of modulus in the cured resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Cytec Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Steven Ward, Mark Harriman
  • Patent number: 8789232
    Abstract: A personal hygiene device is provided to assist a user to wipe him or herself, another, or an area of the home. The device contains a gripping head constructed of a flexible material and contains a gripping element, which may hold a wipe within it. The device also contains a rigid housing, and a pump at the opposite end of the gripping head, such that upon actuation of the pump increased fluid pressure inside the gripping head opens the internal grips to an extent that any wipe held therein will be released. In an embodiment of the invention, the housing contains a hinge so the unit may be folded for storage, or extended and locked in place for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Helping Hand Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Sullivan, Steven Ward, Leon C. Clouser, Jr., Nick Jackson, Kristian Buschmann, Jon Strommen
  • Publication number: 20140037363
    Abstract: A personal hygiene device is provided to assist a user to wipe him or herself, another, or an area of the home. The device contains a gripping head constructed of a flexible material and contains a gripping element, which may hold a wipe within it. The device also contains a rigid housing, and a pump at the opposite end of the gripping head, such that upon actuation of the pump increased fluid pressure inside the gripping head opens the internal grips to an extent that any wipe held therein will be released. In an embodiment of the invention, the housing contains a hinge so the unit may be folded for storage, or extended and locked in place for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: HELPING HAND PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Ann Sullivan, Leon C. Clouser, JR., Steven Ward, Jon Strommen, Nick Jackson, Kristian Buschmann
  • Publication number: 20130267659
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are monofunctional benzoxazine compounds having at least one electron-withdrawing group. The monofunctional benzoxazine compounds may be combined with one or more multifunctional benzoxazine compounds to form a unique benzoxazine blend. This benzoxazine blend may be combined with additional components such as catalysts and toughening agents to form a curable resin composition suitable for forming resinous films or composite materials. The presence of monofunctional benzoxazine improves the processability of the benzoxazine-based resin composition by reducing the viscosity of the resin composition, and results in improved tack and drape in the films and composite materials formed from the composition without the loss of modulus in the cured resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Cytec Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Steven Ward, Mark Harriman
  • Publication number: 20070257578
    Abstract: An energy producing magnetic converter is provided that outputs both electrical and mechanical energy. The converter includes a controller assembly rotatably secured between a plurality of field coil assemblies and a plurality of magnets. During a rotation of the controller assembly between the plurality of field coil assemblies and the plurality of magnets, electric current is generated in wire coils of the field coil assemblies, and counter-magnetic fields are induced around the wire coils. A pole of each counter-magnetic field is formed on the controller assembly, and counterforce present between magnetic fields of the plurality of magnets and the counter-magnetic fields cause and maintain forward rotational motion in the energy producing magnetic converter. Accordingly, because the forward rotational motion is maintained in the presence of sufficient counterforce, the magnetic converter outputs torque in addition to the electric current, thereby increasing an efficiency of the magnetic converter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Inventor: Steven Ward
  • Publication number: 20070125877
    Abstract: Multi-component liquid spray system including a shim having a first array of first passages and a second array of second passages are described. When the shim is positioned between the first and second die portions of a housing, a first array of first liquid conduits and a second array of second liquid conduits are formed. The first array of first liquid conduits and second array of second liquid conduits are aligned such that at least one of the second liquid conduits is interspersed between successive first liquid conduits. Methods of making such spray systems and methods of using them to produce both multi-component sprays and coated articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Zillig, Subramanian Krishnan, William Kopecky, Stanley Erickson, Steven Ward, James Breister
  • Publication number: 20070125886
    Abstract: Methods of applying multi-component liquid sprays are described. The methods include using the first array of first component spray orifices to produce a first spray of the first liquid; using the second array of second component spray orifices to produce a second spray of the second liquid; and mixing at least a portion of the first spray and at least a portion of second spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Zillig, Subramanian Krishnan, William Kopecky, Stanley Erickson, Steven Ward, James Breister
  • Publication number: 20070125888
    Abstract: Multi-component liquid spray systems having a first array of first component spray nozzles and a second array of second component spray nozzles are provided. Each of the first component spray nozzles is adjacent at least one of the second component spray nozzles. Spray systems having co-aligned and parallel-aligned linear arrays of nozzles are described. Methods of making such spray systems and methods of using them to produce both multi-component sprays and coated articles are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Zillig, Subramanian Krishnan, William Kopecky, Stanley Erickson, Steven Ward, James Breister
  • Patent number: D583897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Inventor: Steven Ward