Patents by Inventor Stuart Oliver
Stuart Oliver 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: 20240137267Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for asset utilization and trigger-based automation. A network management system may receive a receive a network management configuration that identifies a configuration of a set of assets to be allocated to a service. The network management system may generate an asset utilization dataset including a set of utilization values associated with the set of assets generated over a time. The asset utilization data set may be used to train a machine-learning model configured to generated predictions corresponding to a future utilization associated with the set of assets. The network management system may then execute the machine-learning model predict utilization of a first asset. Upon determining that the predicted utilization is greater than a threshold, the network management system may execute an action associated with the set of assets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: James Michael Brinksma, Alexander Kenneth Godwin, Nathan Oliver Grey, Marcelo Alejandro McAndrew, Stuart David McDonald, Michael John Vitale
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Patent number: 10083767Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting cooling tower fill pack to detect the presence of fouling, wherein the method comprises using ground penetrating radar (GPR). The method comprises transmitting GPR to the fill pack and detecting reflected radar signals from the fill pack. A method of cleaning fouling from a cooling tower, comprising the steps of: inspecting the cooling tower fill pack with ground penetrating radar (GPR); identifying those parts of the fill pack in which unacceptable levels of fouling are present; and cleaning the parts so identified is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: EPSCO, Ltd.Inventor: Stuart Oliver Smith
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Patent number: 9382761Abstract: A method for reducing vibration of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes modeling the drilling tool assembly based on input parameters, simulating a vibration of a drill string coupled with a vibration of a drill bit, determining an initial total vibration from output parameters generated by the simulation, determining a location for at least one vibrational control device based on the initial total vibration to reduce the initial total vibration, and disposing the at least one vibrational control device on the drill string at the determined location.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Sujian J. Huang, Stuart Oliver, Graham Stronach
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Publication number: 20150279488Abstract: A method and apparatus for inspecting cooling tower fill pack to detect the presence of fouling, wherein the method comprises using ground penetrating radar (GPR). The method comprises transmitting GPR to the fill pack and detecting reflected radar signals from the fill pack. A method of cleaning fouling from a cooling tower, comprising the steps of: inspecting the cooling tower fill pack with ground penetrating radar (GPR); identifying those parts of the fill pack in which unacceptable levels of fouling are present; and cleaning the parts so identified is also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventor: Stuart Oliver Smith
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Patent number: 7899658Abstract: A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Oliver, Sujian J. Huang, Luis C. Paez, Halle Aslaksen
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Patent number: 7464013Abstract: A method of dynamically balancing a hole enlargement system is disclosed. The method includes modeling the hole enlargement system based on input parameters, simulating the hole enlargement system, adjusting one or more of the input parameters, and repeating the modeling, simulating, and adjusting until a balanced condition is met.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Sujian Huang, Stuart Oliver, Graham Mensa-Wilmot
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Publication number: 20070192071Abstract: A method for reducing vibration of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes modeling the drilling tool assembly based on input parameters, simulating a vibration of a drill string coupled with a vibration of a drill bit, determining an initial total vibration from output parameters generated by the simulation, determining a location for at least one vibrational control device based on the initial total vibration to reduce the initial total vibration, and disposing the at least one vibrational control device on the drill string at the determined location.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Sujian Huang, Stuart Oliver, Graham Stronach
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Patent number: 7251590Abstract: A method for reducing vibration of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes modeling the drilling tool assembly based on input parameters, simulating a vibration of a drill string coupled with a vibration of a drill bit, determining an initial total vibration from output parameters generated by the simulation, determining a location for at least one vibrational control device based on the initial total vibration to reduce the initial total vibration, and disposing the at least one vibrational control device on the drill string at the determined location.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Sujian J. Huang, Stuart Oliver, Graham Stronach
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Publication number: 20060195307Abstract: A method for reducing vibration of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes modeling the drilling tool assembly based on input parameters, simulating a vibration of a drill string coupled with a vibration of a drill bit, determining an initial total vibration from output parameters generated by the simulation, determining a location for at least one vibrational control device based on the initial total vibration to reduce the initial total vibration, and disposing the at least one vibrational control device on the drill string at the determined location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2006Publication date: August 31, 2006Applicant: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Sujian Huang, Stuart Oliver, Graham Stronach
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Publication number: 20060149518Abstract: A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2006Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Oliver, Sujian Huang, Luis Paez, Halle Aslaksen
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Patent number: 7032289Abstract: A flexible bar handler that comprises a mobile carriage; a lift boom assembly rotatably attached to rotate around a vertical axis of the carriage to swing a distal end of the boom assembly back and forth and pivotally attached to pivot around a horizontal axis of the carriage to raise and lower the distal end of the boom assembly; and a lift bracket comprising an elongated rail with receptor-shaped cross section to lengthwise accommodate a bar, the lift bracket being attached at a point on its length at the distal end of the longitudinal boom assembly opposed to a counter weight attached at an opposite proximal end of the boom assembly, wherein the lift bracket is pivotally attached to a horizontal pin at the point to permit the lift bracket to tilt to one side or the other so as to raise and lower the lift bracket ends.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2002Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Stuart A. Oliver, Gary L. Stewart, John D. King, Terry Bergeron, Herbert Dupre, Jr., Glenn B. Ferguson, Farrell Gillaspie, Harold P. Leboeuf, Eddie McMillis, Jr., Carrol J. Boyne, Jr., James L. Roberts
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Publication number: 20050273304Abstract: Methods and computer systems for performing and using drilling simulations. The drilling simulations can be used to improve drilling performance or demonstrate drilling performance of a drilling profile. One method for creating a drilling profile includes obtaining drilling profile data and performing a drilling simulation using at least a portion of the drilling profile data. Modifications are then recommended for the drilling profile data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Applicant: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Oliver, Sujian Huang, Luis Paez, Halle Aslaksen
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Publication number: 20050273302Abstract: A method of dynamically balancing a hole enlargement system is disclosed. The method includes modeling the hole enlargement system based on input parameters, simulating the hole enlargement system, adjusting one or more of the input parameters, and repeating the modeling, simulating, and adjusting until a balanced condition is met.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2005Publication date: December 8, 2005Applicant: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Sujian Huang, Stuart Oliver, Graham Mensa-Wilmot
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Publication number: 20050010382Abstract: A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2004Publication date: January 13, 2005Inventors: Stuart Oliver, Sujian Huang, Luis Paez, Halle Aslaksen
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Publication number: 20030217455Abstract: A flexible bar handler comprises a mobile carriage; a lift boom comprising a longitudinal shaft rotatably attached to rotate around a vertical axis of the carriage to swing an end of the shaft back and forth and pivotally attached to pivot around a horizontal axis of the carriage to raise and lower the end of the shaft; and a lift bracket comprising an elongated rail with receptor-shaped cross section to lengthwise accommodate a bar, the lift bracket being attached at a point on its length at a terminal end of the longitudinal shaft opposed to a counter weight attached at an opposite terminal end of the shaft, wherein the lift bracket is pivotally attached to a horizontal pin at the point to permit the lift bracket to tilt to one side or the other so as to raise and lower the lift bracket ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventors: Stuart A. Oliver, Gary L. Stewart, John D. King, Terry Bergeron, Herbert Dupre, Eddie Mcmillis, Carrol J. Boyne, James L. Roberts, Glenn B. Ferguson, Farrell Gillaspie, Harold P. Leboeuf
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Publication number: 20030072643Abstract: A flexible bar handler that comprises a mobile carriage; a lift boom assembly rotatably attached to rotate around a vertical axis of the carriage to swing a distal end of the boom assembly back and forth and pivotally attached to pivot around a horizontal axis of the carriage to raise and lower the distal end of the boom assembly; and a lift bracket comprising an elongated rail with receptor-shaped cross section to lengthwise accommodate a bar, the lift bracket being attached at a point on its length at the distal end of the longitudinal boom assembly opposed to a counter weight attached at an opposite proximal end of the boom assembly, wherein the lift bracket is pivotally attached to a horizontal pin at the point to permit the lift bracket to tilt to one side or the other so as to raise and lower the lift bracket ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Stuart A. Oliver, Gary L. Stewart, John D. King, Terry Bergeron, Herbert Dupre, Glenn B. Ferguson, Farrell Gillaspie, Harold P. Leboeuf, Eddie McMillis, Carrol J. Boyne, James L. Roberts