Patents by Inventor Walter Morris
Walter Morris 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: 11920447Abstract: A method of oil recovery by applying an electrical signal to a reservoir of interest, wherein said method comprises the following steps: obtaining the characteristic frequency of the water-oil interface of the reservoir; and applying the electrical signal to the reservoir, wherein said electrical signal is an alternating current signal or a combination of a direct current signal and an alternating current signal, and wherein the frequency of the alternating current signal is the characteristic frequency of the water-oil interface, thereby producing alteration of the water-oil interface and movement of the oil for extraction.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: YPF TECNOLOGÍA S.A.Inventors: Walter Morris, Albert Ulises Saavedra Olaya
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Patent number: 11859268Abstract: A dissolvable alloy, the chemical composition of which comprises aluminum between 2.5% and 9%; zinc between 0.1% and 1.5%; iron between 0.01% and 3%; and magnesium the remainder, such alloy being usable in tools and components of the petroleum industry.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: YPF TECNOLOGIA S.A.Inventors: Luis Alberto Aguirre, Reynaldo Martin Romero, Walter Morris
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Patent number: 11665180Abstract: Methods and systems for artificially intelligent security incident and event management using an attention-based deep neural network and transfer learning are disclosed. A method includes: collecting, by a computing device, system and network activity events in bulk; forming, by the computing device, a corpus using the collected system and network activity events; correlating, by the computing device, discrete events of the system and network activity events into offenses; adding, by the computing device, additional features to the corpus representing the offenses and disposition decisions regarding the offenses; training, by the computing device, a deep neural network using the corpus; and tuning, by the computing device, the deep neural network for a monitored computing environment using transfer learning.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Jeb R. Linton, Darrel Haswell, Satya Sreenivas, Naeem Altaf, Sanjay Nadhavajhala, Ron Williams, Bradley Evan Harris, John Walter Morris
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Patent number: 11598704Abstract: A device and method for testing a rock specimen in order to determine the fracture toughness (KIC) thereof. The device comprises: a frame; a hydraulic pressure testing rig supported by the frame and comprising a pressure gauge, a lever and a pressure diaphragm; a storage tank for storing hydraulic fluid and supported by the frame; and a pressure chamber supported by the frame, in which the test specimen is placed to be subjected to hydrostatic pressure through conduits that connect said pressure chamber with the storage tank in fluid communication.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignees: YPF TECNOLOGÍA S.A., CONSEJO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS Y TÉCNICAS (CONICET)Inventors: Santiago Serebrinsky, Humberto Celleri, Walter Morris, Anibal Márquez, Juan Belmonte
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Publication number: 20220243572Abstract: A method of oil recovery by applying an electrical signal to a reservoir of interest, wherein said method comprises the following steps: obtaining the characteristic frequency of the water-oil interface of the reservoir; and applying the electrical signal to the reservoir, wherein said electrical signal is an alternating current signal or a combination of a direct current signal and an alternating current signal, and wherein the frequency of the alternating current signal is the characteristic frequency of the water-oil interface, thereby producing alteration of the water-oil interface and movement of the oil for extraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Walter MORRIS, Albert Ulises SAAVEDRA OLAYA
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Publication number: 20210273954Abstract: Methods and systems for artificially intelligent security incident and event management using an attention-based deep neural network and transfer learning are disclosed. A method includes: collecting, by a computing device, system and network activity events in bulk; forming, by the computing device, a corpus using the collected system and network activity events; correlating, by the computing device, discrete events of the system and network activity events into offenses; adding, by the computing device, additional features to the corpus representing the offenses and disposition decisions regarding the offenses; training, by the computing device, a deep neural network using the corpus; and tuning, by the computing device, the deep neural network for a monitored computing environment using transfer learning.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2020Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Jeb R. LINTON, Darrel HASWELL, Satya SREENIVAS, Naeem ALTAF, Sanjay NADHAVAJHALA, Ron WILLIAMS, Bradley Evan HARRIS, John Walter MORRIS
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Publication number: 20210131932Abstract: A device and method for testing a rock specimen in order to determine the fracture toughness (KIC) thereof. The device comprises: a frame; a hydraulic pressure testing rig supported by the frame and comprising a pressure gauge, a lever and a pressure diaphragm; a storage tank for storing hydraulic fluid and supported by the frame; and a pressure chamber supported by the frame, in which the test specimen is placed to be subjected to hydrostatic pressure through conduits that connect said pressure chamber with the storage tank in fluid communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Santiago SEREBRINSKY, Humberto CELLERI, Walter MORRIS, Aníbal MÁRQUEZ, Juan BELMONTE
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Publication number: 20200173254Abstract: A flow rate regulating system within an oil well with casing with a diameter less than or equal to 3½ inches, wherein the flow rate regulating system comprises: at least one regulating valve, for regulating flowrate, having a generally cylindrical body with a plurality of elongated grooves, a top sub in its upper portion and a sliding sleeve inside; and a regulating and calibrating shifting tool for regulating and calibrating the position of the sliding sleeve which has a generally cylindrical collet, a block set and a pair of nuts on each side of the block set.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Walter MORRIS, Juan Manuel GONZALEZ FERRER, Néstor David VILCHEZ, Manuela BARBERO
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Patent number: 10626506Abstract: An anode slurry for cathodic protection to underground metallic structures, preferably for casings of hydrocarbon producing wells or water injecting/producing wells, comprising a granulated electrical conducting material as anode and optionally a granulated filler with high electrical conductivity (backfill). There is also disclosed a method for providing cathodic protection to underground metallic structures by injecting an anode slurry into the underground formation containing the metallic structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: YPF TECNOLOGIA S.A.Inventors: Walter Morris, Angel Vico
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Publication number: 20170261276Abstract: Methods for directing a casing are provided. The method can include firing a firearm. The firearm can comprise an upper receiver having a bore disposed therein. The bore can extend along a longitudinal axis of the upper receiver. The upper receiver can also include an ejection port disposed through a first side of the upper receiver. The upper receiver can also include a deflector extending from the upper receiver at a first end of the ejection port. The deflector can be designed to direct the casing in a forward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: F-1 RESEARCH, LLC - PATENTS SERIES SPRINGInventor: STEVEN WALTER MORRIS
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Publication number: 20170183784Abstract: An anode slurry for cathodic protection to underground metallic structures, preferably for casings of hydrocarbon producing wells or water injecting/producing wells, comprising a granulated electrical conducting material as anode and optionally a granulated filler with high electrical conductivity (backfill). There is also disclosed a method for providing cathodic protection to underground metallic structures by injecting an anode slurry into the underground formation containing the metallic structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2016Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Walter MORRIS, Angel VICO
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Publication number: 20160237338Abstract: Provided are methods for pretreating a subterranean formation that include introducing into at least a portion of the subterranean formation: a first composition containing an oxidant in an aqueous base; and a second composition containing an acid and a compound that generates a non-oxygen gas upon reaction with the oxidant. Pretreating a subterranean formation according to these methods reduces the fracture toughness of the rock and establishes conditions favoring the growth of dendritic fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2014Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Gustavo Luis Bianchi, Walter Morris
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Patent number: 7021940Abstract: A system (100) for simulating a fluid flow condition within a fluid carrying body cavity includes an elastically deformable bladder (101) simulating the body cavity and mounted to the body of a patient simulator manikin (3). An inlet tube (102) communicates a pressurised fluid supply (1) with the bladder (101). A solenoid valve (103) enables/disables flow of fluid through the inlet tube (102). The solenoid valve (103) is controlled by a control means (2) based on the simulated fluid flow condition. An inlet flow restrictor (106) restricts flow of fluid through the inlet tube (102). An outlet flow restrictor (105) is associated with an outlet (104) for restricting flow of fluid through the outlet to atmosphere. A simulator is also disclosed comprising a manikin (3) and various fluid flow simulation systems associated with the manikin (3) for simulating a lung respiratory rate, blood pulse rate and blood pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2002Date of Patent: April 4, 2006Assignee: Northern Sydney Area Health ServiceInventors: Richard Walter Morris, James Craig Herbert
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Publication number: 20040101814Abstract: A system (100) for simulating a fluid flow condition within a fluid carrying body cavity includes an elastically deformable bladder (101) simulating the body cavity and mounted to the body of a patient simulator manikin (3). An inlet tube (102) communicates a pressurised fluid supply (1) with the bladder (101). A solenoid valve (103) enables/disables flow of fluid through the inlet tube (102). The solenoid valve (103) is controlled by a control means (2) based on the simulated fluid flow condition. An inlet flow restrictor (106) restricts flow of fluid through the inlet tube (102). An outlet flow restrictor (105) is associated with an outlet (104) for restricting flow of fluid through the outlet to atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Richard Walter Morris, James Craig Herbert
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Publication number: 20040045713Abstract: A slurry for hydrocarbon production and water injection well cementing, and procedures to cement wells using such slurry are provided. The slurry contains at least cement and water, and at least an amount of fibers in a ratio of 0.1 to 0.8% in weight with respect to cement weight, where the fibers may in general be of polypropylene, polystyrene, carbon, alkali-resistant glass, cellulose or polymers. The slurry may also comprise other additives, such as dispersants, fluid loss agents, accelerators and retarders, chemical extenders and latex, among others. Procedures to cement hydrocarbon production wells or water injection wells are also described, where the cement slurry is prepared incorporating fibers into the slurry separately or mixing them with the remaining dry components before adding water.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: Gustavo Luis Bianchi, Walter Morris, Jose Andres Cacho
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Patent number: 4046332Abstract: An improved support means for a safety belt retractor includes: a stationary member, a movable member, and a fastening means. The stationary member is mounted on the retractor. The movable member is mounted on the stationary member. The movable member is adjustable in one plane with reference to the stationary member. An inertia mechanism and an actuating means are mounted on the movable member and are adjustable with the movable member. The fastening means pre-sets the movable member with reference to the stationary so that the movable member supports the inertia mechanism in a desired position when the retractor is tilted for installation in a vehicle. The support means further includes: an adjustment centerline, a pivot axis for the stationary member, and a pivot axis for the movable member. The pivot axis for the stationary member and the pivot axis for the movable member are arranged approximately along the adjustment centerline.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1975Date of Patent: September 6, 1977Assignee: Allied Chemical CorporationInventors: Walter Morris Wheeler, Klaus Frederick Ocker
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Patent number: D768801Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: F-1 Research LLCInventor: Steven Walter Morris
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Patent number: D796619Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: F-1 Research, LLC—Patent SeriesInventor: Steven Walter Morris