Patents by Inventor William D. Nielsen
William D. Nielsen 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: 20200340310Abstract: A sucker rod guide having low friction and high wear resistance is disclosed herein, along with a fluid extraction system comprising the same. At least a part of the exterior surface of the sucker rod guide is formed from a cold worked and spinodally-hardenable or spinodally-hardened copper alloy comprising from about 5 to about 20 wt % nickel, and from about 5 to about 10 wt % tin, the remaining balance being copper, and having a 0.2% offset yield strength of at least 75 ksi. The guide includes a smoothbore adapted to surround and engage the surface of a sucker rod. The exterior surface of the guide can include grooves miming between the two ends. In particular embodiments, the guide is made by joining together two identical guide segments. In other embodiments, the guide is a single integral piece molded around a sucker rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Fritz C. Grensing, Christopher W. Damschroder, Michael J. Gedeon, Diane M. Nielsen, William D. Nielsen
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Publication number: 20200232084Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of applying a wear-resistant copper-nickel-tin coating to a substrate using a thermal spray process. Briefly, a copper-nickel-tin alloy feedstock is converted into a powder or droplet form, then sprayed onto a substrate to form a coating thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Fritz C. Grensing, Robert E. Kusner, David J. Krus, William D. Nielsen, Karl Ziegler
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Patent number: 10626489Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of applying a wear-resistant copper-nickel-tin coating to a substrate using a thermal spray process. Briefly, a copper-nickel-tin alloy feedstock is converted into a powder or droplet form, then sprayed onto a substrate to form a coating thereon.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: MATERION CORPORATIONInventors: Fritz C. Grensing, Robert E. Kusner, David J. Krus, William D. Nielsen, Karl Ziegler
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Publication number: 20200108388Abstract: This disclosure provides an integrated and automated sample-to-answer system that, starting from a sample comprising biological material, generates a genetic profile in less than two hours. In certain embodiments, the biological material is DNA and the genetic profile involves determining alleles at one or a plurality of loci (e.g., genetic loci) of a subject, for example, an STR (short tandem repeat) profile, for example as used in the CODIS system. The system can perform several operations, including (a) extraction and isolation of nucleic acid; (b) amplification of nucleotide sequences at selected loci (e.g., genetic loci); and (c) detection and analysis of amplification product. These operations can be carried out in a system that comprises several integrated modules, including an analyte preparation module; a detection and analysis module and a control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: William D. Nielsen, Richard J. Belcinski, Gregory Bogdan, David Eberhart, Omar El-Sissi, Stevan B. Jovanovich, Michael Recknor, Ezra Van Gelder, David Wyrick
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Patent number: 10597949Abstract: A drilling component includes a spinodally-hardened copper-nickel-tin alloy. The drilling component may be a drill stem or a drill string component, such as a tool joint used for joining pipe together.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: MATERION CORPORATIONInventors: William D. Nielsen, Diane M. Nielsen, Christopher Damschroder, Fritz C. Grensing
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Publication number: 20200018125Abstract: A cold worked and spinodally-hardened copper alloy comprising from about 8 to about 20 wt % nickel, and from about 5 to about 11 wt % tin, the remaining balance being copper, and having a 0.2% offset yield strength of at least 75 ksi, is used to form a sucker rod coupling or subcoupling. Each coupling is formed from a core having two ends, each end having an internal thread. These box ends engage the pin of a sucker rod or other rod. The exterior surface of the core includes grooves running between the two ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: William D. Nielsen, Diane M. Nielsen, Fritz C. Grensing
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Patent number: 10525467Abstract: This disclosure provides an integrated and automated sample-to-answer system that, starting from a sample comprising biological material, generates a genetic profile in less than two hours. In certain embodiments, the biological material is DNA and the genetic profile involves determining alleles at one or a plurality of loci (e.g., genetic loci) of a subject, for example, an STR (short tandem repeat) profile, for example as used in the CODIS system. The system can perform several operations, including (a) extraction and isolation of nucleic acid; (b) amplification of nucleotide sequences at selected loci (e.g., genetic loci); and (c) detection and analysis of amplification product. These operations can be carried out in a system that comprises several integrated modules, including an analyte preparation module; a detection and analysis module and a control module.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: IntegenX Inc.Inventors: William D. Nielsen, Richard J. Belcinski, Gregory Bogdan, David Eberhart, Omar EL-Sissi, Stevan B. Jovanovich, Michael Recknor, Ezra Van Gelder, David W. Wyrick
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Patent number: 10435955Abstract: A cold worked and spinodally-hardened copper alloy comprising from about 8 to about 20 wt % nickel, and from about 5 to about 11 wt % tin, the remaining balance being copper, and having a 0.2% offset yield strength of at least 75 ksi, is used to form a sucker rod coupling or subcoupling. Each coupling is formed from a core having two ends, each end having an internal thread. These box ends engage the pin of a sucker rod or other rod. The exterior surface of the core includes grooves running between the two ends.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: MATERION CORPORATIONInventors: William D. Nielsen, Diane M. Nielsen, Fritz C. Grensing
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Publication number: 20190256890Abstract: Provided herein is a fluidic cartridge having a body comprising a malleable material and a layer comprising a deformable material bonded to a surface of the body that seals one or more fluidic channels that communicate with one or more valve bodies formed in a surface of the body. The valve can be closed by applying pressure to the deformable material sufficient to crush and close off a fluidic channel in the body. Also provided are a cartridge interface configured to engage the cartridge. Also provided is a system including a cartridge interface and methods of using the cartridge and system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: David Eberhart, William D. Nielsen, Helen Franklin, Stevan B. Jovanovich, Dennis Lehto, Kaiwan Chear, James Klevenberg, Chungsoo Charles Park, Corey M. Smith, Philip Justus Wunderle, David King
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Publication number: 20190242917Abstract: Provided herein are instruments and cartridges for processing samples. The cartridges include fluidic circuits in which fluid movement can be regulated by diaphragm valves. In certain cartridges, deformable material providing a diaphragm contacts an interface in the instrument that actuates the diaphragm directly, without intervening actuation layer. Certain cartridges have a plurality of fluidic circuits and fluid distribution channels or pneumatic distribution channels configured to deliver fluids or pneumatic pressure to any of the fluidic circuits, selectively. Certain cartridges have compartments containing on-board reagents. Compartments can be closed by a film attached to a body the cartridge through a heat seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: James Ogg, David Eberhart, William D. Nielsen, Helen Franklin, Stevan B. Jovanovich
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Publication number: 20190242197Abstract: A sucker rod string is formed from sucker rods and sucker rod couplings. The sucker rod couplings are formed from a spinodally-hardened copper alloy comprising from about 8 to about 20 wt % nickel, and from about 5 to about 11 wt % tin, the remaining balance being copper, and having a sliding coefficient of friction of 0.4 or less when measured against carbon steel. The sucker rod string has low friction and improved pumping stroke, enhanced pumping capacity, and less load in the overall system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Fritz C. Grensing, Diane M. Nielsen, William D. Nielsen, Richard E. Cash, Christopher W. Damschroder
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Patent number: 10208332Abstract: Provided herein is a fluidic cartridge having a body comprising a malleable material and a layer comprising a deformable material bonded to a surface of the body that seals one or more fluidic channels that communicate with one or more valve bodies formed in a surface of the body. The valve can be closed by applying pressure to the deformable material sufficient to crush and close off a fluidic channel in the body. Also provided are a cartridge interface configured to engage the cartridge. Also provided is a system including a cartridge interface and methods of using the cartridge and system.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Inventors: David Eberhart, William D. Nielsen, Helen Franklin, Stevan B. Jovanovich, Dennis Lehto, Kaiwan Chear, James Klevenberg, Chungsoo Charles Park, Corey Smith, Philip Justus Wunderle, David King
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Patent number: 10191071Abstract: Provided herein are instruments and cartridges for processing samples. The cartridges include fluidic circuits in which fluid movement can be regulated by diaphragm valves. In certain cartridges, deformable material providing a diaphragm contacts an interface in the instrument that actuates the diaphragm directly, without intervening actuation layer. Certain cartridges have a plurality of fluidic circuits and fluid distribution channels or pneumatic distribution channels configured to deliver fluids or pneumatic pressure to any of the fluidic circuits, selectively. Certain cartridges have compartments containing on-board reagents. Compartments can be closed by a film attached to a body the cartridge through a heat seal.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: IntegenX, Inc.Inventors: James Ogg, David Eberhart, William D. Nielsen, Helen Franklin, Stevan B. Jovanovich
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Publication number: 20180266190Abstract: A coupling for joining a downhole pump to a sucker rod string is disclosed. The coupling includes a core having a first end, a central portion, and a second end. The first end and the second end each have an end surface. The first end tapers linearly inwards from the central portion to the first end surface. The second end has a rounded edge along the second end surface. The coupling is made from a spinodally-hardened copper-nickel-tin alloy and has a sliding coefficient of friction of less than 0.4 when measured against carbon steel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: William D. Nielsen, JR., Diane M. Nielsen
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Patent number: 10049785Abstract: An electrically conductive wire for deep water transmission includes a first wire portion and a second wire portion. The first wire portion makes up one end of the wire, and is formed from a first metal. The second wire portion is formed from a second metal. The first metal has a higher ultimate tensile strength than the second metal. The first wire portion is used to support the weight of the second wire portion, thereby allowing the electrically conductive wire to be used in underwater or subsea power cables which may be freely suspended from their origin for providing electricity to electrical devices located in deep water or ultra-deep water.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: MATERION CORPORATIONInventors: William D. Nielsen, Jr., Diane M. Nielsen, Walter G. Maxwell
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Publication number: 20180112302Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of applying a wear-resistant copper-nickel-tin coating to a substrate using a thermal spray process. Briefly, a copper-nickel-tin alloy feedstock is converted into a powder or droplet form, then sprayed onto a substrate to form a coating thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Fritz C. Grensing, Robert E. Kusner, David J. Krus, William D. Nielsen, Karl Ziegler
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Patent number: 9938608Abstract: A spinodal copper-nickel-tin-manganese alloy is disclosed that contains from 0.001 to about 2 weight percent phosphorus. When combined with small hard particles, the alloy has sufficient fluidity to infiltrate and fill at least 90% of the interstices of the hard particles, resulting in a composite article having superior strength and toughness. This composite article can be used in drilling bits and other cutting tools, either as a support body for cutting elements or as the cutting element itself.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: MATERION CORPORATIONInventor: William D. Nielsen, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170323699Abstract: An electrically conductive wire for deep water transmission includes a first wire portion and a second wire portion. The first wire portion makes up one end of the wire, and is formed from a first metal. The second wire portion is formed from a second metal. The first metal has a higher ultimate tensile strength than the second metal. The first wire portion is used to support the weight of the second wire portion, thereby allowing the electrically conductive wire to be used in underwater or subsea power cables which may be freely suspended from their origin for providing electricity to electrical devices located in deep water or ultra-deep water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: William D. Nielsen, JR., Diane M. Nielsen, Walter G. Maxwell
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Patent number: 9721696Abstract: An electrically conductive wire for deep water transmission includes a first wire portion and a second wire portion. The first wire portion makes up one end of the wire, and is formed from a first metal. The second wire portion is formed from a second metal. The first metal has a higher ultimate tensile strength than the second metal. The first wire portion is used to support the weight of the second wire portion, thereby allowing the electrically conductive wire to be used in underwater or subsea power cables which may be freely suspended from their origin for providing electricity to electrical devices located in deep water or ultra-deep water.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: MATERION CORPORATIONInventors: William D. Nielsen, Jr., Diane M. Nielsen, Walter G. Maxwell
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Publication number: 20170197213Abstract: This disclosure provides an integrated and automated sample-to-answer system that, starting from a sample comprising biological material, generates a genetic profile in less than two hours. In certain embodiments, the biological material is DNA and the genetic profile involves determining alleles at one or a plurality of loci (e.g., genetic loci) of a subject, for example, an STR (short tandem repeat) profile, for example as used in the CODIS system. The system can perform several operations, including (a) extraction and isolation of nucleic acid; (b) amplification of nucleotide sequences at selected loci (e.g., genetic loci); and (c) detection and analysis of amplification product. These operations can be carried out in a system that comprises several integrated modules, including an analyte preparation module; a detection and analysis module and a control module.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2016Publication date: July 13, 2017Inventors: William D. Nielsen, Richard J. Belcinski, Gregory Bogdan, David Eberhart, Omar EL-Sissi, Stevan B. Jovanovich, Michael Recknor, Ezra Van Gelder, David W. Wyrick