Patents by Inventor William Harper

William Harper 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: 20240077147
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The apparatus includes an adapter for translating rotational movement of moving part of the valve into linear motion for detection by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Patent number: 11920465
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Patent number: 11814953
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Publication number: 20220412208
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Publication number: 20220412207
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Publication number: 20220412209
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Patent number: 10795838
    Abstract: An embodiment of a semiconductor apparatus may include technology to detect a collision for a read request of an electronic storage device, and read data for the read request directly from a transfer buffer if the collision is detected. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Peng Li, David J. Pelster, William Harper
  • Patent number: 10663026
    Abstract: A Belleville washer with interlocking teeth to allow one washer to firmly lock to an adjacent washer, positioned in series, allowing for assembly of a modular-type stackable spring, without need of a bolt for retention of washer alignment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Check-Mate Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert William Harper
  • Publication number: 20200109756
    Abstract: A Belleville washer with interlocking teeth to allow one washer to firmly lock to an adjacent washer, positioned in series, allowing for assembly of a modular-type stackable spring, without need of a bolt for retention of washer alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventor: Robert William Harper
  • Publication number: 20190138468
    Abstract: An embodiment of a semiconductor apparatus may include technology to detect a collision for a read request of an electronic storage device, and read data for the read request directly from a transfer buffer if the collision is detected. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Peng Li, David J. Pelster, William Harper
  • Publication number: 20180345126
    Abstract: The invention provides a mechanical toy (2) comprising: a body portion (6) and an operating handle (4), the operating handle (4) being connectable to and disconnectable from the body portion (6); the operating handle (4) comprising a switch mechanism (19) operably connected to a moveable shaft (24), the moveable shaft (24) being operable to move between a first position and a second position under the operation of the switch mechanism (19); the body portion (6) comprising a gear mechanism operably connectable to the moveable shaft (24) and operable in use to rotate upon movement of the moveable shaft (24) between the first position and the second position; the body portion (6) further comprising at least one moveable limb (8) operably connected to the gear mechanism, at least part of the limb (8) being configured to move in use upon rotation of the gear mechanism, wherein the at least one moveable limb (8) or part thereof is rotatable about a primary pivot point (14), the primary pivot point (14) being define
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: William HARPER, Simon WINFIELD
  • Patent number: 9657489
    Abstract: A structural support having fractal-stiffening and method of fabricating the support is presented where an optimized location of at least three nodes is predetermined prior to fabricating the structural support where a first set of webs is formed on one side of the support and joined to the nodes to form a first pocket region. A second set of webs is formed within the first pocket region forming a second pocket region where the height of the first set of webs extending orthogonally from the side of the support is greater than the second set of webs extending orthogonally from the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: David William Harper
  • Publication number: 20160362905
    Abstract: A structural support having fractal-stiffening and method of fabricating the support is presented where an optimized location of at least three nodes is predetermined prior to fabricating the structural support where a first set of webs is formed on one side of the support and joined to the nodes to form a first pocket region. A second set of webs is formed within the first pocket region forming a second pocket region where the height of the first set of webs extending orthogonally from the side of the support is greater than the second set of webs extending orthogonally from the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventor: David William Harper
  • Patent number: 8556128
    Abstract: A hand operated fluid dispenser comprised of a sealed flexible reservoir chamber containing a fluid, a channel capable of blockage by finger pressure applied to a specific position, a flexible pump chamber drawing fluid from the reservoir via this channel, and a pump cycled by external finger pressure applied to a layered array of the channel and pump chamber. This class of simple, inexpensive, disposable dispensers is particularly useful in packaging cosmetics, foodstuffs, and healthcare products. As pocketable dispensers they are popular for conveniently dispensing small amounts of stored viscous liquids easily damaged when exposure to the atmosphere, a condition where sealed reservoirs coupled with airless pumps work together successfully preventing product contamination, deterioration and loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: William A. Harper
  • Publication number: 20120118915
    Abstract: A hand operated fluid dispenser comprised of a sealed flexible reservoir chamber containing a fluid, a channel capable of blockage by finger pressure applied to a specific position, a flexible pump chamber drawing fluid from the reservoir via this channel, and a pump cycled by external finger pressure applied to a layered array of the channel and pump chamber. This class of simple, inexpensive, disposable dispensers is particularly useful in packaging cosmetics, foodstuffs, and healthcare products. As pocketable dispensers they are popular for conveniently dispensing small amounts of stored viscous liquids easily damaged when exposure to the atmosphere, a condition where sealed reservoirs coupled with airless pumps work together successfully preventing product contamination, deterioration and loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventor: William A. Harper
  • Patent number: 8027875
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a method for measuring the effectiveness of an advertising method that facilitates purchases involving or assisted by a website. More particularly the method discloses how to measure the advertising effectiveness of widely distributed resealable packets of liquid that bear website addresses to prompt or facilitate direct access to websites. Data derived from the packet's manufacturing, distribution and website access is used in measuring the advertising effectiveness disclosed in this method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: William A. Harper
  • Patent number: 7966217
    Abstract: This invention generally relates to a method for facilitating the purchase of goods and services through access to online websites that populate the World Wide Web. More particularly the method discloses the use of widely distributed resealable packets of liquid that bear website addresses to prompt or facilitate explicit access to websites without use of search engine interfaces. Further, website hosting by the manufacture of the packets coordinates website form and content with packet incentives and database supported website customization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: William Harper
  • Patent number: D651080
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: William A. Harper
  • Patent number: D866106
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventors: William Harper, Wendi Reed
  • Patent number: D1016122
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Blackmagic Design Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Grant David Petty, Simon Milne Kidd, Michael William John Cornish, Stuart Damian Elford, Ryan John Harper