Patents by Inventor ZACHARY LEONARD

ZACHARY LEONARD 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: 20240141879
    Abstract: A pulsation dampener includes: a centerbody assembly having: a chamber including a first opening bounded by a wall defining a first surface; an outlet port communicating with the chamber; an inlet port communicating with the chamber; a flexible first diaphragm, wherein a perimeter of the first diaphragm is bonded to the first surface forming a seal that blocks the passage of fluid; a first cap disposed adjacent the first diaphragm, defining a first cavity between the first cap and the first diaphragm; an inlet orifice formed in the first cap communicating with the first cavity; an exhaust orifice formed in the first cap communicating with the first cavity; and a valve seat disposed in the first cavity in fluid communication with the exhaust orifice. The first diaphragm is moveable between an open position spaced away from the valve seat, and a closed position sealed against the valve seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Zachary Allan Cobb, Jeffrey D. Jennings, Carlyle Leonard Donevant, IV, Ryan Matthew Heffner, Tony Boyd Tang
  • Publication number: 20240090871
    Abstract: An ultrasound transmission material that may be used to convey ultrasonic energy in medical ultrasound or non-destructive testing (NDT) applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Adam Dixon, Zachary Leonard, Paul Sheeran, Frank William Mauldin, JR.
  • Publication number: 20230090966
    Abstract: An ultrasound-based scanning apparatus and system using a dual-array probe and slot for guidance and insertion of a needle to assist with needle injection procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Rivanna Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank William Mauldin, Jr., Adam Dixon, Zachary Leonard
  • Patent number: 11287544
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for ultrasonic borehole logging using an ultrasonic borehole imaging tool in a borehole intersecting the earth formation. Methods may include adjusting a focus for an ultrasonic beam generated from a single-transducer ultrasonic assembly of the ultrasonic imaging tool; using a receiver to generate measurement information responsive to an ultrasonic signal caused by the ultrasonic beam; and estimating a parameter of interest from the measurement information. Methods may include adjusting the focus in dependence upon environmental conditions, the environmental conditions comprising at least one of: i) standoff between the ultrasonic imaging tool and a wall of the borehole; and ii) borehole annulus conditions. Methods may include adjusting the focus in substantially real-time. The ultrasonic beam may be focused with a focal zone at the borehole wall configured to produce a beam spot size of a selected diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventor: Zachary Leonard
  • Publication number: 20200271812
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for ultrasonic borehole logging using an ultrasonic borehole imaging tool in a borehole intersecting the earth formation. Methods may include adjusting a focus for an ultrasonic beam generated from a single-transducer ultrasonic assembly of the ultrasonic imaging tool; using a receiver to generate measurement information responsive to an ultrasonic signal caused by the ultrasonic beam; and estimating a parameter of interest from the measurement information. Methods may include adjusting the focus in dependence upon environmental conditions, the environmental conditions comprising at least one of: i) standoff between the ultrasonic imaging tool and a wall of the borehole; and ii) borehole annulus conditions. Methods may include adjusting the focus in substantially real-time. The ultrasonic beam may be focused with a focal zone at the borehole wall configured to produce a beam spot size of a selected diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: ZACHARY LEONARD
  • Patent number: 10656298
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for ultrasonic borehole logging using an ultrasonic borehole imaging tool in a borehole intersecting the earth formation. Methods may include adjusting a focus for an ultrasonic beam generated from a single-transducer ultrasonic assembly of the ultrasonic imaging tool; using a receiver to generate measurement information responsive to an ultrasonic signal caused by the ultrasonic beam; and estimating a parameter of interest from the measurement information. Methods may include adjusting the focus in dependence upon environmental conditions, the environmental conditions comprising at least one of: i) standoff between the ultrasonic imaging tool and a wall of the borehole; and ii) borehole annulus conditions. Methods may include adjusting the focus in substantially real-time. The ultrasonic beam may be focused with a focal zone at the borehole wall configured to produce a beam spot size of a selected diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC
    Inventor: Zachary Leonard
  • Publication number: 20180011211
    Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and products for ultrasonic borehole logging using an ultrasonic borehole imaging tool in a borehole intersecting the earth formation. Methods may include adjusting a focus for an ultrasonic beam generated from a single-transducer ultrasonic assembly of the ultrasonic imaging tool; using a receiver to generate measurement information responsive to an ultrasonic signal caused by the ultrasonic beam; and estimating a parameter of interest from the measurement information. Methods may include adjusting the focus in dependence upon environmental conditions, the environmental conditions comprising at least one of: i) standoff between the ultrasonic imaging tool and a wall of the borehole; and ii) borehole annulus conditions. Methods may include adjusting the focus in substantially real-time. The ultrasonic beam may be focused with a focal zone at the borehole wall configured to produce a beam spot size of a selected diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventor: ZACHARY LEONARD