Patents by Inventor Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III
Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III 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: 20130295000Abstract: Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAl2O4 (spinels) as well as composites of these nanocrystals with multiple layers of graphene deposited on or intercalated with them.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Robert Wayne Dickinson, Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Jon K. Myers, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout, Lawrence Joseph Musetti, Douglas Paul DuFaux
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Patent number: 8420042Abstract: Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAl2O4 (spinels) as well as composites of these nanocrystals with multiple layers of graphene deposited on or intercalated with them.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: High Temperature Physics, LLCInventors: Robert Wayne Dickinson, Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Jon K. Myers, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout, Lawrence Joseph Musetti
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Patent number: 8377408Abstract: Process for producing carbon nanospheres and other nano materials with carbon dioxide and magnesium. The carbon dioxide and magnesium are combusted together in a reactor to produce carbon nanospheres and magnesium oxide, which are then separated to provide the individual reaction products. The reaction occurs at a very high temperature, e.g. 2000° F.-5000° F. and also produces large amounts of useful energy in the form of heat and light, including infrared and ultraviolet radiation. Other oxidizing agents such as aluminum can be combined with the magnesium, and the metal oxides produced by the reaction can be recycled to provide additional oxidizing agents for combustion with the carbon dioxide. By varying the reaction temperature, the morphology of the carbon products can be controlled.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2011Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: High Temperature Physics, LLCInventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Jon K. Myers, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout
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Patent number: 8277145Abstract: An engineered, scalable underground containment system and method for storing compressed gases or liquids in permeable rock formations using conventional drilling techniques. The porosity and permeability of the formation may be enhanced to maximize reservoir capacity and increase the rate at which gases and liquids can be introduced into and removed from the reservoir. In some embodiments, layers of cap rock in the formation are utilized as containment barriers, and in some, containment barriers are constructed around the storage zones.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: SEQEnergy, LLCInventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout, Lawrence Joseph Musetti, Porter James Underwood, Ali Daneshy
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Patent number: 8256992Abstract: Underground sequestration system and method in which a liquid or gas is stored in a sequestration zone of enhanced porosity in an underground geological formation, with a containment barrier around the sequestration zone. Conditions within the formation are monitored to verify the integrity of the sequestered substance, and any necessary repair or maintenance is done through wells that extend into the formation. In some disclosed embodiments, the porosity of the formation in the sequestration zone is enhanced by boreholes and laterals that are drilled with high velocity hydraulic cutting jets, and the sequestered liquid or gas is injected into the sequestration zone through the boreholes and laterals. Additional boreholes and laterals are employed in the containment barrier, and the barrier is formed of a thixotropic material that is injected into the formation through the additional boreholes and laterals.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: SEQEnergy, LLCInventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Lawrence Joseph Musetti, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout
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Patent number: 8256991Abstract: An engineered, scalable underground containment system and method for storing compressed gases or liquids in permeable rock formations using conventional drilling techniques. The porosity and permeability of the formation may be enhanced to maximize reservoir capacity and increase the rate at which gases and liquids can be introduced into and removed from the reservoir. In some embodiments, layers of cap rock in the formation are utilized as containment barriers, and in some, containment barriers are constructed around the storage zones.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: SEQEnergy, LLCInventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout, Lawrence Joseph Musetti, Porter James Underwood, Ali Daneshy
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Publication number: 20120068124Abstract: Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAl2O4 (spinels) as well as composites of these nanocrystals with multiple layers of graphene deposited on or intercalated with them.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventors: Robert Wayne Dickinson, Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Jon K. Myers, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout, Lawrence Joseph Musetti
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Publication number: 20110256049Abstract: Process for producing carbon nanospheres and other nano materials with carbon dioxide and magnesium. The carbon dioxide and magnesium are combusted together in a reactor to produce carbon nanospheres and magnesium oxide, which are then separated to provide the individual reaction products. The reaction occurs at a very high temperature, e.g. 2000° F.-5000° F. and also produces large amounts of useful energy in the form of heat and light, including infrared and ultraviolet radiation. Other oxidizing agents such as aluminum can be combined with the magnesium, and the metal oxides produced by the reaction can be recycled to provide additional oxidizing agents for combustion with the carbon dioxide. By varying the reaction temperature, the morphology of the carbon products can be controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Jon K. Myers, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout
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Publication number: 20100101789Abstract: An engineered, scalable underground containment system and method for storing compressed gases or liquids in permeable rock formations using conventional drilling techniques. The porosity and permeability of the formation may be enhanced to maximize reservoir capacity and increase the rate at which gases and liquids can be introduced into and removed from the reservoir. In some embodiments, layers of cap rock in the formation are utilized as containment barriers, and in some, containment barriers are constructed around the storage zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout, Lawrence Joseph Musetti, Porter James Underwood, Ali Daneshy
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Publication number: 20100098492Abstract: An engineered, scalable underground containment system and method for storing compressed gases or liquids in permeable rock formations using conventional drilling techniques. The porosity and permeability of the formation may be enhanced to maximize reservoir capacity and increase the rate at which gases and liquids can be introduced into and removed from the reservoir. In some embodiments, layers of cap rock in the formation are utilized as containment barriers, and in some, containment barriers are constructed around the storage zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout, Lawrence Joseph Musetti, Porter James Underwood, Ali Daneshy
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Publication number: 20090220303Abstract: Underground sequestration system and method in which a liquid or gas is stored in a sequestration zone of enhanced porosity in an underground geological formation, with a containment barrier around the sequestration zone. Conditions within the formation are monitored to verify the integrity of the sequestered substance, and any necessary repair or maintenance is done through wells that extend into the formation. In some disclosed embodiments, the porosity of the formation in the sequestration zone is enhanced by boreholes and laterals that are drilled with high velocity hydraulic cutting jets, and the sequestered liquid or gas is injected into the sequestration zone through the boreholes and laterals. Additional boreholes and laterals are employed in the containment barrier, and the barrier is formed of a thixotropic material that is injected into the formation through the additional boreholes and laterals.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Lawrence Joseph Musetti, Oliver Douglas Ousterhout
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Patent number: 6206112Abstract: Hydraulic drilling apparatus and method in which a hole is formed with a series of drill heads and strings of successively smaller diameter. After each section of the hole is formed, the drill head is withdrawn back through the string, leaving the string in place in the hole to serve as a casing for the well. The next smaller size drill head and string are then introduced through the strings which have already been placed, and the process is repeated until the hole has reached the desired length. The course of the hole can be changed, e.g. from vertical to horizontal, without interruption of the drilling process by selective application of the drilling fluid to the nozzles in the drill head to steer the advancing string. Multiple laterals are formed by introducing a module having a plurality of extensible drilling tubes with drill heads at the distal ends thereof into the string and applying the pressurized drilling fluid to the module to advance the tubes from the string.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2000Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: Petrolphysics Partners LPInventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Robert Nordlund
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Patent number: 6142246Abstract: Hydraulic drilling apparatus and method in which a hole is formed with a series of drill heads and strings of successively smaller diameter. After each section of the hole is formed, the drill head is withdrawn back through the string, leaving the string in place in the hole to serve as a casing for the well. The next smaller size drill head and string are then introduced through the strings which have already been placed, and the process is repeated until the hole has reached the desired length. The course of the hole can be changed, e.g. from vertical to horizontal, without interruption of the drilling process by selective application of the drilling fluid to the nozzles in the drill head to steer the advancing string. Multiple laterals are formed by introducing a module having a plurality of extensible drilling tubes with drill heads at the distal ends thereof into the string and applying the pressurized drilling fluid to the module to advance the tubes from the string.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Assignee: Petrolphysics Partners LPInventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson, Robert Nordlund
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Patent number: 4091807Abstract: A device is inserted into the vagina of a female animal, such as of the bovine, porcine, ovine, equine, or caprine species. Long-term retention enhances the quality and quantity of meat produced by the animal. In one embodiment, the device includes a central shaft which carries two axially spaced mounting rings to which are affixed a plurality of elongate resilient rods which radiate to terminate in free ends of enlarged bulbous configuration. The device is inserted into the animal's vagina with a speculum. The bulbous ends of the rods are urged to engage and become embedded in the animal's vaginal lining for long-term retention.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 1976Date of Patent: May 30, 1978Inventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson
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Patent number: 3938504Abstract: A trial and error method for measuring dimensions of the vagina and specifically the effective diameter of the vaginal sphincter muscle of an animal such as a dog or other female animal, using a plurality of measuring devices having a nose cone portion with a blunt free end mounted to an elongate handle, said nose cone portion including an intermediate ring of maximum diameter. The sphincter muscle diameter is determined by inserting said nose cone portion through the vulva until said intermediate ring passes anterior to the sphincter muscle and thereafter repeating the step of insertion with different measuring devices having increasingly larger diameters until a marked build-up of resistance to anterior movement of the device is detected upon contact of said intermediate ring with the sphincter muscle.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 1974Date of Patent: February 17, 1976Inventors: Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III, Robert Wayne Dickinson