Patents by Inventor Christopher Thaddeous Linsky

Christopher Thaddeous Linsky 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).

  • Igniting underground energy sources using propellant torch
    Patent number: 10287868
    Abstract: A system and a method for underground gasification comprising a downhole ignition device. The downhole ignition device may comprise a connection housing at a first end of the downhole ignition device. The connection housing may comprise an igniter and a first fire mix. The downhole ignition device may further comprise a body coupled to the connection housing. The body may comprise pyrotechnic modules arranged in series and additional first fire mix. A cap may be disposed at a second end of the connection housing. Additionally, the downhole ignition device may comprise a supply line and a recovery system. A method for igniting an underground energy source may comprise positioning a downhole ignition device adjacent an underground energy source in a wellbore, igniting a first fire mix in the downhole ignition device, and igniting a series of pyrotechnic modules arranged in the downhole ignition device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Phillip Walters, Kevin Scott Harive, Thomas Earl Burky, Christopher Thaddeous Linsky, Iosif Hriscu
  • Igniting Underground Energy Sources Using Propellant Torch
    Publication number: 20170198562
    Abstract: A system and a method for underground gasification comprising a downhole ignition device. The downhole ignition device may comprise a connection housing at a first end of the downhole ignition device. The connection housing may comprise an igniter and a first fire mix. The downhole ignition device may further comprise a body coupled to the connection housing. The body may comprise pyrotechnic modules arranged in series and additional first fire mix. A cap may be disposed at a second end of the connection housing. Additionally, the downhole ignition device may comprise a supply line and a recovery system. A method for igniting an underground energy source may comprise positioning a downhole ignition device adjacent an underground energy source in a wellbore, igniting a first fire mix in the downhole ignition device, and igniting a series of pyrotechnic modules arranged in the downhole ignition device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Phillip Walters, Kevin Scott Harive, Thomas Earl Burky, Christopher Thaddeous Linsky, Iosif Hriscu