Patents by Inventor Frank A Magnotti, II

Frank A Magnotti, II 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).

  • Sliced and elliptical head probe for plasma blast applications
    Patent number: 11536124
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole, with a novel blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground casing tube separated by a dielectric separator except for an evacuated area where the plasma blast occurs, wherein the opening in the ground casing and the dielectric separator constitute a sliced and elliptical probe shape. The sliced and elliptical shape of the opening focuses a plasma blast in a specific direction and contours, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water alone or in combination with other materials. The sliced and elliptical blast probe permit directional aiming of the blast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Petram Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Magnotti, II, Brian Wells, Stevie R Best
  • Robust Plasma Blast Probe Tip
    Publication number: 20220403739
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole, with a novel blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground casing tube with a ground and/or electrode deflector. The ground and/or electrode deflector focuses a plasma blast through openings in the probe, directing the blast force away from the ends of the probe, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water alone or in combination with other materials. The robust blast probe permits the aiming of the blast outside of the probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Applicant: Petram Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Magnotti, Frank A. Magnotti, II
  • Multi-firing swivel head probe for electro-hydraulic fracturing in down hole fracking applications
    Patent number: 11293735
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole for water, oil or gas extraction, an in hole capacitor bank for powering a blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by an insulator, wherein the high voltage electrode and the insulator constitute an adjustable probe tip, and an adjustment unit coupled to the adjustable probe tip, wherein the adjustment unit is configured to selectively extend or retract the adjustable probe tip relative to the ground electrode and a blasting media, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water. The adjustable tip permits fine-tuning of the blast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Petram Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Frank A. Magnotti, Frank A Magnotti, II
  • Novel Multi-Firing Swivel Head Probe for Electro-Hydraulic Fracturing in Down Hole Fracking Applications
    Publication number: 20210116224
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole for water, oil or gas extraction, an in hole capacitor bank for powering a blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by an insulator, wherein the high voltage electrode and the insulator constitute an adjustable probe tip, and an adjustment unit coupled to the adjustable probe tip, wherein the adjustment unit is configured to selectively extend or retract the adjustable probe tip relative to the ground electrode and a blasting media, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water. The adjustable tip permits fine-tuning of the blast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Petram Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Magnotti, Frank A Magnotti, II
  • Multi-firing swivel head probe for electro-hydraulic fracturing in down hole fracking applications
    Patent number: 10876387
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole for oil or gas extraction, an in hole capacitor bank for powering a blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by a dielectric separator, wherein the high voltage electrode and the dielectric separator constitute an adjustable probe tip, and an adjustment unit coupled to the adjustable probe tip, wherein the adjustment unit is configured to selectively extend or retract the adjustable probe tip relative to the ground electrode and a blasting media, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water. The adjustable tip permits fine-tuning of the blast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: Petram Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Magnotti, Frank A Magnotti, II
  • Novel Sliced and Elliptical Head Probe for Plasma Blast Applications
    Publication number: 20200400002
    Abstract: A system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole, with a novel blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground casing tube separated by a dielectric separator except for an evacuated area where the plasma blast occurs, wherein the opening in the ground casing and the dielectric separator constitute a sliced and elliptical probe shape. The sliced and elliptical shape of the opening focuses a plasma blast in a specific direction and contours, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water alone or in combination with other materials. The sliced and elliptical blast probe permit directional aiming of the blast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Petram Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Magnotti, II, Brian Wells, Stevie R. Best
  • Novel Multi-Firing Swivel Head Probe for Electro-Hydraulic Fracturing in Down Hole Fracking Applications
    Publication number: 20190271220
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole for oil or gas extraction, an in hole capacitor bank for powering a blast probe, the probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by a dielectric separator, wherein the high voltage electrode and the dielectric separator constitute an adjustable probe tip, and an adjustment unit coupled to the adjustable probe tip, wherein the adjustment unit is configured to selectively extend or retract the adjustable probe tip relative to the ground electrode and a blasting media, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises water. The adjustable tip permits fine-tuning of the blast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Petram Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Magnotti, Frank A Magnotti, II