Patents by Inventor Gary Fout
Gary Fout 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: 20200408052Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which includes at least one feed line, a mixer including a first inlet configured to receive flow from the feed line and a second inlet configured to receive a flow from an external source, an outlet, at least one first conveyor to feed a first flow from the at least one feed hopper to the mixer, and at least one second conveyor to discharge a flow from the mixer via the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Steven Shamblin, Gary Fout, Terrell Jensen
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Patent number: 10246956Abstract: Systems and methods recycle liquid(s) by introducing at least a portion of a first liquid from a first centrifuge into a tank. At least a portion of a second liquid is introduced from a second centrifuge into the tank. The first liquid and the second liquid are mixed together in the tank to produce a mixed liquid. At least a portion of the mixed liquid is introduced from the tank into the second centrifuge. Particles from the mixed liquid are separated using the second centrifuge, thereby producing the at least a portion of the second liquid that is introduced from the second centrifuge into the tank.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Inventors: Gary Fout, Leonardo Renzo Vicentini
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Publication number: 20180202245Abstract: Systems and methods recycle liquid(s) by introducing at least a portion of a first liquid from a first centrifuge into a tank. At least a portion of a second liquid is introduced from a second centrifuge into the tank. The first liquid and the second liquid are mixed together in the tank to produce a mixed liquid. At least a portion of the mixed liquid is introduced from the tank into the second centrifuge. Particles from the mixed liquid are separated using the second centrifuge, thereby producing the at least a portion of the second liquid that is introduced from the second centrifuge into the tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Gary FOUT, Leonardo Renzo VICENTINI
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Patent number: 9518435Abstract: A method of processing a return oil-based drilling fluid includes centrifuging a primarily fluids phase at a first speed and separating the primarily fluids phase into a first effluent and a first residual, centrifuging the first effluent at a second speed and separating the first effluent into a second effluent and a second residual, and centrifuging the second effluent at a third speed and separating the second effluent into a third effluent and a third residual. A surfactant, a polymer, combinations of surfactant(s) and polymer(s) and/or a wash water may be added to one or more of the return oil-based drilling fluid, the primarily fluids phase, the primarily solids phase, the first effluent, the second effluent, and the third effluent.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Michael Savoy
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Publication number: 20140371113Abstract: A method of processing a return oil-based drilling fluid includes centrifuging a primarily fluids phase at a first speed and separating the primarily fluids phase into a first effluent and a first residual, centrifuging the first effluent at a second speed and separating the first effluent into a second effluent and a second residual, and centrifuging the second effluent at a third speed and separating the second effluent into a third effluent and a third residual. A surfactant, a polymer, combinations of surfactant(s) and polymer(s) and/or a wash water may be added to one or more of the return oil-based drilling fluid, the primarily fluids phase, the primarily solids phase, the first effluent, the second effluent, and the third effluent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2012Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Gary Fout, Michael Savoy
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Patent number: 7429327Abstract: Methods and apparatus for separating solid particles from a fluid. One preferred embodiment includes a tank for settling particles out of the fluid, a conical chamber at the bottom of the tank, an outlet connected to conical chamber, and a conical auger within the conical chamber. The tank may have a tangential inlet that creates a fluid circulation that exerts a centrifugal force on the solid particles to increase the settling of particles out of the fluid. The tank may have a static spiral on the inner wall that helps small particles coalesce into larger particles that settle faster out of the fluid. The fluid content of the solids removed from the tank may be controlled by varying the rotational speed of the conical auger. The rotational speed of the conical auger may be varied depending on the torque required to rotate the conical auger.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2007Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Neale Browne
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Patent number: 7380673Abstract: A flow diverter and a vacuum blower for vibrating screen separator assembly. The flow diverter decelerates and increases the exposed surface of materials. The exhaust blower removes vapors from the materials.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Roger Suter
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Patent number: 7380672Abstract: A flow diverter and a vacuum blower for vibrating screen separator assembly. The flow diverter decelerates and increases the exposed surface of materials. The exhaust blower removes vapors from the materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Roger Suter
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Publication number: 20080093281Abstract: Methods and apparatus for separating solid particles from a fluid. One preferred embodiment includes a tank for settling particles out of the fluid, a conical chamber at the bottom of the tank, an outlet connected to conical chamber, and a conical auger within the conical chamber. The tank may have a tangential inlet that creates a fluid circulation that exerts a centrifugal force on the solid particles to increase the settling of particles out of the fluid. The tank may have a static spiral on the inner wall that helps small particles coalesce into larger particles that settle faster out of the fluid. The fluid content of the solids removed from the tank may be controlled by varying the rotational speed of the conical auger. The rotational speed of the conical auger may be varied depending on the torque required to rotate the conical auger.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Neale Browne
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Patent number: 7332097Abstract: Methods and apparatus for separating solid particles from a fluid. One preferred embodiment includes a tank for settling particles out of the fluid, a conical chamber at the bottom of the tank, an outlet connected to conical chamber, and a conical auger within the conical chamber. The tank may have a tangential inlet that creates a fluid circulation that exerts a centrifugal force on the solid particles to increase the settling of particles out of the fluid. The tank may have a static spiral on the inner wall that helps small particles coalesce into larger particles that settle faster out of the fluid. The fluid content of the solids removed from the tank may be controlled by varying the rotational speed of the conical auger. The rotational speed of the conical auger may be varied depending on the torque required to rotate the conical auger.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Neale Browne
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Publication number: 20050279154Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention relates to a method for determining a system integrity of an oilfield machine operatively coupled to a magnetic drive, wherein the magnetic drive is configured to provide a controlled operational speed, comprising adjusting a control on the oilfield machine such that the oilfield machine operates at a baseline speed, recording a raw system integrity measurement while the oilfield machine is operating at the baseline speed, and calculating the system integrity using the raw system integrity measurement and a baseline system integrity measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventors: Gary Fout, Cong Wang
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Publication number: 20050194853Abstract: A method and apparatus relates to incorporating a magnetic coupling for use in oilfield applications. The magnetic coupling is operatively coupled to an oilfield machine to provide a controlled operational speed. The magnetic coupling may be operatively connected to a motor and a drive shaft where a speed of rotation of the drive shaft is controlled by an operation of the magnetic coupling. The drive shaft is operatively connected to the oilfield machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: September 8, 2005Inventors: Gary Fout, Bruce Densmore
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Publication number: 20050087501Abstract: A flow diverter and a vacuum blower for vibrating screen separator assembly. The flow diverter decelerates and increases the exposed surface of materials. The exhaust blower removes vapors from the materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Applicant: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Roger Suter
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Publication number: 20050040027Abstract: Methods and apparatus for separating solid particles from a fluid. One preferred embodiment includes a tank for settling particles out of the fluid, a conical chamber at the bottom of the tank, an outlet connected to conical chamber, and a conical auger within the conical chamber. The tank may have a tangential inlet that creates a fluid circulation that exerts a centrifugal force on the solid particles to increase the settling of particles out of the fluid. The tank may have a static spiral on the inner wall that helps small particles coalesce into larger particles that settle faster out of the fluid. The fluid content of the solids removed from the tank may be controlled by varying the rotational speed of the conical auger. The rotational speed of the conical auger may be varied depending on the torque required to rotate the conical auger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2004Publication date: February 24, 2005Inventors: Gary Fout, Neale Browne
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Patent number: 6838008Abstract: A flow diverter and a vacuum blower for vibrating screen separator assembly. The flow diverter decelerates and increases the exposed surface of materials. The exhaust blower removes vapors from the materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: M-I LLCInventors: Gary Fout, Roger Suter
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Publication number: 20040251182Abstract: A flow diverter and a vacuum blower for vibrating screen separator assembly. The flow diverter decelerates and increases the exposed surface of materials. The exhaust blower removes vapors from the materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Applicant: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Roger Suter
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Patent number: 6793814Abstract: Methods and apparatus for separating solid particles from a fluid. One preferred embodiment includes a tank for settling particles out of the fluid, a conical chamber at the bottom of the tank, an outlet connected to conical chamber, and a conical auger within the conical chamber. The tank may have a tangential inlet that creates a fluid circulation that exerts a centrifugal force on the solid particles to increase the settling of particles out of the fluid. The tank may have a static spiral on the inner wall that helps small particles coalesce into larger particles that settle faster out of the fluid. The fluid content of the solids removed from the tank may be controlled by varying the rotational speed of the conical auger. The rotational speed of the conical auger may be varied depending on the torque required to rotate the conical auger.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Neale Browne
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Patent number: 6746602Abstract: A flow diverter and a vacuum blower for vibrating screen separator assembly. The flow diverter decelerates and increases the exposed surface of materials. The exhaust blower removes vapors from the materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Roger Suter
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Publication number: 20040065628Abstract: Methods and apparatus for separating solid particles from a fluid. One preferred embodiment includes a tank for settling particles out of the fluid, a conical chamber at the bottom of the tank, an outlet connected to conical chamber, and a conical auger within the conical chamber. The tank may have a tangential inlet that creates a fluid circulation that exerts a centrifugal force on the solid particles to increase the settling of particles out of the fluid. The tank may have a static spiral on the inner wall that helps small particles coalesce into larger particles that settle faster out of the fluid. The fluid content of the solids removed from the tank may be controlled by varying the rotational speed of the conical auger. The rotational speed of the conical auger may be varied depending on the torque required to rotate the conical auger.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Applicant: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Gary Fout, Neale Browne
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Patent number: 6520341Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention, accordingly, is directed to a tensioning device for tensioning a screen relative to a wall of a separator in a manner so that the proper tension can be applied to the screen in a relatively quick manner and yet the screen can be easily removed and a new one installed.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Assignee: M-I L.L.C.Inventors: Roger Suter, Gary Fout