Patents by Inventor John H. Benton

John H. Benton 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).

  • Pumpjack production well including venturi fluid sensor and capacitive flow sensor
    Patent number: 11906336
    Abstract: A fluid sensor, and associated monitoring and control system, employing a cylindrical venturi to eliminate stratification of fluid passing therethrough, and a capacitive sensor operatively coupled with the cylindrical venturi to facilitate the sensing of the fluid while in the venturi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, John H. Benton, Ricardo P. Quintanilla
  • Oil recovery tool and system
    Patent number: 11821293
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves in a medium to stimulate oil recovery within an oil reservoir, the apparatus being operable with a single moving part—a central rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Hydroacoustics. Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, John H. Benton, Ricardo P. Quintanilla, Kenneth Wittlief
  • OIL RECOVERY TOOL AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230151717
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves in a medium to stimulate oil recovery within an oil reservoir, the apparatus being operable with a single moving part—a central rotor. The apparatus being suitable for use in association with a system to facilitate the co-generation of geothermal energy or sequestration and storage of CO2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Benton, Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, Ricardo P. Quintanilla, Kenneth Wittlief
  • PUMPJACK PRODUCTION WELL INCLUDING VENTURI FLUID SENSOR AND CAPACITIVE FLOW SENSOR
    Publication number: 20220364893
    Abstract: A fluid sensor, and associated monitoring and control system, employing a cylindrical venturi to eliminate stratification of fluid passing therethrough, and a capacitive sensor operatively coupled with the cylindrical venturi to facilitate the sensing of the fluid while in the venturi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, John H. Benton, Ricardo P. Quintanilla
  • OIL RECOVERY TOOL AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210372245
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves in a medium to stimulate oil recovery within an oil reservoir, the apparatus being operable with a single moving part—a central rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, John H. Benton, Ricardo P. Quintanilla, Kenneth Wittlief
  • Vertically storable and self-leveling billiard table
    Patent number: 5882265
    Abstract: A self-storing billiard table includes a table top with ball pockets and side cushions. A support frame is disposed below the table top to support it. A plurality of retractable support legs are also provided to support the billiard table. A first set of support legs is located near a first side of the billiard table, and a second set of support legs is located near a second side of the billiard table. The first set of support legs is retractably connected to the support frame. A plurality of wheels are also retractably connected to the support legs. At least one retractable ram pivotally supports the billiard table when moved from an upright storage position to a horizontal playing position, and from a horizontal playing position to an upright storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Inventor: John H. Benton