Patents by Inventor Philip Zsiga

Philip Zsiga 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).

  • Publication number: 20150182924
    Abstract: A method and system for providing a homogenized slurry output comprises a container body defining an interior portion, a discharge for supplying the slurry from the container body to a downstream source and at least one inlet in fluid communication with a pressurized supply of slurry for introducing the slurry into the interior portion of the container body in a circulation pattern that creates a homogenized mixture of slurry in the interior portion of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Josh Rayner, Michael Woodmansee, Laurent Coquilleau, Philip Zsiga
  • Patent number: 9010989
    Abstract: A method and system for providing a homogenized slurry output comprises a container body defining an interior portion, a discharge for supplying the slurry from the container body to a downstream source and at least one inlet in fluid communication with a pressurized supply of slurry for introducing the slurry into the interior portion of the container body in a circulation pattern that creates a homogenized mixture of slurry in the interior portion of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Josh Rayner, Michael Woodmansee, Laurent Coquilleau, Philip Zsiga
  • Patent number: 8672029
    Abstract: A technique facilitates mixing operations by removing foaming that results from air entrained during mixing of constituents. A mixing system comprises a container body having an interior and an inlet through which material enters the interior for mixing. The container body also comprises a discharge through which the mixed material is delivered downstream. A mechanical foam breaker is disposed within the container body and extends upwardly a sufficient distance to extend through a surface level to which the material rises during mixing within the container body. The mechanical foam breaker is oriented to break down foam along the surface of the material as the material moves through the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Josh Rayner, Michael Woodmansee, Philip Zsiga
  • Patent number: 8596056
    Abstract: A configurable hydraulic system facilitates a variety of oilfield cementing and other oilfield or related applications. The system employs a plurality of prime movers to drive a plurality of loads. The plurality of prime movers and loads are coupled with a configurable hydraulic system that maintains a separate, sealed hydraulic system associated with each prime mover. The configurable hydraulic system also enables the load configuration driven by each prime mover to be changed without losing the benefit of a separate, sealed hydraulic system associated with each specific prime mover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Woodmansee, Philip Zsiga, Josh Rayner
  • Publication number: 20110155373
    Abstract: A technique facilitates mixing operations by removing foaming that results from air entrained during mixing of constituents. A mixing system comprises a container body having an interior and an inlet through which material enters the interior for mixing. The container body also comprises a discharge through which the mixed material is delivered downstream. A mechanical foam breaker is disposed within the container body and extends upwardly a sufficient distance to extend through a surface level to which the material rises during mixing within the container body. The mechanical foam breaker is oriented to break down foam along the surface of the material as the material moves through the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Josh Rayner, Michael Woodmansee, Philip Zsiga
  • Publication number: 20100157720
    Abstract: A method for mixing a slurry for delivery to a downstream point comprises mixing a liquid source and a powder source at a mixing location to form the slurry, directing the slurry to at least one of a downstream point and a recirculation circuit, and introducing at least one vibration source to promote slurry homogenization and thorough mixing of the slurry for delivery to the downstream point, the vibration source located remote from the mixing location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Woodmansee, Philip Zsiga, Josh Rayner, Rod Shampine
  • Publication number: 20100083649
    Abstract: A configurable hydraulic system facilitates a variety of oilfield cementing and other oilfield or related applications. The system employs a plurality of prime movers to drive a plurality of loads. The plurality of prime movers and loads are coupled with a configurable hydraulic system that maintains a separate, sealed hydraulic system associated with each prime mover. The configurable hydraulic system also enables the load configuration driven by each prime mover to be changed without losing the benefit of a separate, sealed hydraulic system associated with each specific prime mover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Woodmansee, Philip Zsiga, Josh Rayner
  • Publication number: 20090257303
    Abstract: A method and system for providing a homogenized slurry output comprises a container body defining an interior portion, a discharge for supplying the slurry from the container body to a downstream source and at least one inlet in fluid communication with a pressurized supply of slurry for introducing the slurry into the interior portion of the container body in a circulation pattern that creates a homogenized mixture of slurry in the interior portion of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Josh Rayner, Michael Woodmansee, Laurent Coquilleau, Philip Zsiga