Patents by Inventor Stephanie Walsh

Stephanie Walsh 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).

  • Patent number: 7513715
    Abstract: A subterranean barrier and method for forming same are disclosed, the barrier including a plurality of casing strings wherein at least one casing string of the plurality of casing strings may be affixed to at least another adjacent casing string of the plurality of casing strings through at least one weld, at least one adhesive joint, or both. A method and system for nondestructively inspecting a subterranean barrier is disclosed. For instance, a radiographic signal may be emitted from within a casing string toward an adjacent casing string and the radiographic signal may be detected from within the adjacent casing string. A method of repairing a barrier including removing at least a portion of a casing string and welding a repair element within the casing string is disclosed. A method of selectively heating at least one casing string forming at least a portion of a subterranean barrier is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Reva A. Nickelson, Paul A. Sloan, John G. Richardson, Stephanie Walsh, Kevin M. Kostelnik
  • Publication number: 20070209798
    Abstract: A subterranean barrier and method for forming same are disclosed, the barrier including a plurality of casing strings wherein at least one casing string of the plurality of casing strings may be affixed to at least another adjacent casing string of the plurality of casing strings through at least one weld, at least one adhesive joint, or both. A method and system for nondestructively inspecting a subterranean barrier is disclosed. For instance, a radiographic signal may be emitted from within a casing string toward an adjacent casing string and the radiographic signal may be detected from within the adjacent casing string. A method of repairing a barrier including removing at least a portion of a casing string and welding a repair element within the casing string is disclosed. A method of selectively heating at least one casing string forming at least a portion of a subterranean barrier is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC
    Inventors: Reva Nickelson, Paul Sloan, John Richardson, Stephanie Walsh, Kevin Kostelnik
  • Patent number: 7160061
    Abstract: A subterranean barrier and method for forming same are disclosed, the barrier including a plurality of casing strings wherein at least one casing string of the plurality of casing strings may be affixed to at least another adjacent casing string of the plurality of casing strings through at least one weld, at least one adhesive joint, or both. A method and system for nondestructively inspecting a subterranean barrier is disclosed. For instance, a radiographic signal may be emitted from within a casing string toward an adjacent casing string and the radiographic signal may be detected from within the adjacent casing string. A method of repairing a barrier including removing at least a portion of a casing string and welding a repair element within the casing string is disclosed. A method of selectively heating at least one casing string forming at least a portion of a subterranean barrier is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Reva A. Nickelson, Paul A. Sloan, John G. Richardson, Stephanie Walsh, Kevin M. Kostelnik
  • Patent number: 7153061
    Abstract: Processes and methods relating to treating contaminants and collecting desired substances from a zone of interest using subterranean collection and containment barriers. Tubular casings having interlock structures are used to create subterranean barriers for containing and treating buried waste and its effluents. The subterranean barrier includes an effluent collection system. Treatment solutions provided to the zone of interest pass therethrough and are collected by the barrier and treated or recovered, allowing on-site remediation. Barrier components may be used to in the treatment by collecting or removing contaminants or other materials from the zone of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Reva A. Nickelson, Stephanie Walsh, John G. Richardson, John R. Dick, Paul A. Sloan
  • Publication number: 20050207846
    Abstract: Processes and methods relating to treating contaminants and collecting desired substances from a zone of interest using subterranean collection and containment barriers. Tubular casings having interlock structures are used to create subterranean barriers for containing and treating buried waste and its effluents. The subterranean barrier includes an effluent collection system. Treatment solutions provided to the zone of interest pass therethrough and are collected by the barrier and treated or recovered, allowing on-site remediation. Barrier components may be used to in the treatment by collecting or removing contaminants or other materials from the zone of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Reva Nickelson, Stephanie Walsh, John Richardson, John Dick, Paul Sloan
  • Patent number: 6910829
    Abstract: Processes and methods relating to treating contaminants and collecting desired substances from a zone of interest using subterranean collection and containment barriers. Tubular casings having interlock structures are used to create subterranean barriers for containing and treating buried waste and its effluents. The subterranean barrier includes an effluent collection system. Treatment solutions provided to the zone of interest pass therethrough and are collected by the barrier and treated or recovered, allowing on-site remediation. Barrier components may be used to in the treatment by collecting or removing contaminants or other materials from the zone of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Reva A. Nickelson, Stephanie Walsh, John G. Richardson, John R. Dick, Paul A. Sloan
  • Publication number: 20050063784
    Abstract: A subterranean barrier and method for forming same are disclosed, the barrier including a plurality of casing strings wherein at least one casing string of the plurality of casing strings may be affixed to at least another adjacent casing string of the plurality of casing strings through at least one weld, at least one adhesive joint, or both. A method and system for nondestructively inspecting a subterranean barrier is disclosed. For instance, a radiographic signal may be emitted from within a casing string toward an adjacent casing string and the radiographic signal may be detected from within the adjacent casing string. A method of repairing a barrier including removing at least a portion of a casing string and welding a repair element within the casing string is disclosed. A method of selectively heating at least one casing string forming at least a portion of a subterranean barrier is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: Reva Nickelson, Paul Sloan, John Richardson, Stephanie Walsh, Kevin Kostelnik
  • Publication number: 20030152427
    Abstract: Processes and methods relating to treating contaminants and collecting desired substances from a zone of interest using subterranean collection and containment barriers. Tubular casings having interlock structures are used to create subterranean barriers for containing and treating buried waste and its effluents. The subterranean barrier includes an effluent collection system. Treatment solutions provided to the zone of interest pass therethrough and are collected by the barrier and treated or recovered, allowing on-site remediation. Barrier components may be used to in the treatment by collecting or removing contaminants or other materials from the zone of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventors: Reva A. Nickelson, Stephanie Walsh, John G. Richardson, John R. Dick, Paul A. Sloan