Patents by Inventor William W. King

William W. King 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).

  • Aerosol delivery device with a liquid transport element comprising a porous monolith and related method
    Patent number: 11964098
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aerosol delivery devices, methods of producing such devices, and elements of such devices. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides devices configured for vaporization of an aerosol precursor composition that is contained in a reservoir and transported to a heating element by a liquid transport element. The liquid transport element may include a porous monolith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael F. Davis, Percy D. Phillips, James W. Rogers, Frederic P. Ampolini, David A. Clemens, William K. Carpenter, Owen L. Joyce, Michael L. King, Sean M. Ahr
  • POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND RADIAL BEARING
    Publication number: 20240044362
    Abstract: A radial bearing assembly is provided. The radial bearing assembly includes polycrystalline diamond elements, each having an engagement surface in sliding engagement with an opposing engagement surface. The opposing engagement surface includes a diamond reactive material. The radial bearing assembly may be deployed in a variety of components and applications, including in rotor and stator assemblies. Also provided are methods of use of the radial bearing assembly, as well as methods of designing the radial bearing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, William W. King
  • POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND-ON-METAL BEARINGS FOR USE IN CRYOGENIC CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20230332643
    Abstract: Bearing assemblies for use in low-temperature conditions are provided. The bearing assemblies include polycrystalline diamond bearing elements having diamond bearing surfaces and opposing bearing elements having metal bearing surfaces. The metal bearing surfaces include a metal that contains at least 2 weight percent of a diamond solvent-catalyst based on a total weight of the metal. The metal is ductile at temperatures ranging from ?150° C. to ?253° C. The metal bearing surface is in sliding contact with the diamond bearing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, Edward C. Spatz, William W. King
  • Polycrystalline diamond radial bearing
    Patent number: 11761481
    Abstract: A radial bearing assembly is provided. The radial bearing assembly includes polycrystalline diamond elements, each having an engagement surface in sliding engagement with an opposing engagement surface. The opposing engagement surface includes a diamond reactive material. The radial bearing assembly may be deployed in a variety of components and applications, including in rotor and stator assemblies. Also provided are methods of use of the radial bearing assembly, as well as methods of designing the radial bearing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: XR Reserve LLC
    Inventors: David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, William W. King
  • Polycrystalline diamond bearings for rotating machinery with compliance
    Patent number: 11761486
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing compliance in bearings of rotating machinery are provided. The rotating machinery may include a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. Compliant bearing assemblies may interface engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond bearing elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a metal that contains diamond solvent-catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: XR Reserve LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOL WITH A POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND BEARING
    Publication number: 20230287740
    Abstract: A downhole tool for use in a downhole drill string is provided. The downhole tool includes a rotor movably coupled within a stator, and a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. The drive shaft has a first end coupled with the rotor and a second end coupled with a drill bit. Bearing assemblies interfaces engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a non-superhard metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • Downhole drilling tool with a polycrystalline diamond bearing
    Patent number: 11655679
    Abstract: A downhole tool for use in a downhole drill string is provided. The downhole tool includes a rotor movably coupled within a stator, and a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. The drive shaft has a first end coupled with the rotor and a second end coupled with a drill bit. Bearing assemblies interfaces engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a non-superhard metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: XR Reserve LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • Sucker rod couplings and tool joints with polycrystalline diamond elements
    Patent number: 11603715
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes sucker rod strings, pipe protectors, and tool joints having polycrystalline diamond elements positioned thereon to interface engagement with other surfaces in downhole applications. The polycrystalline diamond elements can be positioned on sucker rod guides, sucker rod couplers, pipe protectors, and tool joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: XR Reserve LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost, Edward C. Spatz, William W. King
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CYCLIC AERATION AND MIXING
    Publication number: 20220297067
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing aeration and mixing to a substance in a containment unit are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Sarah O. Elger, Tyler J. Kunz, William W. King, JR., Theodore K. Jenkins, David D. Lauer
  • POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND BEARINGS FOR ROTATING MACHINERY WITH COMPLIANCE
    Publication number: 20220243764
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing compliance in bearings of rotating machinery are provided. The rotating machinery may include a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. Compliant bearing assemblies may interface engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond bearing elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a metal that contains diamond solvent-catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: XR Downhole LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND RADIAL BEARING
    Publication number: 20220213925
    Abstract: A radial bearing assembly is provided. The radial bearing assembly includes polycrystalline diamond elements, each having an engagement surface in sliding engagement with an opposing engagement surface. The opposing engagement surface includes a diamond reactive material. The radial bearing assembly may be deployed in a variety of components and applications, including in rotor and stator assemblies. Also provided are methods of use of the radial bearing assembly, as well as methods of designing the radial bearing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: XR DOWNHOLE, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, William W. King
  • Polycrystalline diamond linear bearings
    Patent number: 11371556
    Abstract: Linear bearings assemblies are provided that include polycrystalline diamond bearing surfaces that are engaged with diamond solvent-catalyst bearing. Also provided are methods of making and using linear bearing assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: XR Reserve LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, William W. King, David P. Miess, Michael R. Reese
  • SUCKER ROD COUPLINGS AND TOOL JOINTS WITH POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND ELEMENTS
    Publication number: 20220178214
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes sucker rod strings, pipe protectors, and tool joints having polycrystalline diamond elements positioned thereon to interface engagement with other surfaces in downhole applications. The polycrystalline diamond elements can be positioned on sucker rod guides, sucker rod couplers, pipe protectors, and tool joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost, Edward C. Spatz, William W. King
  • DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOL WITH A POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND BEARING
    Publication number: 20220170322
    Abstract: A downhole tool for use in a downhole drill string is provided. The downhole tool includes a rotor movably coupled within a stator, and a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. The drive shaft has a first end coupled with the rotor and a second end coupled with a drill bit. Bearing assemblies interfaces engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a non-superhard metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: XR Downhole, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • Polycrystalline diamond bearings for rotating machinery with compliance
    Patent number: 11286985
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing compliance in bearings of rotating machinery are provided. The rotating machinery may include a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. Compliant bearing assemblies may interface engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond bearing elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a metal that contains diamond solvent-catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: XR Downhole LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • Polycrystalline diamond power transmission surfaces
    Patent number: 11274731
    Abstract: Power transmission systems are provided that include polycrystalline diamond power transmission surfaces that are engaged with diamond solvent-catalyst power transmission surfaces. The power transmission systems may be or include gears, universal joints, or other power transmission systems or components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Pi Tech Innovations LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • Polycrystalline diamond radial bearing
    Patent number: 11242891
    Abstract: A radial bearing assembly is provided. The radial bearing assembly includes polycrystalline diamond elements, each having an engagement surface in sliding engagement with an opposing engagement surface. The opposing engagement surface includes a diamond reactive material. The radial bearing assembly may be deployed in a variety of components and applications, including in rotor and stator assemblies. Also provided are methods of use of the radial bearing assembly, as well as methods of designing the radial bearing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: XR Downhole, LLC
    Inventors: David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, William W. King
  • Downhole drilling tool with a polycrystalline diamond bearing
    Patent number: 11187040
    Abstract: A downhole tool for use in a downhole drill string is provided. The downhole tool includes a rotor movably coupled within a stator, and a drive shaft movably coupled within a bearing housing. The drive shaft has a first end coupled with the rotor and a second end coupled with a drill bit. Bearing assemblies interfaces engagement between the drive shaft and the bearing housing, including polycrystalline diamond elements, each with an engagement surface, and an opposing engagement surface of a non-superhard metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: XR Downhole, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, Michael Williams, Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • POLYCRYSTALLINE DIAMOND POWER TRANSMISSION SURFACES
    Publication number: 20210293307
    Abstract: Power transmission systems are provided that include polycrystalline diamond power transmission surfaces that are engaged with diamond solvent-catalyst power transmission surfaces. The power transmission systems may be or include gears, universal joints, or other power transmission systems or components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Gregory Prevost, Michael V. Williams, William W. King, David P. Miess
  • Shear pick
    Patent number: D960215
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Inventors: Gary E. Weaver, William W. King, Barry Calnan