Patents by Inventor David Soanes

David Soanes 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: 20250027405
    Abstract: A downhole system for evaluating an expansion of a shape memory material (SMM) in a borehole. The SMM expands into an annulus between a work string and an annulus. A pulsed neutron gamma ray tool irradiates the borehole and formation with neutrons and detects gamma rays generated from the borehole in response to the irradiation. A processor receives inelastic gamma ray measurements and capture gamma ray measurements based on irradiating the borehole at a first location within the borehole after the SMM has been expanded into the annulus at the first location, estimates a ratio of a first quantity including at least the inelastic gamma ray measurements to a second quantity including the capture gamma ray measurements, at the location, and evaluates a degree to which the SMM has filled the borehole at the location based on a relation between the ratio measurement and a selected range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: David Chace, Feyzi Inanc, Ian Oliver McGlynn, Emmannuel David Soans
  • Publication number: 20180142139
    Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods for forming and using proppant particles having desirable attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: David Soane, Robert P. Mahoney, Rosa Casado Portilla
  • Patent number: 9845427
    Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods for forming and using proppant particles having desirable attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: SELF-SUSPENDING PROPPANT LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, Robert P. Mahoney, Rosa Casado Portilla
  • Patent number: 9845428
    Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods for forming and using proppant particles having desirable attributes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: SELF-SUSPENDING PROPPANT LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, Robert P. Mahoney, Rosa Casado Portilla
  • Publication number: 20170058190
    Abstract: The invention is directed to systems and methods for forming and using proppant particles having desirable attributes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: David Soane, Robert P. Mahoney, Rosa Casado Portilla
  • Patent number: 9067807
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods and devices for removing contaminants from an aqueous stream. In embodiments, these systems and methods may be applied to particular applications, for example removal of contaminants in aqueous streams associated with the petroleum industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, Cheng Hu, Robert P. Mahoney, William Ware, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8945394
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for removing fine particulate matter from a fluid, comprising a separator that separates an inflow fluid stream into an overflow fluid path and an underflow fluid path, where the underflow fluid path is treated with a tethering material that attaches to the coarse particulate matter to form tether-bearing anchor particles and where the overflow fluid path is treated with an activating material so that the activating material interacts with the fine particulate matter to form activated particles. After these treatments, the underflow fluid path containing the tether-bearing anchor particles is commingled with the overflow fluid path containing the activated particles, so that a removable complex is produced that can be removed in a settling facility, thereby removing the fine particulate matter from the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick D. Kincaid, Robert P. Mahoney, David Soane
  • Patent number: 8821733
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, systems and methods for using coal from coal processing sources to remove coal fines from a mixture and form a coal-on-coal composite particle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Soane Mining, LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, Nathan Ashcraft
  • Patent number: 8742165
    Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, Rosa Casado Portilla, John H. Dise, Robert P. Mahoney
  • Patent number: 8728305
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for extracting bitumen from oil sands at ambient or subambient temperature, for example at temperatures between 0 degrees Centigrade and about 20 degrees Centigrade. The process includes the steps of forming a slurry by mixing the oil sands with water, adding an extractant to the slurry, agitating the extractant with the slurry, and collecting bitumen that separates from the slurry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, David Soane
  • Patent number: 8389456
    Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, Michael C. Berg, David Soane, Kevin T. Petersen, John H. Dise, Atul C. Thakrar, Rosa Casado
  • Publication number: 20130023457
    Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, Michael C. Berg, David Soane, Kevin T. Petersen, John H. Dise, Atul C. Thakrar
  • Patent number: 8353641
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for removing particulate matter from a fluid, comprising a particle functionalized by attachment of at least one activating group or amine functional group, wherein the modified particle complexes with the particulate matter within the fluid to form a removable complex therein. The particulate matter has preferably been contacted, complexed or reacted with a tethering agent. The system is particularly advantageous to removing particulate matter from a tailing solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Berg, John H. Dise, Kevin T. Petersen, David Soane, Kristoffer K. Stokes, William Ware, Jr., Atul C. Thakrar
  • Patent number: 8349188
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for removing particulate matter from a fluid, comprising a particle functionalized by attachment of at least one activating group or amine functional group, wherein the modified particle complexes with the particulate matter within the fluid to form a removable complex therein. The particulate matter has preferably been contacted, complexed or reacted with a tethering agent. The system is particularly advantageous to removing particulate matter from a fluid waste stream following mining or ore processing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Soane Mining, LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, William Ware, Jr., Robert P. Mahoney, Nathan Ashcraft
  • Patent number: 8227383
    Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, Michael C. Berg, David Soane, Kevin T. Petersen, John H. Dise, Atul C. Thakrar
  • Publication number: 20110308810
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein provide for modified lignins and other compositions that may be useful as surfactants. These compositions have particular utility for energy-related applications. In embodiments, they may be useful for enhanced oil recovery. In embodiments, they may be useful for extracting bitumen from oil sands. In embodiments, they may be useful for environmental remediation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Kristoffer K. Stokes, David Soane, Michael C. Berg, Kevin T. Petersen, William A. Mowers
  • Publication number: 20110309001
    Abstract: The invention relates to a class of novel surfactants that have utility in the recovery and/or extraction of oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: David Soane, Rosa Casado Portilla, John H. Dise, Robert P. Mahoney
  • Publication number: 20110252701
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, systems and methods for using coal from coal processing sources to remove coal fines from a mixture and form a coal-on-coal composite particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: David Soane, Nathan Ashcraft
  • Publication number: 20110253634
    Abstract: The present invention provides systems, methods and devices for removing contaminants from an aqueous stream. In embodiments, these systems and methods may be applied to particular applications, for example removal of contaminants in aqueous streams associated with the petroleum industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: David Soane, Cheng Hu, Robert P. Mahoney, William Ware, JR.
  • Patent number: 8039653
    Abstract: Methods, particles, and devices are disclosed for filtration of oil for use of the oil in the preparation of biodiesel. Disclosed particles may comprise a substantially inert porous particle with a coating comprising a polymer having amine, amino, and/or imine group(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Soane Energy, LLC
    Inventors: David Soane, Michael C. Berg, William A. Mowers