Patents by Inventor George M. Innes

George M. Innes 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).

  • Frac ball dispenser
    Patent number: 11242723
    Abstract: Frac ball dispensers as well systems and methods employing such are disclosed. Configurations for remotely moving the frac ball dispensers in the vicinity of an open wellhead as well as remotely activating and verifying the dispensement of frac balls from the dispensers into the open wellhead are specifically provided. Configurations of frac ball dispensers to control access to frac balls therein as well as the dispensement of frac balls therefrom are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Nextier Completion Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Jaime C. Pedraza, Vanessa M. Reyes, Kevin J. Zanca, Bulent Finci, George M. Innes
  • Frac Ball Dispenser
    Publication number: 20190360296
    Abstract: Frac ball dispensers as well systems and methods employing such are disclosed. Configurations for remotely moving the frac ball dispensers in the vicinity of an open wellhead as well as remotely activating and verifying the dispensement of frac balls from the dispensers into the open wellhead are specifically provided. Configurations of frac ball dispensers to control access to frac balls therein as well as the dispensement of frac balls therefrom are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Jaime C. Pedraza, Vanessa M. Reyes, Kevin J. Zanca, Bulent Finci, George M. Innes