Patents by Inventor James P. Keith

James P. Keith 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).

  • Device for diversion of cavitation flowback
    Patent number: 7640973
    Abstract: A diverter for containing and reducing the velocity of the particulate discharge from a well bore being subjected to the process of “cavitation.” The diverter has a generally conical hollow containment shell and an internal diverter assembly with replaceable wear parts wherein the flow is directed into a spiral path along the inner surface of the containment shell. The path of flow is such that the flow velocity is dissipated without impeding or obstructing the flow of particulates. Water can be injected into the flow to help prevent fine particulates from becoming airborne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Antelope Sales & Service, Inc.
    Inventor: James P. Keith
  • Device for diversion of cavitation flowback
    Publication number: 20070227723
    Abstract: A diverter for containing and reducing the velocity of the particulate discharge from a well bore being subjected to the process of “cavitation.” The diverter has a generally conical hollow containment shell and an internal diverter assembly with replaceable wear parts wherein the flow is directed into a spiral path along the inner surface of the containment shell. The path of flow is such that the flow velocity is dissipated without impeding or obstructing the flow of particulates. Water can be injected into the flow to help prevent fine particulates from becoming airborne.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: James P. Keith