Patents by Inventor Joe Richard Rockefeller

Joe Richard Rockefeller 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: 10418139
    Abstract: A method of cleaning naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) from filtration socks utilizes a system that is equipped with a centrifuge, a disposal well, a surfactant and heated water. Through oil production, filtration socks become saturated with oil and NORMs. Typically, the used filtration socks are disposed of in a radioactive landfill or other proper disposal means. Through the method of cleaning NORMs, the used filtration socks are placed into a washing drum within a centrifuge and agitated with a surfactant and heated water to extract the NORMs from the used filtration socks. The centrifuge is spun to eject the waste solution from the washing drum, where the waste solution is pumped out of the centrifuge and into a class II disposal well to properly dispose the NORMs and brine from oil production processes. Cleaned filtration socks are then reusable or disposable in a more convenient manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Joe Richard Rockefeller