Patents by Inventor Joel Dyksterhouse
Joel Dyksterhouse 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).
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Publication number: 20240110561Abstract: There is provided a downhole sucker rod pump comprising: a plunger, a housing including an inner surface, a housing passage defined by the inner surface, and a recess defined within the inner surface of the housing. The plunger and the housing are co-operatively configured such that the plunger is operable for reciprocating movement through the housing passage, with effect that: the plunger traverses a plunger-traversable section of the inner surface of the housing, and solids-comprising reservoir fluid material is displaceable in an uphole direction via the housing passage. At least a portion of the recess is a plunger-traversable recess, and the plunger-traversable recess portion is defined within the plunger-traversable section, the housing passage includes a downhole space disposed downhole relative to the plunger-traversable section, and the plunger-traversable recess portion is disposed in flow communication with the downhole space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Jeffrey Charles SAPONJA, Robbie Singh HARI, Douglas PIPCHUK, Sean James Peter DAVID, Joel DYKSTERHOUSE
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Publication number: 20220403727Abstract: There is provided a reservoir fluid production system, deployable within a wellbore, whose components are manufactured from polymeric materials, such as, for example, continuous fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Jeffrey Charles SAPONJA, Robbie Singh HARI, Sean DAVID, Joel DYKSTERHOUSE
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Publication number: 20220340721Abstract: A thermoplastic prepreg is disclosed having fully impregnated filaments. The prepreg is formed by having a plurality of continuous fibers that are substantially oriented in a longitudinal direction, the continuous fibers constituting from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg, a first resinous matrix that contains a first set of one or more thermoplastic polymers and within which the continuous fibers are embedded, wherein the thermoplastic polymers constitute from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg, and a second resinous matrix that contains a second set of one or more thermoplastic polymers, wherein the second set of thermoplastic polymers constitute from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Patent number: 11274184Abstract: A braided thermoplastic ribbon is disclosed having fully impregnated filaments. The ribbon is formed by a thermoplastic prepreg having a plurality of continuous fibers that are substantially oriented in a longitudinal direction, the continuous fibers constituting from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg, a first resinous matrix that contains a first set of one or more thermoplastic polymers and within which the continuous fibers are embedded, wherein the thermoplastic polymers constitute from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg, and a second resinous matrix that contains a second set of one or more thermoplastic polymers, wherein the second set of thermoplastic polymers constitute from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Inventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Publication number: 20200198266Abstract: A method for forming an annealed thermoplastic tape is disclosed. The method includes supplying continuous fibers to an extrusion device, supplying a thermoplastic feedstock to the extrusion device, wherein the feedstock comprises a thermoplastic polymer, pre-heating, tensioning, spreading, and flattening the continuous fibers, extruding the continuous fibers and the feedstock within an impregnation die to form an extrudate in which the continuous fibers are embedded with a matrix of the thermoplastic polymer while under continuous tension and heat, and maintaining the continuous tension on the extrudate until cooled to a solid thermoplastic tape. The resulting annealed thermoplastic tape is formed of a plurality of unidirectional fibers, and a thermoplastic resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: RESINFIBER, LLCInventors: Joel A. Dyksterhouse, Thomas L. Yale, Bruce Goodrich
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Publication number: 20190127539Abstract: A braided thermoplastic ribbon is disclosed having fully impregnated filaments. The ribbon is formed by a thermoplastic prepreg having a plurality of continuous fibers that are substantially oriented in a longitudinal direction, the continuous fibers constituting from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg, a first resinous matrix that contains a first set of one or more thermoplastic polymers and within which the continuous fibers are embedded, wherein the thermoplastic polymers constitute from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg, and a second resinous matrix that contains a second set of one or more thermoplastic polymers, wherein the second set of thermoplastic polymers constitute from about 30 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of the prepreg.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Publication number: 20150330196Abstract: There is provided apparatuses, systems, and methods for effecting injection of injection fluids into a subterranean formation, including: a bundled plurality of fluid-conducting conduits.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicants: Crescent Point Energy Corp., TherCom Holdings, LLCInventors: Mohammed Rashad Abdo QAID, James Robert HUNTER, Ryan Thomas MCDOWELL, Joel A. DYKSTERHOUSE
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Publication number: 20150330534Abstract: The specification discloses a multi-stage injection pipe and method for manufacturing a multi-stage injection pipe. The multi-stage injection pipe includes a plurality of thermocomposite high pressure pipes and a thermocomposite tendon. A jacket surrounds the high pressure pipes and the tendon. The space between the jacket and the high pressure pipes is filled with a matrix material having the same polymer chemistry as the high pressure pipes, the tendon, and the jacket. The multi-stage injection pipe is manufactured by co-extruding the high pressure pipes, the tendon, the matrix material and the jacket, and then allowing the components to bond to one another to maintain the high pressure pipes in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicants: TherCom Holdings, LLC, Crescent Point Energy Corp.Inventors: Joel A. Dyksterhouse, Mohammed Rashad Abdo Qaid, James Robert Hunter, Ryan Thomas McDowell
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Publication number: 20140238977Abstract: A multi-layer composite article for fusing to a substrate comprises a polymeric composite layer having a first polymeric matrix and an induction layer having a second polymeric matrix that includes an induction current-susceptible material. An induction current can be applied to the multi-layer composite article to generate heat within the induction layer to fuse the polymeric composite layer and/or the induction layer to an adjacent substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: TherCom Holdings, LLCInventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Publication number: 20140238525Abstract: A reinforced pipe includes a pipe liner, longitudinal reinforcement, and a helically wound radial reinforcement layer. The longitudinal reinforcement includes a unidirectional material generally parallel to the axis of the pipe liner. The longitudinal reinforcement prevents the pipe from expanding lengthwise, and the radial reinforcement layer prevents the pipe from expanding radially.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: THERCOM HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Publication number: 20140182735Abstract: A reinforced thermoplastic extrusion and a related method of manufacture are provided. The reinforced thermoplastic extrusion includes an extruded polymeric member, a thermoplastic reinforcing layer, and an intermediate vapor barrier between the extruded polymeric member and the thermoplastic reinforcing layer. The intermediate vapor barrier is bonded to the exterior of the extruded polymeric member and/or the interior of the thermoplastic reinforcing layer to limit the transfer of volatile hydrocarbons therethrough. Surface sulfonation can additionally be included to decrease the permeability of the thermoplastic extrusion to volatile hydrocarbons and other gases that can affect the performance of the outer thermoplastic reinforcing layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: THERCOM HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Publication number: 20140186600Abstract: Fiber-reinforced molding materials and a related method of manufacture are provided. The fiber-reinforced molding materials include a fiber-reinforced tape that is moldable into complex structures at relatively low pressures while having high fiber concentrations. The fiber-reinforced tape includes a plurality of discontinuous fiber segments extending unidirectionally within a thermoplastic matrix material. The fiber-reinforced tape can be interwoven into multiple woven panels that are consolidated to form a fiber-reinforced mat. The fiber-reinforced mat is suitable for a wide range of molding applications where high strength and light weight are desired, while accommodating a variety of reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic resins.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: THERCOM HOLDINGS, LLCInventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Publication number: 20140008004Abstract: The specification discloses a method and a coupler for joining polymeric tubular objects, such as pipe. The coupler includes (a) a rigid, electromagnetically inductive carrier, (b) a temperature-responsive expandable material on the carrier, and (c) a polymeric material on the expandable material. The method includes the steps of (a) inserting the coupler into the ends of two adjacent polymeric tubular objects, (b) creating an electromagnetic field about the coupler causing the carrier to heat, in turn causing the expandable material to expand and force the polymeric material against the tubular objects, and further in turn causing the polymeric material to melt, soften, or liquefy, and (c) terminating the electromagnetic field allowing the polymeric material to cure or solidify to bond to the tubular objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: THERCOM HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Joel A. Dyksterhouse, Edward J. Gordon
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Publication number: 20140008907Abstract: The specification discloses a method and a coupler for joining polymeric tubular objects, such as pipe. The coupler includes (a) a rigid, electromagnetically inductive carrier, (b) a temperature-responsive expandable material on the carrier, and (c) a polymeric material on the expandable material. The method includes the steps of (a) inserting the coupler into the ends of two adjacent polymeric tubular objects, (b) creating an electromagnetic field about the coupler causing the carrier to heat, in turn causing the expandable material to expand and force the polymeric material against the tubular objects, and further in turn causing the polymeric material to melt, soften, or liquefy, and (c) terminating the electromagnetic field allowing the polymeric material to cure or solidify to bond to the tubular objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: THERCOM HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Joel A. Dyksterhouse, Edward J. Gordon
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Patent number: 7297740Abstract: Disclosed is a process of forming a prepreg material having substantially no voids. According to the process of the invention, the reinforcing material is heated to a temperature above the temperature of the impregnating resin. The prepreg formed has substantially no voids and does not require lengthy consolidation when formed into useful articles.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Polycomp, Inc.Inventor: Joel A Dyksterhouse
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Publication number: 20050229912Abstract: A riser for an archery bow is formed from a fibrous composite material, the matrix of which may be a high heat distortion thermoplastic polymer, a very high heat distortion thermoplastic polymer, or a combination thereof. The riser may incorporate a spine formed from a different polymer or composite than the rest of the riser, or from metal. A method for producing a riser for an archery bow includes the steps of introducing a polymeric composite into a mold from a first end of said mold to facilitate a particular orientation of components of said polymeric composite, molding the polymeric composite to produce a billet that approximates a net shape of the riser, and then machining the billet to the final shape of the riser.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Applicant: Gordon Composites, Inc.Inventors: Edward Pilpel, Joel Dyksterhouse
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Patent number: 6709995Abstract: Disclosed is a process of forming a prepreg material having substantially no voids. According to the process of the invention, the reinforcing material is heated to a temperature above the temperature of the impregnating resin. The prepreg formed has substantially no voids and does not require lengthy consolidation when formed into useful articles.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Patent number: 6656316Abstract: Disclosed is a process of forming a prepreg material having substantially no voids. According to the process of the invention, the reinforcing material is heated to a temperature above the temperature of the impregnating resin. The prepreg formed has substantially no voids and does not require lengthy consolidation when formed into useful articles.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 1999Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Inventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Publication number: 20030166764Abstract: Disclosed is a process of forming a prepreg material having substantially no voids. According to the process of the invention, the reinforcing material is heated to a temperature above the temperature of the impregnating resin. The prepreg formed has substantially no voids and does not require lengthy consolidation when formed into useful articles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse
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Patent number: 6524690Abstract: Disclosed is a process of forming a prepreg material having substantially no voids. According to the process of the invention, the reinforcing material is heated to a temperature above the temperature of the impregnating resin. The prepreg formed has substantially no voids and does not require lengthy consolidation when formed into useful articles.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1999Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Inventor: Joel A. Dyksterhouse