Patents by Inventor John Novotny

John Novotny 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).

  • Above ground containment systems and methods for assembling same
    Patent number: 9157205
    Abstract: A water containment apparatus includes a straight strut arrangement comprising a plurality of straight strut assemblies forming an alternating v-shape and inverted v-shape pattern; and a curved strut arrangement comprising a plurality of corner strut assemblies forming a desired curvature and connecting two straight strut arrangements to form a closed loop water containment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Novotny, Yannick Harvey, Dustin Downing, Robert Davis, Mark Ritchey
  • Rapid deployment frac water transfer system
    Patent number: 9052037
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the rapid deployment of a fracturing water transferring system, along with the rapid picking up and storage of such system after use. In different embodiments the method in includes the use of a tensioning system to retrieve one or more segments of lay flat hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
  • RAPID DEPLOYMENT FRAC WATER TRANSFER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20130313353
    Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the rapid deployment of a fracturing water transferring system, along with the rapid picking up and storage of such system after use. In different embodiments the method in includes the use of a tensioning system to retrieve one or more segments of lay flat hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Tetra Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
  • Rapid Deployment Frac Water Transfer System
    Publication number: 20120118397
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for rapid deployment and retrieval of a frac water transfer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: TETRA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John NOVOTNY, Scott RICHIE, Reza TALABI
  • Polyethylene pressure fixable electroscopic printing powder and pressure fixing method
    Patent number: 4355088
    Abstract: A pressure fixable toner for electrostatic image development, which can be fixed upon a receiving member by pressure, is formulated with a high density, low molecular weight polyolefin, one or more coloring agents, and optionally, other adjuvants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1982
    Assignee: Am International, Inc.
    Inventors: Virgil W. Westdale, John Novotny, Jr.
  • Coated carrier particles for use in electrophotographic process
    Patent number: 4248954
    Abstract: Carrier particles for use in an electrophotographic process are prepared by coating the surface of the carrier particles with a perfluoro carboxylic acid in a polymeric binder. The resulting carriers are long lived and capable of imparting a positive triboelectric charge to electroscopic powders mixed therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1981
    Assignee: AM International, Inc.
    Inventors: Pabitra Datta, Virgil W. Westdale, John Novotny, Jr.
  • Treated carrier particles used in electrophotographic process
    Patent number: 4093459
    Abstract: Carrier particles for use in an electrophotographic process are prepared by applying a mixture of a perfluoro acid and molybdenum disulfide to the surface of the carrier particle. The resulting carriers have a very thin and effective film deposited on the surface thereof and are long lived and abrasion resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1978
    Assignee: Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation
    Inventors: Virgil W. Westdale, John Novotny
  • Chemically treated carrier particles for use in electrophotography
    Patent number: 4073980
    Abstract: Carrier particles for use in an electrophotographic process are prepared by applying a mixture of a perfluoro acid and molybdenum disulfide to the surface of the carrier particle. The resulting carriers have a very thin and effective film deposited on the surface thereof and are long lived and abrasion resistant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1978
    Assignee: Addressograph Multigraph Corporation
    Inventors: Virgil W. Westdale, John Novotny