Patents by Inventor Mark Conner

Mark Conner 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).

  • Publication number: 20180142140
    Abstract: The present invention provides for coating proppants, such as sand, with a resin-containing dispersion which dramatically reduces the dust generated during handling, for example in hydraulic fracturing, by protecting the surface of the particle from abrasion and degradation. Such resin-containing dispersion coated-sand may also reduce the wear on metal parts used in transporting such proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: David P. Zielinski, Emery Yuhas, Yanan Chen, Derick Henderson, Mark Conner
  • Publication number: 20180127646
    Abstract: The present invention provides for coating proppants, such as sand, with a resin-containing dispersion which dramatically reduces the dust generated during handling, for example in hydraulic fracturing, by protecting the surface of the particle from abrasion and degradation. Such resin-containing dispersion coated-sand may also reduce the wear on metal parts used in transporting such proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: David P. Zielinski, Emery Yuhas, Yanan Chen, Derick Henderson, Mark Conner
  • Patent number: 9951267
    Abstract: Proppant compositions and methods for using same are disclosed herein. In particular, a proppant composition for use in hydraulic fracturing is disclosed herein. The proppant composition can contain a plurality of particulates and at least one particulate of the plurality of particulates containing a chemical treatment agent. The at least one particulate having a long term permeability measured in accordance with ISO 13503-5 at 7,500 psi of at least about 10 D. The at least one chemical treatment agent can separate from the at least one particulate when located inside a fracture of a subterranean formation after a period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: CARBO CERAMICS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Duenckel, Mark Conner, Chad Cannan, Todd Roper, Joshua Leasure, Thu Lieng, Daniel Cady, Peter A. Read
  • Publication number: 20160340114
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a modular secondary containment unit is adapted to surround an above-ground fluid storage tank and includes a plurality of corner assemblies. Two or more components of each of the corner assemblies are composed of one or more reinforced resin composite materials. In several exemplary embodiments, the modular secondary containment units and the above-ground fluid storage tanks are used in oil and gas exploration and production operations. In an exemplary embodiment, an assembly for a modular secondary containment unit includes a track segment including first and second channels, a wall segment mounted on the track segment and extending within the first channel of the track segment, and a brace engaged with the wall segment and extending within the second channel of the track segment. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of constructing a modular secondary containment unit is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Larry L. PERKINS, Mark CONNER, Chad CANNAN, Todd ROPER, Jack SHENG
  • Patent number: 9409707
    Abstract: A modular secondary containment unit that can be adapted to surround an above-ground fluid storage tank and can include a plurality of corner assemblies is described herein. Two or more components of each of the corner assemblies can be composed of one or more reinforced resin composite materials. The modular secondary containment units and the above-ground fluid storage tanks can be used in oil and gas exploration and production operations. An assembly for a modular secondary containment unit can include a track segment including first and second channels, a wall segment mounted on the track segment and extending within the first channel of the track segment, and a brace engaged with the wall segment and extending within the second channel of the track segment. A method of constructing a modular secondary containment unit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: FALCON TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Larry L. Perkins, Mark Conner, Chad Cannan, Todd Roper, Jack Sheng
  • Publication number: 20160075941
    Abstract: Proppant compositions and methods for using same are disclosed herein. In particular, a proppant composition for use in hydraulic fracturing is disclosed herein. The proppant composition can contain a plurality of particulates and at least one particulate of the plurality of particulates containing a chemical treatment agent. The at least one particulate having a long term permeability measured in accordance with ISO 13503-5 at 7,500 psi of at least about 10 D. The at least one chemical treatment agent can separate from the at least one particulate when located inside a fracture of a subterranean formation after a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: CARBO CERAMICS INC.
    Inventors: Robert Duenckel, Mark Conner, Chad Cannan, Todd Roper, Joshua Leasure, Thu Lieng, Daniel Cady, Peter A. Read
  • Patent number: 9191427
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method, apparatus and system for interworking between H.320 or H.324 and SIP. The method comprises receiving a SIP message indicative of capabilities supported by a first endpoint device and deferring responding to the SIP message. The method further comprises receiving from a second endpoint device an H.320 or H.324 message indicative of the capabilities supported by the second endpoint device in response thereto responding to the SIP message thereby to establish a media communication channel between the first and second endpoint devices based on their respective capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Parameswaran Kumarasamy, Yu Zhang, Sabita Jasty, Mark Conner, Sandeep Singh Bhupinder Kohli, Paul R. P. Chu
  • Publication number: 20140353310
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a modular secondary containment unit is adapted to surround an above-ground fluid storage tank and includes a plurality of corner assemblies. Two or more components of each of the corner assemblies are composed of one or more reinforced resin composite materials. In several exemplary embodiments, the modular secondary containment units and the above-ground fluid storage tanks are used in oil and gas exploration and production operations. In an exemplary embodiment, an assembly for a modular secondary containment unit includes a track segment including first and second channels, a wall segment mounted on the track segment and extending within the first channel of the track segment, and a brace engaged with the wall segment and extending within the second channel of the track segment. In an exemplary embodiment, a method of constructing a modular secondary containment unit is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Larry L. Perkins, Mark Conner, Chad Cannan, Todd Roper, Jack Sheng
  • Publication number: 20140318775
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for hydraulically fracturing a subterranean formation to improve the production rates and ultimate recovery by contacting unconsolidated resin-coated proppant particulates residing in a propped fracture with a reactive crosslinker in order to form a consolidated proppant pack. The present invention also relates to methods for use in water injection wells to consolidate the resin-coated proppant particulates in a gravel packed or frac packed region of a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: CARBO CERAMICS INC.
    Inventors: Chad Cannan, Thu Lieng, Daryl Erwin Johnson, Mark Conner
  • Publication number: 20140262247
    Abstract: A composition and method for hydraulically fracturing an oil or gas well to improve the production rates and ultimate recovery using a porous ceramic proppant infused with a chemical treatment agent is provided. The chemical treatment agent may be a tracer material that provides diagnostic information about the production performance of a hydraulic fracture stimulation by the use of distinguishable both water soluble and hydrocarbon soluble tracers. The tracer can be a biological marker, such as DNA. The porous ceramic proppant can be coated with a polymer which provides for controlled release of the chemical treatment agent into a fracture or well bore area over a period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: CARBO Ceramics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duenckel, Mark Conner, Chad Cannan, Daniel Cady, Joshua Leasure, Thu Lieng, Todd Roper, Peter A. Read
  • Publication number: 20140132704
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method, apparatus and system for interworking between H.320 or H.324 and SIP. The method comprises receiving a SIP message indicative of capabilities supported by a first endpoint device and deferring responding to the SIP message. The method further comprises receiving from a second endpoint device an H.320 or H.324 message indicative of the capabilities supported by the second endpoint device in response thereto responding to the SIP message thereby to establish a media communication channel between the first and second endpoint devices based on their respective capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Parameswaran Kumarasamy, Yu Zhang, Sabita Jasty, Mark Conner, Sandeep Singh Kohli, Paul R.P. Chu
  • Patent number: 8675637
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method, apparatus and system for interworking between H.320 or H.324 and SIP. The method comprises receiving a SIP message indicative of capabilities supported by a first endpoint device and deferring responding to the SIP message. The method further comprises receiving from a second endpoint device an H.320 or H.324 message indicative of the capabilities supported by the second endpoint device in response thereto responding to the SIP message thereby to establish a media communication channel between the first and second endpoint devices based on their respective capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Parameswaran Kumarasamy, Yu Zhang, Sabita Jasty, Mark Conner, Sandeep Singh Bhupinder Kohli, Paul R. P. Chu
  • Publication number: 20080259907
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method, apparatus and system for interworking between H.320 or H.324 and SIP. The method comprises receiving a SIP message indicative of capabilities supported by a first endpoint device and deferring responding to the SIP message. The method further comprises receiving from a second endpoint device an H.320 or H.324 message indicative of the capabilities supported by the second endpoint device in response thereto responding to the SIP message thereby to establish a media communication channel between the first and second endpoint devices based on their respective capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Parameswaran Kumarasamy, Yu Zhang, Sabita Jasty, Mark Conner, Sandeep Singh Bhupinder Kohli, Paul R. P. Chu
  • Publication number: 20070280619
    Abstract: A multi-directional splice organizer for attachment to an optical fiber splice tray, the splice organizer including a base and a plurality of guide studs arranged in a predetermined pattern to form splice channels for receiving, maintaining and routing optical fibers and optical splices there through. A splice organizer that allows a splice installer to orient splices in multiple directions within the splice organizer, thus allowing flexibility in fiber optic cable, optical fiber and buffer tube entry and routing within a splice tray. A universal splice organizer that allows fiber routing from multiple directions without the need for tray flipping (e.g., rotating), while retaining splice capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Conner, Ronald Erskine, Kevin Strause, Guadalupe Sanchez, Vicente Heredia
  • Publication number: 20060223967
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel prepolymers comprising a blend of a toluene diisocyanate prepolymer, formed from a toluene diisocyanate and a polyol, and a diphenylmethane diisocyanate or a diphenylmethane diisocyanate quasi-prepolymer. The present invention also provides polyurea elastomers comprising the novel prepolymer blends reacted with an amine-terminated chain extender or cross-linker to form the polyurea elastomer. The present invention further provides methods for preparing the novel prepolymers and the polyurea elastomers. The novel polyurea elastomers have improved modulus, tensile properties, adhesion, and surface characteristics and may be applied by spraying, troweling, casting, or caulking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Conner
  • Publication number: 20060008765
    Abstract: A cradle switch plug is placed into the cradle of a dental instrument in a dental delivery unit to deactivate the instrument thereby allowing the instrument to remain at the ready without endangering or spraying the user and/or assistants and/or patients. In addition, when an instrument is removed from an air fitting a blind air fitting plug is screwed into the air fitting. The air plug prevents entry of debris into the air fitting and/or air ports thereof. The air plug also enables proper seating of the air fitting within the cradle and, thus, actuation of the cradle switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventor: Mark Conners
  • Publication number: 20050154172
    Abstract: A prepolymer composition includes at least 70 wt. % of a 2:1 adduct of isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) and polypropylene glycol (PPG), and includes less than 1 wt. % residual IPDI. A process for preparing the composition, includes reacting IPDI with polypropylene glycol at an NCO:OH ratio greater than 2:1 to provide a product mixture containing the 2:1 adduct, wherein residual IPDI is distilled from the product mixture such that a concentration of residual IPDI in the product mixture is less than 1%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Conner, John Koch, Richard Goddard
  • Publication number: 20030004816
    Abstract: A method, computer program product and system for selling products over an electronic network. The method includes the steps of identifying a user and transmitting a user specific order entry form to the user. The order entry form includes at least one user specific product, a user specific price for each product, and a quantity entry field for each product. The seller receives a quantity of each product entered into the quantity entry field by said user and transmits a shopping cart that includes each product selected by the user. The customer then confirms that the order is correct and sends an instruction to the process an order, which is received by the seller and acted upon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Byers, Dan Pearson, Mark Conner, Jennifer Hamilton