Patents by Inventor Mark Zimmerman

Mark Zimmerman 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: 11795809
    Abstract: An electronics enclosure system includes a pressure housing with a thermally conductive material and a plurality of shells disposed within the pressure housing, wherein the plurality of shells are coupled together to form an enclosure, and wherein each shell of the plurality of shells comprises thermally conductive material. The electronics enclosure system further includes at least one circuit board secured to an inner surface of a respective shell of the plurality of shells and a plurality of electronic components secured to the at least one circuit board, the plurality of shells, or some combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Zimmerman, Mukul M. Agnihotri, Michael Dewayne Finke
  • Publication number: 20230167734
    Abstract: An electronics enclosure system includes a pressure housing with a thermally conductive material and a plurality of shells disposed within the pressure housing, wherein the plurality of shells are coupled together to form an enclosure, and wherein each shell of the plurality of shells comprises thermally conductive material. The electronics enclosure system further includes at least one circuit board secured to an inner surface of a respective shell of the plurality of shells and a plurality of electronic components secured to the at least one circuit board, the plurality of shells, or some combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Zimmerman, Mukul M. Agnihotri, Michael Dewayne Finke
  • Patent number: 9528349
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to generating electricity downhole using a mud-operated pulser. A disclosed example embodiment of a mud pulser system includes a piston assembly movably disposed within a housing, comprising a power piston, and configured to move in response to a pressure from a fluid flow, a control valve having an open state, in which the power piston receives the fluid flow, and a closed state, in which the power piston does not receive the fluid flow, a magnet disposed on the housing or the piston assembly, and a coil disposed on the housing or the piston assembly, wherein the magnet is configured to displace relative to the coil in response to movement of the piston assembly within the housing, such that relative movement of the magnet and the coil generates electrical energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20150260014
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to generating electricity downhole using a mud-operated pulser. A disclosed example embodiment of a mud pulser system includes a piston assembly movably disposed within a housing, comprising a power piston, and configured to move in response to a pressure from a fluid flow, a control valve having an open state, in which the power piston receives the fluid flow, and a closed state, in which the power piston does not receive the fluid flow, a magnet disposed on the housing or the piston assembly, and a coil disposed on the housing or the piston assembly, wherein the magnet is configured to displace relative to the coil in response to movement of the piston assembly within the housing, such that relative movement of the magnet and the coil generates electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 8761430
    Abstract: The present invention provides an item of jewelry containing headphones, or a headset, enabling a wearer to interface with electronic devices. In particular, the present invention provides a necklace containing headphones or a headset, enabling a wearer to interface with electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: PCS Wireless, LLC
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 8637066
    Abstract: A biocompatible ligament repair implant or scaffold device is provided for use in repairing a variety of ligament tissue injuries. The repair procedures may be conducted with ligament repair implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair. The biocompatible ligament repair implants include a biocompatible scaffold and particles of viable tissue derived from ligament tissue or tendon tissue, such that the tissue and the scaffold become associated. The particles of living tissue contain one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Francois Binnette, Julia Hwang, Mark Zimmerman, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Patent number: 8567501
    Abstract: A system and method for selectively stimulating a plurality of producing zones in a wellbore in oil and gas wells. The system includes a plurality of modules connected in a string that may be selectively actuated to stimulate a producing zone. Each module may be adapted to engage a tubing run ball seat. After installation of the string within the wellbore, a ball seat may be run into the well and positioned to selectively engage a desired module. The ball seat may be used to open a sleeve of the module permitting the stimulation of the producing zone. After stimulation of the producing zone, the ball seat may be removed from the wellbore rather than needing to drill out the ball seat. The sleeve may include a profile adapted to engage a shifting tool permitting the selective closure of the sleeve after stimulation of the producing zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark Zimmerman, Blake Cox, John Hughes
  • Publication number: 20130036766
    Abstract: The present invention provides an item of jewelry containing headphones, or a headset, enabling a wearer to interface with electronic devices. In particular, the present invention provides a necklace containing headphones or a headset, enabling a wearer to interface with electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: PCS Wireless
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20120067583
    Abstract: A system and method for selectively stimulating a plurality of producing zones in a wellbore in oil and gas wells. The system includes a plurality of modules connected in a string that may be selectively actuated to stimulate a producing zone. Each module may be adapted to engage a tubing run ball seat. After installation of the string within the wellbore, a ball seat may be run into the well and positioned to selectively engage a desired module. The ball seat may be used to open a sleeve of the module permitting the stimulation of the producing zone. After stimulation of the producing zone, the ball seat may be removed from the wellbore rather than needing to drill out the ball seat. The sleeve may include a profile adapted to engage a shifting tool permitting the selective closure of the sleeve after stimulation of the producing zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Zimmerman, Blake Cox, John Hughes
  • Publication number: 20110009963
    Abstract: A biocompatible ligament repair implant or scaffold device is provided for use in repairing a variety of ligament tissue injuries. The repair procedures may be conducted with ligament repair implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair. The biocompatible ligament repair implants include a biocompatible scaffold and particles of viable tissue derived from ligament tissue or tendon tissue, such that the tissue and the scaffold become associated. The particles of living tissue contain one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the scaffold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Francois Binnette, Julia Hwang, Mark Zimmerman, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Patent number: 7824701
    Abstract: A biocompatible ligament repair implant or scaffold device is provided for use in repairing a variety of ligament tissue injuries. The repair procedures may be conducted with ligament repair implants that contain a biological component that assists in healing or tissue repair. The biocompatible ligament repair implants include a biocompatible scaffold and particles of viable tissue derived from ligament tissue or tendon tissue, such that the tissue and the scaffold become associated. The particles of living tissue contain one or more viable cells that can migrate from the tissue and populate the scaffold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Francois Binette, Julia Hwang, Mark Zimmerman, Mora Carolynne Melican
  • Publication number: 20100107829
    Abstract: A torque limiting driver for applying up to a maximum torque to an associated driven member. In one embodiment, the driver includes first and second rotatable members with proximal and distal ends. A torque limiting assembly may be operatively coupling the distal end of the first rotatable member with the proximal end of the second rotatable member. The torque limiting assembly may include a plurality of torque limiting devices that are arranged to sequentially uncouple the second rotatable member from a torque load applied to the first rotatable member when the torque load exceeds the preselected maximum torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: NEMCOMED, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Zimmerman, Mark Bryant, Diane Sung, Greg Stalcup, Ryan Schlotterback
  • Patent number: 7681645
    Abstract: A system and method for selectively stimulating a plurality of producing zones of a wellbore in oil and gas wells, the system being cemented within the wellbore. The system includes a plurality of modules connected in a string wherein the modules can be selectively actuated to stimulate producing zones adjacent the modules. Each module includes a sleeve shiftable between a closed position and a treating position where a plurality of radial passageways are exposed to the central passageway of the assembly. The system includes a wiper plug that is adapted to pass through ball seats of various sizes in the plurality of modules and an acid solution pumped into the string to break down the cement at the producing zones. The system may include at least one natural rubber wiper ball to remove residual cement from the string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: BJ Services Company
    Inventors: Bobby Frank McMillin, Avel Z. Ortiz, Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 7600572
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in a subterranean well is described. The apparatus typically includes a mandrel and a packing element. The mandrel may have an outer surface and a non-circular cross-section and the packing element may be arranged about the mandrel, the packing element having a non-circular inner surface matching the mandrel outer surface such that concentric rotation between the mandrel and the packing element is precluded. The apparatus may include slips having cavities to facilitate removal of the apparatus. The apparatus also may include a valve for controlling upward fluid flow through a hollow mandrel. The valve may include a flapper having at least one tab to engage at least one recession in the mandrel such that rotation between the mandrel and the valve is precluded when the valve is in a closed position. The apparatus may further include a central member which is releaseably attached to the mandrel by a release mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: BJ Services Company
    Inventors: Gabriel Slup, Douglas J. Lehr, Tommy J. Allen, Blake Robin Cox, Donald W. Deel, Samuel Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: D674768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: PCS Wireless
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: D674769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: PCS Wireless
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: D674770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: PCS Wireless
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: D674771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: PCS Wireless
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: D674772
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: PCS Wireless
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman
  • Patent number: D674773
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: PCS Wireless
    Inventor: Mark Zimmerman