Patents by Inventor Michael Spinner

Michael Spinner 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: 10480289
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a fracturability index for use in identifying fracture locations and propagation in subterranean formations. A well path can be divided into a plurality of segments and the order of fracture locations along the path can be identified. Such an order is based on an optimal fracture stage from a production point of view followed by subsequent fracture stages. The above steps or operations can be repeated with respect to additional paths to generate data for use in determining prioritized segments and identifying fracture locations and propagation in subterranean formations. Such data can be compiled in the context of a fracturability index map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Texas Tech University System
    Inventors: Ahmed Alzahabi, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Noah Everett Berlow, Timothy Michael Spinner
  • Patent number: 9330582
    Abstract: A motive sign apparatus for broadcasting a sign up and down and back and forth to gain attention. The motive sign apparatus includes a mobile cart having a housing with side walls; an actuator assembly disposed inside the housing and including an actuator; and a sign support assembly in communication with the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Michael Spinner
  • Publication number: 20160090823
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a fracturability index for use in identifying fracture locations and propagation in subterranean formations. A well path can be divided into a plurality of segments and the order of fracture locations along the path can be identified. Such an order is based on an optimal fracture stage from a production point of view followed by subsequent fracture stages. The above steps or operations can be repeated with respect to additional paths to generate data for use in determining prioritized segments and identifying fracture locations and propagation in subterranean formations. Such data can be compiled in the context of a fracturability index map.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Ahmed Alzahabi, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Noah Everett Berlow, Timothy Michael Spinner
  • Patent number: 9068383
    Abstract: A hinge device for mounting a motor vehicle door on a bodywork is proposed. The hinge device includes a hinge component which is screwed to the vehicle door. By means of two articulated joints, the component is articulated on the bodywork. Each of the two articulated joints has an axis of articulation. The two axes of articulation are intersecting and extending preferably perpendicular to each other. The hinge component to be mounted to the door is provided with a protrusion which is moved, during the opening movement, in a guideway attached to the bodywork. The form of the guideway is decisive for the opening movement of the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Klaus Wohlfarth
    Inventors: Thomas Wurst, Gerlando Pace, Michael Spinner
  • Publication number: 20140325792
    Abstract: A hinge device for mounting a motor vehicle door on a bodywork is proposed. The hinge device includes a hinge component which is screwed to the vehicle door. By means of two articulated joints, the component is articulated on the bodywork. Each of the two articulated joints has an axis of articulation. The two axes of articulation are intersecting and extending preferably perpendicular to each other. The hinge component to be mounted to the door is provided with a protrusion which is moved, during the opening movement, in a guideway attached to the bodywork. The form of the guideway is decisive for the opening movement of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: Klaus Wohlfarth
    Inventors: Thomas WURST, Gerlando Pace, Michael Spinner