Patents by Inventor Paul Briggs
Paul Briggs 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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Patent number: 10767859Abstract: A superheater truck comprises a shell, a heat source, a heat exchanger, at least two flame arrestors, a plurality of parallel rows of fins, and a plurality of corrugated fins disposed between the parallel rows of fins. The heat source is within the shell and comprises at least one inlet vent and at least one outlet vent. The heat exchanger is within the shell and is configured to exchange heat received from the heat source and a fluid within the heat exchanger. A first one of the at least two flame arrestors is at the inlet vent, and a second one of the at least two flame arrestors is at the outlet vent.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Adler Hot Oil Service, LLCInventor: Paul Briggs
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Patent number: 10138711Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include providing a wellhead gas burner to burn wellhead gas produced from a wellhead to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The wellhead gas burner may include a pressure regulator and an expansion chamber that permit the wellhead gas burner to continuously operate and accommodate wellhead gas pressure fluctuations. The wellhead gas burner may also be configured as a primary heat source and integrated with a traditional propane/diesel gas burner system configured as a supplemental heat source. The wellhead gas burner may also be mounted to a mobile superheater truck.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Adler Hot Oil Service, LLCInventor: Paul Briggs
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Patent number: 9995122Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include providing a dual fuel burner in a superheater truck to burn wellhead gas produced from a wellhead in a first fuel burner and burn at least one of methane, ethane, propane, butane, gasoline, diesel, liquified natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids (NGLs), and wellhead gas in a second fuel burner to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The first fuel burner may be integrated with the second fuel burner such that fuel rail fingers of the first fuel burner are interstitially spaced with fuel rail fingers of the second fuel burner. The first fuel burner and the second fuel burner may be operated independently from each other. The first fuel burner and the second fuel burner may alternatively be operated simultaneously with each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Adler Hot Oil Service, LLCInventor: Paul Briggs
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Patent number: 9938808Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include producing wellhead gas from a wellbore, removing hydrocarbons and/or other particulates from the wellhead gas produced from the wellbore to maximize and/or provide a consistent BTU level to the wellhead gas, and burning the wellhead gas in a wellhead gas burner to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The wellhead gas burner may also be configured as a primary heat source and integrated with a traditional gas burner system configured as a supplemental heat source. The wellhead gas burner and the traditional gas burner may also be operated simultaneously. The wellhead gas burner may also be mounted to a mobile superheater truck.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Adler Hot Oil Service, LLCInventor: Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20170234531Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include providing a wellhead gas burner to burn wellhead gas produced from a wellhead to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The wellhead gas burner may include a pressure regulator and an expansion chamber that permit the wellhead gas burner to continuously operate and accommodate wellhead gas pressure fluctuations. The wellhead gas burner may also be configured as a primary heat source and integrated with a traditional propane/diesel gas burner system configured as a supplemental heat source. The wellhead gas burner may also be mounted to a mobile superheater truck.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventor: Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20160305222Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include providing a wellhead gas burner to burn wellhead gas produced from a wellhead to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The wellhead gas burner may include a pressure regulator and an expansion chamber that permit the wellhead gas burner to continuously operate and accommodate wellhead gas pressure fluctuations. The wellhead gas burner may also be configured as a primary heat source and integrated with a traditional propane/diesel gas burner system configured as a supplemental heat source. The wellhead gas burner may also be mounted to a mobile superheater truck.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventor: Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20160053581Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include producing wellhead gas from a wellbore, removing hydrocarbons and/or other particulates from the wellhead gas produced from the wellbore to maximize and/or provide a consistent BTU level to the wellhead gas, and burning the wellhead gas in a wellhead gas burner to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The wellhead gas burner may also be configured as a primary heat source and integrated with a traditional gas burner system configured as a supplemental heat source. The wellhead gas burner and the traditional gas burner may also be operated simultaneously. The wellhead gas burner may also be mounted to a mobile superheater truck.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20160053580Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include providing a wellhead gas burner to burn wellhead gas produced from a wellhead to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The wellhead gas burner may include a pressure regulator and an expansion chamber that permit the wellhead gas burner to continuously operate and accommodate wellhead gas pressure fluctuations. The wellhead gas burner may also be configured as a primary heat source and integrated with a traditional propane/diesel gas burner system configured as a supplemental heat source. The wellhead gas burner may also be mounted to a mobile superheater truck.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20160053991Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include providing a dual fuel burner in a superheater truck to burn wellhead gas produced from a wellhead in a first fuel burner and burn at least one of methane, ethane, propane, butane, gasoline, diesel, liquified natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids (NGLs), and wellhead gas in a second fuel burner to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The first fuel burner may be integrated with the second fuel burner such that fuel rail fingers of the first fuel burner are interstitially spaced with fuel rail fingers of the second fuel burner. The first fuel burner and the second fuel burner may be operated independently from each other. The first fuel burner and the second fuel burner may alternatively be operated simultaneously with each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Paul Briggs
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Patent number: 9057517Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that may include providing a dual fuel burner in a superheater truck to burn wellhead gas produced from a wellhead in a first fuel burner and burn at least one of methane, ethane, propane, butane, gasoline, diesel, liquified natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids (NGLs), and wellhead gas in a second fuel burner to heat water and/or other chemicals used in hydrocarbon production and/or well completion processes, including, but not limited to hydraulic fracturing (fracking). The first fuel burner may be integrated with the second fuel burner such that fuel rail fingers of the first fuel burner are interstitially spaced with fuel rail fingers of the second fuel burner. The first fuel burner and the second fuel burner may be operated independently from each other. The first fuel burner and the second fuel burner may alternatively be operated simultaneously with each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Adler Hot Oil Service, LLCInventor: Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20070256749Abstract: A method of manufacturing a venturi tube 10? having a certain fluid flow direction is provided. The method provides a first core member 11 in a mold. The first core member has a periphery and an end 21 of a certain size. A second core member 17 is provided in the mold upstream of the first core member. The second core member has a periphery and an end 22 with a size that is less than the certain size. At least a portion of the end of the second core member is disposed adjacent to at least a portion of the end of the first core member such that a step is defined between the first and second core members. Material is molded about the peripheries of the first and second core members such that the peripheries define a stepped fluid flow surface of a venturi tube, and so that any resulting flash occurs only in the certain flow direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventor: Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20070241259Abstract: A cabinet light apparatus has a light source that is controlled according to ambient light conditions in the room where the cabinet is mounted, such as a kitchen or bathroom. The cabinet has a door and a light source positioned on the door. A sensor detects light levels present on the door and activates the light source upon detection of a pre-determined low light level. Once activated, the apparatus is configured such that light is projected outwardly from the door. When the cabinet door is open, the light source also projects upwardly to illuminate portions of the interior of the cabinet. The cabinet light is deactivated after the ambient light level surpasses the pre-determined level.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Robert Pandorf, James Stanley, Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20070155899Abstract: A two-part adhesive composition exhibiting improved elasticity wherein its composition includes one or more acrylate or methacrylate ester monomers, a sulfur bearing compound, preferably a sulfonyl chloride, an amine promoter, preferably, an amine aldehyde reaction product, and a thermoplastic block copolymer component selected from the group consisting of a. a linear styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer b. a radial styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer with a plasticizer, c. a linear or radial styrene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, and d. a linear or radial styrene-butadiene-isoprene-styrene block copolymer, and mixtures thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: IPS CorporationInventors: Paul Briggs, Samuel Osae
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Publication number: 20070155879Abstract: A two-part structural adhesive composition particularly for use with metals comprising one or more vinyl monomers, preferably an acrylate or methacrylate ester monomer, one or more soluble or dispersible polymers, and acetylenic diol adhesion promoter, and preferably one or more polymerizable acid adhesion promoters.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: IPS CorporationInventors: Samuel Osae, Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20070142556Abstract: Adhesive composition for bonding and filling large assemblies, including a mixture of about 5 percent to about 75 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, about 0.5 percent to about 35 percent by weight of a polyester resin or vinyl ester resin, and about 20 percent to about 80 percent by weight of an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: IPS CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel Osae, Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20070084445Abstract: A flange assembly 10 is provided for a fuel supply unit of a vehicle. The assembly 10 includes a flange 12 constructed and arranged to cover an opening in a fuel tank. The flange has an interior portion constructed and arranged to be exposed to fuel. The interior portion is in communication with an outlet 15 provided at an exterior of the flange. A plastic manifold 16 is mounted to the interior portion of the flange so as to communicate with the outlet. The manifold is constructed and arranged to mount at least one fuel supply component 22 thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Brian Pike, Stephen Anderson, Paul Briggs
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Publication number: 20060275144Abstract: A jet and venturi tube arrangement is provided for a fuel delivery module. The arrangement includes a venturi tube 14 having an opening 15, an internal wall 24 and a central axis C. A jet 10? is provided that has an exit 22. The jet 10? is constructed and arranged to spray a stream 12 of fuel from the exit 22 into the opening 15 of the venturi tube 14 substantially along the central axis C. The jet 10? has surface features 20, near the exit, constructed and arranged to divert a portion 12? of the stream 12 of fuel so that the portion 12? contacts the internal wall 24 of the venturi tube 14 thereby limiting back flow of fuel through the opening of the venturi tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2006Publication date: December 7, 2006Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventors: Paul Briggs, Jeffery Milton
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Publication number: 20060112938Abstract: The present invention refers to a fuel pressure regulator assembly and method for regulating the pressure of the fuel supplied to the fuel rail at a predetermined pressure. The fuel pressure regulator includes a housing and fuel cover for containing the fuel pressure regulator and submersing the fuel pressure regulator in fuel at all times. A valve element allows excess fuel to exit the fuel pressure regulator and return to the fuel tank for reuse. The fuel component assembly also allows for a method of reducing turbulent fuel flow and for controlling noise and hydrocarbon emissions. The method is achieved by providing a containment assembly that submerges the pressure regulator in fuel for containing and directing fuel flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Stephen Anderson, Paul Briggs, Jeffery Milton, James Wynn
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Publication number: 20050103805Abstract: A reservoir 10 is provided for mounting to a bottom of a fuel tank of a vehicle. The reservoir includes wall structure 13 coupled with a bottom to define an interior space 17. The bottom has an internal surface 27 within the interior space, an external surface 15, and an opening 12 in the bottom. A check valve 11 is associated with the opening. Valve protection structure 16 extends from the external surface and is provided continuously about the entire perimeter of the bottom to define a plurality of tortuous paths P for fuel flow from the tank to the opening. Feet structure 26 extend from the external surface to contact the bottom of the tank. A plurality of pockets 30 are provided in the internal surface 27 of the bottom for collecting foreign particles that may enter the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Paul Briggs, Jeffery Milton
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Publication number: 20050014901Abstract: Adhesive composition for bonding and filling large assemblies, including a mixture of about 5 percent to about 75 percent by weight of a thermoplastic polymer, about 0.5 percent to about 35 percent by weight of a polyester resin or vinyl ester resin, and about 20 percent to about 80 percent by weight of an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Applicant: IPS CORPORATIONInventors: Samuel Osae, Paul Briggs