Patents by Inventor Richard Dennis Bottos

Richard Dennis Bottos 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: 20120160568
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an abrasive jet drilling assembly. In one aspect, a resettable circulation tool for use in an abrasive jet drilling assembly is provided. The resettable circulation tool includes an inner body having a first port in fluid communication with a bore. The resettable circulation tool further includes an outer body having a second port. Additionally, the resettable circulation tool includes a cam member configured to move along one or more slots, wherein the bodies move relative to each other to selectively align and misalign the first port and the second port as the cam member moves along the slots. In another aspect, a method of using a resettable circulation tool disposed in an abrasive jet drilling assembly includes moving the first and second ports into and out of alignment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Dennis Bottos, David William Blacklaw
  • Publication number: 20120164000
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an abrasive particles injection system. In one aspect, a high pressure solids pump for use in an abrasive particles injection system is provided. The high pressure solids pump includes a pump body having a chamber with an inlet and an outlet. The high pressure solids pump further includes a first valve connected to the inlet for allowing abrasive particles to enter the chamber. The high pressure solids pump also includes a second valve connected to the outlet for allowing pressurized abrasive particles to exit the chamber. Additionally, the high pressure solids pump includes a piston member movable within the chamber of the pump body, wherein the piston member is configured to pressurize the abrasive particles. In another aspect, a method of injecting abrasive particles into a high pressure line is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Dennis Bottos, David William Blacklaw