Patents by Inventor Robert D. Valtierra

Robert D. Valtierra 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).

  • Pumpjack production well including venturi fluid sensor and capacitive flow sensor
    Patent number: 11906336
    Abstract: A fluid sensor, and associated monitoring and control system, employing a cylindrical venturi to eliminate stratification of fluid passing therethrough, and a capacitive sensor operatively coupled with the cylindrical venturi to facilitate the sensing of the fluid while in the venturi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, John H. Benton, Ricardo P. Quintanilla
  • Oil recovery tool and system
    Patent number: 11821293
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves in a medium to stimulate oil recovery within an oil reservoir, the apparatus being operable with a single moving part—a central rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Hydroacoustics. Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, John H. Benton, Ricardo P. Quintanilla, Kenneth Wittlief
  • OIL RECOVERY TOOL AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230151717
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves in a medium to stimulate oil recovery within an oil reservoir, the apparatus being operable with a single moving part—a central rotor. The apparatus being suitable for use in association with a system to facilitate the co-generation of geothermal energy or sequestration and storage of CO2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: John H. Benton, Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, Ricardo P. Quintanilla, Kenneth Wittlief
  • PUMPJACK PRODUCTION WELL INCLUDING VENTURI FLUID SENSOR AND CAPACITIVE FLOW SENSOR
    Publication number: 20220364893
    Abstract: A fluid sensor, and associated monitoring and control system, employing a cylindrical venturi to eliminate stratification of fluid passing therethrough, and a capacitive sensor operatively coupled with the cylindrical venturi to facilitate the sensing of the fluid while in the venturi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, John H. Benton, Ricardo P. Quintanilla
  • Oil recovery tool and system
    Patent number: 11346186
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves within a medium to stimulate oil recovery within an oil reservoir. The apparatus is operable with a single moving part—a central rotor, and the rotor further includes a “conduit” through which the supply fluid passes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Hydroacoustics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto
  • OIL RECOVERY TOOL AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210372245
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves in a medium to stimulate oil recovery within an oil reservoir, the apparatus being operable with a single moving part—a central rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto, John H. Benton, Ricardo P. Quintanilla, Kenneth Wittlief
  • Pumpjack production well including fluid sensor having 2-dimensional venturi and capacitive flow sensor
    Patent number: 10704938
    Abstract: A fluid sensor, and associated monitoring and control system, employing a 2-dimensional venturi to eliminate stratification of fluid passing therethrough, and a capacitive sensor operatively coupled with the 2-dimensional venturi to facilitate the sensing of the fluid while in the venturi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Hydroacoustics, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Ricardo P. Quintanilla, Frederick J. Cookhouse
  • OIL RECOVERY TOOL AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20200032624
    Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves within a medium to stimulate oil recovery within an oil reservoir, the apparatus being operable with a single moving part—a central rotor, and where the rotor further includes a “conduit” through which the supply fluid passes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Mark J. Ozimek, Eugene Sisto
  • FLUID SENSOR AND PUMPJACK CONTROL SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190234777
    Abstract: A fluid sensor, and associated monitoring and control system, employing a 2-dimensional venturi to eliminate stratification of fluid passing therethrough, and a capacitive sensor operatively coupled with the 2-dimensional venturi to facilitate the sensing of the fluid while in the venturi.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Hydroacoustics Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Valtierra, Ricardo P. Quintanilla, Frederick J. Cookhouse