Patents by Inventor Robin Pierce Gardner

Robin Pierce Gardner 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: 8392120
    Abstract: A method for determining fracture geometry of a subterranean formation from radiation emitted from a fracture in the formation, including measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the fracture; subtracting background radiation from the measured gamma-radiation to obtain a peak-energy measurement; comparing the peak-energy measurement with a gamma-ray transport/spectrometer response model; and determining formation fracture geometry of the fracture in accordance with values associated with the response model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. McDaniel, Cody Ryan Peeples, Robin Pierce Gardner
  • Publication number: 20110257948
    Abstract: A method for determining fracture geometry of a subterranean formation from radiation emitted from a fracture in the formation, including measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the fracture; subtracting background radiation from the measured gamma-radiation to obtain a peak-energy measurement; comparing the peak-energy measurement with a gamma-ray transport/spectrometer response model; and determining formation fracture geometry of the fracture in accordance with values associated with the response model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: Robert R. McDaniel, Cody Ryan Peeples, Robin Pierce Gardner
  • Patent number: 7933718
    Abstract: A method for determining fracture geometry of a subterranean formation from radiation emitted from a fracture in the formation, including measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the fracture; subtracting background radiation from the measured gamma-radiation to obtain a peak-energy measurement; comparing the peak-energy measurement with a gamma-ray transport/spectrometer response model; and determining formation fracture geometry of the fracture in accordance with values associated with the response model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. McDaniel, Cody Ryan Peeples, Robin Pierce Gardner
  • Publication number: 20090090505
    Abstract: A method for determining fracture geometry of a subterranean formation from radiation emitted from a fracture in the formation, including measuring gamma-radiation emitted from the fracture; subtracting background radiation from the measured gamma-radiation to obtain a peak-energy measurement; comparing the peak-energy measurement with a gamma-ray transport/spectrometer response model; and determining formation fracture geometry of the fracture in accordance with values associated with the response model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Robert R. McDaniel, Cody Ryan Peeples, Robin Pierce Gardner
  • Patent number: 7309857
    Abstract: A gamma ray detector assembly for placement in a logging tool in a borehole can include a first gamma ray detector elongated along an axis and having a void extending along the axis. A second gamma ray detector conforms to at least a portion of the void. The first and the second gamma ray detectors are configured to be positioned in the borehole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Robin Pierce Gardner
  • Patent number: 7214942
    Abstract: An assembly for detecting gamma rays from a bulk material defines a radiation region. A radiation source is positioned adjacent the radiation region and configured to irradiate the bulk material in the radiation region. A first gamma ray detector is positioned adjacent a side of the radiation region and is configured to detect gamma ray events including events from gamma rays secondarily emitted by the bulk material responsive to radiation from the radiation source. A second gamma ray detector is positioned adjacent the first gamma ray detector and configured to detect gamma ray events including events from gamma rays secondarily emitted by the bulk material responsive to radiation from the radiation source. A coincidence module is configured to receive signals indicating gamma ray events from the first and second gamma ray detectors and to identify events that are detected in coincidence in the first and the second gamma ray detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Robin Pierce Gardner
  • Publication number: 20040256548
    Abstract: A gamma ray detector assembly for placement in a logging tool in a borehole can include a first gamma ray detector elongated along an axis and having a void extending along the axis. A second gamma ray detector conforms to at least a portion of the void. The first and the second gamma ray detectors are configured to be positioned in the borehole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Robin Pierce Gardner
  • Publication number: 20040256566
    Abstract: An assembly for detecting gamma rays from a bulk material defines a radiation region. A radiation source is positioned adjacent the radiation region and configured to irradiate the bulk material in the radiation region. A first gamma ray detector is positioned adjacent a side of the radiation region and is configured to detect gamma ray events including events from gamma rays secondarily emitted by the bulk material responsive to radiation from the radiation source. A second gamma ray detector is positioned adjacent the first gamma ray detector and configured to detect gamma ray events including events from gamma rays secondarily emitted by the bulk material responsive to radiation from the radiation source. A coincidence module is configured to receive signals indicating gamma ray events from the first and second gamma ray detectors and to identify events that are detected in coincidence in the first and the second gamma ray detectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Robin Pierce Gardner