Patents by Inventor Russell J. Smith

Russell J. Smith 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).

  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 8298667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Oxane Materials
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra K. Bordia
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 8075997
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Robert D. Skala, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Bordia
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 8012533
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Robert D. Skala
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 8003212
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra K. Bordia
  • Composition And Method For Making A Proppant
    Publication number: 20110077176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: OXANE MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Russell J. SMITH, John R. LOSCUTOVA, Christopher E. COKER, Andrew R. BARRON, Robert D. SKALA, Elizabeth A. WHITSITT, Mark WIESNER, Stephen A. COSTANTINO, Rajendra BORDIA
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 7914892
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra K. Bordia
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 7887918
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra K. Bordia
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 7883773
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra K. Bordia
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 7867613
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Robert D. Skala, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Bordia
  • Composition And Method For Making A Proppant
    Publication number: 20090137433
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Applicant: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Bordia
  • Composition and Method For Making A Proppant
    Publication number: 20090065208
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: OXANE MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Kumar Bordia
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 7491444
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Bordia
  • Composition and Method For Making A Proppant
    Publication number: 20090038798
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Kumar Bordia
  • Composition and Method For Making A Proppant
    Publication number: 20090032254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: OXANE MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Kumar Bordia
  • Composition and Method For Making A Proppant
    Publication number: 20090032253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Kumar Bordia
  • Composition and method for making a proppant
    Patent number: 7459209
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Oxane Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Kumar Bordia
  • Composition and Method For Making a Proppant
    Publication number: 20080135245
    Abstract: The present invention relates to proppants which can be used to prop open subterranean formation fractions. Proppant formulations are further disclosed which use one or more proppants of the present invention. Methods to prop open subterranean formation fractions are further disclosed. In addition, other uses for the proppants of the present invention are further disclosed, as well as methods of making the proppants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: OXANE MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: Russell J. Smith, John R. Loscutova, Christopher E. Coker, Andrew R. Barron, Robert D. Skala, Elizabeth A. Whitsitt, Mark Wiesner, Stephen A. Costantino, Rajendra Bordia
  • Enhanced terminal block for readily connecting customers to any of a plurality of telecommunications service providers
    Patent number: 6823064
    Abstract: An improved terminal block includes a first connection mechanism which, when enabled, connects a customer to a first service provider, a second connection mechanism which, when enabled, connects the customer to a second service provider, and an enabling mechanism for enabling either the first connection mechanism or the second connection mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Verizon Services Corp.
    Inventors: John J. Korman, Russell J. Smith