Patents by Inventor TIMOTHY JOHN ELDER
TIMOTHY JOHN ELDER 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: 11701632Abstract: A feedstock gas, such as natural gas, is introduced into a mixing chamber. A combustible gas is introduced into a combustion chamber, for example simultaneously to the introduction of the feedstock gas. Thereafter, the combustible gas is ignited so as to cause the combustible gas to flow into the mixing chamber via one or more fluid flow paths between the combustion chamber and the mixing chamber, and to mix with the feedstock gas. The mixing of the combustible gas with the feedstock gas causes one or more products to be produced.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: EKONA POWER INC.Inventors: John Benjamin Hinkey, Jr., Timothy John Elder, Kenneth William Kratschmar, Christopher Edwin John Reid
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Publication number: 20230201790Abstract: A feedstock gas, such as natural gas, is introduced into a mixing chamber. A combustible gas is introduced into a combustion chamber, for example simultaneously to the introduction of the feedstock gas. Thereafter, the combustible gas is ignited so as to cause the combustible gas to flow into the mixing chamber via one or more fluid flow paths between the combustion chamber and the mixing chamber, and to mix with the feedstock gas. The mixing of the combustible gas with the feedstock gas causes one or more products to be produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: John Benjamin Hinkey, JR., Timothy John Elder, Kenneth William Kratschmar, Christopher Edwin John Reid
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Patent number: 11674388Abstract: Boreholes used for generating geothermal energy or other purposes are formed at least in part by accelerating projectiles toward geologic material. Interaction between a projectile and the geologic material may generate debris or other material. The temperature of this generated material may be used to determine the potential for generation of geothermal energy using the borehole. Based on the temperature of the material, a fluid having a different temperature than that of the material is provided into the borehole for generation of power using geothermal energy.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: HYPERSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Hossam Elbadawy, Mark C. Russell, Charles T. Russell, Timothy John Elder, Minh Button
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Publication number: 20220203326Abstract: A feedstock gas, such as natural gas, is introduced into a mixing chamber. A combustible gas is introduced into a combustion chamber, for example simultaneously to the introduction of the feedstock gas. Thereafter, the combustible gas is ignited so as to cause the combustible gas to flow into the mixing chamber via one or more fluid flow paths between the combustion chamber and the mixing chamber, and to mix with the feedstock gas. The mixing of the combustible gas with the feedstock gas causes one or more products to be produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: John Benjamin Hinkey, Timothy John Elder, Kenneth William Kratschmar, Christopher Edwin John Reid
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Publication number: 20220023824Abstract: A feedstock gas, such as natural gas, is introduced into a mixing chamber. A combustible gas is introduced into a combustion chamber, for example simultaneously to the introduction of the feedstock gas. Thereafter, the combustible gas is ignited so as to cause the combustible gas to flow into the mixing chamber via one or more fluid flow paths between the combustion chamber and the mixing chamber, and to mix with the feedstock gas. The mixing of the combustible gas with the feedstock gas causes one or more products to be produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: John Benjamin Hinkey, JR., Timothy John Elder, Kenneth William Kratschmar, Christopher Edwin John Reid
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Patent number: 10914168Abstract: Methods for generating boreholes used for generating geothermal energy or other purposes include forming the borehole by accelerating a projectile into contact with geologic material. Interaction between the projectile and the geologic material generates an acoustic signal, such as vibrations within the formation, that is detected using acoustic sensors along a drilling conduit, at the surface, or within a separate borehole. Characteristics of the geologic material, such as hardness, porosity, or the presence of fractures, may be determined based on characteristics of the acoustic signal. The direction in which the borehole is extended may be modified based on the characteristics of the geologic material, such as to create a borehole that intersects one or more fractures for generation of geothermal energy.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: HYPERSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Hossam Elbadawy, Mark C. Russell, Charles T. Russell, Timothy John Elder, Minh Button
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Patent number: 10697242Abstract: One or more ram accelerator devices may be used to form one or more holes in geologic or other material. These holes may be used for drilling, tunnel boring, excavation, and so forth. The ram accelerator includes one or more baffles that are downhole. The ram accelerator devices propel projectiles which are accelerated by combustion of one or more combustible gasses in a ram effect to reach velocities exceeding 500 meters per second. An endcap may be deployed within a tube of the ram accelerator device to prevent incursion of formation pressure products such as oil, water, mud, gas, and so forth into a guide tube of the ram accelerator. The endcap may be maintained in place within the hole at least in part by the one or more baffles. During operation the projectile penetrates the endcap and at least a portion thereof impacts a working face.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: HYPERSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Mark C. Russell, Timothy John Elder, Jonathan M. Wolff
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Publication number: 20180202288Abstract: Methods for generating boreholes used for generating geothermal energy or other purposes include forming the borehole by accelerating a projectile into contact with geologic material. Interaction between the projectile and the geologic material generates an acoustic signal, such as vibrations within the formation, that is detected using acoustic sensors along a drilling conduit, at the surface, or within a separate borehole. Characteristics of the geologic material, such as hardness, porosity, or the presence of fractures, may be determined based on characteristics of the acoustic signal. The direction in which the borehole is extended may be modified based on the characteristics of the geologic material, such as to create a borehole that intersects one or more fractures for generation of geothermal energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: HOSSAM ELBADAWY, MARK C. RUSSELL, CHARLES T. RUSSELL, TIMOTHY JOHN ELDER, MINH BUTTON
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Patent number: 9988844Abstract: A ram accelerator device may utilize rails arranged within a guide tube that may be emplaced downhole. The rails may serve to direct a hypervelocity projectile along the length of the guide tube. The rails may carry utilities or provide other services to operate the system. For example, electrical wiring for power, control signaling, and so forth, may be placed within the rails. In another example, gasses may be delivered by the rails.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: HYPERSCIENCES, INC.Inventors: Mark C. Russell, Timothy John Elder
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Publication number: 20160356087Abstract: One or more ram accelerator devices may be used to form one or more holes in geologic or other material. These holes may be used for drilling, tunnel boring, excavation, and so forth. The ram accelerator includes one or more baffles that are downhole. The ram accelerator devices propel projectiles which are accelerated by combustion of one or more combustible gasses in a ram effect to reach velocities exceeding 500 meters per second. An endcap may be deployed within a tube of the ram accelerator device to prevent incursion of formation pressure products such as oil, water, mud, gas, and so forth into a guide tube of the ram accelerator. The endcap may be maintained in place within the hole at least in part by the one or more baffles. During operation the projectile penetrates the endcap and at least a portion thereof impact a working face.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: MARK C. RUSSELL, TIMOTHY JOHN ELDER, JONATHAN M. WOLFF
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Publication number: 20160123081Abstract: A ram accelerator device may utilize rails arranged within a guide tube that may be emplaced downhole. The rails may serve to direct a hypervelocity projectile along the length of the guide tube. The rails may carry utilities or provide other services to operate the system. For example, electrical wiring for power, control signaling, and so forth, may be placed within the rails. In another example, gasses may be delivered by the rails.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: MARK C. RUSSELL, TIMOTHY JOHN ELDER