Patents by Inventor Todd Ulrich
Todd Ulrich 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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Publication number: 20240138404Abstract: A substrate for emitting a volatile material, the substrate comprising a first woven layer, a second woven layer, and a third layer. The first woven layer has a first weave pattern. The second woven layer has a second weave pattern that is different than the first weave pattern. The third layer is disposed between the first woven layer and the second woven layer. Further, the substrate is configured to provide a steady state weight loss of the volatile material between about 1 mg/day and about 10 mg/day over a time of at least 30 days.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2024Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Calistor Nyambo, Max Krakauer, Caitlin Y. O'Gara, Todd Ulrich, Dirk K. Nickel
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Patent number: 11944096Abstract: A system for consistently emitting a volatile material, the system including a dispenser having at least one aperture, a substrate adapted to fit within the dispenser, and a volatile material. The substrate includes a first woven layer having a first pore size, a second woven layer having a second pore size, and a third, non-woven layer that extends between the first woven layer and the second woven layer. Further, the system has a steady state weight loss of the volatile material over a time greater than 30 days.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Calistor Nyambo, Max Krakauer, Caitlin Y. O'Gara, Todd Ulrich, Dirk K. Nickel
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Publication number: 20240041032Abstract: A multi-layer article including a first non-active state and a second active state, the multi-layer article comprising an outer layer having a first side and a second side, an inner layer adjacent to at least a portion of the outer layer and including a volatile material, and an upper layer including a first side and a second side, the first side of the upper layer being adjacent to at least a portion of the inner layer. The multi-layer article is folded upon itself in the first non-active state so that at least a first portion of the second side of the upper layer is disposed on a top of a second portion of the second side of the upper layer, and the first portion and the second portion of the upper layer are heat sealed in the non-active state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Inventors: Calistor NYAMBO, Curtis CONKLIN, Caitlin Y. O'GARA, Jia WANG, Todd ULRICH
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Patent number: 11825837Abstract: A multi-layer article including a first non-active state and a second active state, the multi-layer article comprising an outer layer having a first side and a second side, an inner layer adjacent to at least a portion of the outer layer and including a volatile material, and an upper layer including a first side and a second side, the first side of the upper layer being adjacent to at least a portion of the inner layer. The multi-layer article is folded upon itself in the first non-active state so that at least a first portion of the second side of the upper layer is disposed on a top of a second portion of the second side of the upper layer, and the first portion and the second portion of the upper layer are heat sealed in the non-active state.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Calistor Nyambo, Curtis Conklin, Caitlin Y. O'Gara, Jia Wang, Todd Ulrich
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Publication number: 20210169074Abstract: A system for consistently emitting a volatile material, the system including a dispenser having at least one aperture, a substrate adapted to fit within the dispenser, and a volatile material. The substrate includes a first woven layer having a first pore size, a second woven layer having a second pore size, and a third, non-woven layer that extends between the first woven layer and the second woven layer. Further, the system has a steady state weight loss of the volatile material over a time greater than 30 days.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Calistor Nyambo, Max Krakauer, Caitlin Y. O'Gara, Todd Ulrich, Dirk K. Nickel
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Publication number: 20200383324Abstract: A multi-layer article including a first non-active state and a second active state, the multi-layer article comprising an outer layer having a first side and a second side, an inner layer adjacent to at least a portion of the outer layer and including a volatile material, and an upper layer including a first side and a second side, the first side of the upper layer being adjacent to at least a portion of the inner layer. The multi-layer article is folded upon itself in the first non-active state so that at least a first portion of the second side of the upper layer is disposed on a top of a second portion of the second side of the upper layer, and the first portion and the second portion of the upper layer are heat sealed in the non-active state.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Calistor Nyambo, Curtis Conklin, Caitlin Y. O'Gara, Jia Wang, Todd Ulrich
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Patent number: 10443347Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20180355696Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: KEVIN SCOTT KIPPOLA, TRACY DEAN BLANTON, TODD ULRICH CHRETIEN, WILLIAM JOHN DARNELL
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Patent number: 10107074Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: PACKERS PLUS ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20170335659Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2016Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: PetroQuip Energy Services, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20170321519Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20170241236Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: PetroQuip Energy Services, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Patent number: 9664008Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: PetroQuip Energy Services, LLCInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Publication number: 20140299329Abstract: A downhole tool and method of operation thereof is provided. The downhole tool may be configured to permit fluid communication between a combined flowbore of the casing string and the downhole tool and the subterranean formation or wellbore, or both, after a pressure test has been completed, a second threshold pressure is reached or applied, and a third threshold pressure has been applied to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: PETROQUIP ENERGY SERVICES, LLPInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell
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Patent number: 8567509Abstract: A downhole tool and method for performing to provide a flow path from an inner bore thereof to a wellbore annulus, wherein the flow path is provided upon the application of pressure.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Petroquip Energy Services, LLPInventors: Kevin Scott Kippola, Tracy Dean Blanton, Todd Ulrich Chretien, William John Darnell, Rodney Wayne Long
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Patent number: 8220555Abstract: A downhole shifting mechanism having an inner tubular member, an outer tubular member, a piston, a first set of teeth, a sliding block, a body lock ring, a first flow path, and a second flow path is described herein. A downhole assembly can include the downhole shifting mechanism with a downhole tool connected to a second end of the downhole shifting mechanism. Also described is a method for shifting a downhole tool disposed within a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Petroquip Energy Services, LLPInventors: Charles David Wintill, William John Darnell, William Ryle Darnell, Rodney Wayne Long, Todd Ulrich Chretien
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Patent number: 8171998Abstract: One or more embodiments of a selectively openable and closable downhole tool. The wherein, the downhole tool can include an outer tubular member having an annulus port formed therethrough. The downhole tool can also include an inner tubular member. The inner tubular member can include an inner port. The inner port and annulus port can be selectively aligned to form a flow path therethrough by moving the inner tubular member relative to the outer tubular member. The downhole tool can also include a logic drum configured to selectively move the inner tubular member. The downhole tool can also include a piston assembly configured to move the logic drum.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: Petroquip Energy Services, LLPInventors: William John Darnell, Charles David Wintill, Rodney Wayne Long, Todd Ulrich Chretien, Sr., Tracy Dean Blanton, William Ryle Darnell
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Patent number: 8141648Abstract: A multiple-positioning mechanical shifting system including for used in hydrocarbon wells. The system includes a shifting tool capable of selectively positioning a mechanical sliding sleeve valve in multiple operational positions that varying the flow rate and/or volume of tubing string fluid flowing to the well annulus. The system also includes a multiple position mechanical choke valve. A method of operating the mechanical choke valve using the shifting tool is described.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Petroquip Energy Services, LPInventors: William John Darnell, Charles David Wintill, Rodney Wayne Long, Todd Ulrich Chretien
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Patent number: 7926595Abstract: A downhole filter with a filter housing having a top filter and a bottom filter disposed therein. The filter housing can be in fluid communication with each filter. Each filter can be in fluid communication with a burst disk housing having a burst disk module and a burst disk. Each burst disk housing can be in fluid communication with the filter housing. Fluid can flow through the filter housing and through the filter. When a filter is clogged, the fluid can burst a burst disk, thereby bypassing the filter. The downhole filter can include a middle sub in fluid communication with the top filter and a second portion of the filter housing. The middle sub can threadably engage a bottom burst disk housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Petroquip Energy Services, LLPInventors: Charles David Wintill, William John Darnell, William Ryle Darnell, Rodney Wayne Long, Todd Ulrich Chretien
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Patent number: D693067Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventors: Gerald Scherbing, Todd Ulrich