Patents by Inventor William E. Hickman

William E. Hickman 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).

  • Solar energy collection systems and methods
    Patent number: 8508082
    Abstract: A solar electricity system, comprising a solar collection surface adapted to convert light into DC electricity; a power inverter to convert the DC electricity into AC electricity; and a power cable connected to the power inverter, the power cable comprising a male plug on its distal end adapted to mate with a female power receptacle on a building structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventor: William E. Hickman
  • Systems and methods for producing oil and/or gas
    Patent number: 8459368
    Abstract: A system comprising a carbon disulfide formulation storage; a mechanism for releasing at least a portion of the carbon disulfide formulation into a formation; and a mechanism for creating a pulse in the carbon disulfide formulation in the formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Ayca Sivrikoz, William E. Hickman
  • Solar Energy Collection Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20110308177
    Abstract: A solar electricity system, comprising a solar collection surface adapted to convert light into DC electricity; a power inverter to convert the DC electricity into AC electricity; and a power cable connected to the power inverter, the power cable comprising a male plug on its distal end adapted to mate with a female power receptacle on a building structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: William E. Hickman
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING OIL AND/OR GAS
    Publication number: 20070251686
    Abstract: A system comprising a carbon disulfide formulation storage; a mechanism for releasing at least a portion of the carbon disulfide formulation into a formation; and a mechanism for creating a pulse in the carbon disulfide formulation in the formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Ayca Sivrikoz, William E. Hickman