Patents by Inventor William R. Collins

William R. Collins 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).

  • Box by pin perforating gun system
    Patent number: 11448043
    Abstract: A box by pin perforating gun system using swaged down gun bodies, a removable cartridge to hold a detonator and switch, and an insulated charge holder as an electrical feed-through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Bradley, William R. Collins, John W. Jordan, Andy Lane, Dale Langford, Charles Levine, Faraidoon Pundole
  • Shaped charge retaining device
    Patent number: 11199076
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a shaped charge retainer to a shaped charge and connecting that to a charged tube in a perforating gun for use downhole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Shane Matthew Wilson
  • Cluster Gun System
    Publication number: 20210355794
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Sokolove, Richard Wayne Bradley, Adam Dyess, William R. Collins, Shane Matthew Wilson, Dale Langford, Ryan Bradley
  • Snap-on Liner Retention Device
    Publication number: 20210131770
    Abstract: A shaped charge retainer ring for use in containing the liner of a shaped charge and the explosive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Montoya Ashton, William R. Collins, Charles Levine, Debra Christine McDonald, Aaron Lee McGregor, Bradley Dean Schulte, Shane Matthew Wilson
  • Cluster Gun System
    Publication number: 20210115766
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Sokolove, Richard Wayne Bradley, Adam Dyess, William R. Collins, Shane Matthew Wilson, Dale Langford, Ryan Bradley, Jason Hoang Mai, Charles Craig, Rick Blain
  • Detonating Cord Retaining Device
    Publication number: 20200370399
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a detonating cord with a shaped charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Debra Christine McDonald, Shane Matthew Wilson, Isaiah Acevedo
  • Cluster Gun System
    Publication number: 20200270974
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Sokolove, Richard Wayne Bradley, Adam Dyess, William R. Collins, Shane Matthew Wilson, Dale Langford, Ryan Bradley
  • Cluster gun system
    Patent number: 10677026
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Sokolove, Richard Wayne Bradley, Adam Dyess, William R. Collins, Shane Matthew Wilson, Dale Langford, Ryan Bradley, Jason Hoang Mai
  • Chemical Compositions for Combating Honey Bee Pests and Pathogens
    Publication number: 20190364891
    Abstract: Compositions and methods that reduce Varroa mite populations within a honey bee colony are disclosed. The compositions and methods utilize relatively high concentrations of one or more naturally occurring molecules that are found within honey and/or propolis within a honey bee colony at low concentrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventor: William R. Collins
  • Cluster Gun System
    Publication number: 20190353013
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for containing one or more shaped charges in a single plane, arrayed about the center axis of a gun body, and detonated from a single initiator in a shaped charge cluster assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Brian Sokolove, Richard Wayne Bradley, Adam Dyess, William R. Collins, Shane Matthew Wilson, Dale Langford, Ryan Bradley, Jason Hoang Mai
  • Consistent entry hole shaped charge
    Patent number: 10458212
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for specialized shaped charges that perforate similar sized diameter holes regardless of the fluid gaps between the shaped charge and the casing wall. Shaped charges having three conical or frusto-conical liner sections are disclosed, where the apex liner section has a larger conical angle than the outer liner section are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Mark Allan Pederson
  • Box by Pin Perforating Gun System
    Publication number: 20190195054
    Abstract: A box by pin perforating gun system using swaged down gun bodies, a removable cartridge to hold a detonator and switch, and an insulated charge holder as an electrical feed-through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Bradley, William R. Collins, John W. Jordan, Andy Lane, Dale Langford, Charles Levine, Faraidoon Pundole
  • Consistent Entry Hole Shaped Charge
    Publication number: 20190162055
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for specialized shaped charges that perforate similar sized diameter holes regardless of the fluid gaps between the shaped charge and the casing wall. Shaped charges having three conical or frusto-conical liner sections are disclosed, where the apex liner section has a larger conical angle than the outer liner section are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Mark Allan Pederson
  • Shaped Charge Retaining Device
    Publication number: 20180216445
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a shaped charge retainer to a shaped charge and connecting that to a charged tube in a perforating gun for use downhole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Shane Matthew Wilson
  • Detonating Cord Retaining Device
    Publication number: 20180112500
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for connecting a detonating cord with a shaped charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Debra Christine McDonald, Shane Matthew Wilson, Isaiah Acevedo
  • Snap-on Liner Retention Device
    Publication number: 20180094910
    Abstract: A shaped charge retainer ring for use in containing the liner of a shaped charge and the explosive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Laura Montoya Ashton, William R Collins, Charles Levine, Debra Christine McDonald, Aaron Lee McGregor, Bradley Dean Schulte, Shane Matthew Wilson
  • Zinc One Piece Link System
    Publication number: 20170275976
    Abstract: A link jet system using a combination of a one piece cast zinc alloy case and interlocking linked shaped charges for minimizing debris left in a downhole wellbore when fired, reducing components in system, and providing an easy method for changing the shaped charge phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Debra Christine McDonald, Timothy G. Golian, Shane Matthew Wilson, Isaiah Acevedo
  • Compositions comprising functionalized carbon-based nanostructures and related methods
    Patent number: 9770709
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising and methods for forming functionalized carbon-based nanostructures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Timothy M. Swager, William R. Collins, Wiktor Lewandowski, Ezequiel Schmois, Stefanie Sydlik, Joseph Walish, John B. Goods
  • Shaped Charge Retainer System
    Publication number: 20170199015
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for locking a detonating cord against a shaped charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Debra Christine McDonald, Bradley Dean Schulte
  • Indicator Scallop Circulator
    Publication number: 20170198559
    Abstract: A device for perforating a perforating gun body, while leaving adjacent tubulars unperforated, adapted for situations where it may be desirable to use a perforating gun with a loaded number of shaped charges that is less than its full capacity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Applicant: HUNTING TITAN, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy G. Golian, William R. Collins, Shane M. Wilson