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).

  • Fiber optic cable in det cord
    Publication number: 20170121236
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a fiber optic cord in a perforating gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wayne Bradley, William R. Collins, Andy Lane, Dale Langford, Charles Levine, Faraidoon Pundole, Rick Smith
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20150336092
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising and methods for forming functionalized carbon-based nanostructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Timothy M. Swager, William R. Collins, Wiktor Lewandowski, Ezequiel Schmois, Stefanie Sydlik, Joseph Walish, John B. Goods
  • Compositions comprising and methods for forming functionalized carbon-based nanostructures
    Patent number: 8476510
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising and methods for forming functionalized carbon-based nanostructures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Timothy M. Swager, William R. Collins, Wiktor Lewandowski, Ezequiel Schmois, Stefanie Sydlik, Joseph Walish, John B. Goods
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20120171093
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising and methods for forming functionalized carbon-based nanostructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Timothy M. Swager, William R. Collins, Wiktor Lewandowski, Ezequiel Schmois, Stefanie Sydlik, Joseph Walish, John B. Goods
  • COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AND METHODS FOR FORMING FUNCTIONALIZED CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20120116094
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions comprising and methods for forming functionalized carbon-based nanostructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Timothy M. Swager, William R. Collins, Wiktor Lewandowski, Ezequiel Schmois, Stefanie Sydlik, Joseph Walish, John B. Goods
  • Shaped charge liner
    Patent number: 6840178
    Abstract: A liner for an explosive shaped charge is formed from a mixture of powdered metals into three or more conical sections wherein the axial height of the first two sections is 30% to 70% of the total liner height. The first conical section may be formed to an included angle of about 20° to about 60°. The second conical section is formed to a greater included angle of about 30° to about 70°. The third conical section is formed to a density less than that of the first and second section and to an included angle that is preferably greater than the first section and equal to or less than the second section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Titan Specialties, Ltd.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Girven R. Kissell, Matthew C. Clay
  • Shaped charge liner
    Publication number: 20040200377
    Abstract: A liner for an explosive shaped charge is formed from a mixture of powdered metals into three or more conical sections wherein the axial height of the first two sections is 30% to 70% of the total liner height. The first conical section may be formed to an included angle of about 20° to about 60°. The second conical section is formed to a greater included angle of about 30° to about 70°. The third conical section is formed to a density less than that of the first and second section and to an included angle that is preferably greater than the first section and equal to or less than the second section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Applicant: TITAN Completion Products, Ltd.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, Girven R. Kissell, Matthew C. Clay
  • Oilwell perforator having metal loaded polymer matrix molded liner and case
    Patent number: 6371219
    Abstract: A shaped charge is provided which includes features enhancing its manufacturability. In a described embodiment, an oilwell perforator is provided which includes a case and a liner, at least one of which is a molding. The molding has a metal loaded polymer matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Collins, David J. Leidel, Jerry L. Walker, Nathan Clark, James M. Barker
  • Method of preparing modified polysiloxane containing polymers
    Patent number: 4609569
    Abstract: A method of modifying the properties of siloxane-containing polymers is provided which comprises heating said siloxane-containing polymer in the presence of an organic alcohol, a phenol or a thiol which contains at least two reactive hydrogen-containing groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: M&T Chemicals Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Edelman, William R. Collins
  • Bicycle horn
    Patent number: D383408
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: William R. Collins