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Bruce Carlyle Johnson, Broken Arrow, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090133854FLAMELESS THERMAL OXIDATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - A thermal oxidizer is provided in which off-gases in a process stream are thermally oxidized within substantially the entire interior volume of an oxidation chamber. The thermal oxidation is conducted without the presence of a flame or with only a minor portion of one or more fuels being combusted in a flame.05-28-2009
20090136406FLAMELESS THERMAL OXIDATION METHOD - A thermal oxidizer is provided in which off-gases in a process stream are thermally oxidized within substantially the entire interior volume of an oxidation chamber. The thermal oxidation is conducted without the presence of a flame or with only a minor portion of the fuel being combusted in a flame.05-28-2009

Byron G. Johnson, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100041932PROCESS FOR CONVERTING AN OXYGENATED FEED TO HIGH OCTANE GASOLINE - A process of modifying a zeolite catalyst to produce a modified zeolite catalyst wherein the modified zeolite catalyst has blocked pore sites. An oxygenated feed is flowed over the modified zeolite catalyst, wherein the oxygenated feed comprises hydrocarbons, methanol and dimethyl ether or a mixture thereof. The hydrocarbons, methanol and dimethyl ether in the oxygenated feed react with the modified zeolite catalyst to produce cyclic hydrocarbons, wherein the cyclic hydrocarbons produced has less than 10% durene and a median carbon number is C8.02-18-2010
20110230572Water-Forming Hydrogenation Reactions Utilizing Enhanced Catalyst Supports and Methods of Use - Improved reaction efficiencies are achieved by the incorporation of enhanced hydrothermally stable catalyst supports in various water-forming hydrogenation reactions or reactions having water-containing feeds. Examples of water-forming hydrogenation reactions that may incorporate the enhanced hydrothermally stable catalyst supports include alcohol synthesis reactions, dehydration reactions, hydrodeoxygenation reactions, methanation reactions, catalytic combustion reaction, hydrocondensation reactions, and sulfur dioxide hydrogenation reactions. Advantages of the methods disclosed herein include an improved resistance of the catalyst support to water poisoning and a consequent lower rate of catalyst attrition and deactivation due to hydrothermal instability. Accordingly, higher efficiencies and yields may be achieved by extension of the enhanced catalyst supports to one or more of the aforementioned reactions.09-22-2011

Douglas B. Johnson, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090042163Endodontic Procedure Employing Simultaneous Liquefaction and Acoustic Debridgement - An ultrasonic liquefaction endodontic system having a graspable hand piece includes a contra-angle tip assembly that has an insert and an internal fluid flow passageway. A portion of the fluid flow passageway passes through a C-shaped receiver located at the end of the receiver so that an ultrasonic frequency may pass directly to the fluid flowing through the passageway. The fluid flow passageway may be an injection tube and the tubular body portion of the tip assembly may be injection molded around the injection tube and the insert. A supply tube, which is held in position by tube guides connected to the hand piece, provides a source of flushing fluid with and without pulsed pressure. The fluid pressure pulses may have an ultrasonic energy superimposed thereon as the fluid is forced into a root canal.02-12-2009
20120040306Endodontic Procedure Employing Simultaneous Liquefaction and Acoustic Debridgement - An ultrasonic liquefaction endodontic system having a graspable hand piece includes a contra-angle tip assembly that has an insert and an internal fluid flow passageway. A portion of the fluid flow passageway passes through a C-shaped receiver located at the end of the receiver so that an ultrasonic frequency may pass directly to the fluid flowing through the passageway. The fluid flow passageway may be an injection tube and the tubular body portion of the tip assembly may be injection molded around the injection tube and the insert. A supply tube, which is held in position by tube guides connected to the hand piece, provides a source of flushing fluid with and without pulsed pressure. The fluid pressure pulses may have an ultrasonic energy superimposed thereon as the fluid is forced into a root canal.02-16-2012

Patent applications by Douglas B. Johnson, Tulsa, OK US

Geoffrey M. Johnson, Bixby, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100018780PDC BIT HAVING SPLIT BLADES - A drill bit for drilling a borehole in a formation, the drill bit including a bit body having a bit face including a cone region, a nose region, a shoulder region, and a gage region, at least one disjointed blade disposed on the bit face, the disjointed blade including a first section beginning proximate a central axis of the bit and extending less than full gage, and a second section beginning a selected distance from the central axis and extending to full gage, and a plurality of cutting elements mounted on the at least one disjointed blade is disclosed.01-28-2010

James P. Johnson, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120037364DELAYED GELLING AGENTS - The invention is directed to delayed gelation agents comprising a degradable polymeric cage containing therein one or more gelation agents. The cage degrades in situ, e.g, in an oil reservoir, thus releasing the gelation agent(s), which can then crosslink second polymers in situ to form a gel.02-16-2012

James P. Johnson, Bartesville, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100292109SWELLABLE POLYMERS WITH HYDROPHOBIC GROUPS - The invention is directed to crosslinked water-soluble swellable polymers, methods for making same and their various uses. More particularly, the invention relates to a composition comprising expandable polymeric particles being made with 0.1-5% hydrophobic monomers and labile crosslinkers and stable crosslinkers, said particles mixed with a fluid. A particularly important use is as an injection fluid in petroleum production, where the expandable polymeric particles are injected into a well and when the heat and/or pH of the target zones in the formation cause degradation of the labile crosslinker and when the particle expands, the hydrophobic groups associate to form a hydrophobically associative polymer, thus diverting water to lower permeability regions and improving oil recovery.11-18-2010

James T. Johnson, Norman, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110248863MULTIMEDIA ALERTING - Alert information is provided to a user of a device. In response to receiving an alert notification, a current location of the device is determined and converted to a device geographical tile that encompasses the determined current location; alert data received about the alert are processed and stored in an alert database if it is determined that a device tile code of the device geographical tile matches any alert geographical tiles that define the alert; a database query of the alert database is performed to identify alerts having one or more alert geographical tile codes that match the device tile code that have not been presented to a user of the device; and the user of the device is notified via the user interface of the device of the identified alerts and the user is prompted to view the identified one or more alerts via the user interface of the device.10-13-2011
20110270940MULTIMEDIA ALERTING - A method, system, apparatus, and device provides alert information to a user of a device. In response to an alert notification of an alert, one or more alert geographical tiles of interest that are affected by the alert of a plurality of geographical tiles are determined; one or more location-enabled devices each having a location that falls within an alert geographical tile of the one or more alert geographical tiles are determined; a portion of the alert is retrieved from an alert database and processed to generate a media version of the alert; an alert text notification of the alert having the text portion of the alert, an alert identifier of the alert, a reference identifier for the media version of the alert, the one or more alert geographical tiles, and the one or more one or more device identifiers for each of the one or more devices is constructed; the one or more device identifiers for each of the one or more devices, the alert text notification and the alert identifier of the alert is retrieved and the alert text notification is transmitted to the one or more devices corresponding to the retrieved one or more device identifiers.11-03-2011

Jeremy R. Johnson, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090050327Switching Apparatus Between Independent Control Systems for a Subsurface Safety Valve - A system is provided for switching between redundant control systems for a subsurface safety valve (SSV) while being able to isolate the closure spring from hydrostatic pressure in the control line of the system that is not being used. There are two control lines that connect to discrete operating pistons that are both coupled to the flow tube. Each operating piston is connected to a control rod with the control rods terminating near opposed ends of a pivoting member. Pushing down on one rod pushes up on the other rod so that the other rod is held supported and the hydrostatic pressure in its associated control line doesn't affect the force needed by the closure spring to close the SSV. Releasing control line pressure puts the system in neutral to allow either of the systems to be reselected.02-26-2009

Johnny W. Johnson, Duncan, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080230220Proppant suspension testing devices and methods of use - An apparatus for testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) a receptacle having a cylindrical side wall enclosed by a bottom wall defining a cavity for receiving a fluid to be tested; (b) an axial support adapted to be positioned in the cavity of the receptacle, whereby relative rotational motion can be imparted to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) at least one inward projection extending inward from an inside surface of the receptacle; (d) at least one outward projection extending outward from the axial support; and (e) at least one projection for directing fluid flow that has at least one major surface angled or curved upward. A method of testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) placing a sample of the fluid and the particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; and (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support. A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well includes: (a) placing a sample of a fracturing fluid and a particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support; (d) adjusting the conditions for mixing the fracturing fluid and the particulate in response to the measured torque; and (e) injecting the fluid and particulate into the well at a sufficient rate and pressure to fracture the formation.09-25-2008
20100268488Methods and Apparatus for Determining the Permeability and Diffusivity of a Porous Solid - Apparatus for measuring the permeability and diffusivity of a porous solid comprising: a permeability measuring means for measuring permeability of the solid; a diffusivity measuring means for measuring diffusivity of the solid; a sample chamber for holding a sample of the solid, the arrangement being such that the permeability and diffusivity can be measured without removing the sample from the sample chamber.10-21-2010

Patent applications by Johnny W. Johnson, Duncan, OK US

Levi M. Johnson, Covington, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100194188Track Tensioning System - A tensioning system for a tracked vehicle. The present invention provides for adjusting tension of a track by moving the sprocket relative to the rollers in a substantially vertical direction. The system comprises a sprocket assembly, a roller assembly, a track, and a tension adjustment assembly. The tension adjustment assembly includes a tension bolt threaded through a tension nut that is secured to the sprocket assembly. The bolt threads through the nut and contacts the roller assembly. As the bolt is threaded or unthreaded, the sprocket assembly is moved relative to the roller assembly in a substantially vertical direction. As the assemblies move relative to each other, tension in the track is resultantly adjusted.08-05-2010

Marvin Johnson, Bartlesville, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100186589SOUR-GAS SWEETENING SOLUTIONS AND METHODS - A sour gas sweetening solution comprises an aqueous solution of a silicon-containing compound and an amine-containing compound. The silicon-containing compound is preferably maintained at a concentration less than or equal to 500 parts per million (“ppm”) more preferably less than or equal to 400 ppm, and most preferably between about 100 ppm and 300 ppm as SiO07-29-2010
20110171121COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING STABILIZED MESOPOROUS MATERIALS - Compositions and methods for making stabilized mesoporous materials. Surfactant-treated mesoporous precursor materials can be heat-treated in the presence of steam and/or ammonia in a heat-treating environment. The steam and/or ammonia can be introduced into the heat-treating environment via in situ and/or ex situ sources. Such stabilized mesoporous materials can have increased structural stability.07-14-2011
20110195006SOUR-GAS SWEETENING SOLUTIONS AND METHODS - A sour gas sweetening solution comprises an aqueous solution of a silicon-containing compound and an amine-containing compound. The silicon-containing compound is preferably maintained at a concentration less than or equal to 500 parts per million (“ppm”) more preferably less than or equal to 400 ppm, and most preferably between about 100 ppm and 300 ppm as SiO08-11-2011

Patent applications by Marvin Johnson, Bartlesville, OK US

Matthew B. Johnson, Norman, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120044964Semiconductor Interband Lasers and Method of Forming - A semiconductor interband laser that includes a first cladding layer formed using a first high-doped semiconductor material having a first refractive index/permittivity and a second cladding layer formed using a second high-doped semiconductor material having a second refractive index/permittivity. The laser also includes a waveguide core having a waveguide core refractive index/permittivity, the waveguide core is positioned between the first and the second cladding layers. The waveguide core including an active region adapted to generate light based on interband transitions. The light being generated defines the lasing wavelength or the lasing frequency. The first refractive index and the second refractive index are lower than the waveguide core refractive index. The first cladding layer and/or the second cladding layers can also be formed using a metal.02-23-2012

Nicholas D. Johnson, Claremore, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110094730Bottom Tag for Progressing Cavity Pump Rotor with Coiled Tubing Access - The bottom tag of the present invention comprises a tapered coupling that is secured below the stator housing. In one embodiment the smaller diameter of the coupling is smaller than the rotor minor diameter. In another embodiment the smallest diameter in the coupling tag is smaller than the major diameter of the rotor and longer than one half the rotor pitch, so that no more than one half of a rotor pitch can enter. In either case there are optional side openings to aid flow during operation. The taper in the coupling tag guides coiled tubing through when the rotor is removed to clean up the wellbore below by jetting through the coiled tubing. The taper can also guide measurement equipment through.04-28-2011
20110103989Progressing Cavity Pump Rubber Reinforcement Device for Rotor Alignment - A progressing cavity pump assembly utilizes a reinforced upper section of the stator rubber helix. The pump stator is located at the end of a string of tubing. The reinforced upper section of the stator rubber helix is strong enough, whether reinforced by mechanical means or by strengthening the rubber matrix chemically, so as not to allow the passage of a stop located above or on the top of the pump rotor. The rotor is lowered on a string of rods until the stop above or on top of the rotor lands onto the reinforced upper section of the stator rubber helix. The rotor is then repositioned away from the stator helix a predetermined distance before pump operation begins with rod string rotation.05-05-2011
20110284238INSERTABLE SURFACE-DRIVEN PUMP - Wellbore tubing having an annular seating member and an annular anti-rotation member can be used for one or more types of surface driven submersible pumps. In one embodiment, a stator and a rotor of a surface driven progressing cavity pump can be inserted into the tubing after the tubing is deployed. In one embodiment, a surface driven reciprocating pump can be inserted into the tubing, later withdrawn from the tubing, and then a progressing cavity pump can be inserted into the same tubing.11-24-2011

Ryan A. Johnson, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110271704SEDIMENT TRAP SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods for condensate removal are disclosed. A reservoir may include a trap structure and a sediment trap may be disposed within the trap structure. The sediment trap may be positioned within the reservoir so that condensate flowing into the reservoir is filtered before flowing out of the reservoir.11-10-2011
20110272043CONDENSATE REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - In an embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for handling a fluid is provided. The apparatus comprising a reservoir having a basin which receives the fluid and at least a first port through which the fluid is evacuated; a pump housing including a fluid pump; a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the fluid in the reservoir through the first port of the reservoir and in fluid communication with the fluid pump; at least one sensor which provides an indication of a height of the fluid in the reservoir; and a conduit with a first aperture and a second aperture therethrough, wherein the reservoir and the pump housing are external to the conduit.11-10-2011

William B. Johnson, Tulsa, OK US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100003637Dental File with Improved Tip Configuration - A dental instrument for cleaning and shaping a root canal of a tooth includes a working portion having three helical flutes and a guide tip with a first, second, and third face surface. A portion of the guide tip is removed so that each of the first and second surfaces are contiguous to a lateral surface of a conical-shaped envelope defining the original tip but a portion of the third surface is not contiguous to a lateral surface of the conical-shaped envelope. The intersection of the first and second surfaces, however, remains at the center point of the guide tip. The removed portion of the guide tip may result in an arcuate-shaped face surface, an angular-shaped face surface, or some combination of the two.01-07-2010
20100040994Reciprocal Reverse Rotation Endodontic File - A single use, reciprocal reverse rotation, endodontic file includes a plurality of spaced apart helical flutes with spiraled lands therebetween. The lands have an edge with a positive cutting angle when the file is rotated in one direction and a scraping angle when rotated in the opposite direction. The file provides for sequential rotation of a selected angle in a forward direction followed by rotation of a slightly less angle in a reverse direction. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the flutes is concave polygonal-shaped at a proximal end of the file and square-shaped at the distal end. In another embodiment, the cross-sectional area of the flutes is convex arcuate-shaped, the lands lying normal to the central longitudinal axis of the file. The handle portion of the file may be configured for use in a rotary handpiece or for manual rotation.02-18-2010
20100129778Methods for disenfecting and removing smear layer from tooth surfaces - Methods for disinfecting and removing smear layer from prepared tooth surfaces are provided. The methods involve irrigating the tooth surface with a disinfectant solution containing doxycycline or tetracycline, a surfactant such as polysorbate, and organic acid such as citric acid. The methods can be used in various dental treatments including, for example, endodontic and periodontic procedures as well as tooth restoration and reconstruction.05-27-2010