公开(公告)号：US09880095B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14360813

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: CiDRA Corporate Services Inc.

Inventor： Michael A. Davis ,  Mark R. Fernald

IPC: G01N21/3563 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N21/84

CPC classification number: G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N21/84 ,  G01N33/24 ,  G01N33/241 ,  G01N2201/0691 ,  G01N2201/0697 ,  G01N2201/12

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique that uses discrete wavelengths of illumination of an ore sample, and through the use of optical filters and laser illumination the signal-to-noise ratio of the measurement can be greatly improved, and may take the form of apparatus featuring a signal processor configured to: receive signaling containing information about a spectral reflectance caused by discrete wavelengths illuminating an ore sample; and determine information about a bitumen content of the ore sample based at least partly on the signaling. The signal processor may provide corresponding signaling containing information about the bitumen content of the ore sample, including for further processing, printing or displaying.

公开(公告)号：US20180010945A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15541839

申请日：2016-02-05

Applicant: CiDRA Corporate Services Inc.

Inventor： Robert J. MARON ,  Juan F. MEDINA ,  Dylan CIRULIS ,  Joseph MERCURI

IPC: G01F1/86 ,  G01N15/10 ,  G01N15/02 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/708 ,  G01N29/036 ,  B03D1/02

Abstract: Apparatus features a signal processor or signal processing module configured to: receive signaling containing information about a central air-core of an overflow pipe of a hydrocyclone where fluid flow is concentrated in an outer annular region of the overflow pipe that is against an inner wall of the overflow pipe during a normal operation of the hydrocyclone; and determine corresponding signaling containing information about a collapse of the central air-core of the overflow pipe of the hydrocyclone during an abnormal operation of the hydrocyclone, based upon the signaling received. The signaling contains information about a fluid flow rate of the fluid flow by detecting a change in the magnitude of a force and/or a moment on the probe.

公开(公告)号：US09366653B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13953773

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: CiDRA Corporate Services Inc.

Inventor： Christian Victor O'Keefe ,  Robert J. Maron ,  Mark R. Fernald ,  Timothy J. Bailey ,  Alex M. Van der Spek ,  Michael A. Davis ,  John V. Viega

IPC: G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/04 ,  G01B17/02

CPC classification number: G01N29/04 ,  G01B17/02 ,  G01N29/2437

Abstract: Apparatus for determining a thickness of a wall of a pipe, featuring a signal processing module configured to respond to signaling containing information about traveling stress waves transmitted to and reflected back from a wall of a pipe by a sensor band that includes a series, ring or array having multiple transducers circumferentially arranged and mounted around, and attached to or clamped onto, an outside wall of the pipe; determine a profile of a thickness of the wall of the pipe corresponding to circumferential locations of the multiple transducers based on the signaling received from the sensor band, and the provides corresponding signaling containing information about the profile of the thickness of the wall of the pipe; and another module configured to receive the corresponding signaling and provide a visual indication of either data or a graph of the thickness of the wall of the pipe.

Abstract translation: 用于确定管壁的厚度的装置，其特征在于信号处理模块被配置为响应信号，所述信号处理模块响应于包含通过包括串联环的传感器带传输到管壁的并从其壁反射的行进应力波的信息， 阵列具有周向布置并安装在管子的外壁上并附接或夹紧在管的外壁上的多个换能器; 基于从传感器带接收到的信令确定对应于多个换能器的圆周位置的管道壁厚度的轮廓，并且提供包含关于管道的壁厚度的轮廓的信息的相应信号; 以及另一个模块，其被配置为接收相应的信号并且提供任何数据的视觉指示或管壁的厚度的图形。

公开(公告)号：US20150353817A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14759795

申请日：2014-01-08

Applicant: CIDRA CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.

Inventor： Alan D. KERSEY

IPC: C09K8/80 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B43/26

CPC classification number: C09K8/805 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/1015 ,  E21B49/08

Abstract: The present invention provides a proppant or proppant mixture having insert materials configured for providing a mechanical or physical function in a well to hold open fissures or pathways created in formations caused by well fracking to allow a release of a hydrocarbon from the well, the insert materials being configured at least partly with beads having a functionalized polymer so as to form functionalized polymer proppants that are configured to respond to the hydrocarbon or other composition of matter released from the well, including water, and provide at least one chemical taggant containing an indication about the hydrocarbon or other composition of matter released from the well. The functionalized polymer may include a dual-monomer structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种支撑剂或支撑剂混合物，其具有插入材料，其被配置用于在井中提供机械或物理功能，以保持由井下压裂引起的在地层中产生的开放裂缝或路径，以允许从井中释放烃， 至少部分地配置有具有官能化聚合物的珠，以便形成官能化聚合物支撑剂，其被配置为响应于从包含水释放的烃或其它组合物，并提供至少一种含有关于 从井中释放的烃或其他物质组成。 官能化聚合物可以包括双单体结构。

公开(公告)号：US20150083646A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14387692

申请日：2013-04-01

Applicant: CiDRA Corporate Services Inc.

Inventor： Francis K. Didden ,  Alan D. Kersey ,  Michael A. Davis ,  Paul J. Rothman ,  Mark R. Fernald ,  Christian V. O'Keefe ,  Douglas H. Adamson

IPC: B03D1/02 ,  B03D1/08 ,  B03D1/14

CPC classification number: B03D1/023 ,  B03B5/28 ,  B03D1/02 ,  B03D1/04 ,  B03D1/082 ,  B03D1/1406 ,  B03D2203/02 ,  C02F1/24

Abstract: Apparatus is provided featuring a first and second cells. The first cell receives an ore slurry having mineral particles of interest, receives unexpanded polymer microspheres comprising a surface having mineral collector chemistry attached thereto with molecules for attaching the mineral particles of interest, causes the unexpanded polymer microspheres to expand substantially in volume into expanded polymer microspheres having a substantially increased sphere surface area, and provides an expanded polymer microsphere foam layer comprising the expanded polymer microspheres with attached mineral particles of interest. The second cell receives the expanded polymer microsphere foam layer, and causes the expanded polymer microspheres to collapse substantially in volume into collapsed polymer microspheres having a substantially reduced sphere surface area that results in a mechanical shearing off of the attached mineral particles of interest. The second cell may also provide a mineral concentrate output having the mineral particles of interest.

Abstract translation: 提供具有第一和第二单元的装置。 第一个细胞接收具有感兴趣的矿物颗粒的矿浆，接收未发泡的聚合物微球，其包含具有矿物收集剂化学性质的表面，其附着有用于附着感兴趣的矿物颗粒的分子，使未膨胀的聚合物微球体积基本上膨胀到发泡聚合物微球体 具有基本上增加的球表面积，并且提供包含具有附加的感兴趣的矿物颗粒的发泡聚合物微球的发泡聚合物微球泡沫层。 第二个电池接收发泡的聚合物微球泡沫层，并且使发泡的聚合物微球基本上体积地折叠成具有基本上减小的球表面积的聚合物微球体，导致所附着的矿物颗粒的机械剪切。 第二电池还可以提供具有感兴趣的矿物颗粒的矿物质浓缩物输出。

公开(公告)号：US20140297204A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14350711

申请日：2012-10-18

Applicant: CiDRA Corporate Services Inc.

Inventor： John Biesak ,  Douglas H. Loose ,  Michael A. Davis

IPC: G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N33/38 ,  G01N29/44

CPC classification number: G01N29/024 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01N29/2468 ,  G01N29/42 ,  G01N29/44 ,  G01N29/4436 ,  G01N29/4472 ,  G01N29/50 ,  G01N33/383 ,  G01N2291/012 ,  G01N2291/02433

Abstract: Apparatus is provided having an acoustic-based air probe with an acoustic source configured to provide an acoustic signal into a mixture of concrete; and an acoustic receiver configured to be substantially co-planar with the acoustic source, to respond to the acoustic signal, and to provide signaling containing information about the acoustic signal injected into the mixture of concrete.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有基于声学的空气探针的设备，声学探测器被配置为将声学信号提供到混凝土的混合物中; 以及声学接收器，被配置为与声源基本共面，以响应声信号，并提供包含关于注入到混凝土混合物中的声信号的信号的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20220145168A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17532044

申请日：2021-11-22

Applicant: CiDRA Corporate Services Inc.

Inventor： Alan D. KERSEY

IPC: C09K8/80 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B47/11

Abstract: The present invention provides a proppant or proppant mixture having insert materials configured for providing a mechanical or physical function in a well to hold open fissures or pathways created in formations caused by well fracking to allow a release of a hydrocarbon from the well, the insert materials being configured at least partly with beads having a functionalized polymer so as to form functionalized polymer proppants that are configured to respond to the hydrocarbon or other composition of matter released from the well, including water, and provide at least one chemical taggant containing an indication about the hydrocarbon or other composition of matter released from the well. The functionalized polymer may include a dual-monomer structure.

公开(公告)号：US10751693B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US15311932

申请日：2015-06-01

Applicant: CIDRA Corporate Services Inc.

Inventor： Paul J. Rothman ,  Mark R. Fernald ,  Christian V. O'Keefe ,  Douglas H. Adamson

IPC: B01J20/26 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F1/24 ,  B01D15/08 ,  B01J20/28 ,  C02F103/28 ,  C02F103/10

Abstract: Apparatus or recovering a mineral particle of interest from a slurry in a mineral extraction process, featuring a core or substrate; and multiple layers arranged on the core or substrate, each layer of the multiple layers configured with a respective outer surface having a plurality of molecules attached thereto, the molecules comprising a functional group selected for attracting and attaching one or more mineral particles of interest to the molecules. Each layer is made from a polymer having a thickness of less than or equal to about 125 microns. The polymer is selected from a group consisting of polydimethylsiloxane or dimethyl siloxane.

公开(公告)号：US20200246806A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：US16637128

申请日：2018-08-07

Applicant: CiDRA CORPORATE SERVICES INC.

Inventor： Robert J. MARON ,  Christian V. O'KEEFE ,  Jaime SEPULVEDA

IPC: B03B13/00 ,  G01N15/02 ,  B02C25/00 ,  B02C23/20 ,  B03B5/34

Abstract: A mineral extraction system features at least one hydrocyclone, each having input piping, underflow piping, a cyclone portion and overflow piping; a particle size measurement device arranged on some part of the at least one hydrocyclone and configured to sense particles flowing in a process medium, and providing signaling containing information about the size of the particles in the process medium; and a controller having a signal processor configured to receive the signaling, and determine control signaling to control some part of the mineral extraction system, based upon the signaling received.

公开(公告)号：US10156547B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-18

申请号：US14350711

申请日：2012-10-18

Applicant: CiDRA Corporate Services Inc.

Inventor： John Biesak ,  Douglas H. Loose ,  Michael A. Davis

IPC: G01N29/024 ,  G01F17/00 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N29/44 ,  G01N33/38 ,  G01N29/42 ,  G01N29/50

Abstract: Apparatus is provided having an acoustic-based air probe with an acoustic source configured to provide an acoustic signal into a mixture of concrete; and an acoustic receiver configured to be substantially co-planar with the acoustic source, to respond to the acoustic signal, and to provide signaling containing information about the acoustic signal injected into the mixture of concrete.