公开(公告)号：US07172371B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US11273962

申请日：2005-11-14

Applicant: Reva A. Nickelson ,  John G. Richardson ,  Kevin M. Kostelnik ,  Paul A. Sloan

Inventor： Reva A. Nickelson ,  John G. Richardson ,  Kevin M. Kostelnik ,  Paul A. Sloan

IPC: B09B1/00

CPC classification number: E02D19/185 ,  B09B1/00 ,  B09C1/002 ,  E02D19/06 ,  E02D19/12 ,  E02D31/006

Abstract: Systems, components, and methods relating to subterranean containment barriers. Laterally adjacent tubular casings having male interlock structures and multiple female interlock structures defining recesses for receiving a male interlock structure are used to create subterranean barriers for containing and treating buried waste and its effluents. The multiple female interlock structures enable the barriers to be varied around subsurface objects and to form barrier sidewalls. The barrier may be used for treating and monitoring a zone of interest.

Abstract translation: 与地下遏制障碍有关的系统，部件和方法。 使用具有阳互锁结构和限定用于接收阳互锁结构的凹部的多个阴互锁结构的相邻的管状肠衣来产生用于容纳和处理埋藏废物及其流出物的地下障碍物。 多个母联锁结构使得能够围绕地下物体变化障碍物并形成阻挡侧壁。 障碍物可用于治疗和监测感兴趣的区域。

公开(公告)号：US07153061B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US11088650

申请日：2005-03-23

Applicant: Reva A. Nickelson ,  Stephanie Walsh ,  John G. Richardson ,  John R. Dick ,  Paul A. Sloan

Inventor： Reva A. Nickelson ,  Stephanie Walsh ,  John G. Richardson ,  John R. Dick ,  Paul A. Sloan

IPC: B09C1/02

CPC classification number: E02D31/006 ,  B09B1/00 ,  B09C1/002

Abstract: Processes and methods relating to treating contaminants and collecting desired substances from a zone of interest using subterranean collection and containment barriers. Tubular casings having interlock structures are used to create subterranean barriers for containing and treating buried waste and its effluents. The subterranean barrier includes an effluent collection system. Treatment solutions provided to the zone of interest pass therethrough and are collected by the barrier and treated or recovered, allowing on-site remediation. Barrier components may be used to in the treatment by collecting or removing contaminants or other materials from the zone of interest.

Abstract translation: 使用地下收集和遏制屏障处理污染物和从感兴趣区域收集所需物质的方法和方法。 具有互锁结构的管状壳体用于产生用于容纳和处理埋藏废物及其流出物的地下障碍物。 地下屏障包括流出物收集系统。 提供给感兴趣区域的处理溶液通过其中并被屏障收集并进行处理或回收，从而允许现场修复。 阻隔组分可用于通过从感兴趣区域收集或除去污染物或其它材料进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US07070359B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10850706

申请日：2004-05-20

Applicant: John G. Richardson ,  Kevin M. Kostelnik ,  Reva A. Nickelson ,  Paul A. Sloan

Inventor： John G. Richardson ,  Kevin M. Kostelnik ,  Reva A. Nickelson ,  Paul A. Sloan

IPC: E21B4/00

CPC classification number: F16L1/036 ,  E21B7/20

Abstract: A tunneling system including a tunneling apparatus including a cutting structure for forming a borehole and at least one linkage section for transmitting a force generally toward the cutting structure is disclosed. A method of disposing a casing string within a subterranean formation by applying a force generally to the trailing end of the tunneling apparatus, generally toward the leading end thereof, but without transmitting the entire force through the entire casing string is also disclosed. At least one linkage section extending within but not in contact with at least one casing section of the casing string may transmit the force. Also, a force limiting member may limit a force applied to the casing string.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种隧道系统，其包括包括用于形成钻孔的切割结构的隧道装置和用于传递大致朝向切割结构的力的至少一个连杆部分。 还公开了一种将套管柱设置在地下地层内的方法，该方法通常施加大体上朝向其前端的隧道装置的后端，但是没有将整个力传递通过整个套管柱。 在套管柱的至少一个壳体部分内延伸但不与其接触的至少一个连杆部分可以传递力。 此外，力限制构件可以限制施加到套管柱的力。

公开(公告)号：US07056063B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-06

申请号：US10850636

申请日：2004-05-20

Applicant: John G. Richardson ,  Reva A. Nickelson ,  Paul A. Sloan ,  Kevin M. Kostelnik

Inventor： John G. Richardson ,  Reva A. Nickelson ,  Paul A. Sloan ,  Kevin M. Kostelnik

IPC: E02D5/14

CPC classification number: B09B1/00 ,  B09C1/002 ,  E02D3/005 ,  E02D5/08 ,  E02D19/185 ,  E02D31/00 ,  E02D31/006

Abstract: A containment system for use adjacent to a selected region of a subterranean formation and comprising a plurality of laterally interlocked casing strings. At least one electrically conductive element is disposed along at least a portion of a casing string and is used for performing electrical time domain reflectometry. At least one protective element may be positioned between portions of adjacent casing strings of the barrier, and at least one electrically conductive element may be disposed at least partially within the at least one protective element for use in indicating at least one characteristic of at least a portion of the containment system. Electrical time domain reflectometry (TDR) may be used to indicate the at least one characteristic; for instance, TDR may be used to indicate leakage through the barrier or a discontinuity or void in a barrier filler material.

Abstract translation: 一种用于邻近地层的选定区域使用并包括多个横向互锁的套管柱的容纳系统。 至少一个导电元件沿着套管串的至少一部分设置，并用于执行电时域反射测量。 至少一个保护元件可以位于屏障的相邻套管柱的部分之间，并且至少一个导电元件可以至少部分地设置在至少一个保护元件内，用于指示至少一个 遏制系统的一部分。 电时域反射计（TDR）可用于表示至少一个特征; 例如，TDR可以用于指示通过阻挡层的泄漏或阻挡填料材料中的不连续性或空隙。

公开(公告)号：US06993061B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10703879

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: Jay A. Roach ,  John G. Richardson ,  Brian D. Raivo ,  Nicholas R. Soelberg

Inventor： Jay A. Roach ,  John G. Richardson ,  Brian D. Raivo ,  Nicholas R. Soelberg

IPC: F27D23/04 ,  H05B6/34

CPC classification number: F23G5/085 ,  F23G2202/20 ,  F23G2204/204 ,  F23G2209/18 ,  F23G2209/20 ,  F27B14/063 ,  F27B14/08 ,  F27B14/0806 ,  F27D27/00 ,  F27D99/0006 ,  F27D2099/0015 ,  H05B6/34 ,  H05B6/367 ,  Y02P10/253

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of operation are provided for a cold-crucible-induction melter for vitrifying waste wherein a single induction power supply may be used to effect a selected thermal distribution by independently energizing at least two inductors. Also, a bottom drain assembly may be heated by an inductor and may include an electrically resistive heater. The bottom drain assembly may be cooled to solidify molten material passing therethrough to prevent discharge of molten material therefrom. Configurations are provided wherein the induction flux skin depth substantially corresponds with the central longitudinal axis of the crucible. Further, the drain tube may be positioned within the induction flux skin depth in relation to material within the crucible or may be substantially aligned with a direction of flow of molten material within the crucible. An improved head design including four shells forming thermal radiation shields and at least two gas-cooled plenums is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于玻璃化废物的冷坩埚感应熔化器的装置和操作方法，其中可以使用单个感应电源来通过独立地激励至少两个电感器来实现所选择的热分布。 此外，底部漏极组件可以由电感器加热并且可以包括电阻加热器。 底部排水组件可以被冷却以固化通过其中的熔融材料，以防止熔融材料从其中排出。 提供了配置，其中感应通量皮肤深度基本上对应于坩埚的中心纵向轴线。 此外，排水管可以相对于坩埚内的材料定位在感应通量皮肤深度内，或者可以基本上与坩埚内的熔融材料的流动方向对齐。 还公开了一种改进的头设计，包括形成热辐射屏蔽的四个壳和至少两个气冷室。

公开(公告)号：US06851890B2

公开(公告)日：2005-02-08

申请号：US10412491

申请日：2003-04-03

Applicant: Kevin M. Kostelnik ,  Hideki Kawamura ,  John G. Richardson ,  Masaru Noda

Inventor： Kevin M. Kostelnik ,  Hideki Kawamura ,  John G. Richardson ,  Masaru Noda

IPC: G21F9/06 ,  B09B1/00 ,  B09C1/00 ,  E02D19/18 ,  E02D31/00 ,  G21F9/24 ,  G21F9/34

CPC classification number: B09B1/00 ,  B09C1/002 ,  E02D19/185 ,  E02D31/006

Abstract: An advanced containment system for containing buried waste and associated leachate. The advanced containment system comprises a plurality of casing sections with each casing section interlocked to an adjacent casing section. Each casing section includes a complementary interlocking structure that interlocks with the complementary interlocking structure on an adjacent casing section. A barrier filler substantially fills the casing sections and may substantially fill the spaces of the complementary interlocking structure to form a substantially impermeable barrier. Some of the casing sections may include sensors so that the casing sections and the zone of interest may be remotely monitored after the casing sections are emplaced in the ground.

Abstract translation: 一个包含埋藏废物和相关渗滤液的先进遏制系统。 先进的封闭系统包括多个壳体部分，每个壳体部分互锁到相邻的壳体部分。 每个壳体部分包括互补的互锁结构，其在相邻的壳体部分上与互补的互锁结构互锁。 阻挡填料基本上填充壳体部分，并且可以基本上填充互补互锁结构的空间以形成基本上不可渗透的屏障。 一些套管部分可以包括传感器，使得在壳体部分被放置在地面中之后，可以远程监视壳体部分和感兴趣区域。

公开(公告)号：US5846488A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US883213

申请日：1997-06-26

Applicant: John G. Richardson

Inventor： John G. Richardson

IPC: G01N33/543 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B01L9/00 ,  B01L99/00 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01N33/50 ,  G01N33/53 ,  B01L11/00

CPC classification number: B01L3/508 ,  B01L9/52 ,  B01L9/54 ,  G01N33/5304 ,  G01N33/5308 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  Y10S435/81

Abstract: The present invention relates to a field kit for the detection of analytes and to a method for using such a field kit. The field kit comprises a tray and lid adhered to the surface of the tray. Reaction-reagent compartments are formed by recesses in the tray when the tray is adhered to the lid. Probe compartments may also be included if desired. In operation, the tray and lid are bent at a score line to open the wells containing the reaction reagents. The lid is bent to form an A-shaped structure so that the kit may be placed in an upright position for use. A portion of the lid is peeled back from the tray to release probes and other, non-liquid components, if present.

公开(公告)号：US20090295520A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US11475858

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: Eric J. Yarger ,  John Morrison ,  John G. Richardson

Inventor： Eric J. Yarger ,  John Morrison ,  John G. Richardson

IPC: H01F7/02

CPC classification number: H02K35/02 ,  H01F7/1615 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H02J7/32 ,  H02K7/1876

Abstract: A magnetic structure configured to generate a compressed magnetic field. The magnetic structure may be advantageously employed in electro-mechanical and electro-magnetic devices.

Abstract translation: 构造成产生压缩磁场的磁结构。 磁性结构可以有利地用在机电和电磁装置中。

公开(公告)号：US07513715B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-07

申请号：US11565752

申请日：2006-12-01

Applicant: Reva A. Nickelson ,  Paul A. Sloan ,  John G. Richardson ,  Stephanie Walsh ,  Kevin M. Kostelnik

Inventor： Reva A. Nickelson ,  Paul A. Sloan ,  John G. Richardson ,  Stephanie Walsh ,  Kevin M. Kostelnik

IPC: E02D5/00

CPC classification number: B09B1/00 ,  B09C1/002 ,  B23K5/006 ,  B23K9/0026 ,  B23K11/002 ,  B23K13/01 ,  B23K15/0046 ,  B23K26/242 ,  B23K2101/12 ,  E02D5/08 ,  E02D19/185 ,  E21D9/005

Abstract: A subterranean barrier and method for forming same are disclosed, the barrier including a plurality of casing strings wherein at least one casing string of the plurality of casing strings may be affixed to at least another adjacent casing string of the plurality of casing strings through at least one weld, at least one adhesive joint, or both. A method and system for nondestructively inspecting a subterranean barrier is disclosed. For instance, a radiographic signal may be emitted from within a casing string toward an adjacent casing string and the radiographic signal may be detected from within the adjacent casing string. A method of repairing a barrier including removing at least a portion of a casing string and welding a repair element within the casing string is disclosed. A method of selectively heating at least one casing string forming at least a portion of a subterranean barrier is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种地下屏障及其形成方法，所述屏障包括多个套管串，其中所述多个套管柱中的至少一个套管柱可至少通过所述多个套管柱中的至少另一相邻套管柱固定 一个焊缝，至少一个粘合接头，或两者。 公开了一种用于非破坏性地检查地下屏障的方法和系统。 例如，放射线照相信号可以从套管串内发射到相邻的套管柱，并且可以从邻近的套管串中检测射线照相信号。 公开了一种修复障碍物的方法，包括移除套管柱的至少一部分并焊接套管柱内的修理元件。 公开了一种选择性加热形成地下屏障的至少一部分的至少一个套管柱的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07334485B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US11139426

申请日：2005-05-26

Applicant: Matthew T. Weseman ,  David T. Rohrbaugh ,  John G. Richardson

Inventor： Matthew T. Weseman ,  David T. Rohrbaugh ,  John G. Richardson

IPC: G01B5/30 ,  G01L1/00 ,  G01M5/00

CPC classification number: G01M5/0025 ,  G01M5/0041 ,  G01M5/0083

Abstract: A method, system and computer product for detecting the location of a deformation of a structure includes baselining a defined energy transmitting characteristic for each of the plurality of laterally adjacent conductors attached to the structure. Each of the plurality of conductors includes a plurality of segments coupled in series and having an associated unit value representative of the defined energy transmitting characteristic. The plurality of laterally adjacent conductors includes a plurality of identity groups with each identity group including at least one of the plurality of segments from each of the plurality of conductors. Each of the plurality of conductors are monitored for a difference in the defined energy transmitting characteristic when compared with a baseline energy transmitting characteristic for each of the plurality of conductors. When the difference exceeds a threshold value, a location of the deformation along the structure is calculated.

Abstract translation: 用于检测结构变形位置的方法，系统和计算机产品包括为连接到结构的多个横向相邻导体中的每一个的基准线定义的能量传输特性。 多个导体中的每一个包括串联耦合的多个段，并且具有表示所定义的能量传输特性的相关单位值。 多个横向相邻导体包括多个身份组，每个身份组包括来自多个导体中的每一个的多个片段中的至少一个片段。 当与多个导体中的每一个的基线能量传输特性相比较时，监视多个导体中的每个导体的限定能量传输特性的差异。 当差异超过阈值时，计算沿结构的变形的位置。