Ernest L Carter

US Patent:

7703513, Apr 27, 2010

Filed:

Oct 19, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/975714

Inventors:

Harold J. Vinegar - Bellaire TX, US
Ernest E. Carter - Sugar Land TX, US
Jaime Santos Son - Houston TX, US
Taixu Bai - Katy TX, US
Mohamad Fereydoon Khoda Verdian - The Woodlands TX, US

Assignee:

Shell Oil Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 21/00
E21B 33/138
E21B 36/04
E21B 43/24

US Classification:

166245, 166248, 166288, 166294, 166302, 166303, 175 57, 175 72, 507265

Abstract:

Methods for forming a barrier around at least a portion of a treatment area in a subsurface formation are described herein. A material including wax may be introduced into one or more wellbores. The material introduced into two or more wells may mix in the formation and congeal to form a barrier to fluid flow.

US Patent:

20010048854, Dec 6, 2001

Filed:

Jan 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/756809

Inventors:

Ernest Carter - Sugar Land TX, US

International Classification:

E04B001/00
E04G021/00
E04G023/00
E02D003/12
C09K017/00
E02D005/18

US Classification:

405/266000, 052/742160, 405/269000

Abstract:

A jet bit for jet grouting is disclosed. The jet bit has a rotating auger with a hollow central mast and one or more at least partial helical flights defining an outer auger diameter. The jet bit has at least one primary jet nozzle flowably connected to the central mast of the auger and positioned proximal to the outer diameter of the auger with the discharge of the nozzle directed outside the outer diameter of the auger. Secondary jet nozzles may be used that are directed between the central mast and the outer diameter of the auger. A conventional crane mounted caisson drilling rig can be adapted for use with the jet bit to perform jet grouting.

US Patent:

20020009331, Jan 24, 2002

Filed:

Aug 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/940075

Inventors:

Ernest Carter - Sugar Land TX, US

International Classification:

G21F005/00
G21F009/00
B09B001/00
E02D005/18
E02D027/00
E02D029/00

US Classification:

405/129550, 405/129600, 405/267000

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for constructing, verifying, and maintaining underground vaults that isolate and contain radioactive burial sites. The method employs a buoyant lift technique to isolate a block of soil containing the contaminates from the surrounding soil. An impermeable synthetic liner is embedded in the vault to enhance the integrity of the system. The integrity of the vault is monitored by a system of sensors placed both inside and outside of the sealed vault. The method eliminates the need to excavate or drill in the contaminated areas.

US Patent:

20030205174, Nov 6, 2003

Filed:

Apr 29, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/425287

Inventors:

Ernest Carter - Sugar Land TX, US

International Classification:

C04B014/00

US Classification:

106/724000, 106/725000, 106/640000, 106/643000, 588/003000

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for constructing, verifying, and maintaining underground vaults that isolate and contain radioactive burial sites. The method employs a buoyant lift technique to isolate a block of soil containing the contaminates from the surrounding soil. An impermeable synthetic liner is embedded in the vault to enhance the integrity of the system. The integrity of the vault is monitored by a system of sensors placed both inside and outside of the sealed vault. The method eliminates the need to excavate or drill in the contaminated areas.

US Patent:

20050074291, Apr 7, 2005

Filed:

Sep 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/949095

Inventors:

Ernest Carter - Sugar Land TX, US

International Classification:

B09B001/00
E02D005/18

US Classification:

405129200, 405129100, 405129600

Abstract:

Disclosed is a method of excavating large quantities of non-homogenous radioactive contaminated waste, desirably without releasing radioactive contaminated dust or exposing personnel to its hazards. The excavation of buried waste is performed in the presence of a suppression fluid that coats the waste and captures and retains particles so that they do not become airborne. Use of this suppression fluid technique allows larger mechanized excavation equipment to be used to perform the work. This keeps workers away from the waste. The waste is excavated and placed inside large steel boxes, such as a roll-off box, by the excavator. The suppression fluid covers the waste in the boxes and prevents particulate emissions from the waste.

US Patent:

62805215, Aug 28, 2001

Filed:

Feb 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/251063

Inventors:

Ernest E. Carter - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

C04B 2400

US Classification:

106724

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for constructing, verifying, and maintaining underground vaults that isolate and contain radioactive burial sites. The method employs a buoyant lift technique to isolate a block of soil containing the contaminates from the surrounding soil. An impermeable synthetic liner is embedded in the vault to enhance the integrity of the system. The integrity of the vault is monitored by a system of sensors placed both inside and outside of the sealed vault. The method eliminates the need to excavate or drill in the contaminated areas.

US Patent:

59051841, May 18, 1999

Filed:

May 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/075706

Inventors:

Ernest E. Carter - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

B09B1/00

US Classification:

588260

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for constructing, verifying, and maintaining underground vaults that isolate and contain radioactive burial sites. The method employs a buoyant lift technique to isolate a block of soil containing the contaminates from the surrounding soil. An impermeable synthetic liner is embedded in the vault to enhance the integrity of the system. The integrity of the vault is monitored by a system of sensors placed both inside and outside of the sealed vault. The method eliminates the need to excavate or drill in the contaminated areas.

US Patent:

58908404, Apr 6, 1999

Filed:

Dec 6, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/761273

Inventors:

Ernest E. Carter - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

B09B 100
E02D 312

US Classification:

405129

Abstract:

A method is disclosed for constructing, verifying, and maintaining underground vaults that isolate and contain radioactive burial sites. The method employs a buoyant lift technique to isolate a block of soil containing the contaminates from the surrounding soil. An impermeable synthetic liner is embedded in the vault to enhance the integrity of the system. The integrity of the vault is monitored by a system of sensors placed both inside and outside of the sealed vault. The method eliminates the need to excavate or drill in the contaminated areas.