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Oliver Ousterhout Phones & Addresses
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San Francisco, CA
Publications
Us Patents
Engineered, Scalable Underground Storage System And Method
View pageUS Patent:
8277145, Oct 2, 2012
Filed:
Oct 20, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/582351
Inventors:
Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III - San Francisco CA, US
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Porter James Underwood - Tehachapi CA, US
Ali Daneshy - Houston TX, US
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Porter James Underwood - Tehachapi CA, US
Ali Daneshy - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
SEQEnergy, LLC - San Rafael CA
International Classification:
B65G 5/00
E02D 3/12
E02D 3/12
US Classification:
405 57, 40512945, 4051296, 405270
Abstract:
An engineered, scalable underground containment system and method for storing compressed gases or liquids in permeable rock formations using conventional drilling techniques. The porosity and permeability of the formation may be enhanced to maximize reservoir capacity and increase the rate at which gases and liquids can be introduced into and removed from the reservoir. In some embodiments, layers of cap rock in the formation are utilized as containment barriers, and in some, containment barriers are constructed around the storage zones.
Process For The Production Of Carbon Nanoparticles And Sequestration Of Carbon
View pageUS Patent:
8377408, Feb 19, 2013
Filed:
Apr 19, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/090053
Inventors:
Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III - San Francisco CA, US
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Jon K. Myers - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Jon K. Myers - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Assignee:
High Temperature Physics, LLC - Novato CA
International Classification:
B82B 3/00
US Classification:
423445B, 423445 R, 977842
Abstract:
Process for producing carbon nanospheres and other nano materials with carbon dioxide and magnesium. The carbon dioxide and magnesium are combusted together in a reactor to produce carbon nanospheres and magnesium oxide, which are then separated to provide the individual reaction products. The reaction occurs at a very high temperature, e. g. 2000 F. -5000 F. and also produces large amounts of useful energy in the form of heat and light, including infrared and ultraviolet radiation. Other oxidizing agents such as aluminum can be combined with the magnesium, and the metal oxides produced by the reaction can be recycled to provide additional oxidizing agents for combustion with the carbon dioxide. By varying the reaction temperature, the morphology of the carbon products can be controlled.
Process For The Production Of Carbon Graphenes And Other Nanomaterials
View pageUS Patent:
8420042, Apr 16, 2013
Filed:
Sep 20, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/237766
Inventors:
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III - San Francisco CA, US
Jon K. Myers - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III - San Francisco CA, US
Jon K. Myers - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Assignee:
High Temperature Physics, LLC - Novato CA
International Classification:
C01B 31/02
B82B 3/00
B82B 3/00
US Classification:
423445B, 423445 R, 977843
Abstract:
Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAlO(spinels) as well as composites of these nanocrystals with multiple layers of graphene deposited on or intercalated with them.
Underground Sequestration System And Method
View pageUS Patent:
20090220303, Sep 3, 2009
Filed:
Mar 2, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/396287
Inventors:
Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III - San Francisco CA, US
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
International Classification:
B65G 5/00
US Classification:
405 55, 405 53
Abstract:
Underground sequestration system and method in which a liquid or gas is stored in a sequestration zone of enhanced porosity in an underground geological formation, with a containment barrier around the sequestration zone. Conditions within the formation are monitored to verify the integrity of the sequestered substance, and any necessary repair or maintenance is done through wells that extend into the formation. In some disclosed embodiments, the porosity of the formation in the sequestration zone is enhanced by boreholes and laterals that are drilled with high velocity hydraulic cutting jets, and the sequestered liquid or gas is injected into the sequestration zone through the boreholes and laterals. Additional boreholes and laterals are employed in the containment barrier, and the barrier is formed of a thixotropic material that is injected into the formation through the additional boreholes and laterals.
Engineered, Scalable Underground Storage System And Method
View pageUS Patent:
20100098492, Apr 22, 2010
Filed:
Oct 20, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/582393
Inventors:
Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III - San Francisco CA, US
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Porter James Underwood - Tehachapi CA, US
Ali Daneshy - Houston TX, US
Robert Wayne Dickinson - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Porter James Underwood - Tehachapi CA, US
Ali Daneshy - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
B65G 5/00
US Classification:
405 57, 405 53
Abstract:
An engineered, scalable underground containment system and method for storing compressed gases or liquids in permeable rock formations using conventional drilling techniques. The porosity and permeability of the formation may be enhanced to maximize reservoir capacity and increase the rate at which gases and liquids can be introduced into and removed from the reservoir. In some embodiments, layers of cap rock in the formation are utilized as containment barriers, and in some, containment barriers are constructed around the storage zones.
Nanomaterials And Process For Making The Same
View pageUS Patent:
20130295000, Nov 7, 2013
Filed:
Apr 16, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/864080
Inventors:
Ben Wade Oakes Dickinson, III - San Francisco CA, US
Jon K. Myers - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Douglas Paul DuFaux - Orchard Park NY, US
Jon K. Myers - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Douglas Paul DuFaux - Orchard Park NY, US
International Classification:
C01B 31/04
C01F 5/02
C01F 5/02
US Classification:
423448, 423635, 25218232
Abstract:
Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAlO(spinels) as well as composites of these nanocrystals with multiple layers of graphene deposited on or intercalated with them.
Nanomaterials And Process For Making The Same
View pageUS Patent:
20150376012, Dec 31, 2015
Filed:
Sep 4, 2015
Appl. No.:
14/846497
Inventors:
- Novato CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Douglas Paul DuFaux - Orchard Park NY, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Douglas Paul DuFaux - Orchard Park NY, US
International Classification:
C01B 31/04
Abstract:
Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials such as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of other input materials, and by varying the process parameters, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAlO(spinels) as well as composites of these nanocrystals with multiple layers of graphene deposited on or intercalated with them.
Process For Producing Magnesium Oxide
View pageUS Patent:
20150210558, Jul 30, 2015
Filed:
Feb 5, 2015
Appl. No.:
14/615163
Inventors:
- Novato CA, US
Jon K. Myers - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Douglas Paul DuFaux - Orchard Park NY, US
Jon K. Myers - San Rafael CA, US
Oliver Douglas Ousterhout - Belvedere CA, US
Lawrence Joseph Musetti - San Rafael CA, US
Douglas Paul DuFaux - Orchard Park NY, US
International Classification:
C01F 5/04
C01F 7/16
C01F 7/16
Abstract:
Process for producing nanomaterials such as graphenes, graphene composites, magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxides and other nanomaterials by high heat vaporization and rapid cooling. In some of the preferred embodiments, the high heat is produced by an oxidation-reduction reaction of carbon dioxide and magnesium as the primary reactants, although additional materials as reaction catalysts, control agents, or composite materials can be included in the reaction, if desired. The carbon dioxide and magnesium are combusted together in a reactor to produce nano-magnesium oxide, graphenes, graphene composites, and possibly other products which are then separated or excluded by suitable processes or reactions to provide the individual reaction products. The reaction is highly energetic, producing very high temperatures on the order of 5610 F. (3098 C.), or higher, and also produces large amounts of useful energy in the form of heat and light, including infrared and ultraviolet radiation, all of which can be captured and reused in the invention or utilized in other applications. The products of combustion, particularly the magnesium oxide, can be recycled to provide additional oxidizing agents for combustion with the carbon dioxide. By varying the process parameters, such as reaction temperature and pressure, the type and morphology of the carbon nanoproducts and other nanoproducts can be controlled. The reaction also produces nanomaterials from a variety of input materials. The reaction products include novel nanocrystals of MgO (percilase) and MgAlO(spinels) as well as composites of these nanocrystals with multiple layers of graphene deposited on or intercalated with them.