Thomas A Massalone

US Patent:

20230045711, Feb 9, 2023

Filed:

Aug 15, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/888079

Inventors:

- Katy TX, US
Marty Boros - Katy TX, US
Pete Berveiler - Katy TX, US
Dave Hansen - Katy TX, US
Colin Campbell - Katy TX, US
Mike Edwards - Katy TX, US
Thomas Massalone - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

SANDBOX ENTERPRISES, LLC - Katy TX

International Classification:

B65G 69/18
B65G 53/26
B01F 33/502
E21B 43/26
B65G 15/00
B65G 53/24
B65G 11/00
B65G 65/42
B65C 11/00

Abstract:

A proppant delivery assembly receives and supports a plurality of containers having proppant stored therein. A cradle has a top surface which receives and supports the plurality of containers when positioned thereon. The cradle enables the plurality of containers to dispense the proppant stored therein. A proppant mover is positioned to underlie and extend along the top surface of the cradle aligned with the plurality of containers to receive proppant from the plurality of containers. The proppant mover carries proppant away from the plurality of containers. A chute is coupled to the cradle for receiving proppant from the proppant mover and directing the proppant to a blender hopper. A hood assembly is disposed at an end of the chute opposite the proppant mover for directing a vacuum air flow that removes a volume of air containing proppant dust particles directed from the chute. The hood assembly includes a curtain extending about a perimeter of the hood assembly and downward therefrom to at least partially define the volume of air being removed by the hood assembly.

US Patent:

20200255236, Aug 13, 2020

Filed:

Apr 28, 2020

Appl. No.:

15/929361

Inventors:

- HOUSTON TX, US
Marty Boros - Houston TX, US
Pete Berveiler - Houston TX, US
Dave Hansen - Salt Lake City UT, US
Colin Campbell - Salt Lake City UT, US
Mike Edwards - Houston TX, US
Thomas Massalone - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

OREN TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - HOUSTON TX

International Classification:

B65G 69/18
B65C 11/00
B01F 13/00
B65G 65/42
B65G 11/00
B65G 53/24
B65G 15/00
E21B 41/00
B65G 53/26

Abstract:

A system is disclosed for conveying proppant from a container to fracking operation equipment. The system includes a proppant delivery assembly having a frame supporting the container adjacent a proppant mover having a conveyor, a shroud enclosing a portion of the conveyor, a proppant chamber coupled to the shroud and a chute coupled to the proppant chamber. The system also includes a dust collection assembly fluidly coupled to the proppant mover to collect the dust particles contained therein. The dust collection assembly includes an air mover, a hood with a dust receptacle, and ductwork coupling the air mover to the dust receptacle. An air flow is generated along a flow path through the dust receptacle and the ductwork to the air mover such that a suction pressure generated by the air mover is sufficient to only capture and remove the dust particles, thus reducing a risk of capturing the proppant.

US Patent:

20180208417, Jul 26, 2018

Filed:

Mar 20, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/926147

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Marty Boros - Houston TX, US
Pete Berveiler - Houston TX, US
Dave Hansen - Salt Lake City UT, US
Colin Campbell - Salt Lake City UT, US
Mike Edwards - Houston TX, US
Thomas Massalone - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/18
B65G 65/42
B65G 11/00
E21B 41/00
B01F 13/00
B65G 53/26
B65G 53/24
B65G 15/00
E21B 43/26
E21B 43/267

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure a system for capturing proppant dust particles when positioned at a fracking operation site including a proppant delivery assembly to receive one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system dispenses the proppant from the one or more containers and delivers the proppant to other fracking operation equipment. Moreover, the system includes a dust collection assembly positioned proximate and associated with the proppant delivery assembly to capture dust particles released by movement and settling of the proppant when being dispensed and delivered by the proppant delivery assembly. The dust collection assembly is positioned to direct an air flow in a flow path overlying the dust particles to capture the dust particles and move the dust particles away from the proppant thereby reducing risk of dust exposure to fracking operation site personnel.

US Patent:

20180037425, Feb 8, 2018

Filed:

Oct 18, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/786939

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Marty Boros - Houston TX, US
Pete Berveiler - Houston TX, US
Dave Hansen - Salt Lake City UT, US
Colin Campbell - Salt Lake City UT, US
Mike Edwards - Houston TX, US
Thomas Massalone - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/18
B65G 11/00
E21B 41/00
B65G 53/26
B65G 53/24
B65G 15/00
B65G 65/42
B01F 13/00
E21B 43/267
E21B 43/26

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure a system for capturing proppant dust particles when positioned at a fracking operation site including a proppant delivery assembly to receive one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system dispenses the proppant from the one or more containers and delivers the proppant to other fracking operation equipment. Moreover, the system includes a dust collection assembly positioned proximate and associated with the proppant delivery assembly to capture dust particles released by movement and settling of the proppant when being dispensed and delivered by the proppant delivery assembly. The dust collection assembly is positioned to direct an air flow in a flow path overlying the dust particles to capture the dust particles and move the dust particles away from the proppant thereby reducing risk of dust exposure to fracking operation site personnel.

US Patent:

20170247208, Aug 31, 2017

Filed:

Apr 26, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/497253

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Marty Boros - Houston TX, US
Pete Berveiler - Houston TX, US
Dave Hansen - Houston TX, US
Colin Campbell - Houston TX, US
Mike Edwards - Houston TX, US
Thomas Massalone - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/18
E21B 41/00
B65G 53/24

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure a system for capturing proppant dust particles when positioned at a fracking operation site including a proppant delivery assembly to receive one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system dispenses the proppant from the one or more containers and delivers the proppant to other fracking operation equipment. Moreover, the system includes a dust collection assembly positioned proximate and associated with the proppant delivery assembly to capture dust particles released by movement and settling of the proppant when being dispensed and delivered by the proppant delivery assembly. The dust collection assembly is positioned to direct an air flow in a flow path overlying the dust particles to capture the dust particles and move the dust particles away from the proppant thereby reducing risk of dust exposure to fracking operation site personnel.

US Patent:

20170247209, Aug 31, 2017

Filed:

Apr 26, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/497256

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Marty Boros - Houston TX, US
Pete Berveiler - Houston TX, US
Dave Hansen - Houston TX, US
Colin Campbell - Houston TX, US
Mike Edwards - Houston TX, US
Thomas Massalone - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/18
E21B 41/00
B65G 65/42
B65G 11/00
B65G 15/00

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure a system for capturing proppant dust particles when positioned at a fracking operation site including a proppant delivery assembly to receive one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system dispenses the proppant from the one or more containers and delivers the proppant to other fracking operation equipment. Moreover, the system includes a dust collection assembly positioned proximate and associated with the proppant delivery assembly to capture dust particles released by movement and settling of the proppant when being dispensed and delivered by the proppant delivery assembly. The dust collection assembly is positioned to direct an air flow in a flow path overlying the dust particles to capture the dust particles and move the dust particles away from the proppant thereby reducing risk of dust exposure to fracking operation site personnel.

US Patent:

20170190523, Jul 6, 2017

Filed:

Jan 5, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/398835

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Marty Boros - Houston TX, US
Pete Berveiler - Houston TX, US
Dave Hansen - Houston TX, US
Colin Campbell - Houston TX, US
Mike Edwards - Houston TX, US
Thomas Massalone - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/18
B65G 65/42
B65G 53/26
B65G 11/00
B65G 15/00

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure a system for capturing proppant dust particles when positioned at a fracking operation site including a proppant delivery assembly to receive one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system dispenses the proppant from the one or more containers and delivers the proppant to other fracking operation equipment. Moreover, the system includes a dust collection assembly positioned proximate and associated with the proppant delivery assembly to capture dust particles released by movement and settling of the proppant when being dispensed and delivered by the proppant delivery assembly. The dust collection assembly is positioned to direct an air flow in a flow path overlying the dust particles to capture the dust particles and move the dust particles away from the proppant thereby reducing risk of dust exposure to fracking operation site personnel.

US Patent:

20170190524, Jul 6, 2017

Filed:

Jan 5, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/398950

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Marty Boros - Houston TX, US
Pete Berveiler - Houston TX, US
Dave Hansen - Houston TX, US
Colin Campbell - Houston TX, US
Mike Edwards - Houston TX, US
Thomas Massalone - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

B65G 69/18
B65G 53/24

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present disclosure a system for capturing proppant dust particles when positioned at a fracking operation site including a proppant delivery assembly to receive one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system dispenses the proppant from the one or more containers and delivers the proppant to other fracking operation equipment. Moreover, the system includes a dust collection assembly positioned proximate and associated with the proppant delivery assembly to capture dust particles released by movement and settling of the proppant when being dispensed and delivered by the proppant delivery assembly. The dust collection assembly is positioned to direct an air flow in a flow path overlying the dust particles to capture the dust particles and move the dust particles away from the proppant thereby reducing risk of dust exposure to fracking operation site personnel.