Mobile material handling and metering system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9428348
APP PUB NO 20120219391A1
SERIAL NO

13452422

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A method and system for handling granular material, such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling, is provided. In an operational configuration, a delivery module having conveyors receives and conveys granular material to a delivery location, and one or more mobile storage modules receive, hold and dispense granular material downward to the delivery module. The mobile storage modules comprise a raised, angular container portion for holding granular material. Each mobile storage module may comprise a rock-over chassis for support against ground. A remote control module provides centralized, remote control of the system. Mobile support unit modules may also be provided as a remotely controlled vehicle capable of providing power, control, heating, and the like to other modules. Mobile in-feed elevator modules may also be provided as a remotely controlled vehicle for feeding granular material to mobile storage modules. In a transportation configuration, each module is separately transportable.

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NEXTIER COMPLETION SOLUTIONS INC3990 ROGERDALE RD HOUSTON TX 77042

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Easden, James Chilliwack, CA 5 265
Howell, Keevan Eugene, US 1 145
Keck, Dave Calgary, CA 2 197
Looney, Dave Eugene, US 1 145
Mason, Scott Cultus Lake, CA 13 255
Rexius, Arlen Eugene, US 7 243
Teichrob, Gary Chilliwack, CA 5 205

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