Patents by Inventor Anthony Boyd
Anthony Boyd has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11893696Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing an extended reality (XR) user interface. A method for providing an XR user interface occurs at a user device executing an XR application.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAInventors: Stephen H. Lane, Matthew Anthony Boyd-Surka, Yaoyi Bai, Aline Sarah Normoyle
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Publication number: 20220068029Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing an extended reality (XR) user interface. A method for providing an XR user interface occurs at a user device executing an XR application.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: March 3, 2022Inventors: Stephen H. Lane, Matthew Anthony Boyd-Surka, Yaoyi Bai, Aline Sarah Normoyle
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Patent number: 10184213Abstract: The invention discloses a process for treating black liquor comprising pyrolyzing black liquor in a fluidized bed reactor to obtain solid particles and pyrolyzed black liquor gas, heating the solid mass, returning the heated solid mass to the fluidized bed reactor for use in the pyrolysis reaction; condensing the pyrolyzed black liquor gas to obtain a condensate and recover heat and a residual gas released during condensation for heating the solid mass to a predetermined temperature for that is required for the pyrolysis.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Arend-Jan Zeeuw, James Theodore Wearing, David Anthony Boyd, Clive Brereton, Brian Blackwell
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Publication number: 20170306558Abstract: The invention discloses a process for treating black liquor comprising pyrolysing black liquor in a fluidized bed reactor to obtain solid particles and pyrolysed black liquor gas, heating the solid mass, returning the heated solid mass to the fluidized bed reactor for use in the pyrolysis reaction; condensing the pyrolysed black liquor gas to obtain a condensate and recover heat and a residual gas released during condensation for heating the solid mass to a predetermined temperature for that is required for the pyrolysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2015Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Arend-Jan Zeeuw, James Theodore Wearing, David Anthony Boyd, Clive Brereton, Brian Blackwell
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Publication number: 20140170328Abstract: An electroless plating Ru bath for the deposition of Ru on the surface of a substrate comprises a Ru stock solution and hydrazine as a reducing reagent. Ru layers may be applied, for example, for use in membranes for the separation of hydrogen gas from mixtures of gases or to protect materials from corrosion. An example Ru stock solution comprises Ru chloride, hydrochloric acid, ammonia, nitrite salt, alkali hydroxide, and deionized water. The electroless plating bath may be applied to deposit ruthenium layers onto palladium layers to prepare Pd—Ru composite or alloy membranes or multilayer Pd—Ru composite or alloy membranes. Such membranes have example application to the separation of hydrogen from mixtures of gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd.Inventors: David Anthony Boyd, Anwu Li
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Publication number: 20080118407Abstract: A reactor configuration for fluidized bed reactors in which large exposed fixed surface area per unit reactor volume is required. The configuration uses a serpentine or hairpin bend arrangement of continuously connected and communicating thin channels, with the containing surfaces of these channels being vertical. This configuration enables uniform fluidization of particles throughout the cross-sectional area of the reactor and facilitates dispersal of membrane surfaces, heat transfer surface and baffles in gas-solid fluidized bed reactors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: MEMBRANE REACTOR TECHNOLOGIES LTD.Inventors: John R. Grace, Choon Jim Lim, Alaa-Eldin M. Adris, Heping Cui, David Anthony Boyd
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Publication number: 20070199718Abstract: An apparatus for use with a wireline on a drilling rig. The apparatus includes a main body having first and second entry ports, and wherein the first entry port is configured to receive the wireline. A bearing nut is operatively attached to the main body. A mandrel is partially disposed within the bearing nut, and wherein the mandrel is capable of rotating. A sleeve, disposed within a receptacle bore, is also included. The sleeve may have an inner conical surface. A method of performing wireline work is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: August 30, 2007Inventor: Anthony Boyd
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Publication number: 20070137864Abstract: An apparatus for lowering wireline into a well. The apparatus comprises a sleeve having a first and second end, wherein the first end contains a first plurality of wedges and the second end contains a second plurality of wedges. The apparatus further includes an upper mandrel having a third plurality of wedges that are configured to engage the first plurality of wedges and a first sub configured to engage the upper mandrel, wherein the upper mandrel contains a first and second passage, and wherein the first passage is configured to receive the wireline. The apparatus further comprises a lower mandrel having a fourth plurality of wedges that engage with the second plurality of wedges, and a second sub configured to engage the lower mandrel, wherein the second sub contains an opening that has the lower mandrel disposed there through.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2006Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventor: Anthony Boyd
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Publication number: 20070137867Abstract: An apparatus for lowering wireline into a well. The apparatus comprises a sleeve having a first and second end, wherein the first end contains a first plurality of wedges and the second end contains a second plurality of wedges. The apparatus further includes an upper mandrel having a third plurality of wedges that are configured to engage the first plurality of wedges and a first cap configured to engage the upper mandrel, wherein the first cap contains a first and second passage, and wherein the first passage is configured to receive the wireline. The apparatus further comprises a lower mandrel having a fourth plurality of wedges that engage with the second plurality of wedges, and a second cap configured to engage the lower mandrel, wherein the second cap contains an opening that has the lower mandrel disposed there through.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2005Publication date: June 21, 2007Inventor: Anthony Boyd
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Publication number: 20070095544Abstract: An apparatus and method for transferring torque on a rig. The apparatus comprises a central body having a central passage, and a first plurality of splines formed within the central passage and a second plurality of splines formed on a bottom sub, and wherein the first plurality of splines and the second plurality of splines cooperate to engage and transfer the torque applied to the central body. A third plurality of splines may be formed within the central passage, and a fourth plurality of splines formed on a top sub may be included that cooperates to engage and transfer the torque applied to the cental body with the third plurality of splines. In one of the preferred embodiments, the top sub is connected to a top drive of a rig. The apparatus may further comprise a first threaded cap engaging that contains an opening in communication with the central passage. A wireline is disposed within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventor: Anthony Boyd
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Publication number: 20070063513Abstract: A tubular connection. The tubular connection includes a first joint having outer threads and an inner bore, and a second joint having outer threads and an inner bore. The tubular connection further includes an outer nut having inner threads that cooperate with the outer threads of the first joint and the second joint. The tubular connection further includes an inner sleeve positioned within the first inner bore and the second inner bore. In one embodiment, the first inner bore contains a first groove having first seal disposed therein and the second inner bore contains a second groove having second seal disposed therein, wherein the first and second seal prevents a pressure from exiting the first and second inner bore. A method of connecting a first and second tubular is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventor: Anthony Boyd
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Publication number: 20060267342Abstract: A tubular connection. The tubular connection includes a first joint having outer threads and an inner bore, and a second joint having outer threads and an inner bore. The tubular connection further includes an outer nut having inner threads that cooperate with the outer threads of the first joint and the second joint. The tubular connection further includes an inner sleeve positioned within the first inner bore and the second inner bore. In one embodiment, the first inner bore contains a first groove having first seal disposed therein and the second inner bore contains a second groove having second seal disposed therein, wherein the first and second seal prevents a pressure from exiting the first and second inner bore. A method of connecting a first and second tubular is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2005Publication date: November 30, 2006Inventor: Anthony Boyd
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Patent number: 7141231Abstract: This invention relates to a novel fluidized bed membrane reactor for autothermal operations. More particularly, this invention pertains to a unique fluidized bed membrane reactor which includes internal catalyst solids circulation for conveying heat between a reforming zone and an oxidation zone.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Assignee: Membrane Reactor Technologies Ltd.Inventors: John Grace, Choon Jim Lim, Alaa-Eldin M. Adris, Donglai Xie, David Anthony Boyd, Warren MacKay Wolfs, Clive M. H. Brereton
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Publication number: 20050279512Abstract: An apparatus and method for transferring torque on a rig. The apparatus comprises a central body having a central passage, and a first plurality of splines formed within the central passage and a second plurality of splines formed on a bottom sub, and wherein the first plurality of splines and the second plurality of splines cooperate to engage and transfer the torque applied to the central body. A third plurality of splines may be formed within the central passage, and a fourth plurality of splines formed on a top sub may be included that cooperates to engage and transfer the torque applied to the cental body with the third plurality of splines. In one of the preferred embodiments, the top sub is connected to a top drive of a rig. The apparatus may further comprise a first threaded cap engaging that contains an opening in communication with the central passage. A wireline is disposed within the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: December 22, 2005Inventor: Anthony Boyd
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Patent number: 6288289Abstract: An integrated process for treating alkaline wash water effluent from nitroaromatic manufacture, principally containing nitro-hydroxy-aromatic compounds is described. The integrated process concentrates the alkaline wash water to recover chemicals and water prior to treating the concentrate through supercritical water oxidation. The supercritical water oxidation step consists of treating the concentrate in the presence of an oxygen source at conditions, which are supercritical for water to cause a substantial portion of the organic component of the concentrate to oxidize. The product effluent includes a gaseous component and a clean water component, and in the event that insoluble ash is formed, an ash component. The new integrated process results in reduced chemical and water consumption compared to existing processes. In addition, the treated wash water effluent can be recycled to process or directly discharged.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Noram Engineering and Constructors Ltd.Inventors: David Anthony Boyd, Stuart Alan Gairns, Alfred Alexander Guenkel