Patents by Inventor Charles S. Sluder

Charles S. Sluder 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).

  • Apparatus and method for rapid separation and detection of hydrocarbon fractions in a fluid stream
    Patent number: 8357234
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for rapid fractionation of hydrocarbon phases in a sample fluid stream are disclosed. Examples of the disclosed apparatus and method include an assembly of elements in fluid communication with one another including one or more valves and at least one sorbent chamber for removing certain classifications of hydrocarbons and detecting the remaining fractions using a detector. The respective ratios of hydrocarbons are determined by comparison with a non separated fluid stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: UT-Battelle, LLC
    Inventors: Charles S. Sluder, John M. Storey, Samuel A. Lewis, Sr.
  • Apparatus and Method for Rapid Separation and Detection of Hydrocarbon Fractions in a Fluid Stream
    Publication number: 20120017760
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for rapid fractionation of hydrocarbon phases in a sample fluid stream are disclosed. Examples of the disclosed apparatus and method include an assembly of elements in fluid communication with one another including one or more valves and at least one sorbent chamber for removing certain classifications of hydrocarbons and detecting the remaining fractions using a detector. The respective ratios of hydrocarbons are determined by comparison with a non separated fluid stream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: UT-BATTELLE, LLC
    Inventors: Charles S. Sluder, John M. Storey, Samuel A. Lewis, SR.