Patents by Inventor Miles J. Hutchings

Miles J. Hutchings 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).

  • Publication number: 20230360821
    Abstract: Provided are methods for extending the life of in-service electrical cable having polymeric insulation, comprising injecting a dielectric enhancement fluid composition into the cable, wherein the composition comprises: (a) one or more organoalkoxysilane functional additives (voltage stabilizer-based, hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS)-based, and/or UV absorber-based); and (b) a catalyst suitable to catalyze hydrolysis and condensation of (a), the injected composition providing for rapid initial permeation of (a) into the insulation, and extended retention of subsequent condensation products of (a) in the insulation. Additionally provided are innovative silyl functional ferrocenes (e.g., containing a ferrocene moiety and a silyl function hydrolysable to silanol) having utility as functional voltage stabilizing additives in the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Glen J. Bertini, David C. Busby, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Miles J. Hutchings
  • Patent number: 11749422
    Abstract: Provided are methods for extending the life of in-service electrical cable having polymeric insulation, comprising injecting a dielectric enhancement fluid composition into the cable, wherein the composition comprises: (a) one or more organoalkoxysilane functional additives (voltage stabilizer-based, hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS)-based, and/or UV absorber-based); and (b) a catalyst suitable to catalyze hydrolysis and condensation of (a), the injected composition providing for rapid initial permeation of (a) into the insulation, and extended retention of subsequent condensation products of (a) in the insulation. Additionally provided are innovative silyl functional ferrocenes (e.g., containing a ferrocene moiety and a silyl function hydrolysable to silanol) having utility as functional voltage stabilizing additives in the methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Novinium, LLC
    Inventors: Glen J. Bertini, David C. Busby, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Miles J. Hutchings
  • Publication number: 20210035704
    Abstract: Provided are methods for extending the life of in-service electrical cable having polymeric insulation, comprising injecting into the cable a dielectric gel formulation containing: (a) Si—H endblocked polydiorganosiloxane (H(R2SiO)x(R2Si)H); (b) polydiorganosiloxane endblocked with unsaturated carbon-carbon functionality; (c) hydrosilylation catalyst suitable to cure (a) and (b); and (d) at least one organoalkoxysilane functional additive (e.g., anti-oxidant-based alkoxysilane, voltage stabilizer-based alkoxysilane, hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS)-based alkoxylsilane, UV absorber-based alkoxysilane, etc.), wherein (a) and (b) are cured post-injection into a non-flowable gel, and wherein (d) diffuses into the insulation. The methods may further comprise a hydrolysis/condensation catalyst compatible with the hydrosilylation catalyst so as not to interfere with the cure of (a), (b) and (c), and/or be compatible with optional siloxane crosslinkers, and/or with optional hydrosilylation inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Glen J. Bertini, David C. Busby, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Miles J. Hutchings
  • Publication number: 20210017384
    Abstract: Provided are methods for extending the life of in-service electrical cable having polymeric insulation, comprising injecting a dielectric enhancement fluid composition into the cable, wherein the composition comprises: (a) one or more organoalkoxysilane functional additives (voltage stabilizer-based, hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS)-based, and/or UV absorber-based); and (b) a catalyst suitable to catalyze hydrolysis and condensation of (a), the injected composition providing for rapid initial permeation of (a) into the insulation, and extended retention of subsequent condensation products of (a) in the insulation. Additionally provided are innovative silyl functional ferrocenes (e.g., containing a ferrocene moiety and a silyl function hydrolysable to silanol) having utility as functional voltage stabilizing additives in the methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Glen J. Bertini, David C. Busby, Ramanathan Ravichandran, Miles J. Hutchings
  • Patent number: 7176168
    Abstract: The present invention describes an improved lubricant composition comprising a particularly effective combination of components comprising ashless antiwear and rust inhibitor additives with an antioxidant liquid mixture formed by reacting an olefin with a mixture of diphenylamines and phenothiozines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Walter D. Vann, Liehpao Oscar Farng, Angela S. Galiano-Roth, Marcia G. Rogers, Paul Dubs, Miles J. Hutchings
  • Publication number: 20040192563
    Abstract: The present invention describes an improved lubricant composition comprising a particularly effective combination of components comprising ashless antiwear and rust inhibitor additives with an antioxidant liquid mixture formed by reacting an olefin with a mixture of diphenylamines and phenothiozines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Walter D. Vann, Liehpao Oscar Farng, Angela S. Galiano-Roth, Marcia G. Rogers, Paul Dubs, Miles J. Hutchings
  • Patent number: 6410490
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a lubricant composition stabilized against the deleterious effects of heat and oxygen. The composition comprises a hydrotreated or hydrodewaxed oil and an effective antioxidant stabilizing amount of a mixture of a phenolic antioxidant; an N,N-disubstituted aminomethyl-1,2,4-triazole; an aromatic amine antioxidant; an alkyl phenoxy alkanoic acid; and an N-acyl sarcosine derivative. Optionally, further additives are added to the subject lubricant compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
    Inventors: Jose L. Reyes-Gavilan, Frederick T. Lichtenberg, Adesola O. Oshode, Miles J. Hutchings, Peter Collen Hamblin, Michael Fletschinger, Peter Rohrbach