Patents by Inventor Renato De Paula
Renato De Paula 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: 11939241Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Junzhong Li, David McSherry, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
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Patent number: 11530740Abstract: A ball-screw actuator includes a screw nut having a metal core and an over-molded plastic outer shell. The plastic outer shell includes features which would be expensive to manufacture in a single piece metal screw nut, such as an anti-rotation feature, an axial position control feature, and a lateral position control feature. The anti-rotation feature may take the form of an axial groove or of an axial ridge.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Renato de Paula, Mario Kreutzer, Dieter Adler, Michael Zinnecker
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Patent number: 11365791Abstract: A ball screw assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a nut having an outer raceway, and at least one notch. A spindle extends inside of the nut, and the spindle defines an inner raceway. A ball-spring assembly includes a plurality of balls supported between the outer raceway and the inner raceway, and at least one reset spring engaged against at least one ball of the plurality of balls. At least one end-stop component is engaged against a terminal end of the ball-spring assembly and positioned within the at least one notch. A radially inner side of the at least one end-stop component abuts the spindle. A method of forming the nut for a ball screw assembly is also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Renato De Paula, Michael Zinnecker
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Publication number: 20220178427Abstract: A ball screw assembly is disclosed herein. The assembly includes a nut having an outer raceway, and at least one notch. A spindle extends inside of the nut, and the spindle defines an inner raceway. A ball-spring assembly includes a plurality of balls supported between the outer raceway and the inner raceway, and at least one reset spring engaged against at least one ball of the plurality of balls At least one end-stop component is engaged against a terminal end of the ball-spring assembly and positioned within the at least one notch. A radially inner side of the at least one end-stop component abuts the spindle. A method of forming the nut for a ball screw assembly is also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Renato DE PAULA, Michael ZINNECKER
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Patent number: 11274734Abstract: A ball screw, including: a spindle supported for rotation around an axis of rotation; a ball nut radially disposed around the spindle, axially displaceable with respect to the spindle, and including a helical protrusion, the helical protrusion defining a helical groove; a plurality of balls disposed in the helical groove and in contact with the spindle; a reset spring including a portion located in the helical groove and an end portion extending past the helical groove in a circumferential direction around the axis of rotation; and a retaining device directly connected to the ball nut and arranged to limit displacement of the end portion of the reset spring in a first axial direction parallel to the axis of rotation. For a first circumferential position of the spindle around the axis of rotation, the reset spring urges the plurality of balls in a second axial direction, opposite the first axial direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Michael Zinnecker, Renato de Paula
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Publication number: 20220041473Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Ecolab USA, Inc.Inventors: Junzhong LI, David MCSHERRY, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
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Publication number: 20210394818Abstract: A steering system for an autonomous vehicle or a steer-by-wire vehicle is simpler than a rack and pinion mechanism. The pinion is replaced by a roller and the toothed portion of the rack is replaced by a flat section. The bar, which replaces the rack is translated along its axis by an electric actuator such as a ball screw. The roller and a yoke prevent out of axis movement and prevent rotation about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Michael Zinnecker, Renato de Paula, Dieter Adler
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Patent number: 11180385Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: ECOLAB USA, INC.Inventors: Junzhong Li, David McSherry, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
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Publication number: 20210262555Abstract: A ball screw, including: a spindle supported for rotation around an axis of rotation; a ball nut radially disposed around the spindle, axially displaceable with respect to the spindle, and including a helical protrusion, the helical protrusion defining a helical groove; a plurality of balls disposed in the helical groove and in contact with the spindle; a reset spring including a portion located in the helical groove and an end portion extending past the helical groove in a circumferential direction around the axis of rotation; and a retaining device directly connected to the ball nut and arranged to limit displacement of the end portion of the reset spring in a first axial direction parallel to the axis of rotation. For a first circumferential position of the spindle around the axis of rotation, the reset spring urges the plurality of balls in a second axial direction, opposite the first axial direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Michael Zinnecker, Renato de Paula
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Publication number: 20210071743Abstract: A ball-screw actuator includes a screw nut having a metal core and an over-molded plastic outer shell. The plastic outer shell includes features which would be expensive to manufacture in a single piece metal screw nut, such as an anti-rotation feature, an axial position control feature, and a lateral position control feature. The anti-rotation feature may take the form of an axial groove or of an axial ridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KGInventors: Renato de Paula, Mario Kreutzer, Dieter Adler, Michael Zinnecker
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Patent number: 10578163Abstract: A bearing assembly may include first and second rings and a seal assembly therebetween. A stiff element may be coupled to a radial surface of the first ring and a flinger coupled to a radial surface of the second ring. The flinger may include an axially extending portion that contacts the radial surface of the second ring and a radially extending portion. The radially extending portion may be curved in a radial direction, having portions that extend axially inward and outward. A flexible element may be attached to the stiff element and include an axial lip that is configured to seal with the radially extending portion of the flinger. The flinger may be configured such that a misalignment between the flinger and the stiff element, compared to a neutral position, results in a substantially similar interference area between the axial lip and the radially extending portion of the flinger.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Shakeel Shaikh, Renato de Paula
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Publication number: 20190316634Abstract: A bearing assembly may include first and second rings and a seal assembly therebetween. A stiff element may be coupled to a radial surface of the first ring and a flinger coupled to a radial surface of the second ring. The flinger may include an axially extending portion that contacts the radial surface of the second ring and a radially extending portion. The radially extending portion may be curved in a radial direction, having portions that extend axially inward and outward. A flexible element may be attached to the stiff element and include an axial lip that is configured to seal with the radially extending portion of the flinger. The flinger may be configured such that a misalignment between the flinger and the stiff element, compared to a neutral position, results in a substantially similar interference area between the axial lip and the radially extending portion of the flinger.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2018Publication date: October 17, 2019Applicant: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KGInventors: Shakeel Shaikh, Renato de Paula
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Patent number: 10023484Abstract: Methods for the use of peracid compositions having decreased hydrogen peroxide concentration and a UV-blocking agent for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Victor Keasler, Renato De Paula, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Brandon Herdt, Richard Staub, Robert J. Ryther
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Patent number: 10017403Abstract: Compositions and methods for the use of peracid compositions having low to substantially no hydrogen peroxide for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Victor Keasler, Renato De Paula, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Brandon Herdt, Richard Staub
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Patent number: 9926214Abstract: Methods for the use of peracid compositions having decreased hydrogen peroxide concentration for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Victor Keasler, Renato De Paula, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Brandon Herdt, Richard Staub, Robert J. Ryther
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Patent number: 9902627Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Junzhong Li, David McSherry, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
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Publication number: 20160200595Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Junzhong LI, David MCSHERRY, Allison BREWSTER, Richard STAUB, Renato DE PAULA, John Wilhelm BOLDUC, Robert J. RYTHER, Victor V. KEASLER
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Publication number: 20160137535Abstract: Methods for the use of peracid compositions having decreased hydrogen peroxide concentration and a UV-blocking agent for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Victor Keasler, Renato De Paula, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Brandon Herdt, Richard Staub, Robert J. Ryther
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Patent number: 9321664Abstract: The present invention relates generally to stable percarboxylic acid compositions comprising, inter alia, at least two stabilizing agents, and various uses for water treatments, including water treatments in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention also relates to slick water compositions and gel based compositions that comprise stable percarboxylic acid compositions and the use thereof in oil- and gas-field operations.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Junzhong Li, David McSherry, Allison Brewster, Richard Staub, Renato De Paula, John Wilhelm Bolduc, Robert J. Ryther, Victor V. Keasler
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Patent number: 9242879Abstract: Methods for the use of peracid compositions having decreased hydrogen peroxide concentration for various water treatments, including oil- and gas-field operations, and/or other aseptic treatments are disclosed. In numerous aspects, peracetic acid is the preferred peracid and is treated with a peroxide-reducing agent to substantially reduce the hydrogen peroxide content. Methods for using the treated peracid compositions for treatment of drilling fluids, frac fluids, flow back waters and disposal waters are also disclosed for improving water condition, reducing oxidizing damage associated with hydrogen peroxide and/or reducing bacteria infestation.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Victor Keasler, Renato De Paula, Junzhong Li, David D. McSherry, Brandon Herdt, Richard Staub, Robert J. Ryther