Patents Assigned to University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a
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Publication number: 20070180847Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology relates to a frozen environmental sample temperature control system that comprises a frozen formulation having water in an amount from substantially 87% to 78% by weight of the formulation, and salt in an amount from substantially 13% to 22% by weight of the formulation, the system further including at least one container containing the frozen formulation; and a cooler having insulating material disposed between an outer wall and an inner surface that defines an inner chamber into which the at least one container and the at least one frozen environmental sample may be placed for storage and/or transport. Various embodiments may incorporate specific types of insulating material and/or adaptations to an inner surface of the cooler to enhance the insulation effected thereby.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2005Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventors: John Schabron, Susan Sorini-Wong
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Publication number: 20070048874Abstract: In at least one embodiment, the inventive technology relates to in-vessel generation of a material from a solution of interest as part of a processing and/or analysis operation. Preferred embodiments of the in-vessel material generation (e.g., in-vessel solid material generation) include precipitation; in certain embodiments, analysis and/or processing of the solution of interest may include dissolution of the material, perhaps as part of a successive dissolution protocol using solvents of increasing ability to dissolve. Applications include, but are by no means limited to estimation of a coking onset and solution (e.g., oil) fractionating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2006Publication date: March 1, 2007Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventors: John Schabron, Joseph Rovani
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Publication number: 20070017866Abstract: Systems and methods for co-enhancing contaminant degradation such as LNAPL and DNAPL degradation. Embodiments of the inventive technology may relate to assuring adequate amounts (e.g., concentrations) of certain substances (e.g., nitrogen, electron acceptor, bacteria, microbial substrate) so that degradation of LNAPL and DNAPL is enhanced as intended. Any of the inventive methods may involve the amendment of groundwater with one or more particular substance (uric acid, electron acceptors, microbial substrate, as but a few examples) in order to enhance DNAPL, and perhaps also, LNAPL degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/aInventors: Song Jin, Paul Fallgren
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Publication number: 20060075894Abstract: Generally, systems for air and water purification using unpowered charged sorbent mediums (3) which may include layered double hydroxide (LDH) (1) compositions, lignin (2), and methods of sorbing inorganic or organic material(s) onto such mediums, including an ionic contaminants (10), cationic contaminants (11), non-ionic organic contaminants (20), and even biological agents (7) such as bacteria or viruses present in liquids or gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2004Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventors: Song Jin, Alan Bland, Terry Brown
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Publication number: 20060070952Abstract: Generally, systems for air and water purification using unpowered charged sorbent mediums (3) which may include layered double hydroxide (LDH) (1) compositions, lignin (2), and methods of sorbing inorganic or organic material(s) onto such mediums, including anionic contaminants (10), cationic contaminants (11), non ionic organic contaminants (20), and even biological agents (7) such as bacteria or viruses present in liquids or gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2004Publication date: April 6, 2006Applicant: University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/aInventors: Song Jin, Terry Brown, Youwen You, George Vance
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Publication number: 20060049032Abstract: A system for refining hydrocarbon containing materials in a continuous coking mode may provide a pyrolyzer (1) which may be inclined to effect a liquid seal between a liquid conduction environment (6) and a gaseous conduction environment (7). A heat source (9) may heat the material past the coking point and the system may include a screw or auger (10) which can continuously remove the coke while simultaneously outputting refined products.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventors: Lee Brecher, Lyle Johnson, Vijay Sethi
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Publication number: 20050092486Abstract: A method of stimulating coalbed methane production by injecting gas into a producer and subsequently placing the producer back on production is described. A decrease in water production may also result. The increase in gas production and decrease in water production may result from: (1) the displacement of water from the producer by gas; (2) the establishment of a mobile gas saturation at an extended distance into the coalbed, extending outward from the producer; and (3) the reduction in coalbed methane partial pressure between the coal matrix and the coal's cleat system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: May 5, 2005Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventor: Charles Mones
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Publication number: 20040009610Abstract: A device and method for testing a soil sample for organic contaminants, including stirring soil samples and solvent for subsequent testing of an extracted phase with a plurality of interchangeable rotationally configured stir implements for testing of a variety of soils.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2003Publication date: January 15, 2004Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventors: John F. Schabron, Susan S. Sorini-Wong
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Publication number: 20040005715Abstract: Generally, this invention relates to the development of field monitoring methodology for new substances and sensing chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and terrorist substances. It also relates to a portable test kit which may be utilized to measure concentrations of halogenated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the field. Specifically it relates to systems for reliably field sensing the potential presence of such items while also distinguishing them from other elements potentially present. It also relates to overall systems and processes for sensing, reacting, and responding to an indicated presence of such substance, including modifications of existing halogenated sensors and arrayed sensing systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2002Publication date: January 8, 2004Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventors: John F. Schabron, Joseph F. Rovani, Theresa M. Bomstad, Susan S. Sorini-Wong
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Publication number: 20030000696Abstract: A method of stimulating coalbed methane production by injecting gas into a producer and subsequently placing die producer back on production is described. A decrease in water production may also result The increase in gas production and decrease in water production may result from: (1) die displacement of water from die producer by gas; (2) die establishment of a mobile gas saturation at an extended distance into the coalbed, extending outward from the producer; and (3) the reduction in coalbed methane partial pressure between the coal matrix and die coal's cleat system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation, d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventor: Charles G. Mones
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Publication number: 20020144631Abstract: This invention discloses a system for cold bond processing of combustion ash which enhances various characteristics of the resulting cured consolidated combustion ash materials. Specifically, the invention relates to processing techniques which enhances both density and strength of the of the consolidated combustion ash materials. The invention also relates to processing techniques which control various chemical reactions which assure that certain types of minerals are formed in the proper amounts which results in a cured consolidated combustion ash material which has greater dimensional stability and enhanced resistance to degradation. Embodiments for both normal weight and light weight combustion ash aggregates are disclosed which meet various ASTM and AASHTO specifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2001Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventor: Alan E. Bland
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Publication number: 20010045291Abstract: A method of stimulating coalbed methane production by injecting gas into a producer and subsequently placing the producer back on production is described. A decrease in water production may also result. The increase in gas production and decrease in water production may result from: (1) the displacement of water from the producer by gas; (2) the establishment of a mobile gas saturation at an extended distance into the coalbed, extending outward from the producer; and (3) the reduction in coalbed methane partial pressure between the coal matrix and the coal's cleat system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Applicant: The University of Wyoming Research Corporation, d/b/a Western Research InstituteInventor: Charles G. Mones