Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Mills

Andrew J. Mills 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: 20120004489
    Abstract: A fractionation system for a polymerization reactor includes a membrane separation system designed to separate light components, such as unreacted monomer and inerts, from diluent. The membrane separation system may employ one or more membrane modules designed to separate hydrocarbons based on size, solubility, or combinations thereof. The fractionation system also may include a heavies fractionation column designed to separate heavy components, such as unreacted comonomer and oligomers, from the diluent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Chevron Philips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Andrew J. Mills, Ralph W. Romig, Andrea L. Hoener
  • Publication number: 20100076391
    Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed. The article includes a first portion having at least two target strips located on opposite ends of the first portion, at least one visual sizing indicator positioned on the first portion of the article between the at least two target strips, the visual sizing indicator including indicia for indicating that the article is too large for a wearer, a middle portion contoured inwards such that an hourglass shape is formed, and a second portion having at least two fasteners located on opposite edges of the second portion. The absorbent article is formed of several layers including a moisture-impervious outer layer, an inner layer substantially co-extensive with the outer layer, and a filler interposed between the inner layer and the outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Andrew J. Mills
  • Patent number: D642917
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Mills
  • Patent number: D643304
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Mills
  • Patent number: D657672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Mills
  • Patent number: D658496
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Mills