Patents by Inventor Buford Brian Smith

Buford Brian Smith 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).

  • Patent number: 11473034
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new alkaline, preferably highly alkaline, cleaning solutions comprising surfactants with improved stability and cleaning performance under such conditions. It further relates to novel surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Eric Theiner, Buford Brian Smith, Khalil Yacoub, Larry Meyers
  • Publication number: 20210163847
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new alkaline, preferably highly alkaline, cleaning solutions comprising surfactants with improved stability and cleaning performance under such conditions. It further relates to novel surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: EVONIK OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Eric THEINER, Buford Brian SMITH, Khalil YACOUB, Larry MEYERS
  • Patent number: 10899985
    Abstract: Amine alkenyl substituted succinimide reaction product compositions including the reaction products of (1) an amine component including at least one multifunctional amine of structure (1): wherein each R is independently H or CH2CH2CH2NH2; R1 is H, CH2CH2CH2NH2, C1-C21 alkyl, or C2-C21 alkenyl; n is 2; and m is 1 or 2 and (2) an alkenyl substituted anhydride. Additive compositions, fuel additives, fuel compositions and methods for reducing deposit formations in a fuel system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Buford Brian Smith, Gamini Ananda Vedage
  • Patent number: 10899986
    Abstract: Mannich base compositions include the reaction products of (1) an amine component including at least one multifunctional amine of structure (1): wherein each R is independently H or CH2CH2CH2NH2; R1 is H, CH2CH2CH2NH2, C1-C21 alkyl, or C2-C21 alkenyl; n is 2; and m is 1 or 2, with (2) an alkyl substituted hydroxyaromatic compound, and (3) and aldehyde. The Mannich base compositions are useful for fuel additives and other articles. Additive compositions, fuel additives, fuel compositions and methods for reducing deposit formations in a fuel system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Buford Brian Smith, Gamini Ananda Vedage
  • Publication number: 20190322919
    Abstract: Additives that act to control clay swelling in drilled formations without adversely effecting properties of the drilling fluid are comprised of bis-3-aminopropyl ether amine functionalities, a derivative thereof, or mixtures thereof. The amine is derived by bis-cyanoethylation of terminal hydroxyl functionalities and subsequent hydrogenation of the nitrile end groups to bis-3-aminopropyl primary amines. The backbone comprises a di-ethers or polyethers based on: ethylene oxide (EO), propylene oxide (PO), and all potential isomers of butyl di- or polyethers. Such bis-3-aminopropyl ether amines may include, but are not limited to amines with the following formula: H2N—R?—O—(RO)x-R?—NH2 where R? is (CH2)3; and R is: 1.) C2H4, with x being 2-10, or 2.) branched C3H6, with x being 1-17, or 3.) branched or linear C4H8, with x being 1-15, or 4.) linear C6H12, with x being 1, or 5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Buford Brian Smith, Raymond Hose Pieternella, Jane Blasser
  • Publication number: 20190169515
    Abstract: Mannich base compositions include the reaction products of (1) an amine component including at least one multifunctional amine of structure (1): wherein each R is independently H or CH2CH2CH2NH2; R1 is H, CH2CH2CH2NH2, C1-C21 alkyl, or C2-C21 alkenyl; n is 2; and m is 1 or 2, with (2) an alkyl substituted hydroxyaromatic compound, and (3) and aldehyde. The Mannich base compositions are useful for fuel additives and other articles. Additive compositions, fuel additives, fuel compositions and methods for reducing deposit formations in a fuel system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Buford Brian Smith, Gamini Ananda Vedage
  • Publication number: 20190169514
    Abstract: Amine alkenyl substituted succinimide reaction product compositions including the reaction products of (1) an amine component including at least one multifunctional amine of structure (1): wherein each R is independently H or CH2CH2CH2NH2; R1 is H, CH2CH2CH2NH2, C1-C21 alkyl, or C2-C21 alkenyl; n is 2; and m is 1 or 2 and (2) an alkenyl substituted anhydride. Additive compositions, fuel additives, fuel compositions and methods for reducing deposit formations in a fuel system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Buford Brian Smith, Gamini Ananda Vedage