Patents by Inventor Harrison L. Bralower

Harrison L. Bralower 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).

  • Articles and methods for reducing hydrate adhesion
    Patent number: 10294756
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to articles, devices, and methods for gas hydrate mitigation in deep-sea drilling applications. In certain embodiments, hydrate-phobic surfaces are provided that ensure passive enhancement of flow assurance and prevention of catastrophic failures in deep-sea oil and gas operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: J. David Smith, Kripa K. Varanasi, Gareth H. McKinley, Robert E. Cohen, Adam J. Meuler, Harrison L. Bralower
  • ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING HYDRATE ADHESION
    Publication number: 20120160362
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to articles, devices, and methods for gas hydrate mitigation in deep-sea drilling applications. In certain embodiments, hydrate-phobic surfaces are provided that ensure passive enhancement of flow assurance and prevention of catastrophic failures in deep-sea oil and gas operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: J. David Smith, Kripa K. Varanasi, Gareth H. McKinley, Robert E. Cohen, Adam J. Meuler, Harrison L. Bralower