Patents by Inventor James C. Wilcoxson

James C. Wilcoxson 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: 5400657
    Abstract: Multiphase fluid flow, such as a mixture of oil, water and gas, is measured by a system which includes one or two densitometers for measuring the multiphase fluid density flowing through a flowline or conduit and a flow restriction, pump, expander or heat exchanger interposed in the flowline between the densitometers to effect a pressure or temperature change in the multiphase fluid. Densities, pressures and temperatures are measured on the upstream and/or downstream sides of the flow restriction, pump, expander or heat exchanger and the measured values of density, pressure and temperature are used to obtain the flow rates of the respective phases in the flowstream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1995
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Miroslav M. Kolpak, Richard L. Payne, James C. Wilcoxson