Patents by Inventor James F. Stewart
James F. Stewart 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).
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Patent number: 10201815Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a novel pig design and method of retrieval based on thermal ablation. The pig comprises an external layer and an inner core, where the inner core further comprises at least one incendiary charge comprising at least one exothermic material. When ignited via an ignition source, the incendiary charge releases the exothermic material into one or more thermal dispersion channels. The exothermic material melts the interior of these thermal dispersion channels thereby distributing the exothermic material throughout the pig device causing its destruction via thermal ablation. The destroyed pig can then be easily retrieved from its location in a pipe, as detected via radio signals, without the need for costly excavation of large sections of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Inventors: Mark S. Sankey, James F. Stewart, Andrew J. Pounds, William Scott Stalnaker, John R. Walker, Dennis Aubrey Walker, James R. Collins
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Patent number: 10189026Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a novel pig design and method of retrieval based on thermal ablation. The pig comprises an external layer and an inner core, where the inner core further comprises at least one incendiary charge comprising at least one exothermic material. When ignited via an ignition source, the incendiary charge releases the exothermic material into one or more thermal dispersion channels. The exothermic material melts the interior of these thermal dispersion channels thereby distributing the exothermic material throughout the pig device causing its destruction via thermal ablation. The destroyed pig can then be easily retrieved from its location in a pipe, as detected via radio signals, without the need for costly excavation of large sections of the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: SPT Group LLCInventors: Mark S. Sankey, James F. Stewart, Andrew J. Pounds, Scott Stalnaker, John R. Walker, Aubrey Walker, James R. Collins
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Publication number: 20180243752Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a novel pig design and method of retrieval based on thermal ablation. The pig comprises an external layer and an inner core, where the inner core further comprises at least one incendiary charge comprising at least one exothermic material. When ignited via an ignition source, the incendiary charge releases the exothermic material into one or more thermal dispersion channels. The exothermic material melts the interior of these thermal dispersion channels thereby distributing the exothermic material throughout the pig device causing its destruction via thermal ablation. The destroyed pig can then be easily retrieved from its location in a pipe, as detected via radio signals, without the need for costly excavation of large sections of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Mark S. Sankey, James F. Stewart, Andrew J. Pounds, William Scott Stalnaker, John Rodney Walker, Dennis Aubrey Walker, James R. Collins
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Publication number: 20180245729Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a novel pig design and method of retrieval based on thermal ablation. The pig comprises an external layer and an inner core, where the inner core further comprises at least one incendiary charge comprising at least one exothermic material. When ignited via an ignition source, the incendiary charge releases the exothermic material into one or more thermal dispersion channels. The exothermic material melts the interior of these thermal dispersion channels thereby distributing the exothermic material throughout the pig device causing its destruction via thermal ablation. The destroyed pig can then be easily retrieved from its location in a pipe, as detected via radio signals, without the need for costly excavation of large sections of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Mark S. Sankey, James F. Stewart, Andrew J. Pounds, William Scott Stalnaker, John Rodney Walker, Dennis Aubrey Walker, James R. Collins
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Publication number: 20180056304Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a novel pig design and method of retrieval based on thermal ablation. The pig comprises an external layer and an inner core, where the inner core further comprises at least one incendiary charge comprising at least one exothermic material. When ignited via an ignition source, the incendiary charge releases the exothermic material into one or more thermal dispersion channels. The exothermic material melts the interior of these thermal dispersion channels thereby distributing the exothermic material throughout the pig device causing its destruction via thermal ablation. The destroyed pig can then be easily retrieved from its location in a pipe, as detected via radio signals, without the need for costly excavation of large sections of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: SPT GROUP LLCInventors: Mark S. Sankey, James F. Stewart, Andrew J. Pounds, William Scott Stalnaker, John R. Walker, Dennis Aubrey Walker, James R. Collins
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Publication number: 20180056305Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a novel pig design and method of retrieval based on thermal ablation. The pig comprises an external layer and an inner core, where the inner core further comprises at least one incendiary charge comprising at least one exothermic material. When ignited via an ignition source, the incendiary charge releases the exothermic material into one or more thermal dispersion channels. The exothermic material melts the interior of these thermal dispersion channels thereby distributing the exothermic material throughout the pig device causing its destruction via thermal ablation. The destroyed pig can then be easily retrieved from its location in a pipe, as detected via radio signals, without the need for costly excavation of large sections of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Mark S. Sankey, James F. Stewart, Andrew J. Pounds, William Scott Stalnaker, John R. Walker, Aubrey Walker, James R. Collins
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Publication number: 20160377217Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a novel pig design and method of retrieval based on thermal ablation. The pig comprises an external layer and an inner core, where the inner core further comprises at least one incendiary charge comprising at least one exothermic material. When ignited via an ignition source, the incendiary charge releases the exothermic material into one or more thermal dispersion channels. The exothermic material melts the interior of these thermal dispersion channels thereby distributing the exothermic material throughout the pig device causing its destruction via thermal ablation. The destroyed pig can then be easily retrieved from its location in a pipe, as detected via radio signals, without the need for costly excavation of large sections of the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventors: Mark S. Sankey, James F. Stewart, Andrew J. Pounds, Scott Stalnaker, John R. Walker, Aubrey Walker, James R. Collins
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Patent number: 8817241Abstract: An oil in water analyzer for measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons in an effluent stream. The oil in water analyzer has a valve system for acquiring a sample from an effluent stream. An extraction device is used for mixing a known volume of a solvent and the sample to produce a hydrocarbon/solvent mixture. A second valve is used for transporting the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture to a spectroscopic cell. It is at the spectroscopic cell where the concentration of hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture is evaluated.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Christopher J. LaFrancois, James F. Stewart, Gregory C. Allred, Marion Ash
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Publication number: 20140036255Abstract: An oil in water analyzer for measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons in an effluent stream. The oil in water analyzer has a valve system for acquiring a sample from an effluent stream. An extraction device is used for mixing a known volume of a solvent and the sample to produce a hydrocarbon/solvent mixture. A second valve is used for transporting the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture to a spectroscopic cell. It is at the spectroscopic cell where the concentration of hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture is evaluated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Christopher J. LaFrancois, James F. Stewart, Gregory C. Allred, Marlon Ash
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Patent number: 8570497Abstract: An oil in water analyzer for measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons in an effluent stream. The oil in water analyzer has a valve system for acquiring a sample from an effluent stream. An extraction device is used for mixing a known volume of a solvent and the sample to produce a hydrocarbon/solvent mixture. A second valve is used for transporting the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture to a spectroscopic cell. It is at the spectroscopic cell where the concentration of hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture is evaluated.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Phillips 66 CompanyInventors: Christopher J. LaFrancois, James F. Stewart, Gregory C. Allred, Marlon Ash
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Patent number: 8101551Abstract: A process and method for the production of endophytes as plant inoculant products, specifically Clonostachys rosea strain 88-710, for the promotion of plant vigor, health, growth and yield are disclosed. The endophyte, Clonostachys rosea strain 88-710 produces a fungal conidial preparation by utilizing a discrete solid substrate fermentation system, namely Potato Dextrose Agar or Malt Extract Agar. Additionally, the endophyte, Clonostachys rosea strain 88-710, can act as an inoculant to stimulate and have an additive effect with rhizobium bacteria on the production of nitrogen fixing nodules on legumes and growth enhancement e.g. beans, soybeans, peas and alfalfa. As well, Clonostachys rosea strain 88-710, can combine with rooting hormones, e.g. indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) to provide inoculant and rooting benefits to cuttings/transplants of plants.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Adjuvants Plus Inc.Inventors: James F. Stewart, William G. Brown
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Publication number: 20110194105Abstract: An oil in water analyzer for measuring the concentration of hydrocarbons in an effluent stream. The oil in water analyzer has a valve system for acquiring a sample from an effluent stream. An extraction device is used for mixing a known volume of a solvent and the sample to produce a hydrocarbon/solvent mixture. A second valve is used for transporting the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture to a spectroscopic cell. It is at the spectroscopic cell where the concentration of hydrocarbons in the hydrocarbon/solvent mixture is evaluated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANYInventors: Christopher J. LaFrancois, James F. Stewart, Gregory C. Allred, Marlon Ash
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Publication number: 20100261825Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coating composition comprising polyurea formed from a reaction mixture comprising: (a) a first component comprising isocyanate and (b) a second component comprising an amine; and wherein the reaction mixture comprises an anti-oxidant compound a hindered amine light stabilizing compound, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventors: Howard L. Senkfor, Steven V. Barancyk, Rickie A. Brown, John M. Furar, Thomas R. Hockswender, Debra L. Singer, James F. Stewart
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Publication number: 20090105076Abstract: A process and method for the production of endophytes as plant inoculant products, specifically Clonostachys rosea strain 88-710, for the promotion of plant vigor, health, growth and yield are disclosed. The endophyte, Clonostachys rosea strain 88-710 produces a fungal conidial preparation by utilizing a discrete solid substrate fermentation system, namely Potato Dextrose Agar or Malt Extract Agar. Additionally, the endophyte, Clonostachys rosea strain 88-710, can act as an inoculant to stimulate and have an additive effect with rhizobium bacteria on the production of nitrogen fixing nodules on legumes and growth enhancement e.g. beans, soybeans, peas and alfalfa. As well, Clonostachys rosea strain 88-710, can combine with rooting hormones, e.g. indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) to provide inoculant and rooting benefits to cuttings/transplants of plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Applicant: ADJUVANTS PLUS INC.Inventors: James F. Stewart, William G. Brown
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Publication number: 20090047378Abstract: A feed/food process and product that provides a stabilized feed/food supplement that enhances the conversion efficiency and levels of omega 3 essential fatty acids including docasahexaenoic acid (DHA), Docosapentanenoic acid (DPA) and eicosapentenoic acid (EPA) in livestock/human products therefrom e.g. poultry. Specifically, Chickens (var. Ross) are fed a stabilized form of non-marine, non algal source omega 3 fatty acids including DHA, EPA, DPA for 5 weeks during a total 6 week production period that results in conversion efficiencies and increased levels of omega 3 fatty acids including DHA, EPA, DPA in various cuts and parts of poultry meat (legs, breasts etc. with or without skin) that also results in improved production benefits in terms of weight gains, improved flavour, taste, tenderness and less stress in poultry during production/transporting and the production of feeds/food and or ingredients with reduced levels of contaminants e.g. heavy metals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: ADJUVANTS PLUS INC.Inventor: James F. Stewart
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Patent number: 7247602Abstract: There is provided an agrochemical formulation aid composition for use with technical grade, manufacturing concentrates or pre-formulated Agricultural Chemicals/pesticides, fertilizers and the like comprising about 1 to 99 parts by weight of monocarbamide dihydrogen sulphate and 50 to 10 parts by weight of a blend, said blend comprising: 1-99% by weight of a phosphate ester blend; 99-1% by weight of a tallow amine ethoxylate; 0-5% by weight of a fatty acid methyl ester; 0-0.5% by weight of a free fatty acid blend; 0-0.5% by weight of 2N-octanol; 0-1% by weight of oleyl-cetyl alcohol; 0-0.1% by weight of N-butanol; 0-1.5% by weight of polyethylene glycol; and balance, if any, of water. Also provided are methods of preparing the formulation aid composition on site by mixing various components and methods of preparing sprayable and bioactive agrochemical systems using the formulation aid and non-formulated or formulated agrochemicals.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Adjuvants Plus Inc.Inventors: James F. Stewart, William G. Brown
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Patent number: 7001610Abstract: This invention describes feed supplement, and processes which increase the amount of essential fatty acids in the milk, eggs, meat and other by-products from animals including dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats and poultry. The food supplement described herein includes specific fish meal, fish oil, algae or plant dietary supplements combined with a natural ingredient/coating mixture, which can be either talc, clay or combinations; or mixtures of talc or clay with flax sprout powder to achieve enhanced levels of the essential fatty acids in the milk, eggs, meat and processed livestock products from animals fed this dietary supplement. In ruminants, the natural ingredient/coating mixture prevents microbial degradation of the essential fatty acids in the rumen stomach of the animals fed with this composition, thus providing more of the essential fatty acids to the animal, for their use. This in turn results in improved concentrations in the milk, meat and processed products from these animals.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Omeganutrel Inc.Inventor: James F. Stewart
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Patent number: 6936572Abstract: There is provided an agrochemical formulation aid composition for preparing bioactive and sprayable agrochemicals, wherein various components for the composition were selected from mineral oil paraffinic distillate and/or aromatic hydrocarbon distillate; 2N-octanol; oleyl-cetyl; alcohol polyoxyethylene (2) oleylether; polyoxyethylene (8) nonylphenolethin and/or ethoxylated tallow amine blend; lauryl sulphate; fatty alcohol alkoxylate; terpenes, diammonium phosphate; tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetracetate; cab-o-sil; fatty acid methyl ester; (C18) free fatty acid blend; N-butanol; and methyl alcohol. Also provided are methods of preparing the formulation aid composition on site by mixing various components and methods of preparing sprayable and bioactive agrochemical systems using the formulation aid and non-formulated or formulated agrochemicals. Also provided are uses of the formulation aid in preparing sprayable and bioactive agrochemical systems for controlling pests.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2001Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Adjuvants Plus Inc.Inventors: James F. Stewart, Heinrich J. Reinartz, William G. Brown
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Publication number: 20040202769Abstract: This invention describes feed supplement, and processes which increase the amount of essential fatty acids in the milk, eggs, meat and other by-products from animals including dairy cattle, beef cattle, goats and poultry. The food supplement described herein includes specific fish meal, fish oil, algae or plant dietary supplements combined with a natural ingredient/coating mixture, which can be either talc, clay or combinations; or mixtures of talc or clay with flax sprout powder to achieve enhanced levels of the essential fatty acids in the milk, eggs, meat and processed livestock products from animals fed this dietary supplement. In ruminants, the natural ingredient/coating mixture prevents microbial degradation of the essential fatty acids in the rumen stomach of the animals fed with this composition, thus providing more of the essential fatty acids to the animal, for their use. This in turn results in improved concentrations in the milk, meat and processed products from these animals.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2004Publication date: October 14, 2004Inventor: James F Stewart
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Publication number: 20040132622Abstract: There is provided an agrochemical formulation aid composition for preparing bioactive and sprayable agrochemicals, wherein various components for the composition were selected from mineral oil paraffinic distillate and/or aromatic hydrocarbon distillate; 2N-octanol; oleyl-cetyl alcohol polyoxyethylene (2) oleylether; polyoxyethylene (8) nonylphenolethin and/or ethoxylated tallow amine blend; lauryl sulphate; fatty alcohol alkoxylate; terpenes, diammonium phosphate; tetrasodium ethylene diamine tetracetate; cab-o-sil; fatty acid methyl ester; (C18) free fatty acid blend; N-butanol; and methyl alcohol. Also provided are methods of preparing the formulation aid composition on site by mixing various components and methods of preparing sprayable and bioactive agrochemical systems using the formulation aid and non-formulated or formulated agrochemicals. Also provided are uses of the formulation aid in preparing sprayable and bioactive agrochemical systems for controlling pests.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2004Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: James F. Stewart, Heinrich J. Reinartz, William G. Brown