Patents by Inventor James H. Knight

James H. Knight 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: 11339626
    Abstract: A method for mitigating a fluid flow from a target wellbore using a relief wellbore includes receiving wellbore geometry information of the target wellbore, receiving an initial interception point of the target wellbore, simulating a change in a three-dimensional flow characteristic of a kill fluid flow from a simulated relief wellbore and a target fluid flow from a simulated target wellbore resulting from an interaction between the kill fluid flow and the target fluid flow at the initial interception point, the simulated target wellbore designed using the received wellbore geometry information, and determining a final interception point of the target wellbore based on the simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Madhusuden Agrawal, Paulo Jorge Da Cunha Gomes, James H. Knight, Satpreet Nanda, Lei Zhou, Eugene Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20200141208
    Abstract: A method for mitigating a fluid flow from a target wellbore using a relief wellbore includes receiving wellbore geometry information of the target wellbore, receiving an initial interception point of the target wellbore, simulating a change in a three-dimensional flow characteristic of a kill fluid flow from a simulated relief wellbore and a target fluid flow from a simulated target wellbore resulting from an interaction between the kill fluid flow and the target fluid flow at the initial interception point, the simulated target wellbore designed using the received wellbore geometry information, and determining a final interception point of the target wellbore based on the simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Madhusuden AGRAWAL, Paulo Jorge Da Cunha GOMES, James H. KNIGHT, Satpreet NANDA, Lei ZHOU, Eugene SWEENEY
  • Patent number: 9909041
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The resin system can include a first aqueous resin comprising at least two polymerized monomers and a second aqueous resin comprising at least two polymerized monomers. The first aqueous resin can be present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on the total weight the resin system. The second aqueous resin can be present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on the total weight the resin system. The at least two polymerized monomers of the first and second aqueous resins can be the same monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Daniel C. Yeager, Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Melissa J. Cannon, Paul S. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20160096985
    Abstract: Adhesives containing an aldehyde-based resin, a kraft lignin, and a surfactant and methods for making and using same are provided. In one or more embodiments, the adhesive can include an aldehyde-based resin; a kraft lignin; a surfactant; an alkaline compound; and water. The adhesive can have a viscosity of about 500 cP to about 5,000 cP, at a temperature of about 25° C. In one example, the adhesive can include about 20 wt % to about 40 wt % of the aldehyde-based resin, about 1 wt % to about 15 wt % of the kraft lignin, about 0.05 wt % to about 2 wt % of the surfactant, about 0.5 wt % to about 10 wt % of the alkaline compound, and about 45 wt % to about 70 wt % of water, where all weight percent values are based on a combined weight of the aldehyde-based resin, the kraft lignin, the surfactant, the alkaline compound, and the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: James H. Knight, David F. Townsend, Feng Jing, Irving D. Sand
  • Publication number: 20160009967
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The resin system can include a first aqueous resin comprising at least two polymerized monomers and a second aqueous resin comprising at least two polymerized monomers. The first aqueous resin can be present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on the total weight the resin system. The second aqueous resin can be present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on the total weight the resin system. The at least two polymerized monomers of the first and second aqueous resins can be the same monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Daniel C. Yeager, Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Melissa J. Cannon, Paul S. Baxter
  • Publication number: 20150353790
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preparing a binder system are provided. The method can include combining a first resin and a second resin to produce a first binder system. The first binder system can be applied to a first plurality of lignocellulose substrates and at least partially cured to produce a first composite product. The method can also include monitoring one or more process variables. The one or more monitored process variables can be evaluated. An amount of the first resin, the second resin, or both combined with one another can be adjusted in response to the evaluation of the one or more monitored process variables to produce a second binder system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Paul S. Baxter, Jessica D. Jennings, Robert H. Carey, John D. Cothran
  • Patent number: 9133374
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The resin system can include a first aqueous resin comprising at least two polymerized monomers and a second aqueous resin comprising at least two polymerized monomers. The first aqueous resin can be present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on the total weight the resin system. The second aqueous resin can be present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on the total weight the resin system. The at least two polymerized monomers of the first and second aqueous resins can be the same monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Daniel C. Yeager, Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Melissa J. Cannon, Paul S. Baxter
  • Patent number: 9109074
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin prepared by reacting phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of a source of calcium ions, to a curable powdered (particulate) resole resin made by spray drying the aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin, to a method of preparing a wood composite using the curable, powdered resin, and the related wood composite bonded with the curable, powdered resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Breyer, Paul S. Baxter, James H. Knight, John D. Cothran, Robert M. Meacham, Jessica D. Jennings, Herman D. Watts, Jr., Derek L. Atkinson, Daniel C. Yeager
  • Publication number: 20130292864
    Abstract: Methods and systems for preparing a binder system are provided. The method can include combining a first resin and a second resin to produce a first binder system. The first binder system can be applied to a first plurality of lignocellulose substrates and at least partially cured to produce a first composite product. The method can also include monitoring one or more process variables. The one or more monitored process variables can be evaluated. An amount of the first resin, the second resin, or both combined with one another can be adjusted in response to the evaluation of the one or more monitored process variables to produce a second binder system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Paul S. Baxter, Jessica D. Jennings, Robert H. Carey, John D. Cothran
  • Publication number: 20130295319
    Abstract: Resin systems and methods for making and using same are provided. The resin system can include a first aqueous resin comprising at least two polymerized monomers and a second aqueous resin comprising at least two polymerized monomers. The first aqueous resin can be present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on the total weight the resin system. The second aqueous resin can be present in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 95 wt %, based on the total weight the resin system. The at least two polymerized monomers of the first and second aqueous resins can be the same monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Daniel C. Yeager, Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Melissa J. Cannon, Paul S. Baxter
  • Patent number: 8569430
    Abstract: Methods for producing spray-dried phenol-formaldehyde resole resins and products made therefrom. The method can include spray-drying an aerated liquid phenol-formaldehyde resole resin containing about 0.02 wt % or more of a surfactant, based on a combined weight of the liquid phenol-formaldehyde resole resin and the surfactant, to produce a spray-dried phenol-formaldehyde resole resin powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: James H. Knight, Paul S. Baxter, Robert M. Meacham, John D. Cothran
  • Patent number: 8252427
    Abstract: The invention comprises an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin liquid fortified with powdered (e.g., spray dried) phenol-formaldehyde resole resin, preparing wood composites, particularly oriented strand board (OSB), waferboard, particleboard, medium density fiber board, and hardboard, using the solids-fortified liquid resin, and related wood composites bonded with the solids-fortified resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Daniel C. Yeager, Herbert J. Kennedy, Harmon E. Brehmer, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110262760
    Abstract: The invention comprises an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin liquid fortified with powdered (e.g., spray dried) phenol-formaldehyde resole resin, preparing wood composites, particularly oriented strand board (OSB), waferboard, particleboard, medium density fiber board, and hardboard, using the solids-fortified liquid resin, and related wood composites bonded with the solids-fortified resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Daniel C. Yeager, Herbert J. Kennedy, Harmon E. Brehmer, JR.
  • Patent number: 8007698
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a wood composite, and the related wood composite itself formed by steam injection pressing using a phenol-formaldehyde resin binder composition capable of rapidly curing in a saturated or superheated steam atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC
    Inventors: Paul S. Baxter, Robert A. Breyer, Melissa J. Cannon, John D. Cothran, Jessica D. Jennings, James H. Knight, Herman D. Watts, Jr., Daniel C. Yeager
  • Publication number: 20110136947
    Abstract: Methods for producing spray-dried phenol-formaldehyde resole resins and products made therefrom. The method can include spray-drying an aerated liquid phenol-formaldehyde resole resin containing about 0.02 wt % or more of a surfactant, based on a combined weight of the liquid phenol-formaldehyde resole resin and the surfactant, to produce a spray-dried phenol-formaldehyde resole resin powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: James H. Knight, Paul S. Baxter, Robert M. Meacham, John D. Cothran
  • Publication number: 20100273917
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin prepared by reacting phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of a source of calcium ions, to a curable powdered (particulate) resole resin made by spray drying the aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole resin, to a method of preparing a wood composite using the curable, powdered resin, and the related wood composite bonded with the curable, powdered resin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Breyer, Paul S. Baxter, James H. Knight, John D. Cothran, Robert M. Meacham, Jessica D. Jennings, Herman D. Watts, JR., Derek L. Atkinson, Daniel C. Yeager
  • Publication number: 20100171233
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a wood composite, and the related wood composite itself formed by steam injection pressing using a phenol-formaldehyde resin binder composition capable of rapidly curing in a saturated or superheated steam atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLC
    Inventors: Paul S. Baxter, Robert A. Breyer, Melissa J. Cannon, John D. Cothran, Jessica D. Jennings, James H. Knight, Herman D. Watts, JR., Daniel C. Yeager
  • Patent number: 7195553
    Abstract: A grinding module for a rotating grinding brush includes an elongate body part, at least one abrasive cloth extending from the body part, and a plurality of bristles projecting from the body part essentially in the same direction as the abrasive cloth, the abrasive cloth being divided into a number of sub-segments that are delimited by slits, the abrasive cloth being configured with different distances between the slits so that sub-segments have at least two different widths. Hereby an abrasive cloth is provided which is configured for cooperating with a grinding module for a rotating grinding brush, whereby, during the mounting procedure, the operator avoids having to ascertain that abrasive cloths with a relevant type of sub-segments are mounted in a correct sequence on the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Amanda Patent and Licensing SIA
    Inventor: James H. Knight