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).
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Patent number: 11339626Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 13, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: Madhusuden Agrawal, Paulo Jorge Da Cunha Gomes, James H. Knight, Satpreet Nanda, Lei Zhou, Eugene Sweeney
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Publication number: 20200141208Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.Inventors: Madhusuden AGRAWAL, Paulo Jorge Da Cunha GOMES, James H. KNIGHT, Satpreet NANDA, Lei ZHOU, Eugene SWEENEY
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Patent number: 9909041Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Daniel C. Yeager, Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Melissa J. Cannon, Paul S. Baxter
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ADHESIVES CONTAINING A RESIN, A KRAFT LIGNIN, AND A SURFACTANT AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME
Publication number: 20160096985Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: James H. Knight, David F. Townsend, Feng Jing, Irving D. Sand -
Publication number: 20160009967Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Daniel C. Yeager, Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Melissa J. Cannon, Paul S. Baxter
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Publication number: 20150353790Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Paul S. Baxter, Jessica D. Jennings, Robert H. Carey, John D. Cothran
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Patent number: 9133374Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Daniel C. Yeager, Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Melissa J. Cannon, Paul S. Baxter
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Patent number: 9109074Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20130292864Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Paul S. Baxter, Jessica D. Jennings, Robert H. Carey, John D. Cothran
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Publication number: 20130295319Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Daniel C. Yeager, Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Melissa J. Cannon, Paul S. Baxter
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Patent number: 8569430Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: James H. Knight, Paul S. Baxter, Robert M. Meacham, John D. Cothran
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Patent number: 8252427Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Daniel C. Yeager, Herbert J. Kennedy, Harmon E. Brehmer, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110262760Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: Robert A. Breyer, James H. Knight, Daniel C. Yeager, Herbert J. Kennedy, Harmon E. Brehmer, JR.
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Patent number: 8007698Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20110136947Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: James H. Knight, Paul S. Baxter, Robert M. Meacham, John D. Cothran
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Publication number: 20100273917Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100171233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS LLCInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7195553Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: Amanda Patent and Licensing SIAInventor: James H. Knight