Patents by Inventor Jimmie G. Galloway, Jr.

Jimmie G. Galloway, Jr. 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).

  • Method and apparatus for separating the components of a wellstream
    Patent number: 4626237
    Abstract: The present invention is a centrifuge method and apparatus for separating the components of a stream, particularly a wellstream. Centrifugal force is used to separate solid and liquid components from gaseous components, and the combined action of centrifugal force and countercurrent flow is used to separate a first liquid, such as crude oil, from a second liquid, such as water. In addition, the combined action of centrifugal force and countercurrent flow can be used to separate a heavy gas, such as carbon dioxide, from a light gas, such as hydrocarbon gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Exxon Production Research Co.
    Inventor: Jimmie G. Galloway, Jr.