Patents by Inventor Jimmie R. Baran

Jimmie R. Baran 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 FOR MAKING A DISPERSION
    Publication number: 20080153963
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates a method of making a dispersion. Microparticles, nanoparticles and a fluid polymer component are mixed to form a dispersion. A sufficient amount of nanoparticles provides for an increase in material throughput relative to a comparable dispersion that is free of nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Madeline P. Shinbach, Meghan L. Mallozzi
  • METHOD OF MAKING COMPOSITIONS INCLUDING PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20080152913
    Abstract: Method of making compositions comprising a plurality of particles having improved dispersibility, floodability, flowability, fluidization, packing factor, and/or tap density and/or decrease bulk volume and/or entrained gas of the plurality of particles relative to the plurality of particles free of nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: Madeline P. Shinbach, Jimmie R. Baran
  • Static dissipative articles
    Publication number: 20080070030
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a static dissipative article having a coating. The coating comprises a surface-functionalized nanoparticle component having quaternary amine groups on the surface of the nanoparticle, and a binder in which the nanoparticles are dispersed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Duane D. Fansler
  • Method for nanoparticle surface modification
    Publication number: 20080069887
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for making surface-modified nanoparticles. The surface of a nanoparticle is modified with an aminorganosilane and an alkylating agent in a one-pot synthesis to provide alkylamine surface-modified nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Duane D. Fansler
  • Compositions and method for improving the productivity of hydrocarbon producing wells
    Publication number: 20080051300
    Abstract: Compositions comprise nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactants and solvent. The solvent comprises: at least one of a polyol or polyol ether, wherein the polyol and polyol ether have from 2 to 10 carbon atoms; and at least one monohydroxy alcohol, ether, or ketone having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a mixture thereof, wherein the solvent is capable of at least one of solubilizing or displacing brine or condensate in the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation. Embodiments of the compositions are useful in recovery of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formations that contain brine and/or condensate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Gary A. Pope, Jimmie R. Baran
  • Method of obtaining a treatment composition for improving the productivity of hydrocarbon producing wells
    Publication number: 20080047706
    Abstract: A method of obtaining a treatment composition for treating a hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation having brine therein to enhance recovery of hydrocarbon from the formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Gary A. Pope, Jimmie R. Baran
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF HYDROCARBON PRODUCING WELLS
    Publication number: 20080051551
    Abstract: Compositions comprise nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactants and solvent. The solvent comprises: at least one of a polyol or polyol ether, wherein the polyol and polyol ether have from 2 to 25 carbon atoms; and at least one monohydroxy alcohol, ether, or ketone having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a mixture thereof, wherein the solvent is capable of at least one of solubilizing or displacing brine or condensate in the hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formation. Embodiments of the compositions are useful in recovery of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbon-bearing clastic formations that contain brine and/or condensate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: Gary A. Pope, Jimmie R. Baran
  • Solution containing surface-modified nanoparticles
    Patent number: 7189768
    Abstract: Coating solutions comprising surface-modified nanoparticles, a first liquid having a vapor pressure, VP1, and a second liquid miscible with the first liquid, having a vapor pressure, VP2, that is less than VP1, wherein the nanoparticles are more compatible with the first liquid than with the second liquid, are provided. Methods of applying and drying these solutions, and articles comprising substrates coated with these solutions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., William J. Hunt
  • Stabilized foams including surface-modified organic molecules
    Patent number: 7141612
    Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized gas-in-liquid dispersions or foams containing a liquid continuous phase, a dispersed gas phase, and surface-modified fullerenes, dendrimers, organic polymeric microspheres, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein
  • Emulsions including surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles
    Patent number: 7129277
    Abstract: The invention is related to emulsions containing surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr.
  • Stabilized particle dispersions containing nanoparticles
    Patent number: 7109247
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., James S. Stefely
  • Use of surface-modified nanoparticles for oil recovery
    Patent number: 7033975
    Abstract: The present invention provides the use of surface-modified nanoparticles in fluids used to recover hydrocarbon from underground formations. The use of surface-modified nanoparticles in such fluids provides foams that are stable under pressure yet have a shorter foam lifetime than typical surfactant-stabilized foams after the pressure is released or lowered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., Oswaldo J. Cabrera
  • Emulsions including surface-modified organic molecules
    Patent number: 7001580
    Abstract: The invention is related to emulsions containing surface-modified organic molecules, organic polymeric microspheres, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Jr., James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein
  • Stabilized particle dispersions containing surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20040242729
    Abstract: This invention relates to particle-in-liquid dispersions containing surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein, Thomas E. Wood
  • Stabilized aerosol dispersions
    Publication number: 20040241101
    Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized dispersions containing nanoparticles of use for the administration of medicaments. The dispersions comprise excipient nanoparticles, a dispersed phase comprising medicament and a continuous phase comprising propellant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein, Thomas E. Wood
  • Stabilized particle dispersions containing nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20040242730
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a stable dispersion comprising a continuous phase comprising a continuous liquid phase and a plurality of organic nanoparticles; and a dispersed phase comprising particles dispersed in the continuous phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Brian J. Gabrio, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein
  • Stabilized foams including surface-modified organic molecules
    Publication number: 20040127581
    Abstract: The invention relates to stabilized gas-in-liquid dispersions or foams containing a liquid continuous phase, a dispersed gas phase, and surface-modified fullerenes, dendrimers, organic polymeric microspheres, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein
  • Emulsions including surface-modified organic molecules
    Publication number: 20040127612
    Abstract: The invention is related to emulsions containing surface-modified organic molecules, organic polymeric microspheres, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran,, James S. Stefely, Stephen W. Stein
  • Emulsions including surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles
    Publication number: 20040127580
    Abstract: The invention is related to emulsions containing surface-modified inorganic nanoparticles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Jimmie R. Baran
  • Use of surface-modified nanoparticles for oil recovery
    Publication number: 20030220204
    Abstract: The present invention provides the use of surface-modified nanoparticles in fluids used to recover hydrocarbon from underground formations. The use of surface-modified nanoparticles in such fluids provides foams that are stable under pressure yet have a shorter foam lifetime than typical surfactant-stabilized foams after the pressure is released or lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Jimmie R. Baran, Oswaldo J. Cabrera