Patents by Inventor John Lee Massingill
John Lee Massingill 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: 10526299Abstract: An apparatus includes a conduit with two process fluid inlets at one end of the conduit, one process fluid outlet at an opposing end, a heat exchange medium inlet, and a heat exchange medium outlet. One of the fluid inlets includes a tube extending into the conduit and a perforated node at the end of the tube, and the other of the fluid inlets is arranged up stream of the perforated node. The apparatus further includes hollow tubes positioned longitudinally within the conduit between the two process fluid inlets, the process fluid outlet, the heat exchange medium inlet and the heat exchange medium outlet. In addition, the apparatus includes a collection vessel positioned proximate the fluid outlet and fibers extending through each of the hollow tubes, wherein one end of the fibers is secured to the perforated node and the other end of the fibers extends into the collection vessel.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Chemtor, LPInventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20190352274Abstract: An apparatus includes a conduit with two process fluid inlets at one end of the conduit, one process fluid outlet at an opposing end, a heat exchange medium inlet, and a heat exchange medium outlet. One of the fluid inlets includes a tube extending into the conduit and a perforated node at the end of the tube, and the other of the fluid inlets is arranged up stream of the perforated node. The apparatus further includes hollow tubes positioned longitudinally within the conduit between the two process fluid inlets, the process fluid outlet, the heat exchange medium inlet and the heat exchange medium outlet. In addition, the apparatus includes a collection vessel positioned proximate the fluid outlet and fibers extending through each of the hollow tubes, wherein one end of the fibers is secured to the perforated node and the other end of the fibers extends into the collection vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20190247769Abstract: Chromatographic processes are provided which utilize fiber conduit contactors to effect separation of chemical substances from a mixture. In particular, processes are provided which constrain a substance on the fibers and move a mixture of chemical substances and another fluid through the coated fibers to effect separation of a substance from the mixture. In addition, fiber conduit contactors configured to affect such processes are disclosed. Some apparatuses include a sample injection mechanism for selectively inserting an analytical or preparative chromatography mixture into a fluid being supplied to the conduit. Additional or alternative apparatuses include fibers positioned longitudinally within a conduit with their opposing ends respectively bundled into a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet at opposing ends of the conduit. The portions of the fibers between the bundled ends are sufficiently slack such that larger spaces exist between individual fibers along the slack portions than at the bundled ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: John Lee Massingill
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Patent number: 10280369Abstract: Thermal barrier mixtures and method of making the thermal barrier mixtures are described herein. The thermal barrier mixtures may be used to make thermal barrier coatings. Thermal barrier mixture may include halloysite and one or more silicon compounds.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Charles J. Neef, John Lee Massingill, Jr., Clois E. Powell
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Patent number: 10189806Abstract: A fiber reaction process whereby reactive components contained in immiscible streams are brought into contact to effect chemical reactions and separations. The conduit reactor utilized contains wettable fibers onto which one stream is substantially constrained and a second stream is flowed over to continuously create a new interface there between to efficiently bring about contact of the reactive species and thus promote reactions thereof or extractions thereby. Co-solvents and phase transfer catalysts may be employed to facilitate the process.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Chemtor, LP.Inventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20180282292Abstract: An apparatus includes a conduit with two process fluid inlets at one end of the conduit, one process fluid outlet at an opposing end, a heat exchange medium inlet, and a heat exchange medium outlet. One of the fluid inlets includes a tube extending into the conduit and a perforated node at the end of the tube, and the other of the fluid inlets is arranged up stream of the perforated node. The apparatus further includes hollow tubes positioned longitudinally within the conduit between the two process fluid inlets, the process fluid outlet, the heat exchange medium inlet and the heat exchange medium outlet. In addition, the apparatus includes a collection vessel positioned proximate the fluid outlet and fibers extending through each of the hollow tubes, wherein one end of the fibers is secured to the perforated node and the other end of the fibers extends into the collection vessel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventor: John Lee Massingill
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Patent number: 9815001Abstract: Processes are provided which utilize fiber conduit reactors/contactors to effect extraction from a fluid stream, particularly a fermentation broth, a waste stream of a fermentation process, a fluid comprising a dye, or a fluid comprising a pharmaceutical compound. In particular, methods are provided which include introducing a first stream comprising an extractant and a second stream which is substantially immiscible with the first stream into a conduit reactor proximate a plurality of fibers. The streams are introduced into the conduit reactor such that they are in contact with each other and the extractant of the first stream interacts with the second stream to extract a fermentation product, a fermentation byproduct, a dye or a pharmaceutical compound from the second stream into the first stream. The method further includes receiving the first and second streams in collection vessel/s and withdrawing separately the first and second streams from collection vessel/s.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Chemtor, LP.Inventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20170014733Abstract: Processes are provided which utilize fiber conduit reactors/contactors to effect extraction from a fluid stream, particularly a fermentation broth, a waste stream of a fermentation process, a fluid comprising a dye, or a fluid comprising a pharmaceutical compound. In particular, methods are provided which include introducing a first stream comprising an extractant and a second stream which is substantially immiscible with the first stream into a conduit reactor proximate a plurality of fibers. The streams are introduced into the conduit reactor such that they are in contact with each other and the extractant of the first stream interacts with the second stream to extract a fermentation product, a fermentation byproduct, a dye or a pharmaceutical compound from the second stream into the first stream. The method further includes receiving the first and second streams in collection vessel/s and withdrawing separately the first and second streams from collection vessel/s.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: John Lee Massingill
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Patent number: 9468866Abstract: Processes are provided which utilize fiber conduit reactors/contactors to effect extraction of metal element/s, metal compound/s, metalloid element/s, and/or metalloid compound/s from a fluid stream. In particular, methods are provided which include introducing a first stream comprising an extractant and a second stream comprising a metal element, a metal compound, a metalloid element, and/or a metalloid compound into a conduit reactor proximate a plurality of fibers. The second stream is substantially immiscible with the first stream. The streams are introduced into the conduit reactor such that they are in contact and the extractant of the first stream interacts with the second stream to extract the metal element, a metal compound, a metalloid element, and/or a metalloid compound from the second stream into the first stream. The method further includes receiving the first and second streams in collection vessel/s and withdrawing separately the first and second streams from collection vessel/s.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Chemtor, LPInventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20160024036Abstract: A fiber reaction process whereby reactive components contained in immiscible streams are brought into contact to effect chemical reactions and separations. The conduit reactor utilized contains wettable fibers onto which one stream is substantially constrained and a second stream is flowed over to continuously create a new interface there between to efficiently bring about contact of the reactive species and thus promote reactions thereof or extractions thereby. Co-solvents and phase transfer catalysts may be employed to facilitate the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20150315618Abstract: A method is provided which introduces a first stream proximate a plurality of fibers positioned within a fiber conduit apparatus such that the first stream constitutes a phase substantially constrained to the surface of the fibers. The method further introduces an enzyme into the apparatus and introduces a second stream into the apparatus that is in contact with and is substantially immiscible with the first stream. The first stream, the enzyme and the second stream are introduced into the apparatus such that the enzyme interacts with a species from one of the first and second streams and compositions of the first and second streams are altered. An apparatus is provided which includes a plurality of fibers positioned longitudinally within a conduit between two fluid inlets and a fluid outlet, wherein the plurality of fibers have one or more enzymes immobilized thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventor: John Lee Massingill
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Patent number: 9168469Abstract: A fiber reaction process whereby reactive components contained in immiscible streams are brought into contact to effect chemical reactions and separations. The conduit reactor utilized contains wettable fibers onto which one stream is substantially constrained and a second stream is flowed over to continuously create a new interface there between to efficiently bring about contact of the reactive species and thus promote reactions thereof or extractions thereby. Co-solvents and phase transfer catalysts may be employed to facilitate the process.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Chemtor, LPInventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20150080508Abstract: Thermal barrier mixtures and method of making the thermal barrier mixtures are described herein. The thermal barrier mixtures may be used to make thermal barrier coatings. Thermal barrier mixture may include halloysite and one or more silicon compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Charles J. Neef, John Lee Massingill, JR., Clois E. Powell
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Patent number: 8869579Abstract: A fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to atmospheric moisture. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a moisture indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Systems & Materials Research CorporationInventors: Alan V. Bray, Denise Dama Deppe, Gary Schmidt, John Lee Massingill, Pulinkumar Navinbhai Patel, Clois E. Powell, Vijaykumar Madhawrao Mannari
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Publication number: 20140076805Abstract: Processes are provided which utilize fiber conduit reactors/contactors to effect extraction of metal element/s, metal compound/s, metalloid element/s, and/or metalloid compound/s from a fluid stream. In particular, methods are provided which include introducing a first stream comprising an extractant and a second stream comprising a metal element, a metal compound, a metalloid element, and/or a metalloid compound into a conduit reactor proximate a plurality of fibers. The second stream is substantially immiscible with the first stream. The streams are introduced into the conduit reactor such that they are in contact and the extractant of the first stream interacts with the second stream to extract the metal element, a metal compound, a metalloid element, and/or a metalloid compound from the second stream into the first stream. The method further includes receiving the first and second streams in collection vessel/s and withdrawing separately the first and second streams from collection vessel/s.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Chemtor, LPInventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20120209014Abstract: A fiber reaction process whereby reactive components contained in immiscible streams are brought into contact to effect chemical reactions and separations. The conduit reactor utilized contains wettable fibers onto which one stream is substantially constrained and a second stream is flowed over to continuously create a new interface there between to efficiently bring about contact of the reactive species and thus promote reactions thereof or extractions thereby. Co-solvents and phase transfer catalysts may be employed to facilitate the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: CHEMTOR, LPInventor: John Lee Massingill
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Publication number: 20120121359Abstract: A fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to atmospheric moisture. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a moisture indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Alan V. Bray, Denise Dama Deppe, Gary Schmidt, John Lee Massingill, Clois E. Powell, Pulinkumar Navinbhai Patel, Vijaykumar Madhawrao Mannari
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Patent number: 8128825Abstract: A fiber reaction process whereby reactive components contained in immiscible streams are brought into contact to effect chemical reactions and separations. The conduit reactor utilized contains wettable fibers onto which one stream is substantially constrained and a second stream is flowed over to continuously create a new interface there between to efficiently bring about contact of the reactive species and thus promote reactions thereof or extractions thereby. Co-solvents and phase transfer catalysts may be employed to facilitate the process.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2009Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Chemtor, LPInventor: John Lee Massingill
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Patent number: 8092128Abstract: A fastener suitable for use in airplane manufacture or repair that is coated with a pre-mixed moisture cure sealant. The sealant layer is coated with a frangible moisture barrier that will break apart when the fastener is installed, thus exposing the sealant to atmospheric moisture. Once exposed to moisture, the sealant will begin to cure. Preferred embodiments also provide a moisture indicator that provides a visual indication that the outer moisture resistant layer has been damaged.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventors: Alan V. Bray, Denise Dama Deppe, Gary Schmidt, John Lee Massingill, Clois E. Powell, Pulinkumar Navinbhai Patel, Vijaykumar Madhawrao Mannari
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Publication number: 20100071260Abstract: A fiber reaction process whereby reactive components contained in immiscible streams are brought into contact to effect chemical reactions and separations. The conduit reactor utilized contains wettable fibers onto which one stream is substantially constrained and a second stream is flowed over to continuously create a new interface there between to efficiently bring about contact of the reactive species and thus promote reactions thereof or extractions thereby. Co-solvents and phase transfer catalysts may be employed to facilitate the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: John Lee Massingill