Patents by Inventor John T. Kilbourne

John T. Kilbourne 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).

  • Protective liner for slurry pipelines
    Patent number: 7320341
    Abstract: A pipe comprises an outer surface and an inner surface, where the inner surface includes an abrasion resistant material layer covering a substantial portion thereof. An adhesive layer affixes the abrasion resistant material layer to the inner surface. The abrasion resistant layer can reduce and prevent erosion-corrosion of the inner surface of a pipe transporting slurry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Marie-Claude M. Brandys, Kam C. Wu, David E. Livingstone, David C. Chambers, John T. Kilbourne