Patents by Inventor Johnny M. Reinschmidt

Johnny M. Reinschmidt 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).

  • System for increasing efficiency of chemical treatment
    Patent number: 5353237
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for decreasing chemical requirements for chemicals injected into a stream a low concentrations, such as for dehydration of crude oil, are provided. An algorithm is used to provide a signal to decrease chemical injection rate of a variable rate pump if the water content of the treated oil has not exceeded a preset value in a preset time and to increase chemical injection rate if the water content of the treated oil is exceeded within a preset time. The algorithm allows the control system to learn from previous experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1994
    Assignee: Oryx Energy Company
    Inventors: G. N. Bass, Carl D. McBride, Greg Maddux, John L. Cayias, Johnny M. Reinschmidt, Kurt P. McCaslin