Patents by Inventor Jonathan Phipps
Jonathan Phipps 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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Publication number: 20230295881Abstract: A three dimensional molded object comprising a mixture of cellulose fibers and microfibrillated cellulose, and optionally one or more inorganic particulate material, wherein the microfibrillated cellulose is present in an amount of about 0.5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % on a dry weight basis of the total dry mass of the mixture of cellulose fibres and microfibrillated cellulose, and optionally one or more inorganic particulate material; wherein the coarsely microfibrillated cellulose comprises less than about 90 wt. % fines and/or less than 75% fines A, and a length-weighted median length Lc(w) of greater than 0.3 mm, as measured by fibre image analyzer, and wherein the microfibrillated cellulose optionally has a fibre steepness of about 20 to about 50, as measured by Malvern Mastersizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: FIBERLEAN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Jonathan PHIPPS, Camery MA, Johannes KRITZINGER, Abigail RULE
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Publication number: 20230194480Abstract: There is provided an untethered, single-bodied pig for inspecting a tubular object. The pig comprises: a plurality of transducer casings (3), each transducer casing (3) including an electrical terminal (13); a plurality of transducers for detecting a condition of the tubular object, each transducer mounted on or in a respective one of the plurality of transducer casings (3); a transducer body defining a plurality of receptacles (12), each transducer casing (3) removably received in a respective one of the plurality of receptacles (12); and a plurality of compressible electrical connectors (14), each compressible electrical connector (14) at least partially arranged inside a respective one of the plurality of receptables (12), wherein each compressible electrical connector (14) is configured to be in electrical contact with the electrical terminal (13) of the transducer casing (3) received in the corresponding receptacle (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Jonathan Phipps, Joseph Walsh, Hugh Lewis, Nicholas Bettley
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Publication number: 20220364670Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for controlling a run of a pig (20) through a tubular object (22), the apparatus comprising: a propulsion device (32) for propelling the pig (20) inside the tubular object (22); a recording device (30) configured to, in real-time, record operating steps and operating parameters of a human-controlled reference run of the pig (20) through the tubular object (22); and a controller (30) programmed to selectively carry out an automatic control mode in which the controller (30) automatically controls a subsequent run of the pig (20) through the tubular object (22) in accordance with the recorded operating steps and operating parameters of the reference run, wherein the automatic control mode includes control of the propulsion device (32) to propel the pig (20) through the tubular object (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Jonathan Phipps, Lukasz Kremski, Jakub Wnuk
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Publication number: 20220316140Abstract: Methods of making a paper or board product comprising a top ply slurry comprising microfibrillated cellulose and, optionally, one or more inorganic particulate material, applied to a forming web of paper through an applicator comprising a channel terminating in a slot, wherein the slot is in fluid communication with a flexible blade suitable to form a top ply on top of the forming web of paper at the wet end of the paper machine and applicators for practicing such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: FIBERLEAN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Per SVENDING, Jonathan PHIPPS, Mark PARADIS, Soultana SELINA, David R. SKUSE
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Publication number: 20220081839Abstract: Method of making a filler composition comprising microfibrillated cellulose and one or more microporous inorganic particulate material and methods of making papermaking furnishes and paper products comprising microfibrillated cellulose and one or more microporous inorganic particulate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: FIBERLEAN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Thomas REEVE-LARSON, Jonathan PHIPPS, David R. SKUSE
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Publication number: 20180080174Abstract: A barrier coating composition may include an alcohol-based binder; and an inorganic particulate, wherein mineral oil transmission through the barrier coating is such that the reduction in measured IR intensity at 2920 cm?1 is less than 1.0%, as determined by ATR-FTIR spectroscopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Janet Preston, Graham O'Neill, Jonathan Phipps
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Patent number: 9783931Abstract: A barrier coating composition may include an alcohol-based binder and an inorganic particulate. The barrier coating composition may be used in various ways, including in paper products including the barrier composition, methods of preparing the paper products, articles, particularly food grade packaging formed from the paper products, and packaged products, particularly packaged foodstuffs including the packaging.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Imerys Minerals LimitedInventors: Janet Preston, Graham O'Neill, Jonathan Phipps
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Publication number: 20160257875Abstract: Disclosed herein are granulated inorganic particulate compositions exhibiting at least one property chosen from improved material handling, low dusting, easy make-down in to mineral-water slurry, and requiring lets energy to produce than spray dried inorganic particulate products. In one embodiment, the granulated inorganic particulate compositions are characterized by a moisture content ranging from 2% to 60% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, such as for example from 2% to 10% or from 30 to 50%. In another embodiment, the granulated inorganic particulate compositions have an average granule size of greater than about 10 mesh. In a further embodiment, the granulated inorganic particulate composition comprises granules of inorganic particulate that are friable when subjected to a shear force. The granulated inorganic particulate may take on any shape, ranging from and including but not limited to very angular, to sub-rounded, to approximately spherical (i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: September 8, 2016Inventors: MARK WINDEBANK, JONATHAN PHIPPS, THOMAS PARIAS, ROGER WILLIAMS, DAVID GUETTA
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Publication number: 20150064491Abstract: A paint composition includes microfibrillated cellulose, binder, and solvent. The microfibrillated cellulose may be present in an amount ranging from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the paint composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: IMERYS S.A.Inventors: Jonathan Phipps, Sophie Bourgoin, Annabelle Huguette Renee Legrix, Gemma Vinnicombe
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Publication number: 20140343172Abstract: A barrier coating composition may include an alcohol-based binder and an inorganic particulate. The barrier coating composition may be used in various ways, including in paper products including the barrier composition, methods of preparing the paper products, articles, particularly food grade packaging formed from the paper products, and packaged products, particularly packaged foodstuffs including the packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: IMERYS MINERALS LIMITEDInventors: Janet Preston, Graham O'Neill, Jonathan Phipps
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Publication number: 20140305643Abstract: A granulated mica composition may include mica having an average particle size less than about 20 mesh, and 0.01% to about 1.0% of a water soluble binder. The granulated mica composition may have a granule size greater than about 20 mesh. A process for producing a granulated inorganic particulate composition for use in oilfield applications may include mixing at least one inorganic particulate having an average particle size of less than about 20 mesh with water and at least one binder, and agglomerating the resulting mixture to form a granulated inorganic particulate having an average particle size of greater than about 20 mesh. A method for treating a subterranean formation may include admixing a granulated inorganic particle composition into a fluid, such that the inorganic particulate is dispersed into the fluid as a suspended inorganic particulate, and injecting the fluid and suspended inorganic particulate into the subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Imerys Oilfield Minerals, Inc.Inventors: Mark Windebank, Jonathan Phipps, Thomas Parias, Roger Williams, David Guetta
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Patent number: 8312940Abstract: A tool for use in wellbore drilling that is suitable for use with a drill string for drilling a wellbore having an inner wall. The tool comprises a cylindrical abrasion surface for contacting the inner-wall and generating particles of solid material, and a smearing device coupled with the drill string for applying radial and circumferential force to smear the generated particles onto the inner wall of the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Louise Bailey, John Cook, Jennifer Edwards, Gerald Meeten, Jonathan Phipps
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Publication number: 20100175924Abstract: The invention relates to a tool for use in wellbore drilling, suitable for use with a drill string for drilling a wellbore having an inner wall, the tool comprising means for generating particles of solid material from the formed inner wall of a drilled wellbore, and means for directing the generated particles to the inner wall of the wellbore and a method of forming a layer of solid particles on the inner wall of a wellbore drilled by such a drill string.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Schumberger Technology CorproationInventors: Louise Bailey, John Cook, Jennifer Edwards, Gerald Meeten, Jonathan Phipps
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Patent number: 7669653Abstract: The invention concerns a system or a method for maintaining zonal isolation in a wellbore. According to the invention, the system comprises, at a specific location along said wellbore, a sealing element, said sealing element being able to deform both during and after placement and is maintained after placement under compression through a pressurizing fluid or by confinement in a volume.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Bernadette Craster, Roger Card, Ashley Johnson, Paul Way, Hemant Ladva, Jonathan Phipps, Geoffrey Maitland, Paul Reid
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Patent number: 7591320Abstract: The invention describes a method of lining a well using expandable tubing including the steps of lowering a expandable tubing in a well bore; injecting a sealant composition into said well; letting the sealant composition solidify into a deformable matrix embedding at least a bottom section of said tubing within said well; and expanding the tubing. The invention allows the creation of a high quality seal at the shoe of the expandable casing because the deformable material is highly stressed by the expansion, and it also allows for the rest of the casing to be properly supported and protected by conventional cement, without incurring excessive wait-on-cement times.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jonathan Phipps, Jean Desroches, Simon James, Dominique Guillot
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Publication number: 20080105429Abstract: The invention describes a method of lining a well using expandable tubing including the steps of lowering a expandable tubing in a well bore; injecting a sealant composition into said well; letting the sealant composition solidify into a deformable matrix embedding at least a bottom section of said tubing within said well; and expanding the tubing. The invention allows the creation of a high quality seal at the shoe of the expandable casing because the deformable material is highly stressed by the expansion, and it also allows for the rest of the casing to be properly supported and protected by conventional cement, without incurring excessive wait-on-cement times.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2005Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventors: Jonathan Phipps, Jean Desroches, Simon James, Dominique Guillot
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Publication number: 20080023205Abstract: The invention concerns a system or a method for maintaining zonal isolation in a wellbore. According to the invention, the system comprises, at a specific location along said wellbore, a sealing element, said sealing element being able to deform both during and after placement and is maintained after placement under compression through a pressurising fluid or by confinement in a volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Bernadette Craster, Roger Card, Ashley Johnson, Paul Way, Hemant Ladva, Jonathan Phipps, Geoffrey Maitland, Paul Reid
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Publication number: 20060005932Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A method of treating solid containing material derived from effluent or sludge from a plant for de-inking paper, the material containing calcium in the form of one or more insoluble calcium compounds, the method including the steps of treating the material with an acid to cause dissolution of the calcium thereby forming a calcium ion-containing solution in which insoluble solids are suspended, separating the solution from the insoluble solids and incinerating the separated solids. The solution containing calcium ions may be treated by adding one or more reagents to form a calcium compound precipitate, eg calcium carbonate. The particulate solids produced following the incineration step and following the precipitate formation may be employed as pigments or fillers in paper making or paper coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: January 12, 2006Applicant: IMERYS MINERALS LIMITEDInventor: Jonathan Phipps
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Publication number: 20050167060Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure A method of treating solid containing material derived from effluent or sludge from a plant for de-inking paper, the material containing calcium in the form of one or more insoluble calcium compounds, the method including the steps of treating the material with an acid to cause dissolution of the calcium thereby forming a calcium ion-containing solution in which insoluble solids are suspended, separating the solution from the insoluble solids and incinerating the separated solids. The solution containing calcium ions may be treated by adding one or more reagents to form a calcium compound precipitate, eg calcium carbonate. The particulate solids produced following the incineration step and following the precipitate formation may be employed as pigments or fillers in paper making or paper coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: August 4, 2005Applicant: IMERYS MINERALS LIMITEDInventor: Jonathan Phipps
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Patent number: 6830615Abstract: The present invention relates to a high surface area product and its production from solid-containing material, such as waste effluent from a paper-treating plant. The high surface area product comprises calcium carbonate, and is useful as a coefficient of friction control filler for newsprint.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2002Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: Imerys Pigments, Inc.Inventors: Anthony V. Lyons, David Skuse, Stacey Johnson, Jonathan Phipps