Patents by Inventor Joseph Flowers

Joseph Flowers 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).

  • Publication number: 20140280516
    Abstract: A system and method for providing dynamic information relay by using geolocational data. Relay of information is triggered by proximity to the geolocation of objects of interest, thereby resulting in dynamic and automated information transmission to a mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AUGMENT NATION
    Inventors: Joseph Flowers, Joseph LEVY
  • Patent number: 7258848
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for removing ammonia as an aqueous salt solution from an acid gas comprising ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. A strong acid, such as sulfuric acid, is used as a scrubbing agent to convert ammonia to an ammonium salt. Control of pH and stripping in combination with reboiler or evaporators reduces hydrogen sulfide concentration. The ammonium salt is produced as an aqueous solution, which may crystallized to form a solid product. The ammonium salt solution or solid may be used as a fertilizer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Benny E. Blackwell, Luis Alberto Chu, Monroe Davis, Wayne B. Ely, Robert Joseph Flowers, Steven Lamar Grise, Zeru Berhane Tekie
  • Publication number: 20050150661
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling inflation and deflation of spaced inflatable packer elements of a straddle stimulation tool within a well casing of a well. A straddle stimulation tool is positioned by tubing at a desired location within the well casing. Fluid is pumped through the tubing and tool at a rate inflating the spaced inflatable packer elements within the well casing and establishing an annulus interval. The inflation control retains pressure within the inflated packer elements and permits the flow of stimulation fluid into the annulus interval for stimulation of the formation. After completion of well stimulation, the packer element pressure control is moved to a packer equalizing position by tension applied via the tubing to equalize packer pressure with casing annulus pressure, deflating the packer elements and permitting conveyance of the straddle stimulation tool within the well casing by the tubing string.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Kenison, William Eatwell, Joseph Flowers, Gokturk Tunc
  • Patent number: 4342964
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a chemical characteristic of a liquid such as its hydrogen ion activity or pH value. A disposable cassette having a reference and indicating electrode therein utilizes the same solution to first calibrate the device and then as an electrolytic bridge from the liquid sample to the reference electrode. The solution has the properties of a buffered pH and also provides a stable electrochemical environment around the reference electrode. In one embodiment, a volume of a liquid sample is placed into a capillary tube and the open end of the tube is then placed over the indicating electrode immersed in the solution. The electrical potential between the indicating electrode and the spaced reference electrode in the electrolyte solution provides a measurement of the pH value of the liquid when compared to the calibration potential previously measured without the liquid sample contacting the indicating electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1982
    Assignee: Transidyne General Corp.
    Inventors: Howard Diamond, Steven E. Enzer, Joseph Flowers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4272245
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a chemical characteristic of a liquid such as its hydrogen ion activity or pH value. A disposable cassette having a reference and indicating electrode therein utilizes the same solution to first calibrate the device and then as an electrolytic bridge from the liquid sample to the reference electrode. The solution has the properties of a buffered pH and also provides a stable electrochemical environment around the reference electrode. In one embodiment, a volume of a liquid sample is placed into a capillary tube and the open end of the tube is then placed over the indicating electrode immersed in the solution. The electrical potential between the indicating electrode and the spaced reference electrode in the electrolyte solution provides a measurement of the pH value of the liquid when compared to the calibration potential previously measured without the liquid sample contacting the indicating electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: Transidyne General Corporation
    Inventors: Howard Diamond, Steven E. Enzer, Joseph Flowers, Jr.