Patents by Inventor Ken W. Smith

Ken W. Smith 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).

  • Solvent free oil soluble drag reducing polymer suspension
    Patent number: 5504132
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon soluble drag reducing suspension is described as well as a process for obtaining the same. Process is directed toward producing a drag reducing product which is easily transportable, non-hazardous, easily handled and while providing a significant increase in drag reduction capability over existing commercial products. The suspension is preferably substantially solvent-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Ken W. Smith, Leo V. Haynes, Debora F. Massouda
  • Solvent free oil soluble drag reducing polymer suspension
    Patent number: 5504131
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon soluble drag reducing suspension is described as well as a process for obtaining the same. Process is directed toward producing a drag reducing product which is easily transportable, non-hazardous, easily handled and while providing a significant increase in drag reduction capability over existing commercial products. The suspension is preferably substantially solvent-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Ken W. Smith, Leo V. Haynes, Debora F. Massouda
  • Solvent free oil soluble drag reducing polymer suspension
    Patent number: 5449732
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon soluble drag reducing suspension is described as well as a process for obtaining the same. Process is directed toward producing a drag reducing product which is easily transportable, non-hazardous, easily handled and while providing a significant increase in drag reduction capability over existing commercial products. The suspension is preferably substantially solvent-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1995
    Assignee: Conoco Inc.
    Inventors: Ken W. Smith, Leo V. Haynes, Debora F. Massouda