Patents by Inventor Kraig R Kent

Kraig R Kent 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).

  • Fluff dryer machine drainage aid
    Patent number: 10988899
    Abstract: Methods and compositions useful for improving drainage in a fluff pulp drying process are provided. The methods and compositions comprise alkyl ether sulfate and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer. In particular, the methods and compositions can improve drainage of fluff pulp in fluff pulp drying processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.
    Inventors: Luiz Wanderley Bratfisch Pace, Gary Samuel Furman, Jr., André Messias Krell Pedro, Kraig R. Kent
  • Fluff Dryer Machine Drainage Aid
    Publication number: 20180258591
    Abstract: Methods and compositions useful for improving drainage in a fluff pulp drying process are provided. The methods and compositions comprise alkyl ether sulfate and ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymer. In particular, the methods and compositions can improve drainage of fluff pulp in fluff pulp drying processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Luiz Wanderley Bratfisch Pace, Gary Samuel Furman, JR., André Messias Krell Pedro, Kraig R. Kent
  • On-site emulsification of defoamer for brownstock washing of pulp
    Patent number: 9371613
    Abstract: The present method is directed to an on-site process for conveying an emulsion of one or more substantially water-free fluids or compositions to a brownstock washing process. This enables real-time adjustment of wash aids and other process aids thus improving the overall operation of brownstock washing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Solenis Technologies, L.P.
    Inventors: Lloyd A Lobo, Todd S Bolton, Michael Mitchell, Kraig R Kent