Patents by Inventor Lucas McFarlane

Lucas McFarlane 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: 20260049035
    Abstract: A composition configured to be mixed with cement, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least 10% by weight lime particles, and at least 35% by weight pozzolan particles. Properties of the composition can include a magnesium oxide concentration of at least 0.5%, and an iron oxide concentration of at least 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2025
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis
  • Patent number: 12515992
    Abstract: A composition configured to be mixed with cement, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least 10% by weight lime particles, and at least 35% by weight pozzolan particles. Properties of the composition can include a magnesium oxide concentration of at least 0.5%, and an iron oxide concentration of at least 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: GRAYMONT WESTERN CANADA INC.
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis
  • Publication number: 20250197280
    Abstract: Lime-based cement extender or cement replacement compositions and formulations, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a lime-based cement extender or cement replacement composition includes at least 5% by weight lime particles and at least 50% by weight pozzolan particles. In some embodiments, the pozzolan particles include silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide. In some embodiments, composition can be combined with admixtures and/or aggregates to produce a formulation. The formation can have at least 5,000 ppm soluble sulfate and an alumina:silica ratio of at least 0.2:1. Methods of accelerating formation of calcium aluminum sulfates to avoid sulfate attacks during critical periods include producing a formulation with high aluminum oxide content, admixtures configured to accelerate certain chemical reactions, and omitting limestone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2024
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Lucas McFarlane, Narain Hariharan
  • Patent number: 12319619
    Abstract: A composition configured to be mixed with cement, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least 10% by weight lime particles, and at least 35% by weight pozzolan particles. Properties of the composition can include a magnesium oxide concentration of at least 0.5%, and an iron oxide concentration of at least 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Graymont Western Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis
  • Publication number: 20250051236
    Abstract: A composition configured to be mixed with cement, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least 10% by weight lime particles, and at least 35% by weight pozzolan particles. Properties of the composition can include a magnesium oxide concentration of at least 0.5%, and an iron oxide concentration of at least 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis
  • Publication number: 20250002414
    Abstract: A lime-based cement extender composition and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. A lime-based binder or cement extender includes lime particles comprising calcium hydroxide and/or calcium oxide, pozzolan particles including silicon dioxide and/or aluminum dioxide; and an admixture. The admixture is configured to promote reactions between the lime particles and the pozzolan particles. When the composition is mixed with cement to form a cement blend, calcium aluminum sulfate forms within 28 days of blending. Additionally or alternatively, the cement blend can have a Strength Activity Index (SAI) of at least 90%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2024
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Narain Hariharan, Lucas McFarlane
  • Publication number: 20240425415
    Abstract: A composition configured to be mixed with cement, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least 10% by weight lime particles, and at least 35% by weight pozzolan particles. Properties of the composition can include a magnesium oxide concentration of at least 0.5%, and an iron oxide concentration of at least 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis
  • Patent number: 12091361
    Abstract: A composition configured to be mixed with cement, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least 10% by weight lime particles, and at least 35% by weight pozzolan particles. Properties of the composition can include a magnesium oxide concentration of at least 0.5%, and an iron oxide concentration of at least 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: Graymont Western Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis
  • Patent number: 11919813
    Abstract: A lime-based cement extender composition, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition includes 5-20% by weight lime particles, 40-50% by weight limestone particles, and 40-50% by weight pozzolan particles. Additionally or alternatively, the lime-based cement extender composition can comprise a calcium oxide concentration of 45-65%, a magnesium oxide concentration of 0.5-2%, an iron oxide concentration of 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Graymont Western Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis
  • Publication number: 20230416151
    Abstract: A composition configured to be mixed with cement, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the composition includes at least 10% by weight lime particles, and at least 35% by weight pozzolan particles. Properties of the composition can include a magnesium oxide concentration of at least 0.5%, and an iron oxide concentration of at least 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis
  • Publication number: 20230202925
    Abstract: A lime-based cement extender composition, and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition includes 5-20% by weight lime particles, 40-50% by weight limestone particles, and 40-50% by weight pozzolan particles. Additionally or alternatively, the lime-based cement extender composition can comprise a calcium oxide concentration of 45-65%, a magnesium oxide concentration of 0.5-2%, an iron oxide concentration of 0.5-2.0%, an aluminum oxide concentration of 2-8%, a silicon dioxide concentration of 20-40%, a potassium oxide concentration of 20,000-30,000 ppm, and a sodium oxide concentration of 10,000-20,000 ppm. In some embodiments, the lime-based cement extender composition, or product, is combined with cement to produce a cement blend for use in the mining industry as mine backfill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2022
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Nikolas Andrei Romaniuk, Michael John Tate, Narain Hariharan, Jared Ira Leikam, Katherine Hyman, Lucas McFarlane, Joseph Lewis