Patents by Inventor Mark James

Mark James 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).

  • Patent number: 11882762
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel formulations comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and one or more organic solvents. The formulation comprises a viscosity at 25° C. of less than 15 mPas and the boiling point of the solvent is at most 400° C. Furthermore, the present invention describes the use of these formulations as inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and OLED devices, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices, OLED devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: FLEXENABLE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventors: Philip Edward May, Mark James, Piotr Wierzchowiec, Stephen Bain, Paul Craig Brookes, Edgar Kluge, Li Wei Tan, David Sparrowe, Magda Goncalves-Miskiewicz
  • Patent number: 11552266
    Abstract: The present application relates to an organic electronic device, said electronic device comprising a multi-layer electrode as well as an organic semiconducting layer, as well as to a method for producing such organic electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: FLEXENABLE LIMITED
    Inventors: David Sparrowe, Pawel Miskiewicz, Mark James
  • Patent number: 11506190
    Abstract: A pump assembly for use within a high pressure pumping system includes housing, a head and a base. The housing contains at least one centrifugal pump stage. The head and base are attached to the housing with corresponding internal threaded connections. The head and base are further retained to the housing with corresponding external flanged connections. The external flanged connections provide redundant connections that reduce the risk of separation between the housing and the head and base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Baker Hughes ESP, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Allen Schoelen, Chengbao Wang, Colby Lane Loveless, Vishal Gahlot, Mark James
  • Patent number: 11466561
    Abstract: A method for cementing a borehole includes pumping a collection of fluids into the borehole through a tubular string in the borehole and flowing the collection of fluids up an annulus positioned between the tubular string and a sidewall of the borehole. The method additionally includes monitoring a volume of the fluids pumped into the borehole, and performing a first estimation of a position of the fluids based on the volume of the collection of fluids pumped into the borehole, and an initial estimate of an average diameter of the sidewall of at least a portion of the borehole. The method further includes calculating a corrected estimate of the average diameter based on the first estimation and a pressure of the fluids measured at an inlet of the tubular string, and performing a second estimation of the position of the fluids based on the corrected estimate of the average diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Paulo Jorge Da Cunha Gomes, Mark James, Emannuel Claude Therond, James Joseph David Vincent
  • Publication number: 20200274086
    Abstract: The present application relates to an organic electronic device, said electronic device comprising a multi-layer electrode as well as an organic semiconducting layer, as well as to a method for producing such organic electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: FLEXENABLE LIMITED
    Inventors: David SPARROWE, Pawel MISKIEWICZ, Mark JAMES
  • Patent number: 10745620
    Abstract: The invention relates to a reactive mesogen (RM) formulation comprising a conductive additive, to a polymer film obtained thereof, and the use of the RM formulation and polymer film in optical or electrooptical components or devices, like optical retardation films for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Graham Smith, Owain Llyr Parri, Vicki Cook, Georg Bernatz, David Wilkes, Jonathan Henry Wilson, Mark James, Philip Edward May
  • Publication number: 20200232315
    Abstract: A method for cementing a borehole includes pumping a collection of fluids into the borehole through a tubular string in the borehole, flowing the collection of fluids up an annulus positioned between the tubular string and a sidewall of the borehole, monitoring a volume of the fluids pumped into the borehole, performing a first estimation of a position of the fluids based on the volume of the collection of fluids pumped into the borehole, and an initial estimate of an average diameter of the sidewall of at least a portion of the borehole, calculating a corrected estimate of the average diameter based on the first estimation and a pressure of the fluids measured at an inlet of the tubular string, and performing a second estimation of the position of the fluids based on the volume of the fluids pumped into the borehole and the corrected estimate of the average diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Paulo Jorge Da Cunha Gomes, Mark James, Emannuel Claude Therond, James Joseph David Vincent
  • Patent number: 10435566
    Abstract: This invention relates to polymer particles preferably with surface functionality for charge retention, a process for their preparation, the use of these particles for the preparation of an electrophoretic device, electrophoretic displays comprising such particle, and new polymerizable dyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Louise Diane Farrand, Jonathan Henry Wilson, Mark James, Christopher Lutz, Nathan Smith, Mark John Goulding
  • Publication number: 20190176154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vessel comprising a device, said device being a sensor or an information storage device or both, and a communication means to transfer data from said vessel to a receiver. The present application also relates to a system, for example a storage system, comprising such vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Brian DANIELS, James KUGLER, Owen LOZMAN, Wiebke DONDRAS, Toby CULL, Mark JAMES, Gerald MUELLER
  • Patent number: 10280929
    Abstract: A multistage centrifugal pump includes a housing, a rotatable shaft and first and second turbomachinery stages. The first turbomachinery stage includes a first diffuser connected to the housing, a first impeller connected to the rotatable shaft. The second turbomachinery stage includes a second diffuser connected to the housing and a second impeller connected to the rotatable shaft. The multistage centrifugal pump further includes an integral axial load and bearing system that includes at least one diffuser bushing and at least one impeller bearing. The integral axial load and bearing system permits the independent axial movement of the first and second impellers. The integral axial load and bearing system also provides an opposite force to up-thrust and down-thrust produced by the first and second turbomachinery stages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: GE OIL & GAS ESP, INC.
    Inventors: Vishal Gahlot, Colby Lane Loveless, Mark James
  • Patent number: 10256408
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and one or more organic solvents. The composition is solid at a temperature of 25° C. and fluid at a higher temperature and the boiling point of the solvent is at most 400° C. Furthermore, the present invention describes the use of these compositions as inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and OLED devices, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel compositions, and to OE devices, OLED devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Mark James, Magda Goncalves-Miskiewicz, Philip E. May, Lana Nanson, Ruth Effenberger, Edgar Kluge
  • Patent number: 10151315
    Abstract: A horizontal pumping system has a motor, a suction chamber and a pump driven by the motor. The pump includes a primary stage assembly and a low NPSH stage assembly connected between the primary stage assembly and the suction chamber. The low NPSH stage assembly is external to the primary stage assembly. The low NPSH stage assembly includes a diffuser connected to the pump housing and a low NPSH impeller contained within the diffuser. The diameter of the low NPSH stage assembly is optionally larger than the diameter of the primary stage assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.
    Inventors: Vishal Gahlot, Colby Lane Loveless, Mark James, Scott Richard Erler
  • Publication number: 20180037744
    Abstract: This invention relates to polymer particles preferably with surface functionality for charge retention, a process for their preparation, the use of these particles for the preparation of an electrophoretic device, electrophoretic displays comprising such particle, and new polymerisable dyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: LOUISE DIANE FARRAND, Jonathan Henry WILSON, Mark JAMES, Christopher LUTZ, Nathan SMITH, Mark John GOULDING
  • Patent number: 9793484
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising one or more polymeric organic semiconducting (OSC) compounds and one or more organic solvents. The composition preferably comprises 3,4-dimethyl anisole as solvent. Furthermore, the present invention describes the use of these compositions as inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and organic light emitting diodes (OLED) devices, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices, OLED devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Philip Edward May, Mark James, Susanne Heun, Katie Court
  • Publication number: 20170283699
    Abstract: The invention relates to a reactive mesogen (RM) formulation comprising a conductive additive, to a polymer film obtained thereof, and the use of the RM formulation and polymer film in optical or electrooptical components or devices, like optical retardation films for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Applicant: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Graham SMITH, Owain Llyr PARRI, Vicki COOK, Georg BERNATZ, David WILKES, Jonathan Henry WILSON, Mark JAMES, Philip Edward MAY
  • Patent number: 9673394
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel formulations comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and a conductive additive, to their use as conducting inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel formulations, and to OE devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Mark James, Iain McCulloch, Warren Duffy, Philip Edward May, Dan Walker, David P. Waller, Richard Kendall Childers, Sheila E. Rodman
  • Publication number: 20170062725
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising an organic semiconductor (OSC) and one or more organic solvents. The composition is solid at a temperature of 25° C. and fluid at a higher temperature and the boiling point of the solvent is at most 400° C. Furthermore, the present invention describes the use of these compositions as inks for the preparation of organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and OLED devices, to methods for preparing OE devices using the novel compositions, and to OE devices, OLED devices and OPV cells prepared from such methods and compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Mark James, Magda Goncalves-Miskiewicz, Philip E. May, Lana Nanson, Ruth Effenberger, Edgar Kluge
  • Publication number: 20170051752
    Abstract: A horizontal pumping system has a motor, a suction chamber and a pump driven by the motor. The pump includes a primary stage assembly and a low NPSH stage assembly connected between the primary stage assembly and the suction chamber. The low NPSH stage assembly is external to the primary stage assembly. The low NPSH stage assembly includes a diffuser connected to the pump housing and a low NPSH impeller contained within the diffuser. The diameter of the low NPSH stage assembly is optionally larger than the diameter of the primary stage assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Vishal Gahlot, Colby Lane Loveless, Mark James, Scott Richard Erler
  • Publication number: 20170002823
    Abstract: A multistage centrifugal pump includes a housing, a rotatable shaft and first and second turbomachinery stages. The first turbomachinery stage includes a first diffuser connected to the housing, a first impeller connected to the rotatable shaft. The second turbomachinery stage includes a second diffuser connected to the housing and a second impeller connected to the rotatable shaft. The multistage centrifugal pump further includes an integral axial load and bearing system that includes at least one diffuser bushing and at least one impeller bearing. The integral axial load and bearing system permits the independent axial movement of the first and second impellers. The integral axial load and bearing system also provides an opposite force to up-thrust and down-thrust produced by the first and second turbomachinery stages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Vishal GAHLOT, Colby Lane LOVELESS, Mark JAMES
  • Patent number: 9487611
    Abstract: This invention relates to colored polymer particles preferably with surface functionality for charge retention, a process for their preparation, the use of these particles for the preparation of an electrophoretic device, color electrophoretic displays comprising such particle, and new polymerisable dyes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Louise Diane Farrand, Mark James, Emily Jane Thomas, Claire Topping, Jonathan Henry Wilson