Patents by Inventor Michael C. Davies

Michael C. Davies 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).

  • Compositions and methods for reducing friction at a solid:liquid interface
    Patent number: 11697784
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided that generated a persistent low-friction coating on a solid surface, by application of a mixture of a polyethylene glycol-containing surfactant and a vegetable to the surface. The coating thus generated does not require replenishing during use and persists through rinsing and multiple uses. Surprisingly, markedly reduced friction is found when the surfactant is provided at 3% w/v to 7% w/v in the composition. Such compositions and methods are suitable for application to both mixing and separation operations. Formulation of such compositions with food grade components permits use in food processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Global Barrier Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. Davies
  • Compositions and Methods for Reducing Friction at a Solid:Liquid Interface
    Publication number: 20210292678
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided that generated a persistent low-friction coating on a solid surface, by application of a mixture of a polyethylene glycol-containing surfactant and a vegetable to the surface. The coating thus generated does not require replenishing during use and persists through rinsing and multiple uses. Surprisingly, markedly reduced friction is found when the surfactant is provided at 3% w/v to 7% w/v in the composition. Such compositions and methods are suitable for application to both mixing and separation operations. Formulation of such compositions with food grade components permits use in food processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventor: Michael C. Davies
  • Mining release agent
    Patent number: 9346976
    Abstract: A release agent for use on mining and mineral processing equipment that eliminate or significantly reduces sticking and freezing of ore and mining materials during excavation, transportation, and processing. The release agent is comprised of a mixture of natural oils such as crude degummed soybean oil and a surfactant such as Lutensol®.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Michael C. Davies
  • Mining Release Agent
    Publication number: 20130000515
    Abstract: A release agent for use on mining and mineral processing equipment that eliminate or significantly reduces sticking and freezing of ore and mining materials during excavation, transportation, and processing. The release agent is comprised of a mixture of natural oils such as crude degummed soybean oil and a surfactant such as Lutensol®.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Michael C. Davies