Patents by Inventor Michael Opsoelder

Michael Opsoelder 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: 11427716
    Abstract: A highly structured composite material, which can be applied and cured as a protective layer on corroding metal substrates, particularly on steel is provided. Due to its highly structured composition it is a particularly effective barrier to protect metals against attack by corrosive substances such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and sea water, if necessary under hydrothermal conditions. At the same time it is also abrasion stable, for example against a grinding effect by sand, as well as resistant to the impact of mechanical load e.g. by tools. This is achieved by a coating composition comprising a binder comprising at least one cross-linkable resin, wherein the resin comprises at least one of polar group; at least one type of hydrophilic flakes with an aspect ratio of more than 10, wherein the surface of the flakes at least partially comprises a metal oxide; and an organic solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gemeinnützige GmbH
    Inventors: Carsten Becker-Willinger, Frank Hollmann, Marlon Jochum, Michael Opsoelder, Sabine Schmitz-Stoewe, Douglas Espin
  • Publication number: 20140370217
    Abstract: Equipment for oil and/or gas drilling, completion, storage and transportation, including pressure vessels, tools, pipes, tubes, connections and any other parts is coated with highly structured composite material. Due to its highly structured composition it is a particularly effective barrier to protect metals against attack by corrosive substances such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and sea water, if necessary under hydrothermal conditions. At the same time it is also abrasion stable, for example against a grinding effect by sand, as well as resistant to the impact of mechanical load e.g. by tools. This is achieved by a coating comprising a binder comprising at least one cross-linked resin, wherein the resin comprises at least one of polar group; at least one type of hydrophilic flakes with an aspect ratio of more than 10, wherein the surface of the flakes at least partially comprises a metal oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Tenaris Connections Limited
    Inventors: Teresa Perez, Maurizio Bellingardi, Paolo Bortot, Douglas Espin, Carsten Becker-Willinger, Frank Hollmann, Marlon Jochum, Michael Opsoelder, Sabine Schmitz-Stoewe
  • Publication number: 20140329080
    Abstract: A highly structured composite material, which can be applied and cured as a protective layer on corroding metal substrates, particularly on steel is provided. Due to its highly structured composition it is a particularly effective barrier to protect metals against attack by corrosive sub-stances such as hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and sea water, if necessary under hydrothermal conditions. At the same time it is also abrasion stable, for example against a grinding effect by sand, as well as resistant to the impact of mechanical load e.g. by tools. This is achieved by a coating composition comprising a binder comprising at least one cross-linkable resin, wherein the resin comprises at least one of polar group; at least one type of hydrophilic flakes with an aspect ratio of more than 10, wherein the surface of the flakes at least partially comprises a metal oxide; and an organic solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Carsten Becker-Willinger, Frank Hollmann, Marlon Jochum, Michael Opsoelder, Sabine Schmitz-Stoewe, Douglas Espin