Patents by Inventor Mingli Wei
Mingli Wei 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).
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Patent number: 11939309Abstract: The invention provides an associative polymer, a powder, and a process for making a powder including, networking one or more associative polymers and one or more optional surfactants to form a wet gel, and forming a powder from the wet gel, wherein the associative polymer(s) have a weight average molecular weight of from about 10 kDa to about 2,000 kDa.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Heqing Huang, David Jordan, Robert M. Lowe, Jeffrey Cramm, Weiguo Cheng, Mingli Wei
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Publication number: 20240068168Abstract: Compositions and colloidal particles are provided that may be used to improve a papermaking process. The compositions and colloidal particles may include a polymer and an inorganic salt. A papermaking process carried out using the presently disclosed compositions and colloidal particles may produce a paper product that has increased strength properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2023Publication date: February 29, 2024Applicant: ECOLAB USA Inc.Inventors: Mingli WEI, Heqing HUANG, David Steven JORDAN, Weiguo CHENG
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Patent number: 11858017Abstract: An in-situ vapor injection thermal desorption device includes a sectional combined input head, several intermediate connectors and a bottom protector connected in series from top to bottom. The in-situ vapor injection thermal desorption device further includes several water-vapor coupling injection activation chips, selectively disposed below any of the intermediate connectors; the sectional combined input head is provided with a high-pressure-gas inlet, several pairs of heat-transfer-oil inlets and heat-transfer-oil outlets, and several pairs of hot-water inlets and hot-water outlets; the water-vapor coupling injection activation chip is provided with several gas-liquid spraying holes.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: INSTITUTE OF ROCK AND SOIL MECHANICS, CASInventors: Qiang Xue, Yuan Li, Mingli Wei, Jiangshan Li, Yong Wan, Zhixiang Chen, Xin Chen, Lei Liu
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Publication number: 20230349103Abstract: The present application is directed to creping adhesives. The adhesive forms from a solution/dispersion of a polyelectrolyte complex that is composed of a mixture of one or more cationic polyelectrolytes, and one or more anionic polyelectrolytes. This adhesive complex offers several desirable features when compared to conventional, non-complex adhesives such as improved coating durability, wet tack and tunable coating softness, which are key properties for an adhesive to function as a creping adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Jia-Yu WANG, Mingli WEI, Gary Samuel FURMAN, JR., Christopher D. KALEY
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Publication number: 20230313467Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for strengthening paper. The methods may include a step of spraying an anionic polymer onto a paper sheet to increase the strength of the paper sheet. The anionic polymer may have amino groups, amide groups, or a combination of amino groups and amide groups. These groups may be functionalized with an aldehyde. Methods may also include a step of adding a wet end composition to a wet end of the papermaking process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: David Steven JORDAN, Heqing HUANG, Weiguo CHENG, Mingli WEI, Mei LIU, William Arthur GRANGER
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Patent number: 11708481Abstract: A solution including an associative polymer, a cyclodextrin polymer, and a solvent is provided. The associative polymer is a powder in the absence of the solvent. Additionally, a method of making down an associative polymer powder to form a solution is provided. The method includes blending a mixture of the powder, a cyclodextrin polymer, and a solvent to yield the solution, wherein the powder includes particles having been dry-cut to a median particle size of from about 200 microns to about 10,000 microns. Additionally, a powder product is provided. The powder product includes from about 80 wt. % to about 99.9 wt. % associative polymer; and from about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a cyclodextrin polymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Heqing Huang, Mingli Wei, Xiaodong Huang, Jianwei Yuan, David Jordan, Weiguo Cheng
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Publication number: 20230211395Abstract: An in-situ vapor injection thermal desorption device includes a sectional combined input head, several intermediate connectors and a bottom protector connected in series from top to bottom. The in-situ vapor injection thermal desorption device further includes several water-vapor coupling injection activation chips, selectively disposed below any of the intermediate connectors; the sectional combined input head is provided with a high-pressure-gas inlet, several pairs of heat-transfer-oil inlets and heat-transfer-oil outlets, and several pairs of hot-water inlets and hot-water outlets; the water-vapor coupling injection activation chip is provided with several gas-liquid spraying holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: INSTITUTE OF ROCK AND SOIL MECHANICS, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCESInventors: Qiang XUE, Yuan LI, Mingli WEI, Jiangshan LI, Yong WAN, Zhixiang CHEN, Xin CHEN, Lei LIU
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Publication number: 20230184736Abstract: A multiphase flow cylindrical model test system includes a loading structure, a multiphase flow displacement model bucket, a data acquisition and analysis system, a flexible seepage model bucket and a dynamic control system. A multi-parameter test method in the displacement process of pollutants in three-dimensional multi-field and multiphase media is reasonably configured based on the sequential and superimposed application requirements of heat and steam in the thermal enhanced soil vapor extraction process.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: INSTITUTE OF ROCK AND SOIL MECHANICS, CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCESInventors: Qiang XUE, Zhixiang CHEN, Yong WAN, Mingli WEI, Jiangshan LI, Lei LIU, Yijun CHEN, Yuan LI
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Publication number: 20230078847Abstract: Compositions and colloidal particles are provided that may be used to improve a papermaking process. The compositions and colloidal particles may include a polymer and an inorganic salt. A papermaking process carried out using the presently disclosed compositions and colloidal particles may produce a paper product that has increased strength properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Mingli WEI, Heqing HUANG, David Steven JORDAN, Weiguo CHENG, Mei LIU, Zhi CHEN, J. Matthew CHUDOMEL, Meng ZHANG
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Patent number: 11473735Abstract: A light bulb includes a bulb shell, a light source, a driver, a head housing and a bottom switch. The light source is enclosed by the bulb shell for emitting a light through the bulb shell. The driver converts an external power to a driving current supplied to the light source. The head housing has an Edison cap. The head housing is coupled to the bulb shell. The driver is enclosed by the head housing. The Edison cap is plugged to an Edison socket for receiving the external power source. The bottom switch is disposed on the bottom of the Edison cap for changing a setting of the driver.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: XIAMEN LEEDARSON LIGHTING CO., LTDInventors: Xiaobo Chen, Shenggan Wang, Mingyan Fu, Guanfeng Liu, Liangliang Cao, Mingli Wei, Ran Gao, Zhipeng Zhao
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Patent number: 11427738Abstract: Methods and compositions useful in papermaking and tissuemaking applications are provided. Some embodiments of the methods and compositions include a polyaminoamide polymer functionalized with an acrylamidophenyl boronic acid and a crosslinked polyaminoamide functionalized with an acrylamidophenyl boronic acid. The methods and compositions provide useful properties for creping that include good adhesion even under excessively wet conditions, improved film uniformity, and good film durability, while maintaining good film softness and rewettability necessary for efficient runnability of the tissue machine.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Gary Samuel Furman, Jr., David J. Castro, Christopher Kaley, Kevin McDonald, Mingli Wei
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Publication number: 20220042658Abstract: A light bulb includes a bulb shell, a light source, a driver, a head housing and a bottom switch. The light source is enclosed by the bulb shell for emitting a light through the bulb shell. The driver converts an external power to a driving current supplied to the light source. The head housing has an Edison cap. The head housing is coupled to the bulb shell. The driver is enclosed by the head housing. The Edison cap is plugged to an Edison socket for receiving the external power source. The bottom switch is disposed on the bottom of the Edison cap for changing a setting of the driver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: Xiaobo Chen, Shenggan Wang, Mingyan Fu, Guanfeng Liu, Liangliang Cao, Mingli Wei, Ran Gao, Zhipeng Zhao
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Patent number: 11208332Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving performance of flocculants in an industrial production process. Methods include pH triggered cross-linking reaction between a flocculating agent, such as dextran, and a composition comprising a boronic acid-containing polymer. The pH trigger can be provided by a fluid having a pH of 8 or more. The production process can be a Bayer Process and the fluid is caustic liquor or slurry in the fluid circuit of the Bayer, wherein the reaction time is reduced over conventional methods and the cross-linked dextran composition effectuates improved flocculation of the trihydrate particles.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Jing Wang, Kevin O'Brien, Mingli Wei, Weiguo Cheng, Jinfeng Wang, Kevin McDonald, Xinyu C. Huang
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Patent number: 11136425Abstract: Disclosed herein are water-soluble polymers comprising hydrolyzable cross-linked monomer units, and methods for recovering hydrocarbon fluids from a subterranean formation using the water-soluble polymers.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.Inventors: Peter E. Reed, William J. Andrews, Mingli Wei, Xiaojin Harry Li
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Publication number: 20210230400Abstract: A solution including an associative polymer, a cyclodextrin polymer, and a solvent is provided. The associative polymer is a powder in the absence of the solvent. Additionally, a method of making down an associative polymer powder to form a solution is provided. The method includes blending a mixture of the powder, a cyclodextrin polymer, and a solvent to yield the solution, wherein the powder includes particles having been dry-cut to a median particle size of from about 200 microns to about 10,000 microns. Additionally, a powder product is provided. The powder product includes from about 80 wt. % to about 99.9 wt. % associative polymer; and from about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a cyclodextrin polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2018Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Heqing Huang, Mingli Wei, Xiaodong Huang, Jianwei Yuan, David Jordan, Weiguo Cheng
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Patent number: 11035080Abstract: Papermaking additives that include various polymers and/or micropolymers are disclosed. The micropolymers may have a network structure that can be created by crosslinking or other means. The micropolymer may be an acrylamide based polymer having a boronic acid moiety. The weight average molecular weight of the micropolymer may be greater than 1,000,000.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Zhiyi Zhang, Mingli Wei, Kevin McDonald, Weiguo Cheng, Pious V. Kurian
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Patent number: 10920065Abstract: The invention provides an associative polymer, a powder, and a process for making a powder comprising, networking one or more associative polymer(s) and one or more optional surfactant(s) to form a wet gel, and forming a powder from the wet gel, wherein the associative polymer(s) have a weight average molecular weight of from about 10 kDa to about 2,000 kDa.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Heqing Huang, David Jordan, Robert M. Lowe, Jeffrey Cramm, Weiguo Cheng, Mingli Wei
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Publication number: 20210040309Abstract: The invention provides an associative polymer, a powder, and a process for making a powder including, networking one or more associative polymers and one or more optional surfactants to form a wet gel, and forming a powder from the wet gel, wherein the associative polymer(s) have a weight average molecular weight of from about 10 kDa to about 2,000 kDa.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Heqing Huang, David Jordan, Robert M. Lowe, Jeffrey Cramm, Weiguo Cheng, Mingli Wei
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Patent number: 10889749Abstract: A composition including crosslinked expandable polymeric microparticles capable of hydrolysis at or below neutral pH and a method of modifying the permeability to water of a subterranean formation by introducing such compositions into the subterranean formation. This disclosure further relates to compositions and methods for the recovery of hydrocarbon fluids from a subterranean reservoir or formation subjected to CO2 or CO2 Water Alternating Gas flooding at low pH and increases the mobilization and/or recovery rate of hydrocarbon fluids present in the subterranean formations.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: ChampionX USA Inc.Inventors: Pious V. Kurian, Mingli Wei, Kin-Tai Chang
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Publication number: 20200325370Abstract: Methods and compositions useful in papermaking and tissuemaking applications are provided. Some embodiments of the methods and compositions include a polyaminoamide polymer functionalized with an acrylamidophenyl boronic acid and a crosslinked polyaminoamide functionalized with an acrylamidophenyl boronic acid. The methods and compositions provide useful properties for creping that include good adhesion even under excessively wet conditions, improved film uniformity, and good film durability, while maintaining good film softness and rewettability necessary for efficient runnability of the tissue machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: Gary Samuel Furman, JR., David J. Castro, Christopher Kaley, Kevin McDonald, Mingli Wei