Patents by Inventor Neil Rowlands

Neil Rowlands 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).

  • IONIC LIQUID MIRROR
    Publication number: 20240160006
    Abstract: An example liquid mirror includes a first ionic liquid and a second ionic liquid. The first and second ionic liquids are immiscible with each other. The liquid mirror also includes a plurality of reflective particles configured to self-assemble at an interface between the first and second ionic liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Rebecca Kamire, Stephen Yates, Neil Rowlands, Amanda Childers
  • INTEGRATED KRAFT PULP MILL AND THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20240102241
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the use of black liquors from kraft pulp mills as a source of catalysts for the thermochemical conversion of organic matter feedstocks to bio oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicants: Canfor Pulp Ltd., Licella Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Pawl Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
  • Integrated kraft pulp mill and thermochemical conversion system
    Patent number: 11834783
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the use of black liquors from kraft pulp mills as a source of catalysts for the thermochemical conversion of organic matter feedstocks to bio oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignees: CANFOR PULP LTD., LICELLA PTY LTD.
    Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Paul Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
  • INTEGRATED KRAFT PULP MILL AND THERMOCHEMICAL CONVERSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20220396917
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the use of black liquors from kraft pulp mills as a source of catalysts for the thermochemical conversion of organic matter feedstocks to bio oils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Applicants: Canfor Pulp Ltd., Licella Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Paul Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
  • Method and apparatus for producing biofuel
    Patent number: 11339330
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of renewable energy. More specifically, the present invention relates to the production of biofuel from biomass including, for example, polymeric materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Mura Technology Limited
    Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands
  • Integrated Kraft pulp mill and thermochemical conversion system
    Patent number: 11306435
    Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the use of black liquors from kraft pulp mills as a source of catalysts for the thermochemical conversion of organic matter feedstocks to bio oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignees: LICELLA PTY LTD., CANFOR PULP LTD.
    Inventors: William Neil Rowlands, Leonard James Humphreys, Robert William Clayton Thew, James Allan Spankie, Victor Charles Uloth, Paul Andrew Watson, Martin William Pudlas
  • UPGRADING RESIDUES, HEAVY OILS AND PLASTICS
    Publication number: 20210207035
    Abstract: The present invention relates to upgrading heavy petroleum oils, their residues, and/or polymeric materials. More specifically the present invention relates to a method for upgrading heavy petroleum oils, their residues, and/or polymeric materials by hydrothermal treatment with an aqueous solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands
  • UPGRADING RESIDUES, HEAVY OILS AND PLASTICS
    Publication number: 20200263094
    Abstract: The present invention relates to upgrading heavy petroleum oils, their residues, and/or polymeric materials. More specifically the present invention relates to a method for upgrading heavy petroleum oils, their residues, and/or polymeric materials by hydrothermal treatment with an aqueous solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands
  • Rural road aid
    Patent number: 10388195
    Abstract: The item is a single piece of metal folded in the center so that it can be used as a double sided sign. Each side would have reflective tape applied. One side would have green reflective tape and the other side would have red reflective tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: James Neil Rowland
  • UPGRADING RESIDUES, HEAVY OILS AND PLASTICS
    Publication number: 20180245001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to upgrading heavy petroleum oils, their residues, and/or polymeric materials. More specifically the present invention relates to a method for upgrading heavy petroleum oils, their residues, and/or polymeric materials by hydrothermal treatment with an aqueous solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Leonard James Humphreys, William Neil Rowlands