Patents by Inventor Patrick B. Ward

Patrick B. Ward 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: 9517183
    Abstract: A nipple abrasion protector consists of a generally disc-shaped translucent polymeric adhesive film with adhesively affixed to one side of a release paper. The protector is removed from the paper and applied to the nipple to prevent chafing from contact with a shirt or other garment during extended physical activities like running and is semi-transparent or translucent and not readily detectable during activities like swimming or surfing. In addition, the protector is perforated with pores for breathablilty and has a cross-hatched surface texture to improve adhesion and flexibility. Moreover, the removable nipple protector adheres tightly to the areola and is capable of resisting protrusion of the nipple. The protector is free from materials such as latex which may incite an allergic reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: Patrick B. Ward
  • Publication number: 20130228186
    Abstract: A nipple abrasion protector consists of a generally disc-shaped translucent polymeric adhesive film with adhesively affixed to one side of a release paper. The protector is removed from the paper and applied to the nipple to prevent chafing from contact with a shirt or other garment during extended physical activities like running and is semi-transparent or translucent and not readily detectable during activities like swimming or surfing. In addition, the protector is perforated with pores for breathablilty and has a cross-hatched surface texture to improve adhesion and flexibility. Moreover, the removable nipple protector adheres tightly to the areola and is capable of resisting protrusion of the nipple. The protector is free from materials such as latex which may incite an allergic reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventor: Patrick B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7678349
    Abstract: An improved system and method for providing reduced acid gas/dewatered light hydrocarbon gas to a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process wherein a plurality of light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction trains are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Sawchuk, Richard Jones, Jr., Patrick B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7299655
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for vaporization of liquefied natural gas (LNG) that employ a condensing gas stream to adjust the gross heating value (GHV) of the LNG such that, upon vaporization, a natural gas product is obtained that meets pipeline or other commercial specifications. The condensing gas can be air, nitrogen, or in embodiments, NGLs such as ethane, propane, or butane, or other combustible hydrocarbon such as dimethyl ether (DME) depending on a desired change in GHV. In some embodiments, the methods and systems employ an integrated air separation plant for generation of nitrogen used as a condensing gas, wherein a cool stream of a heat transfer medium, such as water, ethylene glycol, other common heat transfer fluids, or mixtures thereof, obtained by heat transfer during vaporization of the LNG is used to pre-cool an air feed to the air separation plant, or to cool other process streams associated therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7251956
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for efficiently and economically designing, constructing, or operating a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process for the liquefaction of selected quantities of light hydrocarbon gas. The method includes a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction launch train to liquefy an initial amount of light hydrocarbon gas and one or more optional subsequent modular expansion phases to said light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction train to liquefy additional selected quantities of light hydrocarbon gas up to a selected maximum quantity of light hydrocarbon gas for the process. The methods employ shared use facilities, such as light hydrocarbon feed gas pretreatment facilities, refrigerant compression facilities, cryogenic heat exchange facilities, access services, other liquefaction equipment, and liquefied product storage and shipping facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Sawchuk, Richard Jones, Jr., Patrick B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7243510
    Abstract: A reduced carbon dioxide emission system and method for providing power for refrigerant compression and shared electrical power for a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Jones, Jr., Patrick B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7131272
    Abstract: A system and method for the production of liquefied light hydrocarbon gases by a system and a process that produces a liquefied gas product more efficiently and with reduced emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Jones, Jr., Patrick B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7114351
    Abstract: A reduced carbon dioxide emissions system and method for providing power for refrigerant compression and shared electrical power for a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Jones, Jr., Patrick B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7074322
    Abstract: An improved system and method for providing reduced acid gas/dewatered light hydrocarbon gas to a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process wherein a plurality of light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction trains are used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Sawchuk, Richard Jones, Jr., Patrick B. Ward
  • Patent number: 7047764
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for efficiently and economically designing, constructing, or operating a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process for the liquefaction of selected quantities of light hydrocarbon gas. The method includes a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction launch train to liquefy an initial amount of light hydrocarbon gas and one or more optional subsequent modular expansion phases to said light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction train to liquefy additional selected quantities of light hydrocarbon gas up to a selected maximum quantity of light hydrocarbon gas for the process. The methods employ shared use facilities, such as light hydrocarbon feed gas pre-treeatment facilities, refrigerant compression facilities, cryogenic heat exchange facilities, access services, other liquefaction equipment, and liquefied product storage and shipping facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Sawchuk, Richard Jones, Jr., Patrick B. Ward
  • Publication number: 20040134196
    Abstract: A system and method for the production of liquefied light hydrocarbon gases by a system and a process that produces a liquefied gas product more efficiently and with reduced emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Jones, Patrick B. Ward
  • Publication number: 20040129020
    Abstract: A reduced carbon dioxide emissions system and method for providing power for refrigerant compression and shared electrical power for a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Jones, Patrick B. Ward
  • Publication number: 20040129019
    Abstract: A reduced carbon dioxide emission system and method for providing power for refrigerant compression and shared electrical power for a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Richard Jones, Patrick B. Ward
  • Publication number: 20040118153
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for efficiently and economically designing, constructing, or operating a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process for the liquefaction of selected quantities of light hydrocarbon gas. The method includes a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction launch train to liquefy an initial amount of light hydrocarbon gas and one or more optional subsequent modular expansion phases to said light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction train to liquefy additional selected quantities of light hydrocarbon gas up to a selected maximum quantity of light hydrocarbon gas for the process. The methods employ shared use facilities, such as light hydrocarbon feed gas pretreatment facilities, refrigerant compression facilities, cryogenic heat exchange facilities, access services, other liquefaction equipment, and liquefied product storage and shipping facilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Sawchuk, Richard Jones, Patrick B. Ward
  • Publication number: 20040109803
    Abstract: An improved system and method for providing reduced acid gas/dewatered light hydrocarbon gas to a light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction process wherein a plurality of light hydrocarbon gas liquefaction trains are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Sawchuk, Richard Jones, Patrick B. Ward