Patents by Inventor Patrick Grimes

Patrick Grimes 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: 9661417
    Abstract: The present invention in general relates to a voice decibel application and a method for a phone and in particularly relates to the application and the method for a phone to measure the voice decibel during a phone call. The application incorporated into the user's phone is configured to measure the voice decibel during a phone call and send a signal to the user in case the voice decibel exceeds or goes below a preset voice decibel threshold level. The present invention is advantageous because it will help the users to recognize their talking habits and assist them in improving their talking habits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Inventors: Linda Grimes, Patrick Grimes
  • Publication number: 20140096436
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Talisman Capital Talon Fund, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes
  • Patent number: 8663343
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Talisman Capital Talon Fund, Ltd.
    Inventors: Vaughn M. Moncrieff, Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes, Rudolf W. Gunnerman
  • Publication number: 20130333276
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes
  • Patent number: 8568019
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Talisman Capital Talon Fund, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes
  • Publication number: 20130036659
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Vaughn M. Moncrieff, Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes
  • Publication number: 20130039501
    Abstract: The present invention in general relates to a voice decibel application and a method for a phone and in particularly relates to the application and the method for a phone to measure the voice decibel during a phone call. The application incorporated into the user's phone is configured to measure the voice decibel during a phone call and send a signal to the user in case the voice decibel exceeds or goes below a preset voice decibel threshold level. The present invention is advantageous because it will help the users to recognize their talking habits and assist them in improving their talking habits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventors: Linda Grimes, Patrick Grimes
  • Publication number: 20120302469
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods and systems for extracting, capturing, reducing, storing, sequestering, or disposing of carbon dioxide (CO2), particularly from the air. The CO2 extraction methods and systems involve the use of chemical processes, mineral sequestration, and solid and liquid sorbents. Methods are also described for extracting and/or capturing CO2 via condensation on solid surfaces at low temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: Klaus S. Lackner, Patrick Grimes, Samuel C. Krevor, Frank S. Zeman
  • Publication number: 20120281496
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes
  • Patent number: 8262748
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Clean Fuels Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Vaughn M. Moncrieff, Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes, Rudolf W. Gunnerman
  • Publication number: 20120216447
    Abstract: A water in oil emulsion having 70 to 99 wt % diesel fuel the diesel fuel having 0 to 50 vol % biodiesel blended fuel, 0.5 to 30 wt % water, 0.01 to 5 wt % alkyl amine ethoxylate at least 25 wt % of the alkyl amine ethoxylate being C10 to C14 alkyl amine ethoxylate and at least 25 wt % of the alkyl amine ethoxylate being C16 to C18 alkyl amine ethoxylate and 0.03 to 1 wt % of the product obtainable by reacting a polyisobutylene succinic anhydride of molecular weight 9000 to 2600 with 1 to 2 moles of a tertiary alkanol amine. The emulsion is stable and is useful as a biodiesel blended fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ALTERNATIVE PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGIES SA
    Inventors: Alexander Francis Psaila, Patrick Grimes
  • Patent number: 8192073
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventors: Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes
  • Publication number: 20110226006
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods and systems for extracting, capturing, reducing, storing, sequestering, or disposing of carbon dioxide (CO2), particularly from the air. The CO2 extraction methods and systems involve the use of chemical processes, mineral sequestration, and solid and liquid sorbents. Methods are also described for extracting and/or capturing CO2 via condensation on solid surfaces at low temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Klaus S. Lackner, Patrick Grimes, Samuel C. Krevor, Frank S. Zeman
  • Patent number: 7947239
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods and systems for extracting, capturing, reducing, storing, sequestering, or disposing of carbon dioxide (CO2), particularly from the air. The CO2 extraction methods and systems involve the use of chemical processes, mineral sequestration, and solid and liquid sorbents. Methods are also described for extracting and/or capturing CO2 via condensation on solid surfaces at low temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Klaus S. Lackner, Patrick Grimes, Samuel C. Krevor, Frank S. Zeman
  • Publication number: 20080295389
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: CLEAN FUELS TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Vaughn M. Moncrieff, Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes, Rudolf W. Gunnerman
  • Patent number: 7344570
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an emulsifier package is disclosed. The method comprises blending a flow of fuel soluble product, a flow of stabilizer, and a flow of water in a mixing vessel to form a mixture. Mixing the mixture in the mixing vessel and recirculating the mixture through the mixing vessel. Lastly, shearing the mixture with a shearing device at a rate of about 27,500 shears per second to about 87,500 shears per second. A method for manufacturing an aqueous fuel emulsion is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Clean Fuels Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Vaughn M. Moncrieff, Jack L. Waldron, Patrick Grimes, Rudolf W. Gunnerman
  • Publication number: 20080031801
    Abstract: The present invention describes methods and systems for extracting, capturing, reducing, storing, sequestering, or disposing of carbon dioxide (CO2), particularly from the air. The CO2 extraction methods and systems involve the use of chemical processes, mineral sequestration, and solid and liquid sorbents. Methods are also described for extracting and/or capturing CO2 via condensation on solid surfaces at low temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Klaus Lackner, Patrick Grimes, Samuel Krevor, Frank Zeman
  • Publication number: 20070294935
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventors: Jack Waldron, Patrick Grimes
  • Publication number: 20060081093
    Abstract: A handle is integral with a flange at one end. The flange is integral with a downwardly depending skirt having three slots for engagement with three corresponding radial struts in a propeller hub. A bore in the center of the flange permits entry of a socket portion of a wrench to engage a nut holding the propeller on a shaft within the hub. By turning the wrench counterclockwise and holding the handle on the immobilizer tool, the nut is removed from the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventor: Patrick Grimes
  • Publication number: 20050150155
    Abstract: A mixing apparatus is disclosed. The mixing apparatus comprises a mixing device having a constant flow area. The mixing device is configured to create a shearing environment. Several types of mixing apparatus are disclosed. Methods for producing aqueous fuel emulsions with consistently uniform dispersed phase particle sizes using a mixing apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Jack Waldron, Patrick Grimes