Patents by Inventor Paul I. Lacey

Paul I. Lacey 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).

  • Method for testing properties of corrosive lubricants
    Patent number: 6981401
    Abstract: A method of testing corrosive lubricating media using a wear testing apparatus without a mechanical seal. The wear testing apparatus and methods are effective for testing volatile corrosive lubricating media under pressure and at high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: James Ohi, Jose L. De La Cruz, Paul I. Lacey
  • Method for producing oxygenated fuels
    Patent number: 6488727
    Abstract: A method of producing oxygenated fuel. The method operates on a sulfur-free base fuel. Oxygen gas is introduced into the base fuel, which is heated, using a sparging process. Water is then removed from the resulting oxygenated fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: David W. Naegeli, Kenneth H. Childress, David S. Moulton, Paul I. Lacey
  • Method for producing oxygenated fuels
    Publication number: 20010045054
    Abstract: A method of producing oxygenated fuel. The method operates on a sulfur-free base fuel. Oxygen gas is introduced into the base fuel, which is heated, using a sparging process. Water is then removed from the resulting oxygenated fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2001
    Publication date: November 29, 2001
    Inventors: David W. Naegeli, Kenneth H. Childress, David S. Moulton, Paul I. Lacey