Patents by Inventor Paul Wise

Paul Wise 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: 10974217
    Abstract: A device suitable for use as a distributor or collector in a radial-flow reaction vessel is described, comprising an open end and a plurality of rigid columnar portions, each columnar portion comprising a cylindrical outer screen formed from parallel spaced wires and a perforate inner screen fixed to the outer screen, said inner screen formed from a plurality of adjacent perforate support members that support the spaced wires, wherein the rigid columnar portions further comprise means for controlling a flow of a gaseous process fluid to or from the device. The device may be used in radial-flow vessels used in chemical processes such as methanol synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Simon Robert Early, Simon Graham, Paul Wise
  • Publication number: 20200147572
    Abstract: A device suitable for use as a distributor or collector in a radial-flow reaction vessel is described, comprising an open end and a plurality of rigid columnar portions, each columnar portion comprising a cylindrical outer screen formed from parallel spaced wires and a perforate inner screen fixed to the outer screen, said inner screen formed from a plurality of adjacent perforate support members that support the spaced wires, wherein the rigid columnar portions further comprise means for controlling a flow of a gaseous process fluid to or from the device. The device may be used in radial-flow vessels used in chemical processes such as methanol synthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Simon Robert EARLY, Simon GRAHAM, Paul WISE
  • Publication number: 20180021467
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for blocking, inhibiting or reducing the perception of malodor by sensory receptors of a mammalian subject comprise an effective amount of a compound of Table I, a derivative thereof or any combination or mixture of such compounds. Methods for screening for such compositions in cell-based assays are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Joel Drewery Mainland, Paul Wise
  • Publication number: 20140095211
    Abstract: Systems and methods of normalizing and aggregating data from vehicle devices. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving data in a variety of message formats and from a variety of device and converting the data into a a standard message format for further processing. Another embodiment combines data readings into vehicle trips for further processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Terje Gloerstad, Kevin West, Paul Wise