Patents by Inventor Peter McGrail

Peter McGrail 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: 8795412
    Abstract: Methods for releasing associated guest materials from a metal organic framework are provided. Methods for associating guest materials with a metal organic framework are also provided. Methods are provided for selectively associating or dissociating guest materials with a metal organic framework. Systems for associating or dissociating guest materials within a series of metal organic frameworks are provided. Thermal energy transfer assemblies are provided. Methods for transferring thermal energy are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: B. Peter McGrail, Daryl R. Brown, Praveen K. Thallapally
  • Patent number: 8425662
    Abstract: Methods for releasing associated guest materials from a metal organic framework are provided. Methods for associating guest materials with a metal organic framework are also provided. Methods are provided for selectively associating or dissociating guest materials with a metal organic framework. Systems for associating or dissociating guest materials within a series of metal organic frameworks are provided. Gas separation assemblies are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: B. Peter McGrail, Praveen K. Thallapally, Wu Xu
  • Publication number: 20120222870
    Abstract: Downhole fluid injection systems are disclosure that can include a first well extending into a geological formation, and a fluid injector assembly located within the well. The fluid injector assembly can be configured to inject a liquid CO2/H2O-emulsion into the surrounding geological formation. CO2 sequestration methods are provided that can include exposing a geological formation to a liquid CO2/H2O-emulsion to sequester at least a portion of the CO2 from the emulsion within the formation. Hydrocarbon material recovery methods are provided that can include exposing a liquid CO2/H2O-emulsion to a geological formation having the hydrocarbon material therein. The methods can include recovering at least a portion of the hydrocarbon material from the formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Herbert T. Schaef, B. Peter McGrail
  • Publication number: 20120223271
    Abstract: Methods for releasing associated guest materials from a metal organic framework are provided. Methods for associating guest materials with a metal organic framework are also provided. Methods are provided for selectively associating or dissociating guest materials with a metal organic framework. Systems for associating or dissociating guest materials within a series of metal organic frameworks are provided. Thermal energy transfer assemblies are provided. Methods for transferring thermal energy are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: B. Peter McGrail, Daryl R. Brown, Praveen K. Thallapally
  • Publication number: 20110243820
    Abstract: Methods for releasing associated guest materials from a metal organic framework are provided. Methods for associating guest materials with a metal organic framework are also provided. Methods are provided for selectively associating or dissociating guest materials with a metal organic framework. Systems for associating or dissociating guest materials within a series of metal organic frameworks are provided. Gas separation assemblies are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: B. Peter McGrail, Praveen K. Thallapally, Wu Xu
  • Patent number: 7165332
    Abstract: Apparatus for cooperation with an associated billiard table which includes first and second laser apparatus for producing respective first and second laser spots, a rack for positioning a plurality of balls confined within said rack. The rack has first and second indicia thereon and a support carrying said first and second laser apparatus in spaced relationship. The support may be dimensioned and configured to permit adjustment thereof to align respectively said first and second laser spots with respectively said first and second indicia when said rack is in a predetermined location on the associated billiard table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Inventors: Peter McGrail, Ken Couture
  • Publication number: 20060042105
    Abstract: Apparatus for cooperation with an associated billiard table which includes first and second laser apparatus for producing respective first and second laser spots, a rack for positioning a plurality of balls confined within said rack. The rack has first and second indicia thereon and a support carrying said first and second laser apparatus in spaced relationship. The support may be dimensioned and configured to permit adjustment thereof to align respectively said first and second laser spots with respectively said first and second indicia when said rack is in a predetermined location on the associated billiard table. Some forms of the apparatus include at least one ball and socket joint for supporting at least one of the first and second laser apparatus. Other forms of the apparatus include a support that includes first and second socket joints for respectively supporting said first and second laser apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Inventors: Peter McGrail, Ken Couture
  • Patent number: 5027035
    Abstract: A torch particularly for use in hazardous conditions has safety and battery power warning features. The supply from a power source (34) to a light source (12) includes a frangible conductive element (132) in the conductive path to the light source (12). The conductive element (132) is provided on a torch glass (128), so that if the glass (128) breaks, the power supply to the lamp (12) will be cut off, thereby eliminating the risk of sparks, and exposure of the hot lamp element to the atmosphere. The torch also has a switch (22) and relays (38, 40) enabling batteries of the power source (34) to be switched between series and parallel arrays, enabling the torch to operate at full or low power. The torch also has a battery voltage sensing and indicating means, which cause the light source (12) to flash when battery voltage reaches a first predetermined level, and for the light source (12) to be switched off permanently when battery voltage reaches a second predetermined level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1991
    Assignee: Topline Leisure Limited
    Inventors: Peter McGrail, Grace McGrail, Geoffrey A. Williams, Brian J. Ward
  • Patent number: D311965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Topline Leisure Limited
    Inventors: Peter McGrail, Grace McGrail, Geoffrey A. Williams