Patents by Inventor Phillip N. Denen

Phillip N. Denen 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).

  • Polymer Matrix Particles for Inhibiting Scale Formation in Oil and Gas Wells
    Publication number: 20230212451
    Abstract: Polymer matrix particles useful for inhibiting scale formation in oil and gas wells are described. The insoluble, porous, crosslinked polymer matrix includes a polymer backbone and ionic functional groups covalently bonded to the backbone, the ionic functional groups being capable of selectively attracting and binding salt scale-forming ions when in contact with a liquid containing such ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony D. Duong, Ramanathan S. Lalgudi, Phillip N. Denen
  • Polymer matrix particles for inhibiting scale formation in oil and gas wells
    Patent number: 11618846
    Abstract: Polymer matrix particles useful for inhibiting scale formation in oil and gas wells are described. The insoluble, porous, crosslinked polymer matrix includes a polymer backbone and ionic functional groups covalently bonded to the backbone, the ionic functional groups being capable of selectively attracting and binding salt scale-forming ions when in contact with a liquid containing such ions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Anthony D. Duong, Ramanathan S. Lalgudi, Phillip N. Denen
  • Multi-component solid epoxy proppant binder resins
    Patent number: 11359475
    Abstract: Methods and materials for sand control in water injection sites are disclosed. Proppant particles may be coated with some particles coated with a solid epoxy and other proppant particles coated with a solid epoxy curative (such as amine, hydroxyl, carboxyl, anhydride) that would bind the particles through an epoxy reaction. The invention may be advantageous for forming underground structures useful in the extraction of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
  • Polymer Matrix Particles For Inhibiting Scale Formation In Oil And Gas Wells
    Publication number: 20210363406
    Abstract: Polymer matrix particles useful for inhibiting scale formation in oil and gas wells are described. The insoluble, porous, crosslinked polymer matrix includes a polymer backbone and ionic functional groups covalently bonded to the backbone, the ionic functional groups being capable of selectively attracting and binding salt scale-forming ions when in contact with a liquid containing such ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Anthony D. Duong, Ramanathan S. Lalgudi, Phillip N. Denen
  • Multi-Component Solid Epoxy Proppant Binder Resins
    Publication number: 20210040833
    Abstract: Methods and materials for sand control in water injection sites are disclosed. Proppant particles may be coated with some particles coated with a solid epoxy and other proppant particles coated with a solid epoxy curative (such as amine, hydroxyl, carboxyl, anhydride) that would bind the particles through an epoxy reaction. The invention may be advantageous for forming underground structures useful in the extraction of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
  • Multi-component solid epoxy proppant binder resins
    Patent number: 10738583
    Abstract: Methods and materials for sand control in water injection sites are disclosed. Proppant particles may be coated with some particles coated with a solid epoxy and other proppant particles coated with a solid epoxy curative (such as amine, hydroxyl, carboxyl, anhydride) that would bind the particles through an epoxy reaction. The invention may be advantageous for forming underground structures useful in the extraction of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
  • Diels-Alder coupled proppant binder resins
    Patent number: 10125595
    Abstract: Proppant particles may be coated with some particles coated with a diene and other proppant particles coated with a dienophile that would bind the particles through a Diels-Alder reaction. In some other embodiments, proppant particles may be coated with alternating layers of diene and dienophile that would react through a Diels-Alder reaction. The invention may be advantageous for forming underground structures useful in the extraction of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
  • Multi-Component Solid Epoxy Proppant Binder Resins
    Publication number: 20180066505
    Abstract: Methods and materials for sand control in water injection sites are disclosed. Proppant particles may be coated with some particles coated with a solid epoxy and other proppant particles coated with a solid epoxy curative (such as amine, hydroxyl, carboxyl, anhydride) that would bind the particles through an epoxy reaction. The invention may be advantageous for forming underground structures useful in the extraction of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
  • Polymer Matrix Particles For Inhibitingscale Formation In Oil And Gas Wells
    Publication number: 20180057731
    Abstract: Polymer matrix particles useful for inhibiting scale formation in oil and gas wells are described. The insoluble, porous, crosslinked polymer matrix includes a polymer backbone and ionic functional groups covalently bonded to the backbone, the ionic functional groups being capable of selectively attracting and binding salt scale-forming ions when in contact with a liquid containing such ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Anthony D. Duong, Ramanathan S. Lalgudi, Phillip N. Denen
  • Diels-Alder Coupled Proppant Binder Resins
    Publication number: 20170051200
    Abstract: Methods and materials for sand control in water injection sites are disclosed. Proppant particles may be coated with some particles coated with a diene and other proppant particles coated with a dienophile that would bind the particles through a Diels-Alder reaction. In some other embodiments, proppant particles may be coated with alternating layers of diene and dienophile that would react through a Diels-Alder reaction. The invention may be advantageous for forming underground structures useful in the extraction of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
  • Triacylglycerol Based Composition
    Publication number: 20150291911
    Abstract: A candle includes candle wax and a wick disposed in the wax. The candle wax comprises a triacylglycerol component produced by partial hydrogenation of a triacylglycerol feedstock. The triacylglycerol feedstock has a monounsaturated fatty acid content of at least 22% and a polyunsaturated fatty acid content of not greater than 63%. The partially hydrogenated triacylglycerol component has a polyunsaturated fatty acid content of not greater than 3%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Ramanathan S. Lalgudi, Phillip N. Denen