Patents by Inventor Qingxia Liu
Qingxia Liu 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).
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Publication number: 20240025807Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to processes for phase analysis of calcium sulfate materials useful in making gypsum products. In various aspects, the disclosure provides processes for providing a computer-implemented system for determining a phase content of a test calcium sulfate material; processes for determining the phase content of a test calcium sulfate material; processes for providing stucco feedstocks; and production processes for gypsum products.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Roger Jones, Mohammad Khalkhali, Yi Lu, Qingxia Liu, Anirban Ghosh, Remi Lespiat
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Publication number: 20140054503Abstract: A method of upgrading coal is disclosed, the method comprising: subjecting the coal to a hydrothermal dewatering process at a temperature and a pressure above ambient conditions to produce dewatered coal; removing ash tailings from the dewatered coal to produced reduced ash dewatered coal; and producing a coal water slurry with the reduced ash dewatered coal. An apparatus for upgrading coal is also disclosed, the apparatus comprising: a hydrothermal dewatering reactor connected to receive coal and output dewatered coal; an ash separator connected to receive dewatered coal from the hydrothermal dewatering reactor and output reduced ash dewatered coal; a slurrifier connected to receive reduced ash dewatered coal from the ash separator and output a coal water slurry.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: THE GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTAInventors: Qingxia Liu, Jiantao Zhao, Moshfiqur Rahman, Rajender Gupta, Zhenghe Xu
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Patent number: 8568544Abstract: A fibrous mat-faced cementitious article comprising (a) a cementitious core, and (b) a first fibrous mat comprising polymer or mineral fibers and a hydrophobic finish on at least one surface thereof, wherein the hydrophobic finish is in contact with the cementitious core, and a method of preparing a fibrous mat-faced cementitious article, as well as a method of preparing a water-resistant cementitious article comprising (a) preparing an aqueous siloxane dispersion, wherein the dispersion comprises about 4 wt. % to about 8 wt. % siloxane, (b) combining the siloxane dispersion with a cementitious mixture to provide a cementitious slurry, (c) depositing the cementitious slurry onto a substrate, and (d) allowing the cementitious slurry to harden, thereby providing a cementitious article.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Dick C. Engbrecht, Qingxia Liu, Michael P. Shake, Xuming Wang, David Paul Miller, Michael L. Bolind, Paul Reed, Donald L. Roelfs, Rafael Bury
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Patent number: 8329308Abstract: A cementitious article and a method of making a cementitious article are disclosed. The cementitious article comprises a cementitious component that comprises a polyvinyl acetate type polymer, a monobasic phosphate, and optionally boric acid. Cementitious articles, such as board, are prepared such that the polyvinyl acetate type polymer, the monobasic phosphate, and optionally boric acid can be present in the cementitious core, and/or in dense layers if present. The concentration of the polyvinyl acetate type polymer, monobasic phosphate, and optionally boric acid in the cementitious article can increase from a central region A to peripheral regions B and C, respectively. In some embodiments, the polyvinyl acetate type polymer is a polyvinyl alcohol and the monobasic phosphate is monoammonium phosphate.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Qingxia Liu, Michael P. Shake, Qiang Yu
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Patent number: 8142915Abstract: A gypsum slurry is described that includes water, a hydraulic component comprising at least 50% calcined gypsum by weight based on the dry weight of the hydraulic component, foam, a defoamer and a polycarboxylate dispersant. In some embodiments of the invention, the defoamer is combined with the dispersant prior to being added to the gypsum slurry. The defoamer and dispersant can be added as a physical mixture, wherein the defoamer is attached onto the dispersant polymer, or a combination thereof. A gypsum building panel is made from the gypsum slurry.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: David R. Blackburn, Runhai Lu, Sharon L. Tracy, Qingxia Liu, James R. Wittbold, Bruce Lynn Petersen, Alfred Li, John L. Fall, Michael P. Shake, Chris Lee
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Patent number: 8133600Abstract: Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes. The resulting product is useful for making a water-resistant gypsum panel having a core that includes interwoven matrices of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals and a silicone resin, where the interwoven matrices have dispersed throughout them a catalyst comprising magnesium oxide and components from a Class C fly ash.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Xuming Wang, Qingxia Liu, Paul Reed, Qiang Yu
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Publication number: 20120040168Abstract: A fibrous mat-faced cementitious article comprising (a) a cementitious core, and (b) a first fibrous mat comprising polymer or mineral fibers and a hydrophobic finish on at least one surface thereof, wherein the hydrophobic finish is in contact with the cementitious core, and a method of preparing a fibrous mat-faced cementitious article, as well as a method of preparing a water-resistant cementitious article comprising (a) preparing an aqueous siloxane dispersion, wherein the dispersion comprises about 4 wt. % to about 8 wt. % siloxane, (b) combining the siloxane dispersion with a cementitious mixture to provide a cementitious slurry, (c) depositing the cementitious slurry onto a substrate, and (d) allowing the cementitious slurry to harden, thereby providing a cementitious article.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANYInventors: Dick C. ENGBRECHT, Qingxia LIU, Michael P. SHAKE, Xuming WANG, David Paul MILLER, Michael L. BOLIND, Paul REED, Donald L. ROELFS, Rafael BURY
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Patent number: 8088218Abstract: A gypsum slurry is described that includes water, a hydraulic component comprising at least 50% calcined gypsum by weight based on the dry weight of the hydraulic component, foam, a defoamer and a polycarboxylate dispersant. In some embodiments of the invention, the defoamer is combined with the dispersant prior to being added to the gypsum slurry. The defoamer and dispersant can be added as a physical mixture, wherein the defoamer is attached onto the dispersant polymer, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, a gypsum building panel is made from the gypsum slurry.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: David R. Blackburn, Runhai Lu, Sharon L. Tracy, Qingxia Liu, James R. Wittbold, Bruce Lynn Petersen, Alfred Li, John L. Fall, Michael P. Shake, Chris Lee
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Patent number: 8070895Abstract: A fibrous mat-faced cementitious article comprising (a) a cementitious core, and (b) a first fibrous mat comprising polymer or mineral fibers and a hydrophobic finish on at least one surface thereof, wherein the hydrophobic finish is in contact with the cementitious core, and a method of preparing a fibrous mat-faced cementitious article, as well as a method of preparing a water-resistant cementitious article comprising (a) preparing an aqueous siloxane dispersion, wherein the dispersion comprises about 4 wt. % to about 8 wt. % siloxane, (b) combining the siloxane dispersion with a cementitious mixture to provide a cementitious slurry, (c) depositing the cementitious slurry onto a substrate, and (d) allowing the cementitious slurry to harden, thereby providing a cementitious article.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Dick C. Engbrecht, Qingxia Liu, Michael P. Shake, Xuming Wang, David Paul Miller, Michael L. Bolind, Paul Reed, Donald L. Roelfs, Rafael Bury
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Publication number: 20110213043Abstract: A gypsum slurry is described that includes water, a hydraulic component comprising at least 50% calcined gypsum by weight based on the dry weight of the hydraulic component, foam, a defoamer and a polycarboxylate dispersant. In some embodiments of the invention, the defoamer is combined with the dispersant prior to being added to the gypsum slurry. The defoamer and dispersant can be added as a physical mixture, wherein the defoamer is attached onto the dispersant polymer, or a combination thereof. A gypsum building panel is made from the gypsum slurry.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: David R. Blackburn, Runhai Lu, Sharon L. Tracy, Qingxia Liu, James R. Wittbold, Bruce Lynn Petersen, Alfred Li, John L. Fall, Michael P. Shake, Chris Lee
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Patent number: 7932308Abstract: An improved gypsum slurry that includes water, calcium sulfate hemihydrate, a polycarboxylate dispersant and a modifier. The modifier is chemically configured to improve the efficacy of the polycarboxylate dispersant. Preferred modifiers include cement, lime, slaked lime, soda ash, carbonates, silicates and phosphates.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Dennis M. Lettkeman, Michael P. Shake, Qingxia Liu, John W. Wilson, Brian Randall, David R. Blackburn
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Publication number: 20110009564Abstract: Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes. The resulting product is useful for making a water-resistant gypsum panel having a core that includes interwoven matrices of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals and a silicone resin, where the interwoven matrices have dispersed throughout them a catalyst comprising magnesium oxide and components from a Class C fly ash.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Xuming Wang, Qingxia Liu, Paul Reed, Qiang Yu
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Patent number: 7861955Abstract: The process of the present invention includes obtaining a feed material having an initial median particle size. A solution of a polycarboxylate dispersant in water is formed, then the feed material is added to the solution to form a slurry. The slurry is wet-ground to reduce the median particle size of the feed material. Optionally, the total amount of polycarboxylate dispersant is divided into a plurality of doses that are added periodically over the total grinding time.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Sharon Louise Tracy, David B. McDonald, Qingxia Liu
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Patent number: 7815889Abstract: A method for calcining gypsum in a pressurized reactor by injecting combustion gases and air into the pressurized reactor to create a fluidized bed of gypsum, and heating the fluidized bed of gypsum in the pressurized reactor sufficiently to form a calcined hemihydrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Wenqi Luan, Qingxia Liu
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Patent number: 7815730Abstract: Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes. The resulting product is useful for making a water-resistant gypsum panel having a core that includes interwoven matrices of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals and a silicone resin, where the interwoven matrices have dispersed throughout them a catalyst comprising magnesium oxide and components from a Class C fly ash.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2009Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Xuming Wang, Qingxia Liu, Paul Reed, Qiang Yu
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Patent number: 7811685Abstract: Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes. The resulting product is useful for making a water-resistant gypsum panel having a core that includes interwoven matrices of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals and a silicone resin, where the interwoven matrices have dispersed throughout them a catalyst comprising magnesium oxide and components from a Class C fly ash.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Xuming Wang, Qingxia Liu, Paul Reed, Qiang Yu
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Publication number: 20100247937Abstract: A cementitious article and a method of making a cementitious article are disclosed. The cementitious article comprises a cementitious component that comprises a polyvinyl acetate type polymer, a monobasic phosphate, and optionally boric acid. Cementitious articles, such as board, are prepared such that the polyvinyl acetate type polymer, the monobasic phosphate, and optionally boric acid can be present in the cementitious core, and/or in dense layers if present. The concentration of the polyvinyl acetate type polymer, monobasic phosphate, and optionally boric acid in the cementitious article can increase from a central region A to peripheral regions B and C, respectively. In some embodiments, the polyvinyl acetate type polymer is a polyvinyl alcohol and the monobasic phosphate is monoammonium phosphate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Qingxia LIU, Michael P. SHAKE, Qiang YU
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Patent number: 7803226Abstract: Polymerization of siloxane is improved using a gypsum-based slurry that includes stucco, Class C fly ash, magnesium oxide and an emulsion of siloxane and water. This slurry is used in a method of making water-resistant gypsum articles that includes making an emulsion of siloxane and water, then combining the slurry with a dry mixture of stucco, magnesium oxide and Class C fly ash. The slurry is then shaped as desired and the stucco is allowed to set and the siloxane polymerizes. The resulting product is useful for making a water-resistant gypsum panel having a core that includes interwoven matrices of calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals and a silicone resin, where the interwoven matrices have dispersed throughout them a catalyst comprising magnesium oxide and components from a Class C fly ash.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Xuming Wang, Qingxia Liu, Paul Reed, Qiang Yu
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Patent number: 7803296Abstract: A method for forming a gypsum slurry comprises the steps of combining gypsum and water to form a slurry, combining cellulose ether with at least a second material configured to delay solubilization of the cellulose ether, and adding the combined cellulose ether and at least a second material to the slurry.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: David Paul Miller, Qingxia Liu, Qiang Yu
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Patent number: 7776462Abstract: A gypsum slurry includes water, a hydraulic component including stucco and a polycarboxylate dispersant. The dispersant has two repeating units wherein the first repeating unit is an olefinic unsaturated mono-carboxylic acid repeating unit or an ester or salt, and the second repeating unit is a vinyl or allyl group bound to a polyether by an ether linkage. The slurry can be made into a gypsum panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: United States Gypsum CompanyInventors: Qingxia Liu, Michael P. Shake, David R. Blackburn, John W. Wilson, Brian Randall, Dennis M. Lettkeman