Patents by Inventor Robert S. Whitmore
Robert S. Whitmore 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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Patent number: 11359475Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
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Publication number: 20210040833Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
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Patent number: 10738583Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
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Patent number: 10125595Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
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Publication number: 20180066505Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
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Patent number: 9801371Abstract: Self-assembly is defined as the ability of an active ingredient (AI), when mixed with a polymer or polymers (solid or liquid state), to form either a complex or a strong attraction with the polymer/polymers, which influences the controlled release of the total system. This AI-polymer interaction or strong attraction can form in the solid state or in solution. The AI-polymer interaction also can form when applied to a filter paper, soil, seeds, or plant vegetation substrates, where the AI and polymer self-assembles into an AI-polymer-substrate matrix or complex that influences how the AI releases from the complex or matrix in a controlled manner.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Robert S. Whitmore, Jr., K. David Monson, Melissa S. Roshon, Kevin B. Spahr, Steven M. Risser
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Publication number: 20170051200Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Joel D. Elhard, Phillip N. Denen, Robert S. Whitmore
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Publication number: 20130231244Abstract: Self-assembly is defined as the ability of an active ingredient (AI), when mixed with a polymer or polymers (solid or liquid state), to form either a complex or a strong attraction with the polymer/polymers, which influences the controlled release of the total system. This AI-polymer interaction or strong attraction can form in the solid state or in solution. The AI-polymer interaction also can form when applied to a filter paper, soil, seeds, or plant vegetation substrates, where the AI and polymer self-assembles into an AI-polymer-substrate matrix or complex that influences how the AI releases from the complex or matrix in a controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Robert S. Whitmore, JR., K. David Monson, Melissa S. Roshon, Kevin B. Spahr, Steven B. Risser
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Patent number: 5616443Abstract: A solid colored composition which includes a colorant and an ultraviolet radiation transorber. The colorant, in the presence of the ultraviolet radiation transorber, is adapted, upon exposure of the transorber to ultraviolet radiation, to be mutable. The ultraviolet radiation transorber is adapted to absorb ultravioiet radiation and interact with the colorant to effect the irreversible mutation of the colorant. By way of example, the solid colored composition can be a toner adapted to be utilized in an electrophotographic process. The toner includes the colorant and ultraviolet radiation transorber as just described, and a carrier. The carrier can be a polymer, and the toner may contain a charge carrier. The ultraviolet radiation in general will have wavelengths of from about 100 to about 375 nanometers. Especially useful incoherent pulsed ultraviolet radiation is produced by a dielectric barrier discharge excimer lamp.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: Kimberly-Clark CorporationInventors: Ronald S. Nohr, John G. MacDonald, Vincent D. McGinniss, Robert S. Whitmore, Jr.
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Patent number: 5399304Abstract: The present invention is directed to improving thermoplastic and cross-linked polymeric networks. The inventive method comprises forming the polymeric network under gravitational conditions comprising from about 10.sup.-6 to about 10.sup.-2 g. Three modes of energy transfer have been recognized, inter alia, conduction, convection, and radiation. Polymeric networks formed under microgravity conditions (defined herein as gravitational conditions comprising from about 10.sup.-6 to about 10.sup.-2 g) do not obviate conduction and radiation modes of energy transfer. Convection energy transfer, however, is gravity dependent. Thus, convection currents can be suppressed in thermoplastic and cross-linked polymeric networks during network formation by forming the network under microgravity conditions. Suppression of convection currents reduces the incidences of voids in solvent cast thermoplastic polymeric membranes, which forms yet another aspect of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1992Date of Patent: March 21, 1995Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Vincent D. McGinnis, Jack R. Knox, Frank J. Jelinek, Robert S. Whitmore, Jr.
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Patent number: 5052820Abstract: Improved thermooptical sensing devices are provided wherein at various predetermined sectons of an optical fiber is juxtaposed a material characterized by a temperature dependent index of refraction. This material forms a temperature sensitive area which controls the transmission of light through the optical fiber thereby allowing detection of temperature changes along the fiber. The materials may be crystalline thermoplastic polymers, modified organic polymers containing inorganic modifiers, polymer systems containing discrete phases of organic polymers and inorganic additives or thermochromic inorganic compounds.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 1989Date of Patent: October 1, 1991Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Vincent D. McGinniss, Robert S. Whitmore, Jr., Stuart A. Kingsley
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Patent number: 4996979Abstract: A soft goods type foldable, wrappable sleeve orthopedic cast immobilizes and conforms to the shape and configuration of a limb, or other part of the anatomy. The soft-goods type cast assembly is initially specially formed or configured to specifically fit a selected portion of the anatomy of a patient. The cast conforms to the anatomy through the use of airtight and moisture-proof pouches which encapsulate either (1) open cell or fiberglass matrices impregnated with a water-activated hardenable pre-polymer, or (2) the entire assembly. After the tightening of the cast around the limb, the application of water activates the urethane polymer which conforms to the configuration of the limb encased. Supplemental bendable ribs may be employed to splint the limb prior to activation of the hardenable material. The soft goods type cast is held in place by straps, and may be removed or adjusted by releasing or tightening the straps. The splinting elements may be removed and replaced.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1989Date of Patent: March 5, 1991Assignee: Royce Medical CompanyInventors: Tracy E. Grim, Vincent McGinniss, Kenneth E. Hughes, David A. Easter, Robert S. Whitmore, Jr., Timothy J. Carpenter, David E. Guza