Patents by Inventor Shaun J. Pressly

Shaun J. Pressly 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).

  • Inlet diverter
    Patent number: 11148072
    Abstract: Methods of separating a multiphase mixture are provided. The multiphase flow can include petrochemicals. The multiphase flow is flowed through a vane assembly having a plurality of curved passages. The multiphase mixture is gradually decelerated such that it collides with surfaces of the vane assembly at relatively oblique angles and at lower relative speeds. Such a configuration can reduce droplet breakup which, in turn, can preserve larger droplet sizes that are more likely to settle to a liquid bed below the inlet diverter due to gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: WESTERMAN, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Walker, Shaun J. Pressly, Charles Mark Bevington, Patrick J. Siewny, Naethan Eagles, David J. Hesse
  • Inlet diverter
    Patent number: 10518195
    Abstract: Methods of separating a multiphase mixture are provided. The multiphase flow can include petrochemicals. The multiphase flow is flowed through a vane assembly having a plurality of curved passages. The multiphase mixture is gradually decelerated such that it collides with surfaces of the vane assembly at relatively oblique angles and at lower relative speeds. Such a configuration can reduce droplet breakup which, in turn, can preserve larger droplet sizes that are more likely to settle to a liquid bed below the inlet diverter due to gravity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Walker, Shaun J. Pressly, Charles Mark Bevington, Patrick J. Siewny, Naethan Eagles, David J. Hesse
  • INLET DIVERTER
    Publication number: 20180154284
    Abstract: Methods of separating a multiphase mixture are provided. The multiphase flow can include petrochemicals. The multiphase flow is flowed through a vane assembly having a plurality of curved passages. The multiphase mixture is gradually decelerated such that it collides with surfaces of the vane assembly at relatively oblique angles and at lower relative speeds. Such a configuration can reduce droplet breakup which, in turn, can preserve larger droplet sizes that are more likely to settle to a liquid bed below the inlet diverter due to gravity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick R. Walker, Shaun J. Pressly, Charles Mark Bevington, Patrick J. Siewny, Naethan Eagles, David J. Hesse
  • Inlet diverter
    Patent number: 9724624
    Abstract: An inlet diverter is provided for separating multiphase mixtures. The inlet diverter has curved vanes which define flow passages between adjacent vanes. The passages are arranged such that the inlet diverter discharges flow from the passages toward the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Worthington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Walker, Shaun J. Pressly, Charles Mark Bevington, Patrick J. Siewny, Naethan Eagles, David J. Hesse
  • Inlet diverter
    Patent number: 9643105
    Abstract: An inlet diverter is provided for separating multiphase mixtures. The inlet diverter has curved vanes which define flow passages between adjacent vanes. The passages are arranged such that the inlet diverter discharges flow from the passages toward the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Worthington Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick R. Walker, Shaun J. Pressly, Charles Mark Bevington, Patrick J. Siewny, Naethan Eagles, David J. Hesse