Patents by Inventor Thomas N. Tekavec

Thomas N. Tekavec 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).

  • Polyepihalohydrin reverse emulsion breakers
    Patent number: 8697615
    Abstract: A composition and method for resolving reverse emulsions and complex water external emulsions using one or more polyepihalohydrins, one or more polyelectrolytes thereof, and any combination thereof is disclosed and claimed. The disclosed invention may be used in any crude oil production process where such emulsions are encountered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Thomas N. Tekavec, Marcus D. Faust, Jr.
  • POLYEPIHALOHYDRIN REVERSE EMULSION BREAKERS
    Publication number: 20120149609
    Abstract: A composition and method for resolving reverse emulsions and complex water external emulsions using one or more polyepihalohydrins, one or more polyelectrolytes thereof, and any combination thereof is disclosed and claimed. The disclosed invention may be used in any crude oil production process where such emulsions are encountered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas N. Tekavec, Marcus D. Faust, JR.