Patents by Inventor Thomas Swanson

Thomas Swanson 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).

  • Publication number: 20230203930
    Abstract: A method of treating a reservoir fluid mixture including an oleaginous component and an aqueous component includes contacting the reservoir fluid mixture with an interface destabilizing composition. The interface destabilizing composition comprises a biochelant and a solvent. A method of servicing a wellbore includes flowing a reservoir fluid to a vessel. The reservoir fluid comprises an oleaginous component and an aqueous component. The method also includes introducing into the vessel an interface destabilizing composition comprising a biochelant and a solvent. The vessel comprises a gun barrel or wash tank separator. In addition, the method includes recovering at least a portion of the oleaginous component from the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: Solugen, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Swanson, David Laperouse, Jun Su An, Paul Schuber
  • Publication number: 20230183549
    Abstract: A method of reducing injection pressure during a hydrocarbon resource recovery operation, the method comprising: introducing a treatment fluid comprising a biochelant and a solvent for a time period sufficient to reduce an injection pressure of the injection well by equal to or greater than about 25%. A method of asphaltene and paraffin dispersion, the method comprising introducing a treatment fluid into a well disposed within a subterranean formation, wherein the treatment fluid comprises a biochelant and solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Solugen, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas A. Swanson, Abdul Siraj, Jun Su An, Paul Schuber, Jason Helander
  • Publication number: 20230183553
    Abstract: A composition for efficient metal chelation includes (i) a primary chelant; (ii) a coordination enhancing additive; and (iii) a solvent. A wellbore servicing fluid includes (i) a primary chelant; (ii) a coordination enhancing additive; and (iii) a solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Solugen, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Schuber, Jun Su An, Thomas A. Swanson, Jason Helander, Kevin Loftis, Gaurab Chakrabarti, Sean Hunt, Chris Arceo
  • Publication number: 20230024753
    Abstract: A method for determining a water treatment plan for produced water includes receiving sample water analysis for the produced water, and receiving one or more key performance indicators (KPIs) that each indicate a selected treatment result for the produced water. In addition, the method includes providing the sample water analysis and the KPIs to a machine learning model and determining a water treatment plan for the produced water using the machine learning model, wherein the water treatment plan comprises one or more additives for the produced water that are to provide the produced water with the KPIs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: Solugen, Inc.
    Inventors: Jun Su AN, Thomas SWANSON, Paul T. SCHUBER, Andrew MORDH
  • Publication number: 20220411295
    Abstract: A multifunctional additive including a biochelant and a sulfide scavenger. A method of servicing a cooling tower including contacting an industrial water present in the cooling tower with an additive comprising a biochelant and a sulfide scavenger. A method of servicing a wellbore including contacting an industrial water produced from the wellbore with an additive including a biochelant and a sulfide scavenger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: Solugen, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Swanson, Jun Su An, Paul T. Schuber, Jason Helander
  • Publication number: 20220033101
    Abstract: The technology relates to techniques for lightweight brackets for storm hardening of aircraft components. A bracket flange for protecting an electronics assembly from electrical storm activity can include a leg element coupled to and extending from a component of a vehicle and a first bar element extending from another end of the leg element on a plane substantially parallel to the component and over a part of an electronics assembly. The location of the bracket flange can be determined using a lightning attachment survey configured to indicate a part of the electronics assembly to which a lightning streamer attaches during an electrical surge. The location and size of the bracket flange may be configured to divert surge current away from the part of the electronics assembly to which the lightning streamer attaches in the lightning attachment survey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: LOON LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Swanson, Matthew Joshua Yee, John Cromie
  • Publication number: 20210242931
    Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to an environmental sensor system that uses different types of detector units as part of an onboard lightning detection and evaluation system for a high altitude platform (HAP) operating in the stratosphere. These sensor suites may be employed with balloons and other high altitude platforms during operation in the stratosphere. Onboard data processing and analysis may be done either in real time or on stored data sets. The processing system can use the gathered sensor information to mitigate issues related to lightning-related transients. The information can also be used in route planning and real-time navigation of HAPs when hazardous conditions are detected. It can also be employed in a back-end control system for long-term route planning and fleet management.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Swanson, Matthew Stokes
  • Patent number: 10734256
    Abstract: A heater system is provided that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the functional member, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer provides lower power than the base functional layer. A component is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate, and the substrate defines a thermal conductivity to absorb and dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer. A control system is also provided that has a plurality of addressable control elements in electrical communication with power lines and with the tuning layer, the control elements providing selective control of the tuning layer zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
  • Patent number: 10049903
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a heater are provided that generally include forming a laminate having a dielectric layer, a first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, and a conductive layer. Next, a circuit pattern is created into the conductive layer, and then the circuit pattern is covered with a second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer. The second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer is covered with a sacrificial layer, and then the heater is formed, the heater comprising the dielectric layer, the first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, the conductive layer, and the second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer. Subsequently, the sacrificial layer is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Allen Norman Boldt, Janet Lea Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Mohammad Nosrati, Kevin Robert Smith
  • Patent number: 10043685
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided, by way of example, a heater for use in semiconductor processing equipment, that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the base functional layer, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer has lower power than the base functional layer. Further, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate. The substrate defines a thermal conductivity to dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
  • Publication number: 20180197757
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heater includes forming a first laminate having a first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, a sacrificial layer, and a conductive layer. The first double sided adhesive layer is disposed between the sacrificial layer and the conductive layer. Next, a circuit pattern is created into the conductive layer, followed by covering the circuit pattern with a second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer. Thereafter, the second double-sided adhesive dielectric layer is covered with a dielectric layer to form a second laminate. Finally, the sacrificial layer is completely removed to form the heater comprising the first double-sided adhesive dielectric layer, the circuit pattern, the second double-sided adhesive layer, and the dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin PTASIENSKI, Allen Norman BOLDT, Janet Lea SMITH, Cal Thomas SWANSON, Mohammad NOSRATI, Kevin Robert SMITH
  • Publication number: 20170236621
    Abstract: A cable comprising hybrid carbon nanotube (CNT) shielding includes at least one conducting wire; at least one insulating layer covering at least one of the at least one conducting wire; a metallic foil component configured for lower frequency shielding function; and a CNT tape component configured for higher frequency shielding function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Edward M. Silverman, James Grant, Thomas Kukowski, Michael Matuszewski, Kevin Voigt, Thomas Swanson, Phillip Hayes
  • Patent number: 9685258
    Abstract: A cable comprising hybrid carbon nanotube (CNT) shielding includes at least one conducting wire; at least one insulating layer covering at least one of the at least one conducting wire; a metallic foil component configured for lower frequency shielding function; and a CNT tape component configured for higher frequency shielding function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignees: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Minnesota Wine & Cable
    Inventors: Edward M. Silverman, James Grant, Thomas Kukowski, Michael Matuszewski, Kevin Voigt, Thomas Swanson, Phillip Hayes
  • Patent number: 9553006
    Abstract: An apparatus, such as a heater, is provided that includes a base member having at least one fluid passageway. A two-phase fluid is disposed within the fluid passageway, a pressure of the two-phase fluid being controlled such that the two-phase fluid provides at least one of heating and cooling to the base member. A tuning layer is secured to the base member, and the tuning layer includes a plurality of zones. Furthermore, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Robert Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
  • Publication number: 20160118276
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided, by way of example, a heater for use in semiconductor processing equipment, that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the base functional layer, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer has lower power than the base functional layer. Further, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate. The substrate defines a thermal conductivity to dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
  • Publication number: 20160118277
    Abstract: A heater system is provided that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the functional member, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer provides lower power than the base functional layer. A component is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate, and the substrate defines a thermal conductivity to absorb and dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer. A control system is also provided that has a plurality of addressable control elements in electrical communication with power lines and with the tuning layer, the control elements providing selective control of the tuning layer zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
  • Patent number: 9263305
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided, by way of example, a heater for use in semiconductor processing equipment that includes a base functional layer having at least one functional zone. A substrate is secured to the base functional layer, and a tuning layer is secured to the substrate opposite the base functional layer. The tuning layer includes a plurality of zones that is greater in number than the zones of the base functional layer, and the tuning layer has lower power than the base functional layer. Further, a component, such as a chuck by way of example, is secured to the tuning layer opposite the substrate. The substrate defines a thermal conductivity to dissipate a requisite amount of power from the base functional layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kevin Ptasienski, Kevin Robert Smith, Cal Thomas Swanson, Philip Steven Schmidt, Mohammad Nosrati, Jacob Robert Lindley, Allen Norman Boldt, Sanhong Zhang, Louis P. Steinhauser, Dennis Stanley Grimard
  • Publication number: 20150263356
    Abstract: A method of processing a porous article includes distributing a blended powder material including loose electrically conductive particles and loose resin particles into a mold. The blended powder material is consolidated within the mold under a molding pressure and a molding temperature into a consolidated article. The loose resin particles of the blended powder material are selected to be within a predefined particle size distribution to control a physical property of the porous article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Glenn Michael Allen, Steven W. Gronda, Daniel Thomas Swanson
  • Patent number: 8914918
    Abstract: An anti-horse collar tackle safety device, comprising a base having means for attaching the base to a pair of shoulder pads, wherein the base comprises an interior portion facing the shoulder pads and an exterior portion that is accessible from outside a jersey placed over the shoulder pads, and a releasable portion releasably attached to the exterior portion of the base via means for releasable attachment, wherein the releasable portion is configured to release via application of a force equal to or less than about 15 pounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin Swanson, Dustin Thomas Swanson
  • Publication number: 20140131096
    Abstract: A cable comprising hybrid carbon nanotube (CNT) shielding includes at least one conducting wire; at least one insulating layer covering at least one of the at least one conducting wire; a metallic foil component configured for lower frequency shielding function; and a CNT tape component configured for higher frequency shielding function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicants: MINNESOTA WIRE & CABLE, NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward M. Silverman, James Grant, Thomas Kukowski, Michael Matuszewski, Kevin Voigt, Thomas Swanson, Phillip Hayes