Patents by Inventor Wilbur Edward Billups
Wilbur Edward Billups 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: 10982155Abstract: Asphaltene may be effectively broken into smaller molecules by first elucidating the structure of the asphaltene and then developing a catalyst system based on the elucidated structure. The structure may be determined based on a series of analytical techniques including NMR, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and LDI. The most probable structure is determined using computational methods based on quantum mechanics and classical molecular dynamics and the catalyst system is developed for the most probable structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Inventors: Manjusha Verma, Pradeep Venkataraman, Sivaram Pradhan, Houman Michael Shammai, Wilbur Edward Billups, Scott Wellington
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Publication number: 20200032147Abstract: Asphaltene may be effectively broken into smaller molecules by first elucidating the structure of the asphaltene and then developing a catalyst system based on the elucidated structure. The structure may be determined based on a series of analytical techniques including NMR, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and LDI. The most probable structure is determined using computational methods based on quantum mechanics and classical molecular dynamics and the catalyst system is developed for the most probable structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicants: NEXTSTREAM HEAVY OIL, LLC, William Marsh Rice UniversityInventors: MANJUSHA VERMA, PRADEEP VENKATARAMAN, SIVARAM PRADHAN, HOUMAN MICHAEL SHAMMAI, SCOTT WELLINGTON, WILBUR EDWARD BILLUPS
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Patent number: 10287510Abstract: Asphaltene may be effectively broken into smaller molecules by first elucidating the structure of the asphaltene and then developing a catalyst system based on the elucidated structure. The structure may be determined based on a series of analytical techniques including NMR, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and LDI. The most probable structure is determined using computational methods based on quantum mechanics and classical molecular dynamics and the catalyst system is developed for the most probable structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignees: NextStream Heavy Oil, LLC, William Marsh Rice UniversityInventors: Manjusha Verma, Pradeep Venkataraman, Sivaram Pradhan, Houman Michael Shammai, Wilbur Edward Billups, Scott Wellington
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Publication number: 20180155634Abstract: Asphaltene may be effectively broken into smaller molecules by first elucidating the structure of the asphaltene and then developing a catalyst system based on the elucidated structure. The structure may be determined based on a series of analytical techniques including NMR, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and LDI. The most probable structure is determined using computational methods based on quantum mechanics and classical molecular dynamics and the catalyst system is developed for the most probable structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: MANJUSHA VERMA, Pradeep Venkataraman, Sivaram Pradhan, Houman Michael Shammai, Wilbur Edward Billups, Scott Wellington
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Patent number: 7976816Abstract: A method for functionalizing the wall of single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes involves the use of acyl peroxides to generate carbon-centered free radicals. The method allows for the chemical attachment of a variety of functional groups to the wall or end cap of carbon nanotubes through covalent carbon bonds without destroying the wall or endcap structure of the nanotube. Carbon-centered radicals generated from acyl peroxides can have terminal functional groups that provide sites for further reaction with other compounds. Organic groups with terminal carboxylic acid functionality can be converted to an acyl chloride and further reacted with an amine to form an amide or with a diamine to form an amide with terminal amine. The reactive functional groups attached to the nanotubes provide improved solvent dispersibility and provide reaction sites for monomers for incorporation in polymer structures. The nanotubes can also be functionalized by generating free radicals from organic sulfoxides.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: William Marsh Rice UniversityInventors: Valery N. Khabashesku, Haiqing Peng, John L. Margrave, Mary Lou Margrave, legal representative, Wilbur Edward Billups, Yunming Ying
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Publication number: 20100222536Abstract: A method for functionalizing the wall of single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes involves the use of acyl peroxides to generate carbon-centered free radicals. The method allows for the chemical attachment of a variety of functional groups to the wall or end cap of carbon nanotubes through covalent carbon bonds without destroying the wall or endcap structure of the nanotube. Carbon-centered radicals generated from acyl peroxides can have terminal functional groups that provide sites for further reaction with other compounds. Organic groups with terminal carboxylic acid functionality can be converted to an acyl chloride and further reacted with an amine to form an amide or with a diamine to form an amide with terminal amine. The reactive functional groups attached to the nanotubes provide improved solvent dispersibility and provide reaction sites for monomers for incorporation in polymer structures. The nanotubes can also be functionalized by generating free radicals from organic sulfoxides.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: William Marsh Rice UniversityInventors: Valery N. Khabashesku, Haiqing Peng, John L. Margrave, Mary Lou Margrave, Wilbur Edward Billups, Yunming Ying
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Patent number: 7740826Abstract: A method for functionalizing the wall of single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes involves the use of acyl peroxides to generate carbon-centered free radicals. The method allows for the chemical attachment of a variety of functional groups to the wall or end cap of carbon nanotubes through covalent carbon bonds without destroying the wall or endcap structure of the nanotube. Carbon-centered radicals generated from acyl peroxides can have terminal functional groups that provide sites for further reaction with other compounds. Organic groups with terminal carboxylic acid functionality can be converted to an acyl chloride and further reacted with an amine to form an amide or with a diamine to form an amide with terminal amine. The reactive functional groups attached to the nanotubes provide improved solvent dispersibility and provide reaction sites for monomers for incorporation in polymer structures. The nanotubes can also be functionalized by generating free radicals from organic sulfoxides.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: William Marsh Rice UniversityInventors: Valery N. Khabashesku, Haiqing Peng, John L. Margrave, Mary Lou Margrave, legal representative, Wilbur Edward Billups, Yunming Ying
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Patent number: 7125533Abstract: A method for functionalizing the wall of single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes involves the use of acyl peroxides to generate carbon-centered free radicals. The method allows for the chemical attachment of a variety of functional groups to the wall or end cap of carbon nanotubes through covalent carbon bonds without destroying the wall or endcap structure of the nanotube. Carbon-centered radicals generated from acyl peroxides can have terminal functional groups that provide sites for further reaction with other compounds. Organic groups with terminal carboxylic acid functionality can be converted to an acyl chloride and further reacted with an amine to form an amide or with a diamine to form an amide with terminal amine. The reactive functional groups attached to the nanotubes provide improved solvent dispersibility and provide reaction sites for monomers for incorporation in polymer structures. The nanotubes can also be functionalized by generating free radicals from organic sulfoxides.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: William Marsh Rice UniversityInventors: Valery N. Khabashesku, Haiqing Peng, Mary Lou Margrave, legal representative, Wilbur Edward Billups, Yunming Ying, John L. Margrave, deceased
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Publication number: 20040223900Abstract: A method for functionalizing the wall of single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes involves the use of acyl peroxides to generate carbon-centered free radicals. The method allows for the chemical attachment of a variety of functional groups to the wall or end cap of carbon nanotubes through covalent carbon bonds without destroying the wall or endcap structure of the nanotube. Carbon-centered radicals generated from acyl peroxides can have terminal functional groups that provide sites for further reaction with other compounds. Organic groups with terminal carboxylic acid functionality can be converted to an acyl chloride and further reacted with an amine to form an amide or with a diamine to form an amide with terminal amine. The reactive functional groups attached to the nanotubes provide improved solvent dispersibility and provide reaction sites for monomers for incorporation in polymer structures. The nanotubes can also be functionalized by generating free radicals from organic sulfoxides.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: William Marsh Rice UniversityInventors: Valery N. Khabashesku, Haiqing Peng, John L. Margrave, Mary Lou Margrave, Wilbur Edward Billups, Yunming Ying