Patents by Inventor William Franklin Harris
William Franklin Harris 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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Publication number: 20120035297Abstract: The present embodiment can teach a method of feeding to a materials processor a mixture containing an agglomerated drag reducer. The mixture is then homogenized to produce a remediated drag reducer. The maximum particle size diameter of the agglomerated drag reducing polymer is at least 5% larger than the maximum particle diameter of the remediated drag reducer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANYInventors: William Franklin Harris, JR., Ray Lyle Johnston
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Publication number: 20110023972Abstract: A drag reducing composition comprising at least one non-polyalphaolefin polymer having an average particle size in the range of from about 5 to about 800 micrometers. The non-polyalphaolefin polymer can initially be formed via emulsion polymerization. The initial polymer particles can then be at least partially consolidated and then reduced in size and suspended in a carrier fluid. The resulting drag reducing composition can be added to a hydrocarbon-containing fluid to decrease the pressure drop associated with the turbulent flow of the hydrocarbon-containing fluid through a conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: ConocoPhillips CompanyInventors: Timothy L. Burden, Ray L. Johnston, William Franklin Harris, Kenneth W. Smith, Wayne R. Dreher, Stuart N. Milligan
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Publication number: 20090111714Abstract: A drag reducing composition comprising at least one non-polyalphaolefin polymer having an average particle size in the range of from about 5 to about 800 micrometers. The non-polyalphaolefin polymer can initially be formed via emulsion polymerization. The initial polymer particles can then be at least partially consolidated and then reduced in size and suspended in a carrier fluid. The resulting drag reducing composition can be added to a hydrocarbon-containing fluid to decrease the pressure drop associated with the turbulent flow of the hydrocarbon-containing fluid through a conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANYInventors: Timothy L. Burden, Ray L. Johnston, William Franklin Harris, Kenneth W. Smith, Wayne R. Dreher, Stuart N. Milligan
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Publication number: 20090107554Abstract: A drag reducing composition comprising particles of at least two different drag reducing polymers. The different drag reducing polymers can be formed by different processes, such as bulk polymerization or emulsion polymerization, and the particles of the different drag reducing polymers can have different mean particle sizes. The drag reducing compositions can be added to a hydrocarbon-containing fluid to decrease the pressure drop associated with the turbulent flow of the hydrocarbon-containing fluid through a conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANYInventors: Stuart N. Milligan, William Franklin Harris, Timothy L. Burden
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Patent number: 7084096Abstract: A non-aqueous suspension including boron-containing particulates, a low molecular weight polyalkylene glycol and a suspension stabilizer is provided. Methods of crosslinking water soluble polymers and of fracturing a subterranean formation are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Benchmark Research & Technology, LLCInventors: William Franklin Harris, Jr., David Nigel Harry, Xiaoping Qiu
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Patent number: 6818597Abstract: Liquid water soluble polymer suspensions in non-aqueous solvents are extremely stable over long periods of time with minimum separation of the solvent and no hard packing of the dispersed water soluble polymer. The suspensions enable a user to rapidly add the suspension to water, being mixed at low speeds, without the formation of lumps or fisheyes and without generating fugitive dust in the process. The suspensions are environmentally safe and biodegradable. Unlike many other liquid polymer suspensions, the suspensions exhibit minimal oil or grease upon dilution. They contain no surfactants that can add to the oil and grease determination. The suspensions and the fluids produced by diluting the fluids to a working concentration of the water soluble polymer exhibit low toxicity to marine organisms and to humans. The suspensions can be manufactured from ingredients suitable for use in personal care applications such as cosmetics, shampoos and the like.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2001Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Assignee: Benchmark Research & Technology, Inc.Inventor: William Franklin Harris
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Patent number: 6743756Abstract: Liquid suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents are extremely stable over long periods of time with minimum separation of the solvent and no hard packing of the dispersed particles. The suspensions enable a user to rapidly add the suspension to water and to mix at low speeds without generating fugitive dust in the process. In addition, a liquid dispersion can provide an easy to use liquid containing higher concentrations of the active dispersed phase than can be accomplished by simply preparing an aqueous solution of the dispersed phase. Alternatively, highly water-soluble particles may also be suspended which have poor storage, freeze/thaw, or heat/cool stability. In some cases, liquid dispersions can yield controlled release of the dispersed phase because the dispersed phase is not in aqueous solution. The suspensions are environmentally safe and biodegradable and may be used in environmentally sensitive applications, such as for oil well treating fluids for offshore areas.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: Benchmark Research and Technology, Inc.Inventor: William Franklin Harris, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030220203Abstract: A non-aqueous suspension including boron-containing particulates, a low molecular weight polyalkylene glycol and a suspension stabilizer is provided. Methods of crosslinking water soluble polymers and of fracturing a subterranean formation are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventors: William Franklin Harris, David Nigel Harry, Xiaoping Qiu
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Publication number: 20030078180Abstract: A composition of an aqueous, an aqueous acid, and an aqueous alkaline foaming additive (“foamer”) functions in a wide pH range and under conditions of salt, alcohol, and hydrocarbon contamination. The foaming additive (“foamer”) composition includes a mixture of a salt of an alkyl ether sulfate surfactant, a polymer or combination of polymers, and either a water miscible solvent for the liquid foamer additive or a silicon compound for a substantially anhydrous foamer additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2001Publication date: April 24, 2003Applicant: Benchmark Research & Technology, Inc.Inventors: Pablo Munoz, William Franklin Harris, David Brian Acker, Joel Farrell Siegel
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Publication number: 20020193256Abstract: Liquid suspensions of particles in non-aqueous solvents are extremely stable over long periods of time with minimum separation of the solvent and no hard packing of the dispersed particles. The suspensions enable a user to rapidly add the suspension to water and to mix at low speeds without generating fugitive dust in the process. In addition, a liquid dispersion can provide an easy to use liquid containing higher concentrations of the active dispersed phase than can be accomplished by simply preparing an aqueous solution of the dispersed phase. Alternatively, highly water-soluble particles may also be suspended which have poor storage, freeze/thaw, or heat/cool stability. In some cases, liquid dispersions can yield controlled release of the dispersed phase because the dispersed phase is not in aqueous solution. The suspensions are environmentally safe and biodegradable and may be used in environmentally sensitive applications, such as for oil well treating fluids for offshore areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2001Publication date: December 19, 2002Applicant: BENCHMARK RESEARCH and TECHNOLOGYInventor: William Franklin Harris
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Publication number: 20020019318Abstract: Liquid water soluble polymer suspensions in non-aqueous solvents are extremely stable over long periods of time with minimum separation of the solvent and no hard packing of the dispersed water soluble polymer. The suspensions enable a user to rapidly add the suspension to water, being mixed at low speeds, without the formation of lumps or fisheyes and without generating fugitive dust in the process. The suspensions are environmentally safe and biodegradable. Unlike many other liquid polymer suspensions, the suspensions exhibit minimal oil or grease upon dilution. They contain no surfactants that can add to the oil and grease determination. The suspensions and the fluids produced by diluting the fluids to a working concentration of the water soluble polymer exhibit low toxicity to marine organisms and to humans. The suspensions can be manufactured from ingredients suitable for use in personal care applications such as cosmetics, shampoos and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventor: William Franklin Harris