Patents by Inventor Xlaojun Xu

Xlaojun Xu 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).

  • Method for reduction of crude oil viscosity
    Patent number: 8156954
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the viscosity and facilitating the flow of petroleum-based fluids. The method includes the step of applying an electric field of sufficient strength and for a sufficient time to the petroleum-based fluid to cause a reduction in viscosity of the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Rongjla Tao, Xlaojun Xu, Ke Huang
  • Method For Reduction Of Crude Oil Viscosity
    Publication number: 20080257414
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the viscosity and facilitating the flow of petroleum-based fluids. The method includes the step of applying an electric field of sufficient strength and for a sufficient time to the petroleum-based fluid to cause a reduction in viscosity of the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Rongjla Tao, Xlaojun Xu, Ke Huang