Patents Issued in July 12, 2016
  • Patent number: 9388331
    Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing an abrasive agent including a dispersant and also including cerium oxide as a main abrasive material component. The method involves: a step for recovering an abrasive agent component by salting out a spent abrasive material slurry by using a cation of an element of the first Group or second Group with an ionic radius of 80 pm to 160 pm in six-coordinate conversion, and solid-liquid separating the cerium oxide by coagulation and sedimentation; and a step for adding a dispersant including an anionic polymer to the abrasive agent component after the recovery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: KONICA MINOLTA, INC.
    Inventor: Hazuki Nakae
  • Patent number: 9388332
    Abstract: Method comprising the steps of obtaining a sample of a return drilling fluid, the return drilling fluid containing a tagged detectable additive, the tagged detectable additive comprising a polymer comprising at least one chemical tag bonded to the polymer; and determining a concentration of the tagged detectable additive in the return drilling fluid based on a spectroscopic signal of the sample. The tagged detectable additive may include a polymer comprising at least one chemical tag bonded to the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Paul Deville, Phillip Wayne Livanec, Sherif Eldin
  • Patent number: 9388333
    Abstract: Generally, assessing the properties of a plug comprising wellbore strengthening materials may enable the design of more efficient wellbore strengthening additives and fluids because the properties of the plug may translate to the near wellbore strengthening effect of the wellbore strengthening materials of the plug. Assessing such properties may involve applying a differential pressure to a plug formed in a passageway of a tool comprising at least one sensor proximal to the passageway plug, and then measuring at least one attribute selected from the group consisting of a normal plug pressure, a normal plug displacement, and any combination thereof with the at least one sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharath Savari, Arunesh Kumar, Jason T. Scorsone
  • Patent number: 9388334
    Abstract: A wellbore fluid comprises an aqueous carrier liquid, hydrophobic fibers suspended therein, hydrophobic particulate material also suspended in the carrier liquid, and a gas to wet the surfaces of the particles and fibers and bind them together as agglomerates. The wellbore fluid may be a slickwater fracturing fluid and may be used for fracturing a tight gas reservoir. Using a combination of hydrophobic particulate material, hydrophobic fibers and gas inhibits settling out of the particulate material from an aqueous liquid. Because the gas acts to wet the surfaces of both materials and agglomerates them, the particulate material is made to adhere to the fibers; the fibers form a network which hinders settling of the particulate material adhering to them, and the agglomerates contain gas and so have a bulk density which is less than the specific gravity of the solids contained in the agglomerates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Trevor Lloyd Hughes, Evgeny Borisovich Barmatov, Jill F. Geddes, Michael J. Fuller, Bruno Drochon, Sergey Makarychev-Mikhailov
  • Patent number: 9388335
    Abstract: A well treatment fluid comprising a Pickering particle emulsion comprising particles of a first liquid phase dispersed in a continuous second liquid phase, and comprising a plurality of colloidal particles adsorbed to a liquid-liquid interface between the first liquid phase and the second liquid phase. Methods, equipment and/or systems for treating a subterranean formation utilizing such treatment fluids are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony Loiseau, Yiyan Chen
  • Patent number: 9388336
    Abstract: A process for preparing a color stable Mn4+ doped complex fluoride phosphor of formula I includes Ax(M(1?m), Mnm)Fy??(I) contacting a first aqueous HF solution comprising (1?m) parts of a compound of formula HxMFy, and a second aqueous HF solution comprising m*n parts of a compound of formula Ax[MnFy], with a third aqueous HF solution comprising (1?n) parts of the compound of formula Ax[MnFy] and a compound of formula AaX, to yield a precipitate comprising the color stable Mn4+ doped complex fluoride phosphor; wherein A is Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, NR4 or a combination thereof; M is Si, Ge, Sn, Ti, Zr, Al, Ga, In, Sc, Hf, Y, La, Nb, Ta, Bi, Gd, or a combination thereof; R is H, lower alkyl, or a combination thereof; X is an anion; a is the absolute value of the charge of the X anion; x is the absolute value of the charge of the [MFy] ion; y is 5, 6 or 7; 0<m?0.05; 0.1?n?1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Edward Murphy, William Winder Beers, Robert Joseph Lyons, Fangming Du
  • Patent number: 9388337
    Abstract: A light emitting element according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured of a metal fluoride crystal which is represented by chemical formula LiM1M2F6 (wherein Li includes 6Li; M1 represents at least one alkaline earth metal element selected from among Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba; and M2 represents at least one metal element selected from among Al, Ga and Sc), said metal fluoride crystal containing 0.02% by mole or more of Eu and having an Eu2+ concentration of less than 0.01% by mole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: TOKUYAMA CORPORATION, TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Sumito Ishizu, Kentaro Fukuda, Noriaki Kawaguchi, Akira Yoshikawa, Takayuki Yanagida, Yui Yokota, Yutaka Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 9388338
    Abstract: Liquid crystal mixture comprising one or several compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, M1, M2, X, A, and m are defined herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Ji Li, Toshiaki Nonaka, Ayako Ogawa, Hans-Rolf Dübal, Barbara Hornung, Wolfgang Schmidt, Rainer Wingen
  • Patent number: 9388339
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula I, and to a liquid-crystalline medium, preferably having a nematic phase and negative dielectric anisotropy, which comprises a) one or more compounds of the formula I and b) one or more compounds of the formula III-O in which the parameters have the respective meanings indicated in Claim 1, to the use thereof in an electro-optical display, particularly in an active-matrix display based on the VA, ECB, PALC, FFS or IPS effect, to displays of this type which contain a liquid-crystalline medium of this type, and to the use of the compounds of the formula I for the stabilization of a liquid-crystalline medium which comprises one or more compounds of the formula III-O.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: MERCK PATENT GmbH
    Inventors: Mark Goebel, Eveline Baron, Rocco Fortte, Detlef Pauluth
  • Patent number: 9388340
    Abstract: A hydroxyphenyl or alkoxyphenyl phosphine oxide composition comprising (i) a first mixture of mono-(hydroxyphenyl) or (alkoxyphenyl)phosphine oxide isomers, (ii) a second mixture of bis-(hydroxyaryl) or (alkoxyphenyl)phosphine oxide isomers, (iii) a third mixture of tris-(hydroxyaryl) or (alkoxyphenyl)phosphine oxide isomers, and optionally iv) a minority amount of non-hydroxy or non-alkoxy tris-phenyl phosphine oxides is provided. Also provided are epoxy resins compositions with excellent flame retardancy and physical properties, which resins comprise the phosphine oxide composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Chemtura Corporation
    Inventors: Larry D Timberlake, Mark V. Hanson, James D Siebecker
  • Patent number: 9388341
    Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 10 to 98% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide, B) from 0.1 to 60% by weight of red phosphorus, C) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of a melamine compound, D) from 1 to 30% by weight of titanium dioxide in the rutile form, E) from 0 to 40% by weight of an impact modifier, and F) from 0 to 60% by weight of further additives, where the sum of the percentages by weight of components A) to F) is 100%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Alexander König, Torsten Erdmann, Michael Roth, Klaus Uske, Jochen Engelmann, Axel Ebenau, Martin Klatt
  • Patent number: 9388342
    Abstract: An electric actuator is provided for operating an unheading valve of a coke drum. The electric actuator includes a driving element comprising a planetary roller screw for actuating the unheading valve. By using a planetary roller screw, rather than hydraulics for the driving element, the electric actuator of the present invention can be used in place of hydraulic actuators while still providing sufficient power and reliability for use with an unheading valves of a coke drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Delta Valve, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Orino, Ruben F. Lah
  • Patent number: 9388343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising a plant material and methods for using the same. The methods include extracting or removing a substance from a substrate, or remediating a substrate from a substance. The substance can comprise a hydrocarbon-containing substance, a protein, lipid, wax, fatty acid or fatty alcohol, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: GreenStract, LLC
    Inventor: Peter Rehage
  • Patent number: 9388344
    Abstract: A method comprising providing a carbohydrate feed; contacting at least a portion of the carbohydrate feed directly with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenolysis catalyst to produce a first reaction product comprising a stable hydroxyl intermediate; contacting at least a portion of the first reaction product comprising the stably hydroxyl intermediates with a dehydrogenation catalyst to form a second reaction product; and contacting at least a portion of the second reaction product with a condensation catalyst comprising a base functionality to form a fuel blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Juben Nemchand Chheda, Lorna Beatriz Ortiz-Soto, Joseph Broun Powell
  • Patent number: 9388345
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include apparatus and systems for hydrocarbon synthesis and methods regarding the same. In an embodiment, the invention includes a process for creating a hydrocarbon product stream comprising reacting a reaction mixture in the presence of a catalyst inside of a reaction vessel to form a product mixture, the reaction mixture comprising a carbon source and water. The temperature inside the reaction vessel can be between 450 degrees Celsius and 600 degrees Celsius and the pressure inside the reaction vessel can be above supercritical pressure for water. In an embodiment, the invention includes an extrusion reactor system for creating a hydrocarbon product stream. The temperature inside the extrusion reactor housing between 450 degrees Celsius and 600 degrees Celsius. Pressure inside the reaction vessel can be above supercritical pressure for water. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: SarTec Corporation
    Inventors: Clayton V. McNeff, Larry C. McNeff, Daniel Thomas Nowlan, Bingwen Yan, Peter G. Greuel
  • Patent number: 9388346
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of removing heteroaromatic sulfides from hydrocarbons (e.g. petroleum products such as gasoline and fuel oils), using polyoxometalate catalysts such as H5PV2Mo10O40 or solvates thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: YEDA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Ronny Neumann, Alexander Khenkin
  • Patent number: 9388347
    Abstract: Multiple grades of lube oil base feedstock are produced within a two-stage hydrocracking unit. Effluent from a first hydrocracking zone is sent to a separation zone, which includes multiple separation vessels, and a heavy liquid stream enters one cell of a dual cell fractionator charge heater and is flashed in the distillation zone of a divided wall fractionation column. A portion of the bottom stream from one side of the divided wall column is sent to the second hydrocracking zone. Feed to a second cell of the dual cell fractionation column is derived from the effluent of this second hydrocracking zone. A different lube oil base feedstocks is derived from each of the cells of the dual cell fractionation column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Vinod Ramaseshan, Ali H. Al-Abdul'Al
  • Patent number: 9388348
    Abstract: A gasification apparatus that is capable of appropriately controlling a differential pressure variation between the interior of a pressure vessel and the interior of a gasification furnace, and of simplifying a structure, by providing: a pressure vessel which forms a hollow shape; a gasification furnace which forms a hollow shape, and which is positioned inside the pressure vessel with a space section therebetween; a heat exchanger positioned at the upper section of the gasification furnace; a gas nozzle which supplies seal gas to the lower section of the space section; a char-receiving section provided above the heat exchanger in the space section; a pressure equalizer of which one end communicates with the interior of the gasification furnace, and the other end opens into the char-receiving section; and a gas flow channel which passes vertically through a side section of the char-receiving section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Yokohama, Osamu Shinada, Masashi Kitada
  • Patent number: 9388349
    Abstract: The present invention includes: a char feeding hopper body that feeds separated char toward a coal gasifier; a char communicating tube that communicates with a bottom portion of the char feeding hopper body and extends in a vertical axis direction; fluid gas feeding means that is provided at a bottom portion side of the char feeding hopper body and feeds fluid gas to an inside thereof; a radiation source section that emits ?-rays toward an inside of the char communicating tube in which a level of the char reaches a level H2 which is the same level as a level H1 of the char in the char feeding hopper as a result of feeding of the fluid gas; and a ?-ray detector that is provided along a vertical axis direction of the char communicating tube and detects the emitted ?-rays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Koyama, Yasunari Shibata, Osamu Shinada, Katsuhiko Yokohama, Taketoshi Sakae, Koji Nishimura, Naoto Nakayama
  • Patent number: 9388350
    Abstract: Methods and systems for blending multiple batches of mixed hydrocarbons into fuel streams downstream of the refinery are provided that do not compromise the octane value of the fuel and do not cause the volatility of the fuel to exceed volatilities imposed by government regulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.
    Inventor: Keith D. Buchanan
  • Patent number: 9388351
    Abstract: Furfural is produced through hydrolysis of the hemi-cellulose in corn stover. Furfural may also be produced from other biomass. The direct conversion of furfural to mono-alcohols which can be blended with gasoline is an attractive chemical process for providing biomass into the liquid fuel supply. Examples of such alcohols include 1-butanol, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol and tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. Preferred alcohols include C-4 and C-5 mono-alcohols that have suitable blending properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Yun Bao, Kristi A. Fjare, Edward L. Sughrue, TiePan Shi, Brian C. Dunn, Edgar Lotero
  • Patent number: 9388352
    Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid bio-fuel mixture, and uses thereof in the generation of electrical power, mechanical power and/or heat. The liquid bio-fuel mixture is macroscopically single phase, and comprises a liquid condensate product of biomass fast pyrolysis, a bio-diesel component and an ethanol component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Aston University
    Inventors: Anthony Victor Bridgwater, Mohammad Oroumieh
  • Patent number: 9388353
    Abstract: Gasoline blends and methods for producing gasoline blends containing high concentrations of a butanol isomer and having good cold start and warm-up driveability characteristics are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC
    Inventors: Rowena Justo Torres-Ordonez, Melanie Kuberka, Peter Placzek, Leslie R. Wolf, James J. Baustian
  • Patent number: 9388354
    Abstract: Use of a tertiary hydrocarbyl amine with C1- to C20-hydrocarbyl residues, the overall number of carbon atoms not exceeding 30, as an additive in gasoline for reducing injector nozzle fouling and modifying friction in direct injection spark ignition engines. A fuel additive composition essentially comprising nitrogen-containing dispersants, carrier oils, the above tertiary hydrocarbyl amines and optionally further friction modifiers. A fuel composition comprising a major amount of gasoline and a minor amount of the above fuel additive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventor: Marc Walter
  • Patent number: 9388355
    Abstract: This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Biogenic Reagents Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: James A. Mennell, Daniel J. Despen
  • Patent number: 9388356
    Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation fuel compositions having high aromatics content and CHN content of at least 98 wt %, less than 2 wt % of oxygen content, an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Shea, Trevor James Davies, Michael Clifford Macknay, Hanane Belmokaddem Bennis
  • Patent number: 9388357
    Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation fuel compositions having high aromatics content and a CHN content of at least 98 wt %, less than 2 wt % of oxygen content, an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa, freezing point is less than ?58° C. is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Shea, Trevor James Davies, Michael Clifford Macknay, Hanane Belmokaddem Bennis
  • Patent number: 9388358
    Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation gasoline having low aromatics content and a T10 of at most 75° C., T40 of at least 75° C., a T50 of at most 105° C., a T90 of at most 135° C., a final boiling point of less than 190° C., an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa and a freezing point of less than ?58° C. is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Shea, Trevor James Davies, Michael Clifford Macknay, Hanane Belmokaddem Bennis
  • Patent number: 9388359
    Abstract: High octane unleaded aviation gasoline having low aromatics content and a T10 of at most 75° C., T40 of at least 75° C., a T50 of at most 105° C., a T90 of at most 135° C., a final boiling point of less than 210° C., an adjusted heat of combustion of at least 43.5 MJ/kg, a vapor pressure in the range of 38 to 49 kPa and a freezing point of less than ?58° C. is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Shea, Trevor James Davies, Michael Clifford MacKnay
  • Patent number: 9388360
    Abstract: The invention relates to the production of materials which can be used in lubricating compositions for treating friction assemblies and also for restoring the friction surfaces of mechanism and machine parts. The composition is produced from the products of dehydration of natural and/or synthesized hydrates and/or mixtures thereof at an inherent water removal temperature and dehydration product stabilization temperature of 300-1200° C. The composition contains oxides from the series MgO and/or SiO2 and/or Al2O3 and/or CaO and/or Fe2O3 and/or K2O and/or Na2O and is a garnet-shaped conglomerate consisting of a nanograin and an amorphous binding phase. The size of the conglomerate is in a range of 100-100000 nm and the size of the nanograin is in a range of 2-2000 nm. The claimed method includes a step for stabilizing the dehydration product at a temperature of 900-1200° C. for a period of 1-3 hours, which makes it possible to form a stable conglomerate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventors: Vladimir Leonidovich Zozulya, Sergei Leonidovich Zozulya, Sergei Nikolaevich Alexandrov
  • Patent number: 9388361
    Abstract: A lubricating oil additive composition contains a borated succinimide derivative and an amino alcohol compound. A lubricating oil composition containing the lubricating oil additive composition is excellent in high-temperature detergency and base value retention (long-drain capabilities) even though a blended content of a metal detergent is low and an ash content is small.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Izumi Terada, Junya Iwasaki
  • Patent number: 9388362
    Abstract: A lubricating oil additive composition comprising the reaction product of an (a) an alkylated aromatic ether alcohol, (b) a source of boron, and (c) a hydrocarbyl polyol, having at least two hydroxyl groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron Oronite Company LLC
    Inventor: Yat Fan Suen
  • Patent number: 9388363
    Abstract: A process for extracting palm oil includes an ultrasonic horn press and a megasonic clarifier. The ultrasonic horn press uses ultrasonic vibrations to rupture the palm fruit. After pressing and filtering the palm oil from the ultrasonic horn press, the megasonic clarifier applies megasonic vibrations to clarify the palm oil. The ultrasonic horn press and megasonic clarifier significantly reduce the use of water and minimizes pollution as compared to conventional processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: MEGASONIC SWEEPING, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: J. Michael Goodson, Lim Teong Kheng
  • Patent number: 9388364
    Abstract: Liquefaction processes are provided that can include: providing a biomass slurry solution having a temperature of at least 300° C. at a pressure of at least 2000 psig; cooling the solution to a temperature of less than 150° C.; and depressurizing the solution to release carbon dioxide from the solution and form at least part of a bio-oil foam. Liquefaction processes are also provided that can include: filtering the biomass slurry to remove particulates; and cooling and depressurizing the filtered solution to form the bio-oil foam. Liquefaction systems are provided that can include: a heated biomass slurry reaction zone maintained above 300° C. and at least 2000 psig and in continuous fluid communication with a flash cooling/depressurization zone maintained below 150° C. and between about 125 psig and about atmospheric pressure. Liquefaction systems are also provided that can include a foam/liquid separation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Andrew J. Schmidt, Todd R. Hart, Justin M. Billing, Gary D. Maupin, Richard T. Hallen, Daniel B. Anderson
  • Patent number: 9388365
    Abstract: A wooden wick for use in a wax candle comprising a strip of predetermined wood having each of a first predetermined length, a first predetermined width and a first predetermined thickness. Such wick further includes a wood booster member having each of a second predetermined length, a second predetermined width and a second predetermined thickness adhered to the strip of wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: DELCOTTO IP, LLC
    Inventors: Melynda Suzanne Delcotto, Justin Damiani
  • Patent number: 9388366
    Abstract: A solid fabric softening composition is disclosed which includes a quaternary ammonium fabric softening compound which is stabilized to form a solid with a mixture of a water soluble organic salt and a medium to long chain carboxylic acid. This stabilizing combination has been shown to effectively form a solid quaternary ammonium based fabric softening composition with up to as much as 70% by weight of quaternary ammonium compound. The formulations are stable at typical storage temperatures of up to 110° F. and provide fabric softening similar to and even superior to other traditional liquid formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Christensen, Joanna A. Pham, Jessica Bull
  • Patent number: 9388367
    Abstract: A composition comprising (a) an esterquat that is a quaternized reaction product of an alkanol amine and a fatty acid, wherein from at least 90 wt % to up to 100 wt % of the esterquat is comprised of triesterquat and from 0 wt % to up to 10 wt % of the esterquat is comprised of at least one of monoesterquat and diesterquat, and (b) a cationic surfactant. Also, a method of producing such a composition and a method of softening a fabric, and increasing fragrance delivery, comprising treating the fabric with the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive Company
    Inventors: Charles J. Schramm, Jr., Katie Truong, Karen L. Wisniewski
  • Patent number: 9388368
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to cleaning compositions and, more specifically, to cleaning compositions containing a polyetheramine that is suitable for removal of stains from soiled materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Loughnane, Frank Hulskotter, Stefano Scialla, Sophia Rosa Ebert, Bjoern Ludolph, Christof Wigbers, Christian Eidamshaus
  • Patent number: 9388369
    Abstract: Methods for use of enzymes for sustainable wash water maintenance are disclosed. The invention relates to use of enzymes for removing soils from wash water sources in a variety of cleaning applications. The invention cleans wash water sources, prevents the re-deposition of soils on treated surfaces and enhances detergency. Methods of wash water maintenance according to the invention provide sustainable practices by improving water quality and minimizing water and energy consumption in wash systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Peters, Steven Lentsch
  • Patent number: 9388370
    Abstract: A substrate or coating is provided that includes a protease with enzymatic activity toward a component of a biological stain. Also provided is a process for facilitating the removal of a biological stain is provided wherein an inventive substrate or coating including a protease is capable of enzymatically degrading of one or more components of the biological stain to facilitate biological stain removal from the substrate or said coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation
    Inventors: Songtao Wu, Hongfei Jia, Masahiko Ishii, Minjuan Zhang
  • Patent number: 9388371
    Abstract: An electrolytic copper foil includes a copper foil body; and a IIA-group metal adhered to a surface of the copper foil body, wherein a signal strength of the IIA group metal is greater than 0.1% based on a signal strength of copper element as 100% analyzed by a secondary ion mass spectrometer. The present invention also provides a method for cleaning copper foil and a cleaning fluid composition which is used in the cleaning method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Chang Chun Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kuei-Sen Cheng, Yao-Sheng Lai, Tsang-Jin Juo, Jui-Chang Chou, Hsi-Hsing Lo, Yueh-Min Liu
  • Patent number: 9388372
    Abstract: The invention features a bioreactor for the growth of macroalgae and methods for using the bioreactor to maintain optimal nutrient levels for the organisms in an aquarium or aquaculture system. The devices and methods of the invention provide for the bioremediation of excess nutrients in order to maintain nutrient balance in an aquarium or aquaculture system that facilitates growth and/or health of one or more of the organisms that reside therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Inventor: Tristan Victor Wilson
  • Patent number: 9388373
    Abstract: A bioprocessing system for protein manufacturing is provided that is compact, integrated and suited for on-demand production and delivery of therapeutic proteins to patients. The system can also be used for efficient on-demand production of any type of protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: University of Maryland Baltimore County
    Inventors: Govind Rao, Yordan Kostov, Leah Tolosa, Lam Hung, Xudong Ge, Douglas Frey, Virendra Singh
  • Patent number: 9388374
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a microfluidic structure comprises a culture chamber having an object flow inlet disposed between a pair of object flow outlets. A flow-around channel provides fluidic mass transport to the culture chamber through a perfusion barrier disposed opposite from the object flow inlet and object flow outlets. The perfusion barrier surrounds the culture chamber, defines an opposite wall of the culture chamber, and prevents cell passage into the flow around-channel. The perfusion barrier creates a low fluidic resistance path within the culture chamber, such that a flow of cells entering the culture chamber from the object flow inlet encounters a flow of media passing through the perfusion barrier. This causes the cells to take an approximately 180 degree turn and exit the culture chamber via the object flow outlets. The low fluidic resistance path allows the cells to settle onto the chamber floor without needing any physical barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: EMD Millipore Corporation
    Inventors: Paul J. Hung, Philip J. Lee
  • Patent number: 9388375
    Abstract: A method and system for achieving a gas-liquid mass transfer includes delivering into a compartment of a container a liquid, the liquid having an exposed top surface disposed within the compartment. A stream of a gas is passed over the top surface of the liquid so that the stream of gas produces turbulence on the top surface that is sufficient to achieve the gas-liquid mass transfer. In one embodiment the liquid is a culture that includes cells or microorganisms and the mass transfer functions to oxygenate the culture sufficient to sustain the cells or microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Life Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher D. Brau, Nephi D. Jones, Benjamin R. Madsen, Michael E. Goodwin
  • Patent number: 9388376
    Abstract: A method for counting counted targets disposed in a liquid enclosed in a container, includes adjusting a thickness of at least a part of the container; setting at least a part of the adjusted part as a measurement target region; and counting a number of counted targets in the measurement target region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: TOYO SEIKAN KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Ryo Suenaga, Yoichi Ishizaki, Satoshi Tanaka, Takahiko Totani, Kyohei Ota
  • Patent number: 9388377
    Abstract: Provided is a regenerative cell extraction system. The regenerative cell extraction system includes: a regenerative cell separation unit which separates fat tissue; and a regenerative cell extraction unit. The regenerative cell separation unit includes: a sub container which is rotated by a torque applied from an external source and includes a space in which fat tissue is housed; a hollow main pipe which is inserted into the sub container; and a pump which is connected to the main pipe. In addition, the regenerative cell extraction unit receives a regenerative cell-containing substance, which is obtained after the fat tissue is centrifuged by the regenerative cell separation unit, from the regenerative cell separation unit, and extracts regenerative cells from the substance by centrifuging the substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: PUREBIO & TECH INC.
    Inventors: Byung-Rok Do, Jung-Kyu Lee, Ji-Hyang Kim, Sung-Guu Kang, Seung-Hoon Pak, Myung-Jin Kim, Kyu-Chul Shin, Chul-Geun Kim, Yung-Dal Yoon
  • Patent number: 9388378
    Abstract: A strain of Candida sake, CAT H430, is provided. The methods of using CAT H430 for producing dicarboxylic acids are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: CATHAY R&D CENTER CO., LTD., CATHAY INDUSTRIAL BIOTECH LTD.
    Inventors: Charlie Liu, Jinxiu Liao, Jianglin Wang, Haibin Qin, Naiqiang Li
  • Patent number: 9388379
    Abstract: A dynamically alterable cell support may be altered at a large scale to induce mechanical removal of adherent cells in culture without the use of a removal solution. For example, adherent cells may be cultured on an elastic support with one or more textured surface regions and removed by expansion/contraction of the support. Mechanical removal of adherent cells may reduce or minimize damage to cell surface markers, cellular morphology, and/or cellular physiology associated with the detachment and resuspension of cultured adherent cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventor: Ezekiel Kruglick
  • Patent number: 9388380
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for production of continuous cell lines comprising providing living cells of an animal or a human, irradiating said cells with UV light, proliferating said cells and selecting multiplying cells as cells of a continuous cell line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: NANOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Manfred Reiter, Wolfgang Mundt, Simone Feigl, Simone Von Fircks