Patents for HMWPIB
Patent Pending
Methods of Increasing the Heating Value of Fuel
Patent (pending) number: WO2017127071
Publication date: 27.07.2017
Patents for other technologies patented by developers of HMWPIB technology:
Method and means for improving combustion efficiency
Patent/publication number: 8506288/20100190120
Abstract: A more complete combustion and a decrease in particulate emissions in the burning of a heavy fuel oil in an industrial boiler or similar combustion device is obtained by first heating the oil to a temperature sufficient to significantly lower its viscosity and continuously mixing a fuel additive containing a solution of a high molecular weight, substantially linear, viscoelastic polymer to the heated oil flowing to the combustion device by mechanically stirring the oil and additive at conditions that do not cause degradation of the viscoelastic polymer through rupture and breakage of polymer molecules.
Filed: January 26, 2009 Date of Patent: August 13, 2013 Inventors: Shaul S. Epelbaum, Jerry C. Trippe
High molecular weight polymer additive for coating and protective products
Patent/publication number: 6746522/20020106454
Abstract: An ultrahigh molecular weight polymer, such as ultrahigh molecular weight polyisobutylene, is used as an additive to enhance the coating properties of a solvent. The polyisobutylene has a molecular weight of at least 2.5-3.0 million daltons, preferably greater than about 6 daltons, and is provided in a preferred concentration of 0.05 to 0.3%. The solvent can be a medicinal grade mineral oil. Other suitable solvents include hydrocarbon oil and low viscosity, synthetic compositions. In all cases, the coating properties of the solvent are greatly enhanced by the addition of ultrahigh molecular weight polyisobutylene. In another aspect of the invention, ultrahigh molecular weight polyisobutylene is used as an additive to enhance the viscoelasticity of a mineral oil based sunscreen formulation. In still another aspect of the invention, the fibers of a fabric material are coated with an ultrahigh molecular weight polymer to greatly strengthen the fabric.
Filed: December 26, 2001 Date of Patent: June 8, 2004 Inventors: Jerry C. Trippe, Albert F. Hadermann, James A. Cole
High molecular weight fuel additive
Patent number: 5906665
Abstract: A method and composition for improving the mechanical efficiency of a engine is provided. Ultra-high molecular weight polyisobutylene (PIB) added to the fuel changes the momentary mechanical properties of the fuel during induction. The additive provides a more uniform spray droplet size, increases the extensional viscosity of the fuel, and adapts other physical properties, under induction conditions.
Filed: May 25, 1999 Date of Patent: August 13, 2013 Inventors: Jerry C. Trippe, Albert F. Hadermann, James A. Cole
Device for skimming oil from water
Patent number: 5316672
Abstract: A dual drum skimmer is provided for the removal and recovery of oil floating on water. The skimmer includes two oil pick-up drums 11 and 12 arranged along a common axis which pick up oil and deposit it in a collection trough 16. Oil deposited in the collection trough 16 is directed to a reservoir trough 22 arranged on the opposite side of the drums 11 and 12 from the collection trough 16. The drums are formed as hollow, closed cylinders and, together with the reservoir trough 22, provide the total buoyancy necessary to float the skimmer. The skimmer is particularly effective in shallow and in trash laden water and can operate in water depths of as little as three inches.
Filed: February 24, 1992 Date of Patent: May 31, 1994 Inventors: Donald L. Wilson, Jerry C. Trippe
Freeze blending of reactive liquids and solids
Patent number: 5000803
Abstract: Chemically reactive liquids such as catalyzed monomers and prepolymers are mixed with finely divided solids to form a homogeneous blend by chilling the liquid to a temperature below its solidification point, forming it into finely divided solidly frozen particulates, chilling the finely divided solids to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the reactive liquid and mixing the materials together without allowing the temperature to rise to the liquid solidification point. The admixture may then be formed into a permanent shape by warming to a temperature whereat the frozen liquid melts and the liquid is caused to react.
Filed: September 30, 1982 Date of Patent: March 19, 1991 Inventors: Albert F. Hadermann, Paul F. Waters, Jerry C. Trippe
Process for making finely divided solids
Patent number: 4981535
Abstract: Solid particles of microscopic size are mixed in a nitrogen atmosphere at conditions of pressure and temperature such that at least a monolayer of nitrogen molecules is adsorbed on the particle surfaces but at conditions at which liquid nitrogen cannot exist in the mixture.
Filed: September 4, 1985 Date of Patent: January 1, 1991 Inventors: Albert F. Hadermann, Paul F. Waters, Jerry C. Trippe
Device for skimming oil from water
Patent number: 4957636
Abstract: A dual drum skimmer is provided for the removal and recovery of oil floating on water. The skimmer includes two oil pick-up drums arranged along a common axis which pick up oil and deposit it in a collection trough. Oil deposited in the collection trough is directed to a reservoir trough arranged on the opposite side of the drums from the collection trough. The drums are formed as hollow, closed cylinders and, together with the reservoir trough, provide the total buoyancy necessary to float the skimmer. The skimmer is particularly effective in shallow and in trash laden water and can operate in water depths of as little as three inches.
Filed: September 27, 1989 Date of Patent: September 18, 1990 Inventors: Donald L. Wilson, Jerry C. Trippe
Polymer binding of particulate materials
Patent number: 4923535
Abstract: The oxidizer and fuel components of propellant and explosive charges are bound within a polymer matrix to form a structurally sound composite shape of uniform consistency by comminuting and admixing the polymer and oxidizer and fuel components at cryogenic temperatures, compacting the mixture into a desired shape and warming the shaped compact to at least ambient temperatures. In one preferred embodiment, propellant charges for rockets and munitions and the like are fabricated by pressing or extruding a polymer-oxidizer-fuel mixture into selected shapes.
Filed: March 17, 1982 Date of Patent: May 8, 1990 Inventors: Paul F. Waters, Albert F. Hadermann, Jerry C. Trippe
Method for forming homogeneous blends of particulate materials
Patent number: 4917834
Abstract: A mixture of unlike particulate solids is dispersed in liquid nitrogen to form a slurry. The slurry is then subjected to shear and impact forces of sufficient intensity and duration to break up agglomerates, to comminute at least the larger particles, and to obtain a randomly mixed homogeneous suspension. The suspension is thereafter stabilized by removal of liquid nitrogen to form a past or powder which may be further processed into shapes by extrusion or molding. One preferred embodiment utilizes a batch-to-continuous process for the compounding of rubber with carbon black and other additives.
Filed: November 16, 1988 Date of Patent: April 17, 1990 Inventors: Albert F. Hadermann, Jerry C. Trippe
Method for treating dispersions of oleophilic liquids and water
Patent number: 4874528
Abstract: Dispersions of oil and similar liquids in water are clarified with separation of the oil and water phases by mixing the dispersion with a polymer dissolved in an oil miscible solvent in a manner such that contact between the polymer solution and dispersed oil droplets is achieved. The polymer must be soluble in the oil and must have a molecular weight sufficiently high to impart viscoelasticity to the resulting solution of polymer in solvent and oil. Thereafter, the oil and water phases are readily separated by settling and decantation, or by enhanced phase separation techniques such as centrifugation.
Filed: July 18, 1988 Date of Patent: October 17, 1989 Inventors: Michael R. Foreman, Albert F. Hadermann, Jerry C. Trippe
Rapid dissolving polymer compositions and uses therefor
Patent number: 4837249, 4826728, 4789383
Abstract: A particulate, free-flowing and rapid dissolving polymer composition is prepared by comminuting a high molecular weight thermoplastic or viscoelastic polymer at a temperature below its glass transition temperature while maintaining the polymer in an inert environment. A finely divided, solid coating agent is mingled with the comminuted polymer while maintaining the polymer particles in a cold and inert atmosphere. The particles of coating agent form a protective shell around each polymer particle by tumble mixing the components while raising the temperature of the mixture. The polymer composition finds use as a drag reducing agent; as an anti-misting agent; to enhance the efficiency of oil skimming processes and devices; and for the preparation of polymer solutions for other uses.
Filed: November 16, 1987 Date of Patent: June 6, 1989 Inventors: Dion P. O'Mara, Albert F. Hadermann, Jerry C. Trippe
Separation process
Patent number: 4758354
Abstract: A method for separating liquids, particularly hydrocarbons from water, whereby a small amount of a high molecular weight polymer is dissolved in the hydrocarbon to render it viscoelastic. A hydrocarbon layer is then mechanically removed from the water in a manner which causes rapid stretching of the hydrocarbon with attendant development of elastic properties in the hydrocarbon layer. The polymer may be applied to the surface of the hydrocarbon as droplets of a relatively concentrated polymer solution or as solid particulates having a polymer core covered by a powdered solid material which is non-reactive toward the polymer.
Filed: October 15, 1986 Date of Patent: July 19, 1988 Inventors: Dion P. O'Mara, Albert F. Hadermann, Jerry C. Trippe
Dissolving water soluble polymers
Patent number: 4501828
Abstract: High molecular weight, water soluble polymers are dissolved to form liquid solutions at relatively low polymer concentrations and solid, water-plasticized composites at higher polymer concentrations by admixing finely divided polymer particles with ice particles at temperatures below, and preferably far below, the freezing point of water. The admixture is then allowed to warm causing the ice to melt and the polymer to dissolve in the water.
Filed: January 20, 1983 Date of Patent: February 26, 1985 Inventors: Albert F. Hadermann, Jerry C. Trippe, Paul F. Waters
Freeze blending of reactive liquids and solids
Patent number: 4474905
Abstract: Chemically reactive liquids such as catalyzed monomers and prepolymers are mixed with finely divided solids to form a homogeneous blend by chilling the liquid to a temperature below its solidification point, forming it into finely divided solidly frozen particulates, chilling the finely divided solids to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the reactive liquid and mixing the materials together without allowing the temperature to rise to the liquid solidification point. The admixture may then be formed into a permanent shape by warming to a temperature whereat the frozen liquid melts and the liquid is caused to react.
Filed: February 24, 1983 Date of Patent: October 2, 1984 Inventors: Albert F. Hadermann, Paul F. Waters, Jerry C. Trippe
Process for using magnetically ballasted sorbents
Patent number: 4284511
Abstract: Solid sorbents such as activated carbon and ion exchange resins are ballasted with finely divided particles of a non-corrosive, magnetic iron-chromium alloy to increase their effective specific gravity and to render them recoverable by magnetic means. The sorbents are used to selectively extract one or more constituents contained in a liquid as by contacting in a multi-stage fluidized bed.
Filed: August 30, 1979 Date of Patent: August 18, 1981 Inventors: William Weitzen, Jerry C. Trippe