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1.

PARAFFIN INHIBITOR FORMULATIONS FOR OIL AND GAS APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number US2022070997
Publication Number 2022/192852
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-07
Publication Date 2022-09-15
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Singh, Robin
  • Miller, Joseph Michael
  • Ogle, James William

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to paraffin inhibitor formulations useful to inhibit formation of paraffin aggregates and paraffin deposition on the metal surfaces during hydrocarbon production, transportation, and refining process. The paraffin inhibitor formulations can lower the pour point of the crude oil, improve the flow characteristics of the oil, inhibit paraffin deposition on metal surfaces and disperse paraffin aggregates in the oil. Methods of making and using the paraffin inhibitor formulations are further disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 15/48 - Surfactants
  • C09K 8/584 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific surfactants
  • C10G 73/02 - Recovery of petroleum waxes from hydrocarbon oilsDe-waxing of hydrocarbon oils
  • C10G 73/06 - Recovery of petroleum waxes from hydrocarbon oilsDe-waxing of hydrocarbon oils with the use of solvents

2.

Combination of a sulfonated surfactant composition and star macromolecules

      
Application Number 16338864
Grant Number 11441065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-03
First Publication Date 2021-09-16
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Huang, Liang
  • Bogus, Donald

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one sulfonated surfactant composition and one or more multi-arm star macromolecules having a core and a plurality of polymeric arms, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, this composition is capable of increasing the viscosity, and/or temperature-stability to an aqueous system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C09K 8/584 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific surfactants

3.

Star macromolecules for personal and home care

      
Application Number 16914056
Grant Number 11168182
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-26
First Publication Date 2020-10-15
Grant Date 2021-11-09
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 265/02 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of acids, salts or anhydrides
  • C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
  • A61K 8/72 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08F 265/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of esters
  • C08F 299/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond reactions, in the absence of non-macromolecular monomers from unsaturated polycondensates from polyesters
  • A61K 8/90 - Block copolymers

4.

Dual-mechanism thickening agents for hydraulic fracturing fluids

      
Application Number 16875946
Grant Number 11286326
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-15
First Publication Date 2020-09-03
Grant Date 2022-03-29
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Huang, Liang

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm star macromolecules which are used as thickening agents or rheology modifiers, including use in hydraulic fracturing fluid compositions. In one aspect of the invention, a star macromolecule is capable of thickening via a dual mechanism comprising (1) self-assembly of the hydrophobic polymerized segments of the star macromolecules via hydrophobic interactions or associations, and (2) association, reaction, or combination of the hydroxyl-containing polymerized segments of one or more of the star macromolecules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C09K 8/035 - Organic additives
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C09K 8/92 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation characterised by their form or by the form of their components, e.g. encapsulated material
  • C09K 8/70 - Compositions for forming crevices or fractures characterised by their form or by the form of their components, e.g. foams
  • C09K 8/64 - Oil-based compositions

5.

Control over controlled radical polymerization processes

      
Application Number 16525289
Grant Number 11390696
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-29
First Publication Date 2019-11-21
Grant Date 2022-07-19
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
  • C08F 4/00 - Polymerisation catalysts
  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems
  • C08F 2/00 - Processes of polymerisation
  • C08F 4/04 - Azo-compounds
  • C08F 4/50 - MetalsMetal hydridesMetallo-organic compoundsUse thereof as catalyst precursors selected from light metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury, copper, silver, gold, boron, gallium, indium, thallium, rare earths, or actinides selected from alkaline earth metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury, copper, or silver

6.

Surfactant-compatible star macromolecules

      
Application Number 16458920
Grant Number 10941230
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-01
First Publication Date 2019-10-24
Grant Date 2021-03-09
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Liang
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Mccarthy, Patrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm surfactant-system thickening star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a surfactant-system thickening star macromolecule is capable of providing surfactant-compatibility, increase the viscosity of a surfactant-containing system, and/or temperature-stability to an aqueous composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C08F 20/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
  • C08L 33/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acidsMetal or ammonium salts thereof

7.

Salt-tolerant star macromolecules

      
Application Number 16383387
Grant Number 11370871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-12
First Publication Date 2019-08-22
Grant Date 2022-06-28
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Liang
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Mccarthy, Patrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm salt-tolerant star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a salt-tolerant star macromolecule is capable of providing salt-tolerance to an aqueous composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08F 8/12 - Hydrolysis
  • C09K 8/035 - Organic additives
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids

8.

Star macromolecules for personal and home care

      
Application Number 16286267
Grant Number 10696798
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-26
First Publication Date 2019-06-27
Grant Date 2020-06-30
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 265/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of esters
  • C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
  • A61K 8/72 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08F 299/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond reactions, in the absence of non-macromolecular monomers from unsaturated polycondensates from polyesters
  • A61K 8/90 - Block copolymers

9.

Dual-mechanism thickening agents for hydraulic fracturing fluids

      
Application Number 15697179
Grant Number 10654960
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-06
First Publication Date 2018-05-10
Grant Date 2020-05-19
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Huang, Liang

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm star macromolecules which are used as thickening agents or rheology modifiers, including use in hydraulic fracturing fluid compositions. In one aspect of the invention, a star macromolecule is capable of thickening via a dual mechanism comprising (1) self-assembly of the hydrophobic polymerized segments of the star macromolecules via hydrophobic interactions or associations, and (2) association, reaction, or combination of the hydroxyl-containing polymerized segments of one or more of the star macromolecules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 222/10 - Esters
  • C09K 8/035 - Organic additives
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C09K 8/92 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation characterised by their form or by the form of their components, e.g. encapsulated material
  • C09K 8/70 - Compositions for forming crevices or fractures characterised by their form or by the form of their components, e.g. foams
  • C09K 8/64 - Oil-based compositions

10.

COMBINATION OF A SULFONATED SURFACTANT COMPOSITION AND STAR MACROMOLECULES

      
Application Number US2017054933
Publication Number 2018/067561
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-10-03
Publication Date 2018-04-12
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Huang, Liang
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Bogus, Donald

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one sulfonated surfactant composition and one or more multi-arm star macromolecules having a core and a plurality of polymeric arms, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, this composition is capable of increasing the viscosity, and/or temperature-stability to an aqueous system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 20/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids

11.

Surfactant-compatible star macromolecules

      
Application Number 15322967
Grant Number 10336848
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-02
First Publication Date 2018-03-15
Grant Date 2019-07-02
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Liang
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Mccarthy, Patrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm surfactant-system thickening star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a surfactant-system thickening star macromolecule is capable of providing surfactant-compatibility, increase the viscosity of a surfactant-containing system, and/or temperature-stability to an aqueous composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C08F 20/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
  • C08L 33/02 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acidsMetal or ammonium salts thereof
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule

12.

Salt-tolerant star macromolecules

      
Application Number 15415371
Grant Number 10259901
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-25
First Publication Date 2017-12-14
Grant Date 2019-04-16
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Liang
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Mccarthy, Patrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm salt-tolerant star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a salt-tolerant star macromolecule is capable of providing salt-tolerance to an aqueous composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 8/12 - Hydrolysis
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C09K 8/035 - Organic additives

13.

Oil soluble rheology modifying star macromolecules

      
Application Number 15189763
Grant Number 10899863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-22
First Publication Date 2017-02-23
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

Oil soluble rheology modifying star macromolecules having a core and five or more polymeric arms, and compositions comprising the same. The polymeric arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each polymeric arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and each polymeric arm comprises a monomeric unit of a methyl methacrylate. The oil soluble rheology modifying star macromolecules and compositions comprising the same for use in oil based systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
  • A61K 8/90 - Block copolymers
  • C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups

14.

Oil soluble rheology modifying star macromolecules

      
Application Number 15174727
Grant Number 10221285
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-06
First Publication Date 2017-02-09
Grant Date 2019-03-05
Owner Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

Oil soluble rheology modifying star macromolecules having a core and five or more polymeric arms, and compositions comprising the same. The polymeric arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each polymeric arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one polymeric arm and/or at least one polymeric segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other polymeric arm or one other polymeric segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest. The oil soluble rheology modifying star macromolecules and compositions comprising the same for use in oil based systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 265/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of esters
  • C08G 83/00 - Macromolecular compounds not provided for in groups
  • A61K 8/72 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08F 299/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond reactions, in the absence of non-macromolecular monomers from unsaturated polycondensates from polyesters
  • A61K 8/90 - Block copolymers

15.

SURFACTANT-COMPATIBLE STAR MACROMOLECULES

      
Document Number 02956431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-07-02
Open to Public Date 2016-01-07
Grant Date 2023-01-31
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Liang
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Mccarthy, Patrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm surfactant-system thickening star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a surfactant-system thickening star macromolecule is capable of providing surfactant-compatibility, increase the viscosity of a surfactant-containing system, and/or temperature-stability to an aqueous composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 265/06 - Polymerisation of acrylate or methacrylate esters on to polymers thereof
  • C08J 3/02 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques

16.

Salt-tolerant star macromolecules

      
Application Number 14765452
Grant Number 09587064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-03
First Publication Date 2015-12-31
Grant Date 2017-03-07
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Liang
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Mccarthy, Patrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm salt-tolerant star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a salt-tolerant star macromolecule is capable of providing salt-tolerance to an aqueous composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids

17.

Control over reverse addition fragmentation transfer polymerization processes

      
Application Number 14665777
Grant Number 09518136
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-23
First Publication Date 2015-09-17
Grant Date 2016-12-13
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 120/10 - Esters
  • C08F 112/08 - Styrene
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C08F 2/40 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents using retarding agents
  • C08F 4/00 - Polymerisation catalysts
  • C08F 220/14 - Methyl esters
  • C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems
  • C08F 2/50 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation by ultraviolet or visible light with sensitising agents

18.

Dual-mechanism thickening agents for hydraulic fracturing fluids

      
Application Number 14424852
Grant Number 09783628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-30
First Publication Date 2015-08-06
Grant Date 2017-10-10
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Huang, Liang

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm star macromolecules which are used as thickening agents or rheology modifiers, including use in hydraulic fracturing fluid compositions. In one aspect of the invention, a star macromolecule is capable of thickening via a dual mechanism comprising (1) self-assembly of the hydrophobic polymerized segments of the star macromolecules via hydrophobic interactions or associations, and (2) association, reaction, or combination of the hydroxyl-containing polymerized segments of one or more of the star macromolecules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C09K 8/528 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning inorganic depositions, e.g. sulfates or carbonates
  • C09K 8/12 - Clay-free compositions containing synthetic organic macromolecular compounds or their precursors
  • C09K 8/22 - Synthetic organic compounds
  • C09K 8/60 - Compositions for stimulating production by acting on the underground formation
  • E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
  • C08F 222/10 - Esters
  • C08F 220/06 - Acrylic acidMethacrylic acidMetal salts or ammonium salts thereof
  • C09K 8/035 - Organic additives
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C09K 8/88 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds
  • C09K 8/64 - Oil-based compositions

19.

Control over reverse addition fragmentation transfer polymerization processes

      
Application Number 14666946
Grant Number 09856331
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-24
First Publication Date 2015-07-09
Grant Date 2018-01-02
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 4/04 - Azo-compounds
  • C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
  • C08F 4/00 - Polymerisation catalysts
  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C08F 2/00 - Processes of polymerisation
  • C08F 4/50 - MetalsMetal hydridesMetallo-organic compoundsUse thereof as catalyst precursors selected from light metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury, copper, silver, gold, boron, gallium, indium, thallium, rare earths, or actinides selected from alkaline earth metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury, copper, or silver

20.

Control over controlled radical polymerization processes

      
Application Number 14459871
Grant Number 09546225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-08-14
First Publication Date 2014-12-04
Grant Date 2017-01-17
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 4/04 - Azo-compounds
  • C08F 4/50 - MetalsMetal hydridesMetallo-organic compoundsUse thereof as catalyst precursors selected from light metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury, copper, silver, gold, boron, gallium, indium, thallium, rare earths, or actinides selected from alkaline earth metals, zinc, cadmium, mercury, copper, or silver
  • C08F 2/00 - Processes of polymerisation
  • C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
  • C08F 4/00 - Polymerisation catalysts
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems

21.

SALT-TOLERANT STAR MACROMOLECULES

      
Document Number 02899349
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-03
Open to Public Date 2014-08-07
Grant Date 2021-09-21
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Huang, Liang
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Mccarthy, Patrick

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm salt-tolerant star macromolecules, and methods of preparing and using the same. In one aspect of the invention, a salt-tolerant star macromolecule is capable of providing salt-tolerance to an aqueous composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels

22.

Control over controlled radical polymerization processes

      
Application Number 14175571
Grant Number 09012528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-02-07
First Publication Date 2014-06-05
Grant Date 2015-04-21
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
  • C08F 2/40 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents using retarding agents
  • C08F 4/00 - Polymerisation catalysts
  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems
  • C08F 220/14 - Methyl esters
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C08F 2/50 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation by ultraviolet or visible light with sensitising agents

23.

DUAL MECHANISM THICKENING AGENTS FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING FLUIDS

      
Document Number 02882832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-08-30
Open to Public Date 2014-03-06
Grant Date 2021-08-24
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Liao, Yuanxi
  • Huang, Liang

Abstract

The present invention relates to multi-arm star macromolecules which are used as thickening agents or rheology modifiers, including use in hydraulic fracturing fluid compositions. In one aspect of the invention, a star macromolecule is capable of thickening via a dual mechanism comprising (1) self-assembly of the hydrophobic polymerized segments of the star macromolecules via hydrophobic interactions or associations, and (2) association, reaction, or combination of the hydroxyl-containing polymerized segments of one or more of the star macromolecules.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 265/06 - Polymerisation of acrylate or methacrylate esters on to polymers thereof
  • C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels
  • C08L 51/06 - Compositions of graft polymers in which the grafted component is obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers grafted on to homopolymers or copolymers of aliphatic hydrocarbons containing only one carbon-to-carbon double bond
  • C08L 101/06 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds characterised by the presence of specified groups containing oxygen atoms
  • C09K 8/035 - Organic additives
  • C09K 8/68 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds
  • C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction

24.

Star macromolecules for personal and home care

      
Application Number 14036993
Grant Number 09399694
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-25
First Publication Date 2014-01-23
Grant Date 2016-07-26
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 287/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to block polymers
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin

25.

Star macromolecules for personal and home care

      
Application Number 14037031
Grant Number 09382370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-09-25
First Publication Date 2014-01-23
Grant Date 2016-07-05
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 287/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to block polymers
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers
  • C08F 299/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond reactions, in the absence of non-macromolecular monomers from unsaturated polycondensates from polyesters
  • A61K 8/72 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds
  • A61K 8/81 - Cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations characterised by the composition containing organic macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61Q 19/00 - Preparations for care of the skin
  • C08F 293/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerisation on to a macromolecule having groups capable of inducing the formation of new polymer chains bound exclusively at one or both ends of the starting macromolecule
  • C08F 265/04 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated monocarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group on to polymers of esters

26.

Rheology modifying star macrmolecules for fracking fluids and home care

      
Application Number 13410700
Grant Number 08604132
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-02
First Publication Date 2012-07-05
Grant Date 2013-12-10
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 267/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to polymers of unsaturated polycarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof as defined in group
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers

27.

IMPROVED CONTROL OVER CONTROLLED RADICAL POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES

      
Document Number 03086903
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-07
Open to Public Date 2012-06-14
Grant Date 2022-11-22
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

ABSTRACT A method is disclosed for operating an Initiators for Continuous Activator Regeneration (ICAR) Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (ATRP) polymerization process. The method comprises (a) mixing an unsaturated monomer, an atom transfer radical polymerization initiator, a metal catalyst and optionally a ligand to form a mixture; (b) adding an initial amount of non- activated reducing agent to the mixture; (c) adding a further amount of non-activated reducing agent at a controlled rate to regenerate the metal catalyst in the mixture; and (d) maintaining the polymerization process at or above conditions wherein the non-activated reducing agent has an activation dependent tl/2 value of between 30 sec. and 30 min. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-07-15

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 2/00 - Processes of polymerisation
  • C08F 2/01 - Processes of polymerisation characterised by special features of the polymerisation apparatus used
  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems

28.

IMPROVED CONTROL OVER CONTROLLED RADICAL POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES

      
Document Number 02820052
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-12-07
Open to Public Date 2012-06-14
Grant Date 2020-08-25
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

29.

STAR MACROMOLECULES FOR PERSONAL AND HOME CARE

      
Document Number 02815250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-10-26
Open to Public Date 2012-05-03
Grant Date 2020-06-23
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

: A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 299/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by interreacting polymers involving only carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bond reactions, in the absence of non-macromolecular monomers
  • C08J 3/075 - Macromolecular gels
  • C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules

30.

Control over controlled radical polymerization processes

      
Application Number 12926780
Grant Number 08822610
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-12-08
First Publication Date 2011-09-01
Grant Date 2014-09-02
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems
  • C08F 4/00 - Polymerisation catalysts
  • C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids

31.

IMPROVED CONTROL OVER CONTROLLED RADICAL POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES

      
Document Number 02784730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-06-21
Open to Public Date 2011-06-23
Grant Date 2017-05-30
Owner PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Spanswick, James
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 2/40 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents using retarding agents
  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems

32.

Star macromolecules for personal and home care

      
Application Number 12926143
Grant Number 08173750
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-27
First Publication Date 2011-05-12
Grant Date 2012-05-08
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 287/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to block polymers
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers

33.

Control over controlled radical polymerization processes

      
Application Number 12653937
Grant Number 08815971
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-12-18
First Publication Date 2011-04-07
Grant Date 2014-08-26
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A procedure for improved temperature control in controlled radical polymerization processes is disclosed. The procedure is directed at controlling the concentration of the persistent radical in ATRP and NMP polymerizations procedures and the concentration of radicals in a RAFT polymerization process by feeding a reducing agent or radical precursor continuously or intermittently to the reaction medium through one of more ports.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 20/12 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols
  • C08F 20/14 - Methyl esters
  • C08F 2/38 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents
  • C08F 4/40 - Redox systems
  • C08F 220/14 - Methyl esters
  • C08F 2/50 - Polymerisation initiated by wave energy or particle radiation by ultraviolet or visible light with sensitising agents
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C08F 2/40 - Polymerisation using regulators, e.g. chain terminating agents using retarding agents
  • C08F 4/00 - Polymerisation catalysts

34.

Star macromolecules for personal and home care

      
Application Number 12799411
Grant Number 08569421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-04-23
First Publication Date 2010-10-28
Grant Date 2013-10-29
Owner
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLGIES, INC. (USA)
  • PILOT POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Jakubowski, Wojciech
  • Mccarthy, Patrick
  • Tsarevsky, Nicolay
  • Spanswick, James

Abstract

A polymer composition comprising star macromolecules is provided. Each star macromolecule has a core and five or more arms, wherein the number of arms within a star macromolecule varies across the composition of star molecules. The arms on a star are covalently attached to the core of the star; each arm comprises one or more (co)polymer segments; and at least one arm and/or at least one segment exhibits a different solubility from at least one other arm or one other segment, respectively, in a reference liquid of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 287/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to block polymers
  • C08F 285/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by polymerising monomers on to preformed graft polymers