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Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

James L Krumhansl

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: Sandia Corporation. Active years: 2004-2016.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: James L Krumhansl. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/james-l-krumhansl

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 16 

% Patents Active = 75.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.7

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 81(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal16 out of 1,769 
 
Sandia Corporation
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2016

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16 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 9518449 - Waterflooding injectate design systems and methods (2016-12-13),
2. 9140145 - PH adjustment of power plant cooling water with flue gas/fly ash (2015-09-22),
3. 8926870 - Mixed-layered bismuth—oxygen—iodine materials for capture and waste disposal of radioactive iodine (2015-01-06),
4. 8812271 - Waterflooding injectate design systems and methods (2014-08-19),
5. 8708422 - Inherently safe in situ uranium recovery (2014-04-29),
6. 8663361 - Methods of recovering alkali metals (2014-03-04),
7. 8383021 - Mixed-layered bismuth-oxygen-iodine materials for capture and waste disposal of radioactive iodine (2013-02-26),
8. 8262950 - Low sintering temperature glass waste forms for sequestering radioactive iodine (2012-09-11),
9. 7514004 - In-tank recirculating arsenic treatment system (2009-04-07),
10. 7271310 - Cask weeping mitigation (2007-09-18),
11. 7244359 - Inorganic ion sorbent method (2007-07-17),
12. 7138063 - Method of removing arsenic and other anionic contaminants from contaminated water using enhanced coagulation (2006-11-21),
13. 7122502 - Inorganic ion sorbents (2006-10-17),
14. 7074336 - Inorganic ion sorbents and methods for using the same (2006-07-11),
15. 6830695 - In situ remediation process using divalent metal cations (2004-12-14),

Title: Innovations by James L. Krumhansl in Hydrocarbon Recovery and Cooling Water Systems

Introduction

James L. Krumhansl is a notable inventor based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With an impressive portfolio of 16 patents, Krumhansl has made significant contributions to the fields of hydrocarbon recovery and cooling water systems. His innovative approaches enhance efficiency and sustainability in these critical areas.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents are groundbreaking designs related to liquid hydrocarbon recovery and the optimization of cooling water systems. One significant patent is the "Waterflooding Injectate Design Systems and Methods," which involves a method to recover liquid hydrocarbons through primary and secondary extraction processes. This method utilizes physico-chemical data to select additives that improve the extraction efficacy.

Another notable patent is the "PH Adjustment of Power Plant Cooling Water with Flue Gas/Fly Ash." This innovation details a system that modifies the pH of cooling medium used in condensers by diverting a portion of exhaust from a flue, thereby enhancing the condensing process of heated fluids.

Career Highlights

Krumhansl is associated with Sandia Corporation, where he applies his expertise to further innovations in energy-efficient technologies. His work has been critical in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in hydrocarbon recovery and thermal management systems.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, James has collaborated with fellow innovators such as Patrick V. Brady and David M. Teter. These partnerships have facilitated the exchange of ideas and the development of patents that address complex engineering challenges.

Conclusion

James L. Krumhansl has established himself as a leading inventor with a focus on groundbreaking technologies that improve energy efficiency and resource recovery. His contributions are vital to advancing practices in the energy sector and demonstrate the significant impact of innovative engineering solutions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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