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Bartlesville, OK, United States of America

King L Mills

This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Carbon Black Production. Top assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company. Active years: 1977-1984.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: King L Mills. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/king-l-mills

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 18

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 249(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal18 out of 5,071 
 
Phillips Petroleum Company
 patents

Years Active: 1977-1984

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Areas of Expertise:
Carbon Black
Production Process
Pollutant Reduction
Graphite Pellets
Non-Carcinogenic
Radial Gas Flow
Catalytic Reduction
Reaction Method
Apparatus Design
Start-Up Process
Environmental Technology
Chemical Engineering
18 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 4439400 - Apparatus for producing carbon black (1984-03-27),
2. 4368182 - Carbon black production (1983-01-11),
3. 4328199 - Method for producing carbon black (1982-05-04),
4. 4316876 - Apparatus for producing carbon black (1982-02-23),
5. 4315901 - Process for producing carbon black (1982-02-16),
6. 4308073 - Pellets of graphite and carbon black and method of producing (1981-12-29),
7. 4302423 - Apparatus and method for producing carbon black (1981-11-24),
8. 4285926 - Start-up of carbon black process (1981-08-25),
9. 4281512 - Apparatus for reducing non-gaseous pollutants (1981-08-04),
10. 4265870 - Method for producing carbon black (1981-05-05),
11. 4247530 - Apparatus and method for producing carbon black (1981-01-27),
12. 4228143 - Method of producing pelleted carbon black (1980-10-14),
13. 4216193 - Radial secondary gas flow carbon black reaction method (1980-08-05),
14. 4213957 - Carbon black production (1980-07-22),
15. 4148744 - Carbon black production (1979-04-10),

Title: King L Mills: Innovator in Carbon Black Production

Introduction

King L Mills is a prominent inventor based in Bartlesville, OK (US), known for his significant contributions to the field of carbon black production. With a total of 18 patents to his name, Mills has made remarkable advancements in the technology surrounding carbon black reactors.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is an innovative apparatus for producing carbon black. This technology features dual fluid injectors that atomize liquid hydrocarbonaceous feedstock by discharging it through the injectors with an atomizing fluid. Additionally, Mills has developed a method for cleaning coke deposits from these dual fluid injectors, which involves interrupting the supply of atomizing fluid during a cleaning interval effective for removing the deposits. Another notable patent focuses on a start-up procedure for a carbon black furnace. This procedure utilizes a low Btu off-gas, which is mixed with a high Btu fuel and passed along with combustion-supporting gas to create a desired vortex of hot combustion gases suitable for carbon black production.

Career Highlights

Mills has had a distinguished career at Phillips Petroleum Company, where he has been instrumental in advancing carbon black production technologies. His work has not only contributed to the efficiency of production processes but has also enhanced the overall quality of carbon black.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Mills has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Paul J Cheng and Paul H Johnson. These partnerships have fostered innovation and have led to the development of cutting-edge technologies in the industry.

Conclusion

King L Mills stands out as a key figure in the field of carbon black production, with a wealth of patents and a strong career at Phillips Petroleum Company. His innovative approaches continue to shape the industry and drive advancements in technology.

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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