Patents Represented by Attorney Robert A. Migliorini
-
Patent number: 7501090Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a cermet composition represented by the formula (PQ)(RS) comprising: a ceramic phase (PQ) and a binder phase (RS) wherein, P is a metal selected from the group consisting of Al, Si, Mg, Ca, Y, Fe, Mn, Group IV, Group V, Group VI elements, and mixtures thereof, Q is oxide, R is a base metal selected from the group consisting of Fe, Ni Co, Mn and mixtures thereof, S consists essentially of at least one element selected from Cr, Al and Si and at least one reactive wetting element selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, Ta, Sc, Y, La, and Ce.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Exxonmobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Narasimha-Rao Venkata Bangaru, ChangMin Chun, Hyun-Woo Jin, Jayoung Koo, John Roger Peterson, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler
-
Patent number: 7498287Abstract: A composition having the formula I where R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, C1 to C12 linear and branched alkyl, C3 to C12 cycloalkyl, aryl, C1 to C12 alkoxy, F, Cl, SO3, C1 to C12 perfluoroalkyl, and N(CH3)2, R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C12 linear and branched alkyl, C3 to C12 cycloalkyl, aryl, and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, A is —C(R4)—, —(CH2)x—, —(CH2)xNH(CH2)x—, or —CY2CY2—, where R4 is a hydrocarbyl, halosubstituted hydrocarbyl, or alkoxy group of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, x is an integer from 1 to 12, and Y is halogen, and X is halogen, triflate, acetate, trifluoroacetate, hydride, or tetrafluoroborate. When combined with an activating co-catalyst is useful polymerizing olefinic monomers.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Smita Kacker, Enock Berluche, Robert T. Stibrany, Joseph A. Sissano, Lisa S. Baugh
-
Patent number: 7498390Abstract: A composition having the formula I where R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, C1 to C12 linear and branched alkyl, C3 to C12 cycloalkyl, aryl, C1 to C12 alkoxy, F, Cl, SO3, C1 to C12 perfluoroalkyl, and N(CH3)2, R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C12 linear and branched alkyl, C3 to C12 cycloalkyl, aryl, and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, A is —C(R4)—, —(CH2)x—, —(CH2)xNH(CH2)x—, or —CY2CY2—, ps where R4 is a hydrocarbyl, halosubstituted hydrocarbyl, or alkoxy group of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, x is an integer from 1 to 12, and Y is halogen, and X is halogen, triflate, acetate, trifluoroacetate, hydride, or tetrafluoroborate. When combined with an activating co-catalyst is useful in polymerizing olefinic monomers.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Smita Kacker, Enock Berluche, Robert T. Stibrany, Joseph A. Sissano, Lisa S. Baugh
-
Patent number: 7482402Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to fiber reinforced polypropylene compositions, and the beneficial mechanical properties imparted by such compositions. The fiber reinforced polypropylene compositions include at least 25 wt % polypropylene based polymer, from 5 to 60 wt % organic fiber, and from 0 to 60 wt % inorganic filler. Lubricant may also be optionally incorporated into the composition. Articles molded from these fiber reinforced polypropylene compositions have a flexural modulus of at least 300,000 psi, and exhibit ductility during instrumented impact testing. The fiber reinforced polypropylene compositions of the present invention are particularly suitable for making molded articles including, but not limited to household appliances, automotive parts, and boat hulls.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Exxonmobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Arnold Lustiger, Jeffrey Valentage, Walter T. Matuszek
-
Patent number: 7482164Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of testing catalysts and catalyst systems via a plurality of stations in which each station can accommodate a common reactor module in order to accomplish unattended, automated, rapid serial experimentation.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2007Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Matthew J. Vincent, Larry L. Iaccino, John K. Pierce, Douglas B. King, Toby W. Cox
-
Patent number: 7438741Abstract: Cermets are provided in which the ceramic phase is selected from the group consisting of Cr23C6, Cr7C3, Cr3C2 and mixtures thereof. The binder phase is selected from certain specified Ni/Cr alloys and certain Fe/Ni/Cr alloys. These cermets are particularly useful in protecting surfaces from erosion at high temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Narasimha-Rao Venkata Bangaru, ChangMin Chun, Neeraj Srinivas Thirumalai, Shiun Ling, Hyun-Woo Jin, Jayoung Koo, John Roger Peterson, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler
-
Patent number: 7431777Abstract: Cermets, particularly composition gradient cermets can be prepared starting with suitable bulk metal alloys by a reactive heat treatment process involving a reactive environment selected from the group consisting of reactive carbon, reactive nitrogen, reactive boron, reactive oxygen and mixtures thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 7, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: ChangMin Chun, Narasimha-Rao Venkata Bangaru, Hyun-Woo Jin, Jayoung Koo, John Roger Peterson, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler
-
Patent number: 7429684Abstract: A process for preparing ?-olefins from ethylene wherein the ?-olefins are substantially free of olefins having greater than 12 carbon atoms comprises contacting ethylene under oligomerization conditions with a 2,6-bis(phenylimino) pyridyl metal halide catalyst in which the metal is Fe, Ni, Co or Pd.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobile Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Abhimanyu O. Patil, Stephen Zushma
-
Patent number: 7422804Abstract: A metal dusting resistant composition comprises an alloy capable of forming a thermally stable titanium carbide coating on its surface when exposed to a carbon supersaturated environment and, a protective coating on the alloy surface comprising an outer oxide layer and an inner carbide layer between the alloy surface and the outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: ChangMin Chun, James D. Mumford, Trikur A. Ramanarayanan
-
Patent number: 7407082Abstract: The invention includes a cermet composition represented by the formula (PQ)(RS) comprising: a ceramic phase (PQ) and a binder phase (RS) wherein, P is a metal selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Fe, Mn and mixtures thereof, Q is carbonitride, R is a metal selected from the group consisting of Fe, Ni, Co, Mn and mixtures thereof, S comprises at least one element selected from Cr, Al, Si and Y.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: ChangMin Chun, Narasimha-Rao Venkata Bangaru, Hyun-Woo Jin, Jayoung Koo, John Roger Peterson, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler
-
Patent number: 7402277Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming metallic foams using cold spray processing. The method allows for the formation of metallic foams on existing substrates as a layer. The method includes the steps of providing a substrate for coating of a metallic foam; cold spraying a mixture of metal particles and a foaming agent onto the substrate to form a substrate coated with an unexpanded metallic layer; foam heat treating the substrate coated with an unexpanded metallic layer at a temperature above the decomposition temperature of the foaming agent for a time sufficient to form a heated substrate coated with an expanded metal foam layer; and cooling the heated substrate coated with an expanded metal foam layer to about ambient temperature to form a cooled substrate coated with an expanded metal foam layer. The method of forming metallic foams on substrates finds application in the oil, gas, and chemical industry by being an integral part of casings, pipelines, transfer lines, and other flow lines.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Raghavan Ayer, Norman Pokutylowicz
-
Patent number: 7402642Abstract: The present invention is related to a linear functional polymer having repeating units A, B and D. Unit A represents —CH2—, unit B represents and unit D represents where R1 represents a polar functional group. There are at least four A units separating each B unit, each D unit, and each B and D unit. The value y represents the total number of B units and is an integer greater than or equal to 1. The total number of D units is represented by h and is an integer greater than or equal to 0. And x represents the total number of A units and is an integer sufficient that the molar fraction of the B and D units in the linear functional polymer is represented by a value j defined by the equation: j = y + h x + y + h ? 0.032 . The present invention is also directed to a method for preparing such linear functional polymers by copolymerizing a first polar substituted monomer and a second non-polar unsubstituted monomer.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Lisa S. Baugh, Stephen E. Lehman, Jr., Kenneth B. Wagener, Donald N. Schulz, Enock Berluche
-
Patent number: 7390664Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a process for the high-throughput, quick screening, optimization, regeneration, reduction and activation of catalysts. More specifically, the present invention is a method and apparatus to quickly screen, optimize and regenerate multiple fast deactivating catalysts while maintaining a predefined range of time-on-stream.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Shun Chong Fung, Teh Chung Ho
-
Patent number: 7392142Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method that determines the necessary and sufficient tests to relate a variety of apparently non-related tests to desired final test results. The present invention also provides a method to determine those tests which, having been shown capable to be used in a high-throughput environment, are able to predict end-use qualification test results for lubricants, greases or industrial fluids. As a corollary, the present invention provides a method to select lubricant formulations and components based on apparently non-related, but predictive tests. In an applied example, the present invention is directed to a device and method that produces and evaluates formulated lubricants, functional fluids, and greases by determining previously unknown relationships between Intermediate Tests and End-use Tests.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Andrew Kaldor, Andrew Jackson, Manuel Anthony Francisco, Phiroz Maneck Bhagat, Eugenio Sanchez
-
Patent number: 7389638Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved exhaust gas cleaning system and method for a combustion source comprising a hydrogen generation system, a sulfur oxides trap, and a nitrogen storage reduction (NSR) catalyst trap. The improved exhaust gas cleaning system and method of the present invention also provides for a water-gas-shift catalyst between the sulfur oxides trap and the NSR catalyst trap, and a clean-up catalyst downstream of the NSR catalyst trap. The invention provides also a sulfur trap regenerable at moderate temperatures with rich pulses, rather than at high temperatures. The improved exhaust gas cleaning system of the present invention provides for the sulfur released from the sulfur trap to pass through the nitrogen oxide trap with no or little poisoning of NOx storage and reduction sites, which significantly improves NSR catalyst trap lifetime and performance to meet future emissions standards.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Walter Weissman, El Mekki El Malki
-
Patent number: 7354660Abstract: Alloy compositions which are resistant to metal dusting corrosion are provided by the present invention. Also provided are methods for preventing metal dusting on metal surfaces exposed to carbon supersaturated environments. The alloy compositions include an alloy (PQR), and a multi-layer oxide film on the surface of the alloy (PQR). The alloy (PQR) includes a metal (P) selected from the group consisting of Fe, Ni, Co, and mixtures thereof, an alloying metal (Q) comprising Cr, Mn, and either Al, Si, or Al/Si, and an alloying element (R). When the alloying metal (Q) includes Al, the multi-layer oxide film on the surface of the alloy includes at least three oxide layers. When the alloying metal (Q) includes Si, the multi-layer oxide film on the surface of the alloy (PQR) includes at least four oxide layers. When the alloying metal (Q) includes Al and Si, the multi-layer oxide film on the surface of the alloy (PQR) includes at least three oxide layers.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: ChangMin Chun, Trikur A. Ramanarayanan
-
Patent number: 7297805Abstract: A composition having the formula I where R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, C1 to C12 linear and branched alkyl, C3 to C12 cycloalkyl, aryl, C1 to C12 alkoxy, F, Cl, SO3, C1 to C12 perfluoroalkyl, and N(CH3)2, R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 to C12 linear and branched alkyl, C3 to C12 cycloalkyl, aryl, and 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, A is —C(R4)—, —(CH2)x—, —(CH2)xNH(CH2)x—, or —CY2CY2—, where R4 is a hydrocarbyl, halosubstituted hydrocarbyl, or alkoxy group of from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, x is an integer from 1 to 12, and Y is halogen, and X is halogen, triflate, acetate, trifluoroacetate, hydride, or tetrafluoroborate. When combined with an activating co-catalyst is useful in polymerizing olefinic monomers.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Exxonmobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Smita Kacker, Enock Berluche, Robert T. Stibrany, Joseph A. Sissano, Lisa S. Baugh
-
Patent number: 7247186Abstract: The invention includes a cermet composition represented by the formula (PQ) (RS) comprising: a ceramic phase (PQ) and a binder phase (RS) wherein, P is a metal selected from the group consisting of Ti, Zr, Hf, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Fe, Mn and mixtures thereof, Q is carbonitride, R is a metal selected from the group consisting of Fe, Ni, Co, Mn and mixtures thereof, S comprises at least one element selected from Cr, Al, Si and Y.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: ChangMin Chun, Narasimha-Rao Venkata Bangaru, Hyun-Woo Jin, Jayoung Koo, John Roger Peterson, Robert Lee Antram, Christopher John Fowler
-
Patent number: 7008536Abstract: The invention includes a method for dewatering and/or desalting a water-in-oil emulsion comprising introducing a plurality of streams of the emulsion into the electrostatic field under opposed flow whereby the water coalescence is enhanced. The invention also includes an improved electrostatic apparatus for dewatering and/or desalting a water-in-oil emulsion comprising a plurality of horizontally directed nozzles positioned to introduce a plurality of streams of the emulsion into the electrostatic field under opposed flow conditions.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co.Inventors: Ramesh Varadaraj, Rutton D. Patel, Ramesh R. Hemrajani, Salvatore J. Rossetti, David W. Savage