Patents by Inventor Bruce B. Randolph

Bruce B. Randolph has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20170067169
    Abstract: The current embodiment describes a process of flowing an oxidant species over the reducing side of an oxygen transport membrane. O2? anions are then continuously transported from the reducing side through the oxygen transport membrane to the oxidizing side where an organic compound is converted to a partially oxidized organic compound on the oxidizing side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: PHILLLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: David B. Ingram, Bruce B. Randolph, Mitchell E. Loescher, Aalo K. Gupta, Uchenna P. Paul, Chris J. LaFrancois, Neal D. McDaniel, Danielle K. Smith, David M. Bierschenk, Ting He
  • Patent number: 9452931
    Abstract: A process is described for flowing an oxygenate feed over a catalyst in an adiabatic fixed bed reactor to product a reactor effluent and heat. The reaction inside the adiabatic fixed bed reactor occurs at a reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 375° C. The reactor effluent is then condensed to separate the liquid products and the gaseous products. A separation step then separates the gaseous products into hydrogen and off-gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Uchenna P. Paul, Bruce B. Randolph, Jon M. Nelson, Kristi A. Fjare, Danielle K. Smith, Mark Rumel Cragun, Richard D. Sadok
  • Publication number: 20160176777
    Abstract: A process for converting ethylene to liquid fuel products having substantially improved catalyst life. The catalyst has small zeolite crystallites and high pore volume to produce ethylene oligomerization and reduce coke production at productive temperature, pressure and flow rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, Bruce B. Randolph
  • Publication number: 20160101409
    Abstract: A catalyst for steam reforming. The catalyst comprises an active site of NiCu or NiCuZn, from about 15 wt % to about 25 wt % of the catalyst, a composition comprising at least one promoter and at least one support modifier, from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of the catalyst, and a support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: William Chadwick Ellis, Uchenna Paul, Danielle Smith, Bruce B. Randolph, Neal D. McDaniel, Jon Nelson, Larry Johnston
  • Patent number: 9266755
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to treating fluid to at least reduce selenium content within the fluid. The treating includes conditioning stages to alter a composition of the fluid prior to removal of the selenium content from the fluid. The composition of the fluid after the conditioning stages facilitates the removal of the selenium content or at least limits detrimental impact to selenium removal efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Hughes, Charles J. Lord, III, Bruce B. Randolph, Joe B. Cross, Sumod Kalakkunnath, Mike K. Corbett, Roger K. Goenner, Larry E. Reed
  • Patent number: 9169569
    Abstract: A method is taught of introducing an alternating voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode in a mixture comprising a depolarizing agent. The method then alternates between forming hydrogen gas at the first electrode while simultaneously oxidizing a depolarizing agent at the second electrode and forming hydrogen gas at the second electrode while simultaneously oxidizing the depolarizing agent at the first electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Danielle Kristin Smith, Neal Donald McDaniel, Mahaprasad Kar, Dennis Schultz, Bruce B. Randolph
  • Patent number: 8974676
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to treating fluid to at least reduce selenium content within the fluid. The treating includes conditioning stages to alter a composition of the fluid prior to removal of the selenium content from the fluid. The composition of the fluid after the conditioning stages facilitates the removal of the selenium content or at least limits detrimental impact to selenium removal efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Hughes, Charles J. Lord, III, Bruce B. Randolph, Joe B. Cross, Sumod Kalakkunnath, Mike K. Corbett, Roger K. Goenner, Larry E. Reed
  • Publication number: 20140224663
    Abstract: The method begins by forming a solution comprising catalyst precursors, electrolyte and a solvent. Electrodes are inserted into the solution comprising an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. Electrochemical deposition then occurs wherein a current is passed between the electrodes. In this method at least one additional step of: i) heating the solution prior to and during the electrochemical deposition; ii) increasing the concentration of the catalyst precursors in the solution to greater than 0.1 millimolar; iii) performing the electrochemical deposition by a pulsed current; and iv) adding chemical promoters to the solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Mahaprasad Kar, Neal D. McDaniel, Danielle K. Smith, Dennis G. Schultz, Bruce B. Randolph
  • Patent number: 8791312
    Abstract: A process for upgrading hydrocarbons comprising removal of C5 hydrocarbons from a feedstock, metathesizing said C5 hydrocarbons to C6+ and C4? hydrocarbons, and upgrading said C4? hydrocarbons is disclosed absent any dehydrogenation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Bruce B. Randolph, Bruce Welch, Roland Schmidt, Edward L. Sughrue, II
  • Patent number: 8735315
    Abstract: A composition comprising a base component and a polymer, and a method of making said composition, are disclosed. The composition thereby obtained is then used as a catalyst for isoparaffin-olefin alkylation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Bruce B. Randolph, Marvin M. Johnson, Glenn W. Dodwell
  • Publication number: 20140134099
    Abstract: A process is described for flowing an oxygenate feed over a catalyst in an adiabatic fixed bed reactor to product a reactor effluent and heat. The reaction inside the adiabatic fixed bed reactor occurs at a reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 375° C. The reactor effluent is then condensed to separate the liquid products and the gaseous products. A separation step then separates the gaseous products into hydrogen and off-gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Uchenna P. Paul, Bruce B. Randolph, Jon M. Nelson, Kristi A. Fjare, Danielle K. Smith, Mark Rumel Cragun, Richard D. Sadok
  • Publication number: 20140110271
    Abstract: The process describes performing electrolysis on an alkaline oxygenate mixture to produce hydrogen. In this process the electrolysis does not form any significant amounts of oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Mahaprasad Kar, Sourabh Pansare, John T. Gorke, Edgar Lotero, Neal D. McDaniel, Danielle K. Smith, Dennis G. Schultz, Kristi A. Fjare, Bruce B. Randolph, Sikta Patnaik, Uchenna P. Paul, Madhu Anand
  • Publication number: 20140042065
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to treating fluid to at least reduce selenium content within the fluid. The treating includes conditioning stages to alter a composition of the fluid prior to removal of the selenium content from the fluid. The composition of the fluid after the conditioning stages facilitates the removal of the selenium content or at least limits detrimental impact to selenium removal efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventors: Mark A. Hughes, Charles J. Lord III, Bruce B. Randolph, Joe B. Cross, Sumod Kalakkunnath, Mike K. Corbett, Roger K. Goenner, Larry E. Reed
  • Publication number: 20140014525
    Abstract: A method is taught of introducing an alternating voltage between a first electrode and a second electrode in a mixture comprising a depolarizing agent. The method then alternates between forming hydrogen gas at the first electrode while simultaneously oxidizing a depolarizing agent at the second electrode and forming hydrogen gas at the second electrode while simultaneously oxidizing the depolarizing agent at the first electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Phillips 66 Company
    Inventors: Danielle Kristin Smith, Neal Donald McDaniel, Mahaprasad Kar, Dennis Schultz, Bruce B. Randolph
  • Publication number: 20130087502
    Abstract: Methods and systems for enhanced water treatment comprise inorganic filter systems for impurity removal. Embodiments for water impurity removal include introducing contaminated water into an impurity removal system having an inorganic filter. The inorganic filter comprises an inorganic membrane layer supported by an inorganic support. The inorganic membrane layer comprises pores sized from about 1,000 Daltons to about 10 microns for filtering impurities such as kinetic hydrate inhibitor. Other pre-treatment and post-treatment stages may be included. The inorganic membrane layer or inorganic membrane support may comprise a ceramic such as alumina, zirconia, silica, silicon carbide, and mixed oxides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
    Inventors: David J. BLUMER, Ying XU, Bruce B. RANDOLPH, John A. CRUZE
  • Patent number: 8329603
    Abstract: A composition comprising a base component and a polymer, and a method of making said composition, are disclosed. The composition thereby obtained is then used as a catalyst for isoparaffin-olefin alkylation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Bruce B. Randolph, Marvin M. Johnson, Glenn W. Dodwell
  • Publication number: 20110263915
    Abstract: A process for upgrading hydrocarbons comprising removal of C5 hydrocarbons from a feedstock, metathesizing said C5 hydrocarbons to C6+ and C4? hydrocarbons, and upgrading said C4? hydrocarbons is disclosed absent any dehydrogenation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
    Inventors: Bruce B. Randolph, Bruce Welch, Roland Schmidt, Edward L. Sughrue, II
  • Publication number: 20110203993
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to treating fluid to at least reduce selenium content within the fluid. The treating includes conditioning stages to alter a composition of the fluid prior to removal of the selenium content from the fluid. The composition of the fluid after the conditioning stages facilitates the removal of the selenium content or at least limits detrimental impact to selenium removal efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Hughes, Charles J. Lord, III, Bruce B. Randolph, Joe B. Cross, Sumod Kalakkunnath, Mike K. Corbett, Roger K. Goenner, Larry E. Reed
  • Patent number: 7956227
    Abstract: Methods of oligomerizing hydrocarbons are disclosed. These methods include contacting olefins with an oligomerization catalyst in an oligomerization zone under oligomerization reaction conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Bruce B. Randolph, Jason J. Gislason, M. Bruce Welch, Richard L. Anderson, Dhananjay B. Ghonasgi, Robert W. Morton, Roland Schmidt
  • Patent number: 7935320
    Abstract: A system and/or process for decreasing the level of at least one organic fluoride present in a hydrocarbon phase contained in an alkylation settler by contacting the hydrocarbon phase with an HF containing stream, containing greater than about 80 wt. % and less than about 94 wt. % HF, in the intermediate portion of the settler which contains at least one tray system, with each tray system comprising a perforated tray defining a plurality of perforations and a layer of packing below the perforated tray, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Keith W. Hovis, Bruce B. Randolph