Patents by Inventor Byron C. Lynch

Byron C. Lynch 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).

  • Distillation process
    Patent number: 4662995
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the separation of a distillation system comprising a main distillation zone and at least one sidestream separation zone is described. The method comprises returning vapor separated in the sidestream separation zone to the main distillation zone at a location at least two trays and/or at least one theoretical stage above the liquid draw-off from the main distillation zone to the sidestream separation zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1987
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Gregory M. Lipkin, Byron C. Lynch