Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Johnson

Daniel R. Johnson 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: 20150204225
    Abstract: An exhaust treatment system may include gas, reductant and water conduits, a nozzle and a pump. The gas conduit may be in fluid communication with a source of compressed gas and may include a first valve controlling a flow of compressed gas through the gas conduit. The water conduit may be in fluid communication with a water source and may include a second valve controlling a flow of water through the water conduit. The nozzle may be in fluid communication with the gas, reductant and water conduits. The pump may be disposed between the nozzle and the second valve and may be in fluid communication with the reductant and water conduits. The pump may be operable in a first pumping direction to pump reductant from the reductant source to the nozzle and in a second pumping direction to pump reductant away from the nozzle and toward the reductant source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Anzhou Wu, Joshua Hicks, Padmanabha Reddy Ettireddy, Daniel R. Johnson, Ryan A. Floyd, Gaofeng Fan
  • Patent number: 9010658
    Abstract: In airless spray tip assembly 100 shown in FIG. 2, cylinder 112 contains tip 114 and is at one end of dead zone 116. Shutoff 118 is comprised of ball 120 and seat 122. The needle seat 122 has been mated to each tip assembly 100 (See FIG. 2). By mating the tip 114 and the seat assembly (shutoff) 118 into one, the seal 124 can be moved out of the ‘dead zone’ 116 thus reducing spit volume and energy storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Charles W. Dawson
  • Publication number: 20150060568
    Abstract: An adapter allows direct connection of a handheld spray device to paint cans of varying dimensions. The adapter includes a cage for holding the paint can, a cap that connects the cage to the handheld spray device, and a gasket that seals the open upper end of the paint can to the cap. The adapter may also include a suction tube extension that is connectable between the pump inlet and the suction tube of the spray device. A can spacer insert is positionable in the cage to elevate paint cans of varying heights so that the upper ring of the paint can engages the gasket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Dale C. Pemberton, Charles W. Dawson, Pamela J. Muetzel
  • Patent number: 8916099
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst utilizes a ramp or bend provided on only one of the catalyst conduits to provide mixing advantages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Paolo Palmas
  • Patent number: 8877132
    Abstract: Fluid catalytic cracking units having risers with improved hydrodynamics through the use of baffles are described. The baffles break up the high concentration of catalyst in the slower moving outer annulus and redistribute it into the faster moving, more dilute center of the riser flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Lev Davydov
  • Patent number: 8815082
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst involves passing a catalyst stream into and out of a chamber in a lower section of a riser. The chamber fosters mixing of the catalyst streams to reduce their temperature differential before contacting hydrocarbon feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Wolschlag, Lev Davydov, Paolo Palmas, Robert L. Mehlberg, Mohammad-Reza Mostofi-Ashtiani, Daniel R. Johnson, Chad R. Huovie, Michael S. Sandacz, Peter J. Van Opdorp, Thomas W. Lorsbach, Karthikeyan Paramanandam
  • Patent number: 8815762
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst distributor and process for mixing spent catalyst and recycled regenerated catalyst in a regenerator vessel. Mixing is conducted in a confined space to which catalyst is delivered from catalyst conduits protruding through the wall of the regenerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Daniel R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8789770
    Abstract: A slide pin assembly is introduced in HVLP and other spray guns allowing the needle/trigger actuation to be engaged and disengaged. Furthermore, the fluid nozzle is knurled to provide for effortless removal. The construction of this gun consists of a slide pin, trigger, needle and fluid nozzle. The trigger has keyhole apertures that interact with the diameter of the cross-action slide-pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140174984
    Abstract: Embodiments of a hydrocarbon conversion apparatus are provided, as are embodiments of a hydroprocessing conversion process. In one embodiment, the hydrocarbon conversion apparatus includes a reaction vessel having a reaction chamber and a feed distribution chamber. A riser fluidly couples the feed distribution chamber to the reaction chamber, and a catalyst recirculation standpipe fluidly couples the reaction chamber to the feed distribution chamber. The catalyst recirculation standpipe forms a catalyst recirculation circuit with the reaction chamber, the feed distribution chamber, and the riser. A catalyst is circulated through the catalyst recirculation circuit during operation of the hydrocarbon conversion apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Daniel R. Johnson, Clayton C. Sadler
  • Patent number: 8747758
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst involves passing a catalyst stream into and out of a chamber in a lower section of a riser. The chamber fosters mixing of the catalyst streams to reduce their temperature differential before contacting hydrocarbon feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Lev Davydov, Lisa M. Wolschlag, Paolo Palmas, Robert L. Mehlberg, Mohammad-Reza Mostofi-Ashtiani, Daniel R. Johnson, Chad R. Huovie, Michael S. Sandacz, Peter J. Van Opdorp, Thomas W. Lorsbach, Karthikeyan Paramanandam
  • Patent number: 8747759
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst involves passing a catalyst stream into and out of a chamber in a lower section of a riser. The chamber fosters mixing of the catalyst streams to reduce their temperature differential before contacting hydrocarbon feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Wolschlag, Lev Davydov, Paolo Palmas, Robert L. Mehlberg, Mohammad-Reza Mostofi-Ashtiani, Daniel R. Johnson, Chad R. Huovie, Michael S. Sandacz, Peter J. Van Opdorp, Thomas W. Lorsbach, Karthikeyan Paramanandam
  • Patent number: 8747657
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst involves passing a catalyst stream into and out of a chamber in a lower section of a riser. The chamber fosters mixing of the catalyst streams to reduce their temperature differential before contacting hydrocarbon feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Lev Davydov, Lisa M. Wolschlag, Paolo Palmas, Robert L. Mehlberg, Mohammad-Reza Mostofi-Ashtiani, Daniel R. Johnson, Chad R. Huovie, Michael S. Sandacz, Peter J. Van Opdorp, Thomas W. Lorsbach, Karthikeyan Paramanandam
  • Publication number: 20130280138
    Abstract: Fluid catalytic cracking units having risers with improved hydrodynamics through the use of baffles are described. The baffles break up the high concentration of catalyst in the slower moving outer annulus and redistribute it into the faster moving, more dilute center of the riser flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Lev Davydov
  • Patent number: 8563455
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst distributor and process for mixing spent catalyst and recycled regenerated catalyst in a regenerator vessel. Mixing is conducted in a confined space to which catalyst is delivered from catalyst conduits protruding through the wall of the regenerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Daniel R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130260984
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst distributor and process for mixing spent catalyst and recycled regenerated catalyst in a regenerator vessel. Mixing is conducted in a confined space to which catalyst is delivered from catalyst conduits protruding through the wall of the regenerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Daniel R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130250717
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst utilizes a ramp or bend provided on only one of the catalyst conduits to provide mixing advantages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Paolo Palmas
  • Publication number: 20130252803
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst utilizes a ramp or bend provided on only one of the catalyst conduits to provide mixing advantages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Daniel R. Johnson, Paolo Palmas
  • Patent number: 8535610
    Abstract: Disclosed is a catalyst distributor and process for mixing spent catalyst and recycled regenerated catalyst in a regenerator vessel. Mixing is conducted in a confined space to which catalyst is delivered from catalyst conduits protruding through the wall of the regenerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paolo Palmas, Daniel R. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130148463
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst involves passing a catalyst stream into and out of a chamber in a lower section of a riser. The chamber fosters mixing of the catalyst streams to reduce their temperature differential before contacting hydrocarbon feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Lev Davydov, Lisa M. Wolschlag, Paolo Palmas, Robert L. Mehlberg, Mohammad-Reza Mostofi-Ashtiani, Daniel R. Johnson, Chad R. Huovie, Michael S. Sandacz, Peter J. Van Opdorp, Thomas W. Lorsbach, Karthikeyan Paramanandam
  • Publication number: 20130148465
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for mixing streams of regenerated and carbonized catalyst involves passing a catalyst stream into and out of a chamber in a lower section of a riser. The chamber fosters mixing of the catalyst streams to reduce their temperature differential before contacting hydrocarbon feed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Wolschlag, Lev Davydov, Paolo Palmas, Robert L. Mehlberg, Mohammad-Reza Mostofi-Ashtiani, Daniel R. Johnson, Chad R. Huovie, Michael S. Sandacz, Peter J. Van Opdorp, Thomas W. Lorsbach, Karthikeyan Paramanandam