Patents by Inventor David E. W. Vaughan

David E. W. Vaughan 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).

  • Patent number: 7264789
    Abstract: A colloidal suspension of LEV structure type crystalline molecular sieve, making the suspension by washing smaller crystallites from a previously found solid LEV product, and using the suspension as seeds in further crystalline molecular sieve syntheses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Jannetje Maatje Van Den Berge, legal representative, Machteld Maria Wilfried Mertens, Marcel Johannes Janssen, Cornelius Wilhelmus Maria Van Oorschot, David E. W. Vaughan, Johannes Petrus Verduijn, deceased
  • Patent number: 6821503
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieve particles of a size suitable for use as seeds in molecular sieve manufacture are obtained by washing larger particle sized product to dislodge smaller particles from the larger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Johannes Petrus Verduijn, Machteld Maria Wilfried Mertens, Wilfried Jozef Mortier, Marcel Johannes Janssen, Cornelis Wilhelmus Maria Van Oorschot, David E. W. Vaughan
  • Patent number: 6723230
    Abstract: A process to regenerate iron-based hydrogen sulfide sorbents using steam. The steam is preferably mixed with hydrogen-containing gas and/or an inert gas, such as nitrogen. In a preferred embodiment, the sorbent is first exposed to the steam and then exposed to a hydrogen-containing gas at regeneration conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company
    Inventors: Jingguang G. Chen, Leo D. Brown, William C. Baird, Jr., Gary B. McVicker, Edward S. Ellis, Michele S. Touvelle, Darryl P. Klein, David E. W. Vaughan
  • Patent number: 6649043
    Abstract: A process to regenerate metal oxide desulfurization sorbents using an oxidizing and reducing atmosphere. The sorbents may be mono- or multi-metallic in nature, and preferably comprise Cu, Ni and/or Co. If desired, secondary metals may be incorporated to increase regeneration efficiency and/or capacity. Other additives may be used to suppress hydrocarbon cracking. A sorbent containing Zn may be combined with an Fe, Co, Ni, Mo, or W catalyst or a noble metal catalyst and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Jingguang G. Chen, Leo D. Brown, William C. Baird, Jr., Gary B. McVicker, Edward S. Ellis, Michele S. Touvelle, Darryl P. Klein, David E. W. Vaughan
  • Publication number: 20030178343
    Abstract: A process to regenerate a spent hydrogen sulfide sorbent comprised of a sorbent metal selected from Fe, Ni, Co, and Cu on a refractory oxide support using hydrogen gas. The sorbent metal component may be mono- or multi-metallic in nature, and preferably comprise Ni and/or Co. If desired, secondary metals may be incorporated to increase regeneration efficiency and/or capacity. Other additives suppress hydrocarbon cracking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Jingguang G. Chen, Leo D. Brown, William C. Baird, Gary B. McVicker, Edward S. Ellis, Michele S. Touvelle, Darryl P. Klein, David E. W. Vaughan
  • Publication number: 20030129128
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synthesis of MeAPO molecular sieves which includes the following steps: providing a source of alumina, a source of phosphorus, water, and a template suitable for forming a MeAPO molecular sieve; providing a source of metal (Me) including metal particles, the metal particles measuring, in their largest dimension, equal to or less than five nanometers; providing a water soluble organic solvent capable of solubilizing the source of metal; forming a synthesis mixture from the source of alumina, the source of phosphorus, the water, the template, the source of metal, and the solvent; and forming a MeAPO molecular sieve from the synthesis mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2003
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E.W. Vaughan
  • Patent number: 6540970
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synthesis of MeAPO molecular sieves which includes the following steps: providing a source of alumina, a source of phosphorus, water, and a template suitable for forming a MeAPO molecular sieve; providing a source of metal (Me) including metal particles, the metal particles measuring, in their largest dimension, equal to or less than five nanometers; providing a water soluble organic solvent capable of solubilizing the source of metal; forming a synthesis mixture from the source of alumina, the source of phosphorus, the water, the template, the source of metal, and the solvent; and forming a MeAPO molecular sieve from the synthesis mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Exxon Mobil Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E. W. Vaughan
  • Patent number: 6521563
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicoaluminates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions, a method for their preparation and their use as naphtha cracking catalysts. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio and favorable Si atom distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E. W. Vaughan
  • Patent number: 6409911
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicoaluminophosphates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions and high catalytic cracking activity a method for their preparation and their use as FCC catalysts. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio and favorable Si atom distribution. The new SAPOs may have a small crystal size and may be synthesized from a single-phase synthesis solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E. W. Vaughan, Tan Jen Chen, Philip A. Ruziska, Brian Erik Henry, Gordon F. Stuntz, Stephen M. Davis
  • Publication number: 20010053744
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicoaluminophosphates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions and their preparation. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio, and are prepared from single phase synthesis solutions, or from microemulsions containing surfactants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: KARL G. STROHMAIER, DAVID E. W. VAUGHAN
  • Publication number: 20010044372
    Abstract: The present invention is a process for converting a hydrocarbon feedstream by a catalytic reaction in a catalytic cracking process comprising contacting said feedstream with a demetallated molecular sieve catalyst prepared by first synthesizing the molecular sieve in a metal aluminosilicate form, wherein the metal is Fe, Ga, Zn, B, Cr, Ni or Co and mixtures thereof, removal of the template, if present, by calcination, extracting the metal, with partial extraction of Al, cation exchange to reduce the residual base cation level to less than 1% wt; and catalyst fabrication by mixing the exchanged molecular sieve, optionally adding a secondary promoter, with a binder and forming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: David E.W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 6303534
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicoaluminophosphates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions and their preparation. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio, and are prepared from single phase synthesis solutions, or from microemulsions containing surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E. W. Vaughan
  • Patent number: 6300537
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicoaluminates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions, a method for their preparation and their use as naphtha cracking catalysts. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio and favorable Si atom distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E. W. Vaughan, Tan Jen Chen, Philip A. Ruziska, Brian Erik Henry, Gordon F. Stuntz, Stephen M. Davis
  • Patent number: 6294493
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicoaluminophosphates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions and high catalytic cracking activity, a method for their preparation and their use as FCC catalysts. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio and favorable Si atom distribution. The new SAPOs may have a small crystal size and may be synthesized from a single- phase synthesis solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Mobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E. W. Vaughan
  • Publication number: 20010004626
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicoaluminates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions, a method for their preparation and their use as naphtha cracking catalysts. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio and favorable Si atom distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2000
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E.W. Vaughan
  • Patent number: 6245221
    Abstract: A process for the hydrodesulfurization (HDS) of multiple condensed ring heterocyclic organosulfur compounds present in petroleum and petrochemical streams over noble metal-containing catalysts under relatively mild conditions. The noble metal is selected from Pt, Pd, Ir, Rh, and polymetallics thereof. The catalyst system also contains a hydrogen sulfide sorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: William C. Baird, Jr., Gary B. McVicker, James J. Schorfheide, Darryl P. Klein, Sylvain S. Hantzer, Michel Daage, Michele S. Touvelle, Edward S. Ellis, David E. W. Vaughan, Jingguang Chen
  • Patent number: 6238550
    Abstract: Disclosed are silicoaluminophosphates (SAPOs) having unique silicon distributions, a method for their preparation and their use as catalysts for the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feedstocks. More particularly, the new SAPOs have a high silica:alumina ratio, and may be prepared from single phase synthesis solutions or from microemulsions containing surfactants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Karl G. Strohmaier, David E. W. Vaughan, William J. Murphy, Ian A. Cody, Sandra J. Linek
  • Patent number: 6221240
    Abstract: A process for the hydrodesulfurization (HDS) of multiple condensed ring heterocyclic organosulfur compounds present in petroleum and petrochemical streams and the saturation of aromatics over noble metal-containing catalysts under relatively mild conditions. The noble metal is selected from Pt, Pd, Ir, Rh and polymetallics thereof. The catalyst system also contains a hydrogen sulfide sorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Darryl P. Klein, Michele S. Touvelle, Edward S. Ellis, Carl W. Hudson, Sylvain Hantzer, Jingguang Chen, David E. W. Vaughan, Michel Daage, James J. Schorfheide, William C. Baird, Jr., Gary B. McVicker
  • Patent number: 6193877
    Abstract: A process for the hydrodesulfurization (HDS) of multiple condensed ring heterocyclic organosulftir compounds found in petroleum and petrochemical streams. HDS is preferably conducted in a mixed bed containing: (a) a Ni-based catalyst on an inorganic refractory support, and (b) a hydrogen sulfide sorbent material. The desulfurized stream can then be passed to further processing, including aromatics saturation and/or ring opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Gary B. McVicker, William C. Baird, Jr., James J. Schorfheide, Michel Daage, Darryl P. Klein, Edward S. Ellis, David E. W. Vaughan, Jingguang Chen
  • Patent number: 6103106
    Abstract: A process for the hydrodesulfurization (HDS) of the multiple condensed ring heterocyclic organosulfur compounds and the ring opening of ring compounds present in petroleum and petrochemical streams. The process is conducted in the presence of hydrogen, one or more noble metal catalysts, and a hydrogen sulfide sorbent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Gary B. McVicker, James J. Schorfheide, William C. Baird Jr., Michele S. Touvelle, Michel Daage, Darryl P. Klein, Edward S. Ellis, David E.W. Vaughan, Jingguang Chen, Sylvain S. Hantzer