Patents by Inventor Jaime G. Moscoso

Jaime G. Moscoso 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: 8993821
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-43. These zeolites are similar to previously known ERS-10, SSZ-47 and RUB-35 zeolites but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes. Catalysts made from these zeolites are useful in hydrocarbon conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso, Paula L. Bogdan
  • Patent number: 8916129
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-43. These zeolites are similar to previously known ERS-10, SSZ-47 and RUB-35 zeolites but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes. Catalysts made from these zeolites are useful in hydrocarbon conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • Publication number: 20140311986
    Abstract: A process for removing Hg2+ ions from a liquid stream is disclosed. The process involves contacting the liquid stream with specified UOP Zeolitic Materials. These molecular sieves are particularly effective in removing Hg2+ ions from aqueous streams even in the presence of Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions. The effective molecular sieves have an intermediate range of Si/Al ratios between about 2 and 20 and preferably between 3 and 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Gregory J. Lewis, Paulina Jakubczak, Julio C. Marte, Susan C. Koster, Mark A. Miller, Lisa M. Knight, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Publication number: 20140171291
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-43. These zeolites are similar to previously known ERS-10, SSZ-47 and RUB-35 zeolites but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes. Catalysts made from these zeolites are useful in hydrocarbon conversion reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • Publication number: 20140170062
    Abstract: A porous crystalline silico-alumino-phosphate molecular sieve is described. The molecular sieve has a framework composition on an anhydrous and calcined basis expressed by an empirical formula (SixAlyPz)O2 where x is the mole fraction of Si and has a value from 0.001 to about 0.5, y is the mole fraction of Al and has a value of at least 0.01, z is the mole fraction of P has a value of at least 0.01, and x+y+z=1, where the molecular sieve is characterized as having a LTA framework with an average crystal size of less than 5 micrometers. Methods of making the molecular sieves are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventor: Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Publication number: 20140171713
    Abstract: A porous crystalline nano metallo-alumino-phosphate molecular sieve is described. The molecular sieve has a framework composition on an anhydrous and calcined basis expressed by an empirical formula (ElxAlyPz)O2 wherein El is silicon, magnesium, zinc, iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, chromium, or combinations thereof, where x is the mole fraction of El and has a value from 0.001 to about 0.5, y is the mole fraction of Al and has a value of at least 0.01, z is the mole fraction of P has a value of at least 0.01, and x+y+z=1, where the molecular sieve is characterized as having a LEV framework and nano octahedral crystals with an average crystal size of less than 700 nm. Methods of making the molecular sieves, and methods of using the molecular sieves are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan, Nicholas J. Schoenfeldt
  • Publication number: 20140171712
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-43. These zeolites are similar to previously known ERS-10, SSZ-47 and RUB-35 zeolites but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes. Catalysts made from these zeolites are useful in hydrocarbon conversion reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso, Paula L. Bogdan
  • Patent number: 8747807
    Abstract: A method for preparing a family of zeolites, examples of which have been designated UZM-5, UZM-5P and UZM-6, and are represented by the empirical formula Mmn+Cgh+Rrp+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz The method includes forming a Charge Density Mismatch (CDM) reaction mixture comprising reactive sources of Al, Si, optionally a framework element, E, and at least one organic nitrogen containing cation template, C, in the hydroxide form. After the CDM mixture is mixed while aging, an organic cation crystallization template, R, and at least one alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, M, is added. The combined final reaction mixture is reacted with mixing to produce the zeolite, which may be used in various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso, Raelynn M. Miller, Susan C. Koster, Julio C. Marte
  • Patent number: 8540800
    Abstract: The present invention discloses microporous UZM-5 zeolite membranes, methods for making the same, and methods of separating gases, vapors, and liquids using the same. The small-pore microporous UZM-5 zeolite membrane is prepared by two different methods, including in-situ crystallization of one or more layers of UZM-5 zeolite crystals on a porous membrane support, and a seeding method by in-situ crystallization of a continuous second layer of UZM-5 zeolite crystals on a seed layer of UZM-5 zeolite crystals supported on a porous membrane support. The membranes in the form of disks, tubes, or hollow fibers have superior thermal and chemical stability, good erosion resistance, high CO2 plasticization resistance, and significantly improved selectivity over polymer membranes for gas, vapor, and liquid separations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Chunqing Liu, Jaime G. Moscoso, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8470726
    Abstract: A catalyst is presented for use in the production of linear alkylbenzenes. The catalyst includes two zeolites combined to improve the quality of the linear alkylbenzenes. The catalyst includes a first zeolite that is UZM-8 and a second zeolite that is a low silica to alumina ratio zeolite. The second zeolite is also cation exchanged with a rare earth elements to provide a zeolite that increases the alkylation of benzene while reducing the amount of skeletal isomerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark G. Riley, Deng-Yang Jan, Stephen W. Sohn, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Publication number: 20130064757
    Abstract: Methods for forming zeolites having a substantially uniform distribution of zeolitic crystallites are provided. In a method, a source of microscopically homogeneous amorphous silica alumina is prepared. Pores in the microscopically homogeneous amorphous silica alumina are filled with a crystallization agent. Then, the microscopically homogeneous amorphous silica alumina is converted to a zeolite with a substantially uniform distribution of zeolitic crystallites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Patent number: 8349291
    Abstract: Crystalline microporous zeolites designated calcined UZM-22 and UZM-22HS have been synthesized. The calcined UZM-22 is represented by the empirical formula: M1?mn+Al1-xExSiyOz and UZM-22HS has an empirical formula of: M1an+Al(1-x)ExSiy?Oz? where M1 and M1? are exchangeable cations such as lithium or strontium and E is a framework element such as gallium. Both zeolites are obtained from an as synthesized microporous crystalline composition having an empirical formula of: Mmn+RrAl1-xExSiyOz either by calcination for UZM-22 or by various treatments such as ammonium hexafluorosilicate treatment for UZM-22HS.M is an alkali, alkaline earth, or rare earth metal such as lithium and strontium, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the choline cation and E is a framework element such as gallium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Jaime G. Moscoso, Gregory J. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20120240763
    Abstract: The present invention discloses microporous UZM-5 zeolite membranes, methods for making the same, and methods of separating gases, vapors, and liquids using the same. The small-pore microporous UZM-5 zeolite membrane is prepared by two different methods, including in-situ crystallization of one or more layers of UZM-5 zeolite crystals on a porous membrane support, and a seeding method by in-situ crystallization of a continuous second layer of UZM-5 zeolite crystals on a seed layer of UZM-5 zeolite crystals supported on a porous membrane support. The membranes in the form of disks, tubes, or hollow fibers have superior thermal and chemical stability, good erosion resistance, high CO2 plasticization resistance, and significantly improved selectivity over polymer membranes for gas, vapor, and liquid separations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Chunqing Liu, Jaime G. Moscoso, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8268290
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new family of crystalline microporous zeolite designated the UZM-29 family. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+R+rAl1-xExSiyOz UZM-29 has the PHI structure type topology but is thermally stable up to a temperature of at least 350° C. The UZM-29 family of zeolite can be used in various hydrocarbon conversion processes such as, isomerization of butane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Susan C. Koster, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Patent number: 8247631
    Abstract: Catalytic cracking processes such as fluidized catalytic cracking, naphtha cracking, and olefin cracking are catalyzed by the UZM-35 family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitic compositions represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These UZM-35 zeolitic compositions are active and selective in the catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P Nicholas, Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Patent number: 8212097
    Abstract: A process for alkylating aromatic compounds using a family of zeolites, examples of which have been designated UZM-5, UZM-5P and UZM-6, and are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Cgh+Rrp+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal, E is an optional framework element, C organic nitrogen containing cation template, and R is an organic cation crystallization template. The zeolites have at least two x-ray diffraction peaks, one at a d-spacing of 3.9±0.12 ? and one at a d-spacing 8.6±0.20 ?; a tetragonal unit cell; and a micropore volume ranging from about 0.10 cc/g to about 0.18 cc/g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso, Raelynn M. Miller, Susan C. Koster, Julio C. Marte
  • Publication number: 20120142987
    Abstract: A process for alkylating aromatic compounds using a family of zeolites, examples of which have been designated UZM-5, UZM-5P and UZM-6, and are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Cgh+Rrp+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M is an alkali or alkaline earth metal, E is an optional framework element, C organic nitrogen containing cation template, and R is an organic cation crystallization template. The zeolites have at least two x-ray diffraction peaks, one at a d-spacing of 3.9±0.12 ? and one at a d-spacing 8.6±0.20 ?; a tetragonal unit cell; and a micropore volume ranging from about 0.10 cc/g to about 0.18 cc/g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: UOP LLC.
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso, Raelynn M. Miller, Susan C. Koster, Julio C. Marte
  • Publication number: 20120123178
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. M1an+Al(1-x)ExSiy?Oz? where M1 is at least one exchangeable cation selected from the group consisting of alkali, alkaline earth metals, rare earth metals, ammonium ion, hydrogen ion and mixtures thereof, “a” is the mole ratio of M1 to (Al+E), “n” is the weighted average valence of M1, E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron, and mixtures thereof, “x” is the mole fraction of E, y? is the mole ratio of Si to (Al+E), and z? is the mole ratio of O to (Al+E). These zeolites are similar to MCM-68 but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • Publication number: 20120100066
    Abstract: Embodiments of a process for recovery of nano zeolites from an aqueous suspension are provided. The process comprises the steps of applying centrifugal force to the aqueous suspension to separate a supernatant phase from a solid phase that comprises the nano zeolites and residuals. The solid phase is contacted with a solution effective to dissolve or digest the residuals and to agglomerate the nano zeolites forming agglomerated nano zeolites. The solution is filtered to recover the agglomerated nano zeolites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventor: Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Patent number: 8158839
    Abstract: A process is presented for the production of linear alkylbenzenes. The process includes contacting an aromatic compound with an olefin in the presence of a selective zeolite catalyst. The catalyst includes two zeolites combined to improve the linearity, and to produce detergent grade LAB. The two zeolites are selected to limit skeletal isomerization while producing a desired 2-phenyl content for the LAB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark G. Riley, Deng-Yang Jan, Stephen W. Sohn, Jaime G. Moscoso