Patents by Inventor James J. Colvar

James J. Colvar 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).

  • Innovative heavy crude conversion/upgrading process configuration
    Publication number: 20110198265
    Abstract: The described invention discloses an innovative solvent deasphalter and hydroconversion-processing configuration for converting bitumen or heavy oils to produce a transportable synthetic crude oil (SCO). The innovative processing scheme disclosed herein maximizes the synthetic crude oil yield at a minimal investment compared to currently known methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: James J. Colvar, Lawrence I. Wisdom