Patents by Inventor James Timothy Cronin

James Timothy Cronin 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).

  • Process and Systems for the Fermentative Production of Alcohols
    Publication number: 20170145445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the fermentative production of alcohols including ethanol and butanol, and processes for improving alcohol fermentation employing in situ product removal methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Stephane Francois Bazzana, James Timothy Cronin, Michael Charles Grady, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Joseph J. Zaher, Raymond Richard Zolandz
  • Processes and systems for the fermentative production of alcohols
    Patent number: 9605281
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the fermentative production of alcohols including ethanol and butanol, and processes for improving alcohol fermentation employing in situ product removal methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC
    Inventors: Stephane Francois Bazzana, James Timothy Cronin, Michael Charles Grady, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Joseph J. Zaher, Raymond Richard Zolandz
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20150267225
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and systems for the production of fermentation products such as alcohols. The present invention also provides methods for separating feed stream components for improved biomass processing and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Stephane Francois Bazzana, Adam Bernfeld, Keith H. Burlew, Duncan Coffey, James Timothy Cronin, Benjamin Fuchs, John W. Hallam, Adam Jones, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Mathias E. Stolarski, James Gregory Wood, Joseph J. Zaher
  • Processes and systems for the production of fermentation products
    Patent number: 9109196
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of fermentation products such as alcohols including ethanol and butanol, and processes employing in situ product removal methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC
    Inventors: Stephane Francois Bazzana, Adam Bernfeld, Keith H. Burlew, James Timothy Cronin, Michael Charles Grady, Brian Michael Roesch, Joseph J. Zaher, Raymond Richard Zolandz
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20150211026
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and systems for the production of fermentation products such as alcohols. The present invention also provides methods for separating feed stream components for improved biomass processing and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Stephane Francois Bazzana, Keith H. Burlew, Duncan Coffey, James Timothy Cronin, Benjamin Fuchs, John W. Hallam, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Mathias E. Stolarski, James Gregory Wood, Joseph J. Zaher
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140106419
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and systems for the production of fermentation products such as alcohols. The present invention also provides methods for separating feed stream components for improved biomass processing and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: BUTAMAX ADVANCED BIOFUELS LLC
    Inventors: Stephane Francois Bazzana, Adam Bernfeld, Keith H. Burlew, Duncan Coffey, James Timothy Cronin, Benjamin Fuchs, John W. Hallam, Adam Jones, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Mathias E. Stolarski, James Gregory Wood, Joseph J. Zaher
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE FERMENTATIVE PRODUCTION OF ALCOHOLS
    Publication number: 20140073820
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the fermentative production of alcohols including ethanol and butanol, and processes for improving alcohol fermentation employing in situ product removal methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: BUTAMAX(TM) ADVANCED BIOFUELS LLC
    Inventors: STEPHANE FRANCOIS BAZZANA, JAMES TIMOTHY CRONIN, MICHAEL CHARLES CRADY, DAVID J. LOWE, BRIAN MICHAEL ROESCH, JOSEPH J. ZAHER, RAYMOND RICHARD ZOLANDZ
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATION PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140073021
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of fermentation products such as alcohols including ethanol and butanol, and processes employing in situ product removal methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: BUTAMAX ADVANCED BIOFUELS LLC
    Inventors: STEPHANE FRANCOIS BAZZANA, ADAM BERNFELD, KEITH H. BURLEW, JAMES TIMOTHY CRONIN, MICHAEL CHARLES GRADY, BRIAN MICHAEL ROESCH, JOSEPH J. ZAHER, RAYMOND RICHARD ZOLANDZ
  • PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FERMENTATIVE ALCOHOLS
    Publication number: 20140024064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and systems for the production of fermentative alcohols such as ethanol and butanol. The present invention also provides methods for separating feed stream components for improved biomass processing and productivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: BUTAMAX(TM) ADVANCED BIOFUELS LLC
    Inventors: Keith H. Burlew, James Timothy Cronin, Benjamin Fuchs, John W. Hallam, David J. Lowe, Brian Michael Roesch, Mathias E. Stolarski, Joseph J. Zaher
  • Method for cleaning in-process sensors
    Patent number: 7858035
    Abstract: A cleaning system and method for in-process sensors wherein a scouring jet discharges process fluid as the cleaning agent to remove solids and other contaminants from the surface of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
  • System and method for cleaning in-process sensors
    Patent number: 7803323
    Abstract: A cleaning system and method for in-process sensors wherein a scouring jet discharges process fluid as the cleaning agent to remove solids and other contaminants from the surface of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING TITANIUM DIOXIDE
    Publication number: 20100098621
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for making titanium dioxide, comprising: reacting titanium tetrachloride with oxygen by contacting the titanium tetrachloride with the oxygen in a vapor phase reactor under mixing conditions and at an elevated temperature to form a gaseous product stream containing titanium dioxide; separating the titanium dioxide from the gaseous product stream to form a process stream; analyzing the process stream to detect a concentration of titanium tetrachloride in the process stream; comparing the concentration of titanium tetrachloride detected in the process stream to an aim point concentration; and modifying the oxidation conditions to restore or maintain the concentration of titanium tetrachloride in the process stream at the aim point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert E. Bucher, JR., James Timothy Cronin, Yung-Hsing Samson Hsu, Charles David Musick, Kunle Ogunde, Robert Rossi
  • Process for making titanium dioxide
    Patent number: 7638113
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for making titanium dioxide, comprising: reacting titanium tetrachloride with oxygen by contacting the titanium tetrachloride with the oxygen in a vapor phase reactor under mixing conditions and at an elevated temperature to form a gaseous product stream containing titanium dioxide; separating the titanium dioxide from the gaseous product stream to form a process stream; analyzing the process stream to detect a concentration of titanium tetrachloride in the process stream; comparing the concentration of titanium tetrachloride detected in the process stream to an aim point concentration; and modifying the oxidation conditions to restore or maintain the concentration of titanium tetrachloride in the process stream at the aim point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: Robert E Bucher, Jr., James Timothy Cronin, Yung-Hsing Samson Hsu, Charles David Musick, Kunle Ogunde, Robert J. Rossi, Barbara A. Kirsch
  • PROCESS FOR PURIFYING TITANIUM CHLORIDE-CONTAINING FEEDSTOCK
    Publication number: 20080305032
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a process for purifying a titanium chloride-containing feedstock using an activated carbon bed, comprising: (a) providing the titanium chloride-containing feedstock comprising an impurity, such as arsenic, and at least one tracker species selected from the group consisting of phosgene, carbonyl sulfide, sulfur dioxide, carbon disulfide, thionyl chloride, sulfur chloride, SO2Cl2, carbon dioxide, and hydrochloric acid and combinations thereof; (b) feeding the titanium chloride-containing feedstock to the activated carbon bed; (c) contacting the titanium chloride-containing feedstock with the activated carbon by flowing the feedstock through the activated carbon bed to remove at least a portion of both the tracker species and the impurity from the feedstock to form a treated product; (d) continuing the flow of the titanium chloride-containing feedstock at least until the tracker species is detected in the treated product; and (e) regenerating the activated carbon bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Lisa Edith Helberg
  • Process for making titanium dioxide
    Publication number: 20080089833
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a process for making titanium dioxide, comprising: reacting titanium tetrachloride with oxygen by contacting the titanium tetrachloride with the oxygen in a vapor phase reactor under mixing conditions and at an elevated temperature to form a gaseous product stream containing titanium dioxide; separating the titanium dioxide from the gaseous product stream to form a process stream; analyzing the process stream to detect a concentration of titanium tetrachloride in the process stream; comparing the concentration of titanium tetrachloride detected in the process stream to an aim point concentration; and modifying the oxidation conditions to restore or maintain the concentration of titanium tetrachloride in the process stream at the aim point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Robert E. Bucher, James Timothy Cronin, Yung-Hsing Samson Hsu, Charles David Musick, Kunle Ogunde, Robert J. Rossie
  • System and method for cleaning in-process sensors
    Patent number: 7300630
    Abstract: A cleaning system and method for in-process sensors wherein a scouring jet discharges process fluid as the cleaning agent to remove solids and other contaminants from the surface of the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
  • System and method for cleaning in-process sensors
    Publication number: 20040060576
    Abstract: A cleaning system and method for in-process sensors wherein a scouring jet discharges process fluid as the cleaning agent to remove solids and other contaminants from the surface of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
  • Process for controlling the passivation of aluminum chloride formed in the chlorination of titanium-containing ores
    Patent number: 6562312
    Abstract: The present invention is a process for controlling, at an aim point, the passivation of aluminum chloride in the chlorinator discharge stream in a process for making titanium tetrachloride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Hans Hellmut Glaeser, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki
  • Process for controlling the passivation of aluminum chloride formed in the chlorination of titanium-containing ores
    Publication number: 20010016182
    Abstract: The present invention is a process for controlling, at an aim point, the passivation of aluminum chloride in the chlorinator discharge stream in a process for making titanium tetrachloride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventors: James Timothy Cronin, Thomas Shields Elkins, Hans Hellmut Glaeser, Lisa Edith Helberg, Angela Ruth Strzelecki