Patents by Inventor Jan van Egmond

Jan van Egmond 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: 20240150503
    Abstract: A propylene-ethylene copolymer includes propylene as a primary monomer, an ethylene content (ET) of 3.0% to 5% by weight, a melt flow rate of from 20 to 45 g/10 min, a xylene soluble fraction (XS) of from 2.0% to 7.0% by weight, and an XS/ET ratio of less than or equal to 1.51.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: W.R. GRACE & CO.-CONN.
    Inventors: Matthew Fedec, Jan Van Egmond, Manu Rego, John Kaarto, Li-Min Tau
  • Publication number: 20230331882
    Abstract: Olefin polymers are produced having an ultra-high melt flow rate. The olefin polymers can be used to produce meltblown fibers and meltblown webs, which can then be incorporated into protective apparel. The polyolefin polymer is produced using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and without having to use peroxides in order to obtain the high melt flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventor: Jan Van Egmond
  • Patent number: 11577938
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for installing a wind turbine or other tall structure at a target location at sea, the method comprising: —providing an installation vessel comprising at least one crane, wherein the crane comprises a lower boom part, a right boom part, and a left boom part, wherein the right boom part and the left boom part are connected to an upper portion of the lower boom part and extend from said upper portion, wherein a space is present between the right and left boom part, —lifting a tall structure part, in particular the nacelle assembly, with the crane, wherein in top view the tall structure part is supported at least partially between the right and left boom part by one or more hoist lines extending from the right and left boom part to the tall structure part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland SE
    Inventor: Jan Van Egmond
  • Patent number: 11446623
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for controlling gas phase polymerization reactors. A method for controlling a fluidized bed reactor can include forming a fluidized bed in a reactor followed by discharge of polymer product from the reactor to a product discharge tank. The polymer product can then be discharged from the product discharge tank to a blow tank and the pressure of the blow tank is measured. The pressure measured in the blow tank can then be used to control the reactor by changing one or more reactor operating inputs based on the measured blow tank pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn
    Inventors: Jeffrey Drabish, Jan Van Egmond, Thomas Gelzer
  • Patent number: 11421056
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to polyolefin polymers, such as polypropylene homopolymers, and propylene-ethylene copolymers that have improved flow properties. In one embodiment, the polymers can be produced using a solid catalyst component that includes a) dissolving a halide-containing magnesium compound in a mixture, the mixture including an epoxy compound, an organic phosphorus compound, and a hydrocarbon solvent to form a homogenous solution; b) treating the homogenous solution with an organosilicon compound during or after the dissolving step; c) treating the homogenous solution with a first titanium compound in the presence of a first non-phthalate electron donor, and an organosilicon compound, to form a solid precipitate; and d) treating the solid precipitate with a second titanium compound in the presence of a second non-phthalate electron donor to form the solid catalyst component, where the process is free of carboxylic acids and anhydrides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: W.R. GRACE & CO.-CONN.
    Inventors: Vladimir P. Marin, Jan Van Egmond, Ahmed Hintolay
  • Publication number: 20220144975
    Abstract: Olefin polymers are produced having a relatively high bulk density and a dramatically reduced amount of fines. The polymers are produced using a catalyst system containing a selectivity control agent. In one embodiment, the selectivity control agent is diisobutyldimethoxysilane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Jan VAN EGMOND, Stephen Lee VAN PELT
  • Publication number: 20210261386
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for installing a wind turbine or other tall structure at a target location at sea, the method comprising: providing an installation vessel comprising at least one crane, wherein the crane comprises a lower boom part, a right boom part, and a left boom part, wherein the right boom part and the left boom part are connected to an upper portion of the lower boom part and extend from said upper portion, wherein a space is present between the right and left boom part, lifting a tall structure part, in particular the nacelle assembly, with the crane, wherein in top view the tall structure part is supported at least partially between the right and left boom part by one or more hoist lines extending from the right and left boom part to the tall structure part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventor: Jan VAN EGMOND
  • Publication number: 20200406213
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for controlling gas phase polymerization reactors. A method for controlling a fluidized bed reactor can include forming a fluidized bed in a reactor followed by discharge of polymer product from the reactor to a product discharge tank. The polymer product can then be discharged from the product discharge tank to a blow tank and the pressure of the blow tank is measured. The pressure measured in the blow tank can then be used to control the reactor by changing one or more reactor operating inputs based on the measured blow tank pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey DRABISH, Jan VAN EGMOND, Thomas GELZER
  • Publication number: 20200270381
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to polyolefin polymers, such as polypropylene homopolymers, and propylene-ethylene copolymers that have improved flow properties. In one embodiment, the polymers can be produced using a solid catalyst component that includes a) dissolving a halide-containing magnesium compound in a mixture, the mixture including an epoxy compound, an organic phosphorus compound, and a hydrocarbon solvent to form a homogenous solution; b) treating the homogenous solution with an organosilicon compound during or after the dissolving step; c) treating the homogenous solution with a first titanium compound in the presence of a first non-phthalate electron donor, and an organosilicon compound, to form a solid precipitate; and d) treating the solid precipitate with a second titanium compound in the presence of a second non-phthalate electron donor to form the solid catalyst component, where the process is free of carboxylic acids and anhydrides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Vladimir P. Marin, Jan Van Egmond, Ahmed Hintolay
  • Publication number: 20100104370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fixation device for fixation of a position of an inner pipe of a double-walled pipe with respect to a pipe laying structure and/or an outer pipe of said double-walled pipe, said fixation device comprising: an inner pipe gripping device (23) configured to grip said inner pipe, and a connection device (24,25,2S) configured to connect said inner pipe gripping device with said pipe laying structure and/or said outer pipe, said connection device having a flexible state in which, during use, the inner pipe gripping device is movable with respect to said pipe laying structure and/or said outer pipe, and a fixation state in which, during use, the inner pipe gripping device is fixated with respect to the pipe-laying structure and/or said outer pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: HEEREMA MARINE CONTRACTORS NEDERLAND B.V.
    Inventor: Jan van Egmond
  • Publication number: 20060241255
    Abstract: A supported catalyst composition and process for preparing high molecular weight polymers of one or more addition polymerizable monomers, especially propylene, said composition comprising: 1) a substrate comprising the reaction product of a solid, particulated, high surface area, metal oxide, metalloid oxide, or a mixture thereof and an organoaluminum compound, 2) a hafnium complex of a polyvalent, Lewis base ligand; and optionally, 3) an activating cocatalyst for the metal complex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Coalter, Jan Van Egmond, Lewis Fouts, Roger Painter, Paul Vosejpka
  • Publication number: 20060142152
    Abstract: A catalyst composition, method of formation and process of use in the polymerization of olefin monomers, said composition comprising a catalyst compound, an activator capable of converting said catalyst compound into an active catalyst for addition polymerization, optionally a carrier, further optionally a liquid diluent, and a hydroxycarboxylate metal salt additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Publication date: June 29, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Coalter III, Curt Theriault, Jan Van Egmond, Roger Painter
  • Publication number: 20050244578
    Abstract: A field coating system comprises a chassis and a plurality of modules coupled to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Applicant: Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland B.V.
    Inventors: Jan Van Egmond, Cornelis Van Zandwijk