Patents by Inventor Karl G. Strohmaier

Karl G. Strohmaier 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: 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: 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: 6054113
    Abstract: A method for preparing novel zeolitic catalyst compositions having a high Si/Al ratio and a crystallinity of at least about 70%. The method involves cation exchanging an as synthesized faujasite material having an Si/Al greater than about 4 with a component selected from the group consisting of ammonium ions and mineral acids, then steam calcining said cation exchanged faujasite in a single steam calcination step at a temperature from about 900.degree. F. to about 1 500.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier, Gary B. McVicker, Owen C. Feeley
  • Patent number: 5637287
    Abstract: A process to make high silica faujasite family zeolites using preformed gels and templates derived from recycled mother liquors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5549881
    Abstract: A process to make a seed high silica zeolite having a faujasite structure and a silica to alumina ratio greater than 6, and containing tetrapropyl ammonium and/or tetrabutyl ammonium trapped within the supercages of said structure. The optimally seeds are aged for specific times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5455020
    Abstract: A synthetic gallosilicate zeolite having a 12-ring pore structure and a process for preparing it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1995
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5338526
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel zeolitic compositions having one or more transition metals as well as aluminum and silicon in the framework tetrahedral positions. The composition has a mazzite-like structure. The invention also involves a process of preparation in which at least one divalent transition metal is directly synthesized into the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1994
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5328675
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel zeolitic compositions having zinc as well as aluminum and silicon in the framework tetrahedral positions. The composition has a structure similar to type-L aluminosilicate zeolites. The invention also involves a process of preparation in which one or more divalent transition metals is directly synthesized into the product metalo-aluminosilicate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5308813
    Abstract: A method for demetallating crystalline molecular sieve materials by removing a transition metal in the sieve framework with a complexing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1994
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5283047
    Abstract: A transition metal substituted form of the mineral gmelinite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5206005
    Abstract: The present invention is a method to make ECR-1 with a methylmethanol ammonium cation template. This new synthesis produces an improved product at lower cost, with improved catalytic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5185137
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel zeolitic compositions having one or more transition metals as well as aluminum and silicon in the framework tetrahedral positions. The composition has a mazzite-like structure. The invention also involves a process of preparation in which at least one divalent transition metal is directly synthesized into the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5185138
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel zeolitic compositions having transition metals as well as aluminum and silicon in the framework tetrahedral positions. The composition has a structure similar to type-L aluminosilicate zeolites. The invention also involves a process of preparation in which one or more divalent transition metals is directly synthesized into the product metalo-aluminosilicate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5185136
    Abstract: This invention relates to novel zeolitic compositions having transition metals as well as aluminum and silicon in the framework tetrahedral positions. The composition has a structure similar to mazzite type zeolites. The invention also involves a process of preparation in which at least one transition metal is directly synthesized into the product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1993
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Co.
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier
  • Patent number: 5133953
    Abstract: An improved method of preparing crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite ZSM-20, that involves preparing a reaction mixture having the formula, expressed in terms of mole ratio of oxides:(9-12)TEA.sub.2 O:(1-1.4)Na.sub.2 O:Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :(20-28)SiO.sub.2 :(270-340)H.sub.2 Ofrom an alkali metal oxide source, tetraethylammonium (TEA) oxide, an aluminum oxide, a silicon oxide, tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) and water and seeding the reaction mixture with a seed solution having the formula, expressed in terms of mole ratio of oxides:(12-16)Na.sub.2 O:(0.8-1.2)Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :(10-18)SiO.sub.2 :(250-500)H.sub.2 Oand heating the reaction mixture at temperatures ranging from about 80.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. for a time sufficient to form crystals, wherein the time required for crystallization is shortened.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Assignee: Exxon Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: David E. W. Vaughan, Karl G. Strohmaier