Patents by Inventor Larry D. Mattingly

Larry D. Mattingly 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED TANK MONITORING AND BLENDING
    Publication number: 20220403267
    Abstract: Provided are automated systems and methods for measuring the physical properties of fuels in large storage tanks, and for blending butane into the fuels, including chemometric methods for controlling physical properties selected from volatility, butane content, and density of the fuel during the blending process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: December 22, 2022
    Inventor: Larry D. Mattingly
  • METHODS FOR EXPANDING AND ENRICHING HYDROCARBON DILUENT POOLS
    Publication number: 20220356403
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for enriching diluents with butane so as not to violate pre-defined limits for liquid hydrocarbon fuels with respect to density, volatility and low density hydrocarbon content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Ronnie D. Andrews, John Colin Robbins
  • Methods for expanding and enriching hydrocarbon diluent pools
    Patent number: 11421158
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for enriching diluents with butane so as not to violate pre-defined limits for liquid hydrocarbon fuels with respect to density, volatility and low density hydrocarbon content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Texon lp
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Ronnie D. Andrews, John Colin Robbins
  • METHODS FOR EXPANDING AND ENRICHING HYDROCARBON DILUENT POOLS
    Publication number: 20200339886
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for enriching diluents with butane so as not to violate pre-defined limits for liquid hydrocarbon fuels with respect to density, volatility and low density hydrocarbon content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Ronnie D. Andrews, Colin Robbins
  • Methods for expanding and enriching hydrocarbon diluent pools
    Patent number: 10717935
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for enriching diluents with butane so as not to violate pre-defined limits for liquid hydrocarbon fuels with respect to density, volatility and low density hydrocarbon content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Texon LP
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Ronnie D. Andrews
  • Methods for reducing transmix production on petroleum pipelines
    Patent number: 10605411
    Abstract: Automated methods and systems for diverting transmix from a petroleum pipeline are provided to reduce the overall production of transmix on the pipeline, based on pre-defined programmed cut-points associated with the various subtypes of hydrocarbon carried on the pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Texon LP
    Inventors: John Colin Robbins, Larry D. Mattingly, Gary S. Wawak
  • Methods for reducing transmix production on petroleum pipelines
    Patent number: 10480718
    Abstract: Automated methods and systems for diverting transmix from a petroleum pipeline are provided to reduce the overall production of transmix on the pipeline, based on pre-defined programmed cut-points associated with the various subtypes of hydrocarbon carried on the pipeline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Texon LP
    Inventors: John Colin Robbins, Larry D. Mattingly, Gary S. Wawak
  • VERSATILE SYSTEMS FOR CONTINUOUS IN-LINE BLENDING OF BUTANE AND PETROLEUM
    Publication number: 20190177629
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
  • Versatile systems for continuous in-line blending of butane and petroleum
    Patent number: 10246656
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
  • METHODS FOR REDUCING TRANSMIX PRODUCTION ON PETROLEUM PIPELINES
    Publication number: 20180328542
    Abstract: Automated methods and systems for diverting transmix from a petroleum pipeline are provided to reduce the overall production of transmix on the pipeline, based on pre-defined programmed cut-points associated with the various subtypes of hydrocarbon carried on the pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: John Colin Robbins, Larry D. Mattingly, Gary S. Wawak
  • METHODS FOR REDUCING TRANSMIX PRODUCTION ON PETROLEUM PIPELINES
    Publication number: 20180023768
    Abstract: Automated methods and systems for diverting transmix from a petroleum pipeline are provided to reduce the overall production of transmix on the pipeline, based on pre-defined programmed cut-points associated with the various subtypes of hydrocarbon carried on the pipeline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: John Colin Robbins, Larry D. Mattingly, Gary S. Wawak
  • METHODS FOR EXPANDING AND ENRICHING HYDROCARBON DILUENT POOLS
    Publication number: 20170175000
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for enriching diluents with butane so as not to violate pre-defined limits for liquid hydrocarbon fuels with respect to density, volatility and low density hydrocarbon content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Ronnie D. Andrews
  • VERSATILE SYSTEMS FOR CONTINUOUS IN-LINE BLENDING OF BUTANE AND PETROLEUM
    Publication number: 20170166825
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
  • Methods for expanding and enriching hydrocarbon diluent pools
    Patent number: 9637685
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for enriching diluents with butane so as not to violate pre-defined limits for liquid hydrocarbon fuels with respect to density, volatility and low density hydrocarbon content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: TEXON LP
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Ronnie D. Andrews
  • Versatile systems for continuous in-line blending of butane and petroleum
    Patent number: 9606548
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
  • Versatile systems for continuous in-line blending of butane and petroleum
    Patent number: 9494948
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
  • VERSATILE SYSTEMS FOR CONTINUOUS IN-LINE BLENDING OF BUTANE AND PETROLEUM
    Publication number: 20160075958
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
  • VERSATILE SYSTEMS FOR CONTINUOUS IN-LINE BLENDING OF BUTANE AND PETROLEUM
    Publication number: 20160068775
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Applicant: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
  • Versatile systems for continuous in-line blending of butane and petroleum
    Patent number: 9207686
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for in-line processes of blending butane into gasoline streams, and for blending butane into a gasoline stream at any point along a petroleum pipeline. The invention additionally provides a method for measuring the vapor pressure and vapor to liquid ratio of the gasoline, both upstream and downstream of the blending operation, as well as the sulfur content of the butane entering the blending operation. The blending operation can be controlled to ensure that the blended gasoline meets EPA requirements for vapor pressure and sulfur content of gasoline. The invention further provides a method for accessing and monitoring the operation off-site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: SUNOCO PARTNERS MARKETING & TERMINALS L.P.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur
  • Methods For Making And Distributing Batches of Butane-Enriched Gasoline
    Publication number: 20150184102
    Abstract: Disclosed are automated methods and systems for certifying the volatility of butane-enriched gasoline downstream of a butane blending operation. Such automated methods and systems provide significant advantages to comply with volatility requirements imposed by EPA or state regulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Applicant: Sunoco Partners Marketing & Terminals L.P.
    Inventors: Larry D. Mattingly, Steven M. Vanderbur