Patents by Inventor Max McDaniel

Max McDaniel 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: 20050153830
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, including polymerization methods using a supported catalyst composition. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses a catalyst composition comprising the contact product of a first metallocene compound, a second metallocene compound, at least one chemically-treated solid oxide, and at least one organoaluminum compound. The new resins were characterized by useful properties in impact, tear, adhesion, sealing, extruder motor loads and pressures at comparable melt index values, and neck-in and draw-down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Jensen, Max McDaniel, Joel Martin, Elizabeth Benham, Randy Muninger, Gary Jerdee, Ashish Sukhadia, Qing Yang, Matthew Thorn
  • Publication number: 20050137366
    Abstract: This invention provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer. This invention also provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer, wherein said catalyst composition comprises a post-contacted organometal compound, a post-contacted organoaluminum compound, and a post-contacted treated solid oxide compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Kathy Collins, Gil Hawley, Michael Jensen, Elizabeth Benham, Anthony Eaton, Joel Martin, Christopher Wittner
  • Publication number: 20050131173
    Abstract: This invention provides compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer into at least one polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Shirley Martin, Kathy Collins, Marvin Johnson
  • Publication number: 20050113245
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, including polymerization methods using a catalyst composition. One aspect of this invention is the formation and use of a catalyst composition comprising a stannoxy-substituted half-sandwich metallocene and an activator for olefin polymerization processes. For example, this invention encompasses the preparation of (?5-C5H5)Ti(OSnPh3)Cl2, its contact with an activator, for example, zinc-impregnated chlorided alumina, to form a catalyst composition, and the use of this catalyst composition for polymerizing olefins or acetylenes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Joel Martin, Michael Jensen, Max McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20050090629
    Abstract: A catalyst system composition comprising a chromium compound supported on a silica-titania support, wherein said catalyst system has been reduced with carbon monoxide, and a cocatalyst selected from the group consisting of i) alkyl lithium compounds, ii) dialkyl aluminum alkoxides in combination with at least one metal alkyl selected from the group consisting of alkyl zinc compounds, alkyl aluminum compounds, alkyl boron compounds, and mixtures thereof and iii) mixtures thereof can be used to polymerize olefins to produce a low density polymer with a decreased melt index and/or high load melt index. This catalyst system also can be used with a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system to polymerize olefins. Polymerization processes using these catalyst system compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Joseph Shveima, Elizabeth Benham, Rolf Geerts
  • Publication number: 20040024160
    Abstract: A process comprising polymerizing ethylene, or polymerizing ethylene and at least one other olefin, to produce a polymer is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Bergmeister, Steven J. Secora, Gerhard Guenther, Elizabeth A. Benham, Max McDaniel
  • Publication number: 20010004663
    Abstract: A process comprising polymerizing ethylene, or polymerizing ethylene and at least one other olefin, to produce a polymer is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Applicant: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Bergmeister, Steven J. Secora, Gerhard Guenther, Elizabeth A. Benham, Max McDaniel
  • Patent number: 5276114
    Abstract: A method for making polymerization catalysts is disclosed which comprises contacting a soluble complex prepared from the combination of a metal dihalide and a transition metal compound with a particulate material comprising zirconium phosphate and then reacting the resulting mixture with an organoaluminum halide to produce a catalyst precursor. The catalyst precursor is then contacted with a halogen containing compound selected from halides of Groups IVA and VA to produce the catalyst. Novel catalysts prepared in accordance with the invention method, novel polymerization processes therewith and novel polymers having relatively high melt flow rates while retaining good mechanical strength are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Gil Hawley, Max McDaniel, Simon Kukes
  • Patent number: 5231065
    Abstract: A method for making polymerization catalysts is disclosed which comprises contacting a soluble complex prepared from the combination of a metal dihalide and a transition metal compound with a particulate material comprising zirconium phosphate and then reacting the resulting mixture with an organoaluminum halide to produce a catalyst precursor. The catalyst precursor is then contacted with a halogen containing compound selected from halides of Groups IVA and VA to produce the catalyst. Novel catalysts prepared in accordance with the invention method, novel polymerization processes therewith and novel polymers having relatively high melt flow rates while retaining good mechanical strength are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Gil Hawley, Max McDaniel, Simon Kukes