Patents by Inventor Michael Lakin

Michael Lakin 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).

  • Eductor-based reactor and high flow pump around loops for production of acetic acid
    Patent number: 9346733
    Abstract: Eductor mixers are used to mix the reaction medium in a carbonylation reactor. A portion of the reaction solution withdrawn from the reactor and directed through a pump around loop. The pump around loop is fed back to the reactor through the eductor mixers. In addition, a pump around loop may pass through one or more steam generators and/or heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Raymond J. Zinobile, Michael Lakin, Ashok Rakhe, Ronald D. Shaver
  • Eductor-Based Reactor and High Flow Pump Around Loops for Production of Acetic Acid
    Publication number: 20140018571
    Abstract: Eductor mixers are used to mix the reaction medium in a carbonylation reactor. A portion of the reaction solution withdrawn from the reactor and directed through a pump around loop. The pump around loop is fed back to the reactor through the eductor mixers. In addition, a pump around loop may pass through one or more steam generators and/or heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond J. Zinobile, Michael Lakin, Ashok Rakhe, Ronald D. Shaver
  • Eductor-based reactor and pump around loops for production of acetic acid
    Patent number: 8563773
    Abstract: Eductor mixers are used to mix the reaction medium in a carbonylation reactor. A portion of the reaction solution withdrawn from the reactor and directed through a pump around loop. The pump around loop is fed back to the reactor through the eductor mixers. In addition, a pump around loop may pass through one or more steam generators and/or heat exchangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Celanese International Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond Zinobile, Michael Lakin, Ashok Rakhe, Ronald Shaver
  • Eductor-Based Reactor and Pump Around Loops for Production of Acetic Acid
    Publication number: 20120157710
    Abstract: Eductor mixers are used to mix the reaction medium in a carbonylation reactor. A portion of the reaction solution withdrawn from the reactor and directed through a pump around loop. The pump around loop is fed back to the reactor through the eductor mixers. In addition, a pump around loop may pass through one or more steam generators and/or heat exchangers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: CELANESE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Raymond Zinobile, Michael Lakin, Ashok Rakhe, Ronald Shaver
  • Fuel additive formulation and method of using same
    Patent number: 7491249
    Abstract: An improved fuel additive formulation, method of use, and method of producing the fuel formulation are described. The improved fuel additive of the present invention comprises a mixture of nitroparaffins (comprising nitromethane, nitroethane, and nitropropane), and a combination of modified commercially available ester oil and/or a solubilizing agent, and/or toluene. The ratio of ester oil and/or solubilizing agent and/or toluence to nitroparaffin is preferably less than 20 volume percent, with nitroparaffins comprising the balance of the additive. A method of preparing and using the additive formulation is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Mazoil Technologies, Ltd.
    Inventors: Arthur R. Foote, Michael Lakin, Peter Wachtel, Albert Schrage
  • Fuel additive formulation and method of using same
    Publication number: 20040148849
    Abstract: An improved fuel additive formulation, method of use, and method of producing the fuel formulation are described. The improved fuel additive of the present invention comprises a mixture of nitroparaffins (comprising nitromethane, nitroethane, and nitropropane), and a combination of modified commercially available ester oil and/or a solubilizing agent, and/or toluene. The ratio of ester oil and/or solubilizing agent and/or toluence to nitroparaffin is preferably less than 20 volume percent, with nitroparaffins comprising the balance of the additive. A method of preparing and using the additive formulation is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Arthur R. Foote, Michael Lakin, Peter Wachtel, Albert Schrage
  • Fuel additive formulation and method of using same
    Patent number: 6319294
    Abstract: An improved fuel additive formulation, method of use, and method of producing the fuel formulation are described. The improved fuel additive of the present invention comprises a mixture of nitroparaffins (comprising nitromethane, nitroethane, and nitropropane), and a combination of modified commercially available ester oil and toluene. The ratio of ester oil and toluene to nitroparaffin is preferably less than 20 volume percent, with nitroparaffins comprising the balance of the additive. A method of preparing and using the additive formulation is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Magnum Environmental Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur R. Foote, Michael Lakin