Patents by Inventor Nicholas D. Pennington

Nicholas D. Pennington 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).

  • Converting alcohols to hydrocarbons
    Patent number: 4338475
    Abstract: Apparatus and method of utilization for controlling exothermic reactions such as the conversion of methanol to hydrocarbons are discussed. More particularly, the arrangement of apparatus comprising heat exchange tubes and open end baffle tubes for maintaining the hydraulic diameter within restricted limits during contact between vaporous reactant and a fluid bed of catalyst is discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1982
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Nicholas D. Pennington, James H. Haddad