Patents by Inventor Peter Charles Ricci

Peter Charles Ricci 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).

  • Integrated biofuel process
    Patent number: 9181505
    Abstract: The instant invention pertains to new processes which produce an energy source effectively, efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner. The process comprises hydrolyzing a lignocellulosic feedstock to form lignocellulosic hydrolyzate and a hydrolyzate residue. The lignocellulosic hydrolyzate is treated to produce hydrogen. The hydrolyzate residue may be reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to yield the energy source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Texaco Inc. & Texaco Development Corporation
    Inventors: James F. Stevens, Mukund R. Karanjikar, Kerry K. Spilker, Douglas Gene Naae, Dennis P. Essl, Peter Charles Ricci, Zoran Mirkovic, Thomas M. Vu, Stephen J. Decanio, Jerry M. Rovner, Jason C. Hicks
  • INTEGRATED BIOFUEL PROCESS
    Publication number: 20100307052
    Abstract: The instant invention pertains to new processes which produce an energy source effectively, efficiently, and in a more environmentally friendly manner. The process comprises hydrolyzing a lignocellulosic feedstock to form lignocellulosic hydrolyzate and a hydrolyzate residue. The lignocellulosic hydrolyzate is treated to produce hydrogen. The hydrolyzate residue may be reacted with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to yield the energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Stevens, Mukund R. Karanjikar, Kerry K. Spilker, Douglas Gene Naae, Dennis P. Essl, Peter Charles Ricci, Zoran Mirkovic, Thomas M. Vu, Stephen J. Decanio, Jerry M. Rovner, Jason C. Hicks
  • Delayed coking process with water and hydrogen donors
    Patent number: 5711870
    Abstract: A residual oil feedstock comprises carbon residue measured according to ASTM D-4530. The feedstock is admixed with water/steam in an amount of 10 wt % to 30 wt % and optionally a hydrogen donor, such as methane and/or gas oil derived from recycle. The resulting admixture is subjected to delayed coking reaction conditions. The process yields hydrocarbon liquids in an increased amount. Coke make and gas make are thereby reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: David Anthony Storm, Peter Charles Ricci