Patents by Inventor Robert D. Gombas, Jr.

Robert D. Gombas, Jr. 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).

  • Sludge addition to a coking process
    Patent number: 5068024
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and apparatus for injecting sludge into the vapor phase of a coking process to vaporize the sludge while minimizing the carryover of solids and coke to downstream equipment. The process and apparatus are applicable to use in both fluid and delayed coking operations and are useful on various sludges which can be found in refineries or petrochemical plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Jon C. Moretta, Robert D. Gombas, Jr.