Patents by Inventor Ronald G. Holcek

Ronald G. Holcek 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).

  • Diluent substitution apparatus
    Patent number: 4994149
    Abstract: In a process for the treatment of heavy oil, in which a hydrocarbon diluent is added to the heavy oil stream, part of the diluent is substituted by an LPG liquid stream. The LPG stream is added to the heavy oil stream after removal of light components including methane and carbon dioxide to reduce the vapor pressure of the stream, producing a sales oil stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1991
    Assignee: Delta Projects Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery E. Scott, David W. McDougall, Ronald G. Holcek
  • Diluent substitution process
    Patent number: 4882041
    Abstract: In a process for the treatment of heavy oil, in which a hydrocarbon diluent is added to the heavy oil stream, part of the diluent is substituted by an LPG liquid stream. The LPG stream is added to the heavy oil stream after removal of light components including methane and carbon dioxide to reduce the vapor pressure of the stream, producing a sales oil stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: Delta Projects Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffery E. Scott, David W. McDougall, Ronald G. Holcek