Patents by Inventor Stacey I. Zones

Stacey I. Zones 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).

  • Publication number: 20130230451
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing molecular sieve SSZ-23 using a mixture of an N,N,N-trialkyl adamantammonium cation structure directing agent and an N,N?-dialkyl-1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane dication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Stacey I. Zones
  • Publication number: 20130165714
    Abstract: A process for isomerizing light paraffins using a catalyst comprising an *SFV-type zeolite and at least one Group VIII metal. It has been found that the catalyst can selectively convert C6 paraffins into the more favorable higher octane C6 isomer, namely 2,3-dimethylbutane (RON=105), over the less favorable C6 isomer, namely octane 2,2-dimethylbutane (RON=94).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Xiaoying Ouyang, Stacey I. Zones, Saleh A. Elomari
  • Patent number: 8440156
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to molecular sieve SSZ-28 and its use in the reduction of oxides of nitrogen in a gas stream such as the exhaust from an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Stacey I. Zones, Robert J. Saxton
  • Publication number: 20130034483
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to molecular sieve SSZ-25 and its use in the reduction of oxides of nitrogen in a gas stream such as the exhaust from an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Stacey I. Zones, Robert J. Saxton
  • Publication number: 20130034482
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to molecular sieve SSZ-23 and its use in the reduction of oxides of nitrogen in a gas stream such as the exhaust from an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A Inc.
    Inventors: Stacey I. Zones, Robert J. Saxton
  • Publication number: 20130034484
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to molecular sieve SSZ-28 and its use in the reduction of oxides of nitrogen in a gas stream such as the exhaust from an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Stacey I. Zones, Robert J. Saxton
  • Patent number: 8298511
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for preparing CHA-type molecular sieves using at least one cationic 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-based structure directing agent in conjunction with at least one cationic cyclic nitrogen-containing structure directing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Stacey I. Zones
  • Publication number: 20120260628
    Abstract: A method of treating a cold-start engine exhaust gas stream comprising hydrocarbons and other pollutants, the method comprising: flowing the exhaust gas stream over a molecular sieve bed, the molecular sieve bed comprising an alkali metal cation-exchanged molecular sieve having intersecting 10- and 12-membered ring pore channels, to provide a first exhaust stream; flowing the first exhaust gas stream over a catalyst to convert any residual hydrocarbons and other pollutants contained in the first exhaust gas stream to innocuous products to provide a treated exhaust stream; and discharging the treated exhaust stream into the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Shanmugam Palani Elangovan, Tatsuya Okubo, Stacey I. Zones, Cong-Yan Chen, Allen W. Burton
  • Patent number: 8222473
    Abstract: A process for isomerizing light paraffins using a catalyst comprising an STI-type zeolite and at least one Group VIII metal. It has been found that the catalyst can selectively convert C6 paraffins into the more favorable higher octane C6 isomer, namely 2,3-dimethylbutane (RON=105), over the less favorable C6 isomer, namely octane 2,2-dimethylbutane (RON=94).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Xiaoying Ouyang, Tracy M. Davis, Stacey I. Zones
  • Publication number: 20120148487
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the synthesis of novel delaminated layered zeolite precursor materials prepared by fluoride/chloride anion-promoted exfoliation. The method comprises, for example, using a combination of fluoride and chloride anions at a mild pH in aqueous solution to affect delamination of a layered zeolite precursor. The method can also comprise using a combination of fluoride and chloride anions in a non-aqueous solution comprising an organic solvent. The method may be used in conjunction with either acidification or sonication, or both. The resulting delaminated zeolite precursors are then isolated. Precursors that are then isolated lack amorphous silica content. The UCB-1 product is an example of such a novel oxide material and is obtained in yields in excess of 90% without the need for sonication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicants: Chevron U.S.A. Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Alexander Katz, Isao Ogino, Stacey I. Zones
  • Patent number: 8198501
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for isomerizing light paraffins by using a catalyst containing a zeolite selected from the group consisting of CON- and TUN-type zeolites, and at least one Group VIII metal. It has been found that the CON- and TUN-type zeolite catalysts of the present invention selectively convert C6 paraffins into the more favorable higher octane C6 isomer, namely 2,3-dimethylbetane (RON 101.0), over the less favorable C6 isomer, namely octane 2,2-dimethylbutane (RON 91.8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Stacey I. Zones
  • Publication number: 20120114553
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for making small crystal zeolites, such as small crystal SSZ-32, in the absence of an amine component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: Stacey I. Zones, Bowman Lee, Lun-Teh Yuen, Tracy M. Davis, James N. Ziemer, Adeola Ojo
  • Publication number: 20120114552
    Abstract: A method for synthesizing a molecular sieve comprising providing a reaction mixture sufficient to synthesize the molecular sieve, maintaining the reaction mixture under crystallization conditions, monitoring at least one viscometric parameter of the reaction mixture, and determining an endpoint based on the monitoring of the at least one viscometric parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventors: James N. Ziemer, Tracy M. Davis, Stacey I. Zones, Adeola Ojo
  • Publication number: 20110318262
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for preparing a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-81 using a structure directing agent selected from 1,5-bis(1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane)pentane dications, 1,5-bis(1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane)pentane dications, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A
    Inventors: Stacey I. Zones, Anna Jackowski
  • Publication number: 20110318263
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-81, which is synthesized using a structure directing agent selected from 1,5-bis(1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane)pentane dications, 1,5-bis(1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane)pentane dications, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A.
    Inventors: Stacey I. Zones, Anna Jackowski
  • Publication number: 20110319696
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hydroisomerization process using a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-81, which is synthesized using a structure directing agent selected from 1,5-bis(1-azonia-bicyclo[2.2.2]octane)pentane dications, 1,5-bis(1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane)pentane dications, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A
    Inventors: Cong-Yan Chen, Stacey I. Zones
  • Patent number: 8075871
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for making a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-83 using a 1,4-bis(N-butylpiperidinium)butane dication or a 1,4-bis(N-butylpyrrolidinium)butane dication as a structure directing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Allen W. Burton, Jr., Stacey I. Zones
  • Patent number: 8007763
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves are prepared using a mixture comprising an organic structure directing agent capable of forming the molecular sieve, and an N,N,N-trialkyl benzyl quaternary ammonium cation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Stacey I. Zones
  • Patent number: 7998457
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a new crystalline molecular sieve designated SSZ-83 synthesized using a 1,4-bis(N-butylpiperidinium)butane dication or a 1,4-bis(N-butylpyrrolidinium)butane dication as a structure directing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Allen W. Burton, Jr., Stacey I. Zones
  • Publication number: 20110130610
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for isomerizing light paraffins by using a catalyst containing a zeolite selected from the group consisting of CON- and TUN-type zeolites, and at least one Group VIII metal. It has been found that the CON- and TUN-type zeolite catalysts of the present invention selectively convert C6 paraffins into the more favorable higher octane C6 isomer, namely 2,3-dimethylbetane (RON 101.0), over the less favorable C6 isomer, namely octane 2,2-dimethylbutane (RON 91.8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Con-Yen Chen, Stacey I. Zones