Patents by Inventor Zhang Lei
Zhang Lei 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).
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Publication number: 20240165596Abstract: The present application pertains to family of new crystalline molecular sieves designated SSZ-93. Molecular sieve SSZ-93 is structurally similar to sieves falling within the MTT structure type such as SSZ-32x, SSZ-32, ZSM-23, EU-13, ISI-4, and KZ-1 family of molecular sieves. SSZ-93 is characterized as having magnesium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2022Publication date: May 23, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Adeola OJO, Yihua ZHANG, Guan-Dao LEI, Howard Steven LACHEEN
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Patent number: 11987757Abstract: Described herein are processes for hydroisomerising an unconventional feedstock using a hydroisomerisation catalyst comprising zeolite SSZ-91, zeolite SSZ-32, or zeolite SSZ-32x to provide a diesel fuel.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Kamala R. Krishna, Yihua Zhang, Guan-Dao Lei, Adeola Florence Ojo
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Publication number: 20240149250Abstract: An improved hydrotreating catalyst and process for making a base oil product wherein the catalyst comprises a base extrudate that includes a high nanopore volume amorphous silica alumina (ASA) and an alumina. The catalyst and process generally involve the use of a high nanopore volume ASA/alumina based catalyst to produce hydrotreated dewaxed base oil products by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon feedstock. The catalyst base extrudate advantageously comprises an amorphous silica alumina having a pore volume in the 11-20 nm pore diameter range of 0.2 to 0.9 cc/g and an alumina having, a pore volume in the 11-20 nm pore diameter range of 0.01 to 1.0 cc/g, with the base extrudate formed from the amorphous silica alumina and the alumina having a total pore volume in the 2-50 nm pore diameter range of 0.12 to 1.80 cc/g. The catalyst further comprises at least one modifier element from Groups 6 to 10 and Group 14 of the Periodic Table. The catalyst and process provide improved aromatics saturation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Yihua ZHANG, Guan-Dao LEI
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Publication number: 20240141237Abstract: Described herein are processes for hydroisomerising an unconventional feedstock using a hydroisomerisation catalyst comprising zeolite SSZ-91, zeolite SSZ-32, or zeolite SSZ-32x to provide a diesel fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Kamala R. KRISHNA, Yihua ZHANG, Guan-Dao LEI, Adeola OJO
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Publication number: 20240134763Abstract: System testing is described. An example system testing method includes: acquiring module relationship information for a system under test, the system under test including a plurality of modules, the module relationship information indicating a logical relationship between each two of the plurality of modules; and testing at least two modules in the system under test based on the module relationship information, the at least two modules being associated with each other for the same function implemented by the system under test. By use of the technical solution of the present disclosure, both system and module perspectives can be applied to system integration testing, so as to achieve a more comprehensive system testing coverage and find problems in the system under test as soon as possible, which can help to improve the system testing coverage and system testing efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Ray Guangliang Lei, Kay Shan, Ying Zhang, Xinquan Fu, Chun Xi Kenny Chen
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Publication number: 20240117256Abstract: An improved process for making a heavy base oil from a base oil feedstream comprising an atmospheric resid feedstock, and, optionally, a base oil feedstock, via hydroprocessing. The process generally involves subjecting a base oil feedstream comprising the atmospheric resid to hydrocracking and dewaxing steps, and optionally to hydrofinishing, to produce base oil product(s) including a heavy grade base oil product having a viscosity of at least about 12.7 cSt at 100° C. The invention is useful to make heavy grade base oil products, as well as Group II and/or Group III/III+ base oils.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Horacio TREVINO, Minghui ZHANG, Guan-Dao LEI, Luyen T. VO
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Publication number: 20240110120Abstract: A method for making a base oil having enhanced color stability and the base oil prepared therefrom are disclosed. The method comprises adding a phenyl benzotriazole compound to a base oil composition to form a color-stabilized base oil composition. In some cases, the phenyl benzotriazole compound has the structural formula (I): wherein, R and R? are independently one or more substituents selected from hydrogen, substituted and unsubstituted alkyl, substituted and unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted and unsubstituted alkoxy, substituted and unsubstituted carboxyl, or a combination thereof, with the proviso that at least one of R and R? is a non-hydrogen substituent.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Yihua ZHANG, Guan-Dao LEI, Malek M. ROSTAMI, Beth A. RUSSELL
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Publication number: 20240101912Abstract: An improved hydroisomerization catalyst and process for making a base oil product using a catalyst comprising SSZ-91 molecular sieve and ZSM-12 molecular sieve. The catalyst and process generally involves the use of a catalyst comprising an SSZ-91 molecular sieve combined with a ZSM-12 molecular sieve to produce dewaxed base oil products by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon feedstock. The catalyst and process provide improved base oil cold properties, such as pour point and cloud point, along with other beneficial base oil properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Yihua ZHANG, Adeola OJO, Guan-Dao LEI
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Publication number: 20240100513Abstract: A method for making a hydroisomerization catalyst having improved thermal stability and metal dispersion characteristics, the catalyst prepared therefrom, and a process for making a base oil product using the catalyst are disclosed. The catalyst is prepared from a composition comprising an SSZ-91 molecular sieve and a rare earth modified alumina, with the composition being modified to contain a Group 8-10 metal, typically through impregnation of a Group 8-10 metal composition. The catalyst may be used to produce dewaxed base oil products by contacting the catalyst under hydroisomerization conditions with a hydrocarbon feedstock.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Yihua ZHANG, Adeola OJO, Guan-Dao LEI
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Publication number: 20240084204Abstract: An improved process for making a bright stock base oil from a base oil feedstream comprising an atmospheric resid feedstock, and, optionally, a base oil feedstock, via hydroprocessing. The process generally involves subjecting a base oil feedstream comprising the atmospheric resid to hydrocracking and dewaxing steps, and optionally to hydrofinishing, to produce base oil product(s) including a bright stock grade base oil product having a viscosity of at least about 22 cSt at 100° C. The invention is useful to make heavy grade base oil products such as bright stock, as well as Group II and/or Group III/III+ base oils.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Horacio TREVINO, Minghui ZHANG, Guan-Dao LEI, Thomas Ralph FARRELL
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Publication number: 20240076563Abstract: Provided in one embodiment is an improved and more flexible process for preparing a finished base oil or a white oil product comprising passing a dewaxed base oil product to a distillation column and separating the dewaxed base oil product into fuel and base oil product streams. The base oil product streams are tested to determine if they meet desired specifications. Base oil product streams that meet the desired minimum base oil specifications are passed to a hydrofinishing reactor to prepare a white oil product, or passed to direct sale.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Kenneth John PEINADO, Jay PAREKH, Jifei JIA, Yihua ZHANG, Guan-Dao Lei, Guang ZHANG
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Publication number: 20240076564Abstract: Described are processes to produce base oils with one more improved properties, e.g., lower aromatics, economically and/or efficiently. In some embodiments, the processes relate to two stage (or more) hydrofinishing which advantageously provides base oils with lower aromatics than comparable one stage processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Yihua ZHANG, Subhasis BHATTACHARYA, Guan-Dao LEI
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Publication number: 20240076560Abstract: Described herein is a process for hydroisomerising a hydrocarbon feed. The process may comprise: combining a hydrocarbon feed and a hydroisomerisation additive to provide a combined feed; and contacting the combined feed with a hydroisomerisation catalyst comprising zeolite SSZ-91, where the hydroisomerisation additive is a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen heterocycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2021Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Yihua ZHANG, Guan-Dao LEI, Adeola Florence OJO
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Publication number: 20240076565Abstract: Described are processes to produce base oils with one more improved properties, e.g., lower aromatics, economically and/or efficiently. In some embodiments the processes comprise a step that reduces the amount of residual refractory sulfur compounds prior to or simultaneous with a hydrofinishing step which advantageously provides base oils with lower aromatics than comparable processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Yihua ZHANG, Guan-Dao LEI
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Publication number: 20230338109Abstract: The present disclosure provides a Traditional Chinese Medicine inspection device of a composite millimeter-wave radar, and relates to the technical field of Traditional Chinese Medicine detection devices. The Traditional Chinese Medicine inspection device of the composite millimeter-wave radar includes a base, wherein a moving frame is threadedly installed at the top end of the base, a mounting table is slidably installed at the top end of the moving frame, a driving device is installed inside the mounting table, and a connecting frame is rotatably installed at the top end of the mounting table; the driving device has a driving motor and a driving rod, a detection device is rotatably installed at the right end of a connecting arm body, and a transmission device is installed at the bottom end of the connecting arm body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: YANG Jie, Liu Baoyan, Wang BIN, Wen Tiancai, Zhang Lei, Liu Jia
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Publication number: 20140260349Abstract: A novel control logic for an individual cube spray type ice machine. The duration of the freeze cycle is able to adapt to changes in inlet water temperature, changes in ambient air temperature, and the impact of warm temperatures of internal ice making parts within the ice machine due to off cycle periods. This is accomplished through a combination of starting a freeze time period only after the water temperature for the volume of water circulating over the evaporator has reached approximately 32° F., and a freeze time period value that is a function of the refrigerant temperature leaving the condenser at the time where the water reaches approximately 32° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Manitowoc Foodservice Companies, LLCInventors: Daryl ERBS, Zhang LEI
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Patent number: D611151Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2008Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: LifeScan Scotland, Ltd.Inventor: Zhang Lei
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Patent number: PP22198Abstract: A new cultivar of rose, ‘Te Jiao’, characterized by its upright, climbing habit, semi-glossy green foliage, its semi-double pink flowers, its repeat blooming habit even through hot weather, its disease resistance, and its vigorous growth habit with minimal seed production.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Beijing Union UniversityInventors: Bao Ping Qiu, Zhang Lei, Ding Yan Li
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Patent number: PP22243Abstract: A new cultivar of rose plant named ‘Te Qiao’, a shrub rose characterized by its upright, compact, densely-branched habit, its semi-glossy green foliage, its red-purple, single flowers, its repeat blooming habit even through hot weather and its vigorous growth with minimal seed production.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Beijing Union UniversityInventors: Bao Ping Qiu, Ding Yan Li, Zhang Lei
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Patent number: D734371Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE COMPANIES, LLCInventors: Zhang Lei, Zhou Xiangcheng, Gu Zhimei, Gorm Bressner