Patents Represented by Attorney Wallace L. Oliver

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  • Supported olefin polymerization catalyst
    Patent number: 4581342
    Abstract: A solid-hydrocarbon insoluble, alpha-olefin polymerization catalyst component with superior activity, stereospecificity and morphology characteristics, comprises the product formed by (a) complexing a magnesium alkyl composition with an ortho disubstituted hindered aromatic acid ester; (b) reacting the resulting complex with a compatible precipitation agent to form a solid component; and (c) reacting the resulting solid with a titanium(IV) compound and an electron donor compound in a suitable diluent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Bryce V. Johnson, Nicholas M. Karayannis, Charles R. Hoppin, Linda Ornellas
  • Exhaustively prepolymerized supported alpha-olefin polymerization catalyst
    Patent number: 4579836
    Abstract: An exhaustively prepolymerized supported olefin polymerization catalyst component comprises solid, hydrocarbon-insoluble, magnesium-containing, titanium-containing catalyst particles which have been contacted with an olefin monomer and an organo-aluminum co-catalyst under exhaustive prepolymerization conditions at an Al/Ti atomic ratio such that the weight of prepolymer formed is less than 10 times the weight of such catalyst particles and the resulting prepolymerized catalyst particles essentially are inactive to further polymerization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1986
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory G. Arzoumanidis, Sam S. Lee, Benjamin S. Tovrog
  • Device for aligning a cutter assembly shaft relative to a die face of an underwater pelletizer
    Patent number: 4569809
    Abstract: The alignment device or jig is utilized in aligning a shaft of a pelletizer perpendicular with a die face and includes a sensing/scraping assembly which is adapted to travel on a die face and scrape polymer drool off the die face until a scraping edge of the assembly is in constant contact with the die face during rotation of the jig on the shaft of the pelletizer. The scraping edge is mounted on the end of a rod which is spring biased toward the die face and which is axially movable in a bore in the jig and movement of the rod indicates nonperpendicularity of the shaft to the die face. After adjusting the skew of the shaft, cessation of movement of the rod in the bore in the jig will indicate a true perpendicularity of the shaft to the die face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: John W. Baggett
  • Olefin polymerization catalyst system producing polymer with low active chloride
    Patent number: 4567155
    Abstract: A catalyst system especially suited for polymerizing alpha-olefins in the gas-phase to polymers containing essentially no active chloride comprises (A) a titanium-containing component supported on a hydrocarbon-insoluble magnesium-containing compound in combination with an electron donor compound and (B) a co-catalyst comprising (a) at least one trialkylaluminum compound (b) an aromatic acid ester and (c) an unhindered secondary amine, optionally reacted with a dialkylaluminum hydride, in substantial absence of compounds containing an Al-Cl bond.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Tovrog, Charles R. Hoppin, Bryce V. Johnson
  • Method and apparatus for controlling the discharge of product from vapor phase polymerization of monomers in a horizontal stirred-bed reactor
    Patent number: 4535134
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for metering the removal of polymer or copolymer from the take-off end of a horizontal vapor phase polymerization stirred-bed reactor. The take-off zone discharge apparatus comprises a drain valve, which can seal off the reactor when needed, followed by an automatic discharge ball valve, which controls the discharge of product from the reactor. The discharge apparatus limits vapor losses, outlet pluggage, and downtime on the reactor. The discharge apparatus also can be operated for allowing residence time flexibility, increased catalyst yields, and improved product quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1983
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1985
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Mark X. de Lorenzo, Charles R. Hoffpauir, Johnnie R. Hutchins, Timmy R. Meyer, John E. Page, Michael E. Poehl
  • Mixed ester retreated propylene polymerization catalyst
    Patent number: 4526882
    Abstract: A comminuted, supported polymerization catalyst for alpha-olefins comprises (A) an organoaluminum compound and (B) a solid titanium-containing component formed by at least one halogen-containing compound of titanium(IV); (b) at least one electron donor; and (c) at least one hydrocarbon-insoluble magnesium-containing compound; and (2) retreating such comminuted product with (a) at least one halogen-containing compound of titanium(IV); and (b) a mixture containing ethylbenzoate and a substituted alkyl aromatic acid ester in which the substituent group has a negative Hammett constant; and optionally, at least one chlorocarbon and/or at least one haloalkylchlorosilane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1985
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Bryce V. Johnson, Nicholas M. Karayannis, John S. Skryantz
  • Method for manufacture of AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate molecular sieve with low sodium content
    Patent number: 4514516
    Abstract: AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate molecular sieve is prepared by reacting under crystallization conditions an aqueous mixture containing sources for an oxide of silicon, an oxide of boron, a cation and a lower alkyl primary or secondary amine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1985
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: Imre Puskas
  • Process to convert linear alkenes selectively using high concentrations of AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate catalyst
    Patent number: 4503282
    Abstract: A process to convert a substantially linear alkene, such as n-butene, to isomerized products comprises contacting such alkene under conversion conditions comprising a temperature of above 300.degree. C. to about 650.degree. C. and an alkene reactant partial pressure of less than about 0.4 atmospheres with an AMS-1B borosilicate catalyst composition containing at least 50 wt. % hydrogen from AMS-1B incorporated in an inert binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 5, 1985
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: David L. Sikkenga
  • Alkene conversion using AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate
    Patent number: 4499325
    Abstract: A process to convert an alkene to oligomerized, aromatized and isomerized products comprises contacting such alkene under conversion conditions with an AMS-1B borosilicate catalyst composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Marvin R. Klotz, Edwin F. Peters
  • Selective low-temperature isomerization of normal butenes using AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate molecular sieve
    Patent number: 4499326
    Abstract: A process to convert a normal butene to isomerized products comprises contacting such alkene under conversion conditions with a hydrogen form AMS-1B borosilicate catalyst composition at a conversion temperature below 250.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: John L. Melquist
  • Process to convert C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 olefins to a gasoline blending stock
    Patent number: 4451685
    Abstract: A process to convert propylene to gasoline blending stock products comprises contacting C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 olefins under conversion conditions with an AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate catalyst composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1984
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Thomas D. Nevitt, Norman F. Jerome
  • Continuous in-line melt flow rate control system
    Patent number: 4448736
    Abstract: The continuous in-line melt flow rate control system (40; 100) is coupled to a mixer/extruder system (10; 97) including a polymer, stabilizer and degradent feeding system (12, 16, 18; 102) supplying mixed materials to the inlet end of an extruder (24; 108) having a die head (26) at the outlet end thereof. The control system (40; 100) is coupled between a rheometer (42; 112) which monitors a slip stream (46; 110) of melt from the extruder (24; 108) and a ratio controller (48; 93) in the feeding system (12, 16, 18; 102).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1984
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Donald B. Emery, William M. Herring
  • Continuous reactivation of AMS-1B-containing catalyst systems
    Patent number: 4435311
    Abstract: A process to reactivate a noble metal-containing AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate catalyst comprising contacting such catalyst with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: David L. Sikkenga
  • Process to convert linear alkanes
    Patent number: 4433190
    Abstract: A process to convert an alkane, such as n-butane, to dehydrogenated and isomerized products comprises contacting such alkane under conversion conditions with an AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate catalyst composition containing an ion or molecule of a catalytically active element, such as a noble metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1984
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: David L. Sikkenga, Thomas D. Nevitt, Norman F. Jerome
  • Retreating comminuted olefin polymerization catalyst with a titanium (IV) compound and an ester
    Patent number: 4431570
    Abstract: A comminuted, supported polymerization catalyst for alpha-olefins comprises (A) an organoaluminum compound and (B) a solid titanium-containing component formed by (1) comminuting a solid reaction product comprising (a) at least one halogen-containing compound of titanium(IV); (b) at least one electron donor; and (c) at least one hydrocarbon-insoluble magnesium-containing compound; and (2) retreating such comminuted product with (a) at least one halogen-containing compound of titanium(IV); and (b) at least one organic acid ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: Bryce V. Johnson
  • Modification of hydrocarbon conversion processes over crystalline borosilicate catalysts by addition of water
    Patent number: 4431857
    Abstract: Incorporation of above about 50 ppm water into feed of a hydrocarbon conversion process using an AMS-1B crystalline borosilicate-based catalyst alters the product distribution produced in such process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: Allen I. Feinstein
  • Retreating comminuted olefin polymerization catalyst with a titanium(IV) compound, a haloalkylchlorosilane and an ester
    Patent number: 4431571
    Abstract: A comminuted, supported polymerization catalyst for alpha-olefins comprises (A) an organoaluminum compound and (B) a solid titanium-containing component formed by (1) comminuting a solid reaction product comprising (a) at least one halogen-containing compound of titanium(IV); (b) at least one electron donor; and (c) at least one hydrocarbon-insoluble magnesium-containing compound; and (2) retreating such comminuted product with (a) at least one halogen-containing compound of titanium(IV); (b) at least one haloalkylchlorosilane; and (c) at least one organic acid ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: Nicholas M. Karayannis
  • Retreating comminuted olefin polymerization catalyst with a titanium (IV) compound, a chlorocarbon and an ester
    Patent number: 4431572
    Abstract: A comminuted, supported polymerization catalyst for alpha-olefins comprises (A) an organoaluminum compound and (B) a solid titanium-containing component formed by (1) comminuting a solid reaction product comprising (a) at least one halogen-containing compound of titanium (IV); (b) at least one electron donor; and (c) at least one hydrocarbon-insoluble magnesium-containing compound; and (2) retreating such comminuted product with (a) at least one halogen-containing compound of titanium (IV); (b) at least one chlorocarbon; and (c) at least one organic acid ester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1984
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Nicholas M. Karayannis, Bryce V. Johnson
  • Activation of complexed reduced titanium halide olefin polymerization catalyst with haloalkylchlorosilanes
    Patent number: 4422956
    Abstract: A titanium-containing olefin polymerization catalyst component comprises a titanium-containing component formed by reducing titanium tetrachloride with an organoaluminum compound, optionally contacting the resulting reduced solid with a pretreatment amount of alpha-olefin monomer under polymerization conditions, and reacting the resulting product with a Lewis base complexing agent and a haloalkylchlorosilane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1983
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Gregory G. Arzoumanidis, Sam S. Lee
  • Catalyst deactivation in propylene polymers using ammonium salts
    Patent number: 4420609
    Abstract: Polyolefin polymer powder containing active catalyst residues is deactivated by contacting such powder with a mixture containing an inert gas and an ammonium salt in a dry state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1983
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventor: Chi-Hung Lin