Patents Assigned to Phillips
  • High porosity fluorided silica-coated alumina activator-supports and uses thereof in metallocene-based catalyst systems for olefin polymerization
    Patent number: 11912809
    Abstract: Fluorided silica-coated alumina activator-supports have a bulk density from 0.15 to g/mL, a total pore volume from 0.85 to 2 mL/g, a BET surface area from 200 to 500 m2/g, an average pore diameter from 10 to 25 nm, and from 80 to 99% of pore volume in pores with diameters of greater than 6 nm. Methods of making the fluorided silica-coated alumina activator-supports and using the fluorided silica-coated aluminas in catalyst compositions and olefin polymerization processes also are described. Representative ethylene-based polymers produced using the compositions and processes have a melt index of 0.1 to 10 g/10 min and a density of 0.91 to 0.96 g/cm3, and contain from 70 to 270 ppm solid oxide and from 2 to 18 ppm fluorine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Max P. McDaniel, Eric D. Schwerdtfeger, Qing Yang, Carlos A. Cruz, Jinping J. Zhou, Anand Ramanathan, Kathy S. Clear, Zhihui Gu
  • Smart trailer system
    Patent number: 11912359
    Abstract: A smart trailer system coupled to a trailer of a vehicle includes a sensor configured to measure a parameter of the trailer, a sensor interface board electrically coupled to the sensor and configured to retrieve the measured parameter, and a master controller communicatively coupled to the sensor interface board via a data bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Phillips Connect Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Adam Bean, Timothy Ronald Jackson, Douglas Chambers, Ruben Chicas, Robert Alexander Phillips, Thomas Begin
  • METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING BLENDED FUELS
    Publication number: 20240059552
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods for distributing alcohol-containing gasoline. The methods herein facilitate the combination of gasoline blendstocks and alcohols to create finished gasoline products. The methods herein also measure the volumes and other characteristics of the gasoline blendstocks and alcohols and employ computers and controllers that calculate the gross and net volumes of liquids, including the net volume of finished gasoline products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Stuchlik, Marisa E. Carroll
  • SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTING BLENDED FUELS
    Publication number: 20240059550
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems for distributing alcohol-containing gasoline. The systems herein facilitate the combination of gasoline blendstocks and alcohols to create finished gasoline products. The systems herein also measure the volumes and other characteristics of the gasoline blendstocks and alcohols and feature computers and controllers that can calculate the gross and net volumes of liquids, including the net volume of finished gasoline products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Stuchlik, Marisa E. Carroll
  • Air electrodes of solid oxide electrochemical cells
    Patent number: 11909085
    Abstract: Disclosed are air electrode materials suitable for use in solid oxide electrochemical cells (SOCs). The disclosed cells can operate in a dual function modes, i.e., as a fuel cell and as an electrolysis cell. In both cases, chemical energy and electrical energy can be directly convert from one mode to the other; thereby providing a highly efficient energy conversion process that can be used as a sustainable energy source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: Phillips 66 Company, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Weilin Zhang, Meilin Liu, Ying Liu, Yucun Zhou
  • Dispensing device
    Patent number: 11891230
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispensing device for metering and dispensing a predetermined number of multiparticulates from a container. The dispensing device comprises a chamber which includes an inlet through which multiparticulates can enter the chamber and an overflow through which multiparticulates can leave the chamber. There is also an outlet through which multiparticulates can be dispensed from the chamber. The chamber comprises a metering surface which includes at least one retaining portion. The, or each, of the retaining portions is configured to be able to releasably retain a single multiparticulate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Phillips-Medisize A/S
    Inventors: Sabine Desset-Brethes, Regis Frelon, Stefan Hirsch, Hans Jensen, Esben Johansen, Peter Mathiasen, Jan Olesen
  • SYSTEMS FOR ISOBUTANE TO TRANSPORTATION FUEL
    Publication number: 20240034944
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to processes and systems for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a feed stream that predominantly comprises isobutane. The feed stream is catalytically-activated in two separate reaction zones arranged in series in a manner that minimizes the production of C1-C3 light paraffins and is tolerant to the presence of typical catalyst poisons. The first reaction zone is selective for conversion of the feed stream to predominantly olefins and some aromatics. The second reaction zone is maintained at a lower temperature and a higher pressure and is selective for converting olefins to monocyclic aromatics which facilitates further feed stream olefination. Certain embodiments contact the activation effluent with an alkylation catalyst to provide enhanced yields of upgraded hydrocarbon products that meet specifications for a transportation fuel blend component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Matthew J. Wulfers, Neal D. McDaniel, Robert M. Walston
  • ISOBUTANE TO TRANSPORTATION FUEL
    Publication number: 20240034949
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to processes and systems for producing liquid transportation fuels by converting a feed stream that predominantly comprises isobutane. The feed stream is catalytically-activated in two separate reaction zones arranged in series in a manner that minimizes the production of C1-C3 light paraffins and is tolerant to the presence of typical catalyst poisons. The first reaction zone is selective for conversion of the feed stream to predominantly olefins and some aromatics. The second reaction zone is maintained at a lower temperature and a higher pressure and is selective for converting olefins to monocyclic aromatics which facilitates further feed stream olefination. Certain embodiments contact the activation effluent with an alkylation catalyst to provide enhanced yields of upgraded hydrocarbon products that meet specifications for a transportation fuel blend component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Anthony O. Baldridge, Matthew J. Wulfers, Neal D. McDaniel, Robert M. Walston
  • QUANTITATING CORROSIVE NAPHTHENIC ACIDS IN CRUDE OIL
    Publication number: 20240036025
    Abstract: Processes for quantitating the corrosivity of naphthenic acids in a sample comprising crude oil or a liquid fraction thereof by reacting the sample with a metal comprising iron to produce iron naphthenates that are then stabilized by a ligand. The stabilized iron naphthenates are then analyzed by mass spectrometry to accurately quantitate the percentage of total naphthenic acids in the sample that are iron-reactive naphthenic acids associated with metal corrosion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventors: Leonard Nyadong, Edward C. Weintrob
  • Normal alpha olefin synthesis using decarbonylative olefination
    Patent number: 11884614
    Abstract: An alpha olefin synthesis process includes (i) subjecting a first normal alpha olefin to hydroformylation in the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form a first linear aldehyde, (ii) subjecting the first linear aldehyde to decarbonylative olefination to form a linear internal olefin, (iii) subjecting the linear internal olefin to isomerization-hydroformylation in the presence of carbon monoxide and hydrogen to form a second linear aldehyde, and (iv) subjecting the second linear aldehyde to hydrogenation to form a linear alcohol followed by dehydration to form a second normal alpha olefin, or subjecting the second linear aldehyde to combined hydrogenation-dehydration in a single step to form a second normal alpha olefin. Using this process, for example, ethylene can be converted to 1-hexene, and 1-butene can be converted to 1-decene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Brooke L. Small, Michael S. Webster-Gardiner
  • Intake air heating systems and methods
    Patent number: 11881908
    Abstract: An intake air heating system for a vehicle includes: an air heater configured to heat air an intake system of an engine; an air heater control module configured to selectively apply power to the air heater via a power conductor; and a voltage sensor and communication module configured to: measure a voltage on terminals of the air heater; and transmit an indicator of the voltage to the air heater control module on the power conductor, where the air heater control module is further configured to: receive the indicator via the power conductor; determine a resistance of the air heater based on the voltage on the terminals of the air heater and a current through the air heater; and apply power to the air heater based on the resistance of the air heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Phillips & Temro Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Steven W. Tonkin
  • Oligomerization catalyst system deactivation and related ethylene oligomerization processes
    Patent number: 11878952
    Abstract: Methods for deactivating a transition metal-based catalyst system containing a co-catalyst comprising an aluminoxane and optionally an alkylaluminum are disclosed in which the catalyst system is contacted with a C4-C18 alcohol co-catalyst deactivating agent at a molar amount of OH of the co-catalyst deactivating agent in a range from 0.5 to 1.5 times {(moles of aluminum of the aluminoxane)+(moles aluminum of the alkylaluminum)+(moles aluminum of the alkylaluminum)}. Related methods for deactivating a residual catalyst system in reactor effluent streams and related ethylene oligomerization processes also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventor: Brooke L. Small
  • Modified ZSM-5 catalyst for converting light hydrocarbons to liquid fuels
    Patent number: 11872544
    Abstract: Methods for modifying a ZSM-5 zeolite by contacting the zeolite with an alkaline solution prior to combining with a binder material to produce a modified ZSM-5 catalyst extrudate that has substantially longer catalyst life, relative to an untreated ZSM-5 catalyst, for converting light olefins to products that may be used as a liquid transportation fuel blend stock. The alkaline solution is optionally sodium hydroxide. The binder is optionally alumina, bentonite or silica.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY
    Inventor: Jianhua Yao
  • Ethylene oligomerization processes
    Patent number: 11873264
    Abstract: Process for producing alpha olefins comprising contacting ethylene, a zirconium based catalyst system comprising, a hydrocarbylmetal compound, a chain transfer agent, and optionally an organic reaction medium. Chain transfer agents which can be utilized include a) hydrogen, b) a compound comprising a hydrogen silicon bond, a compound having a hydrogen sulfur bond, a compound having a hydrogen phosphorus bond, or c) a transition metal compound chain transfer agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Brooke L. Small, Orson L. Sydora, Ronald D. Knudsen
  • Modified supported chromium catalysts and ethylene-based polymers produced therefrom
    Patent number: 11865528
    Abstract: Supported chromium catalysts with an average valence less than +6 and having a hydrocarbon-containing or halogenated hydrocarbon-containing ligand attached to at least one bonding site on the chromium are disclosed, as well as ethylene-based polymers with terminal alkane, aromatic, or halogenated hydrocarbon chain ends. Another ethylene polymer characterized by at least 2 wt. % of the polymer having a molecular weight greater than 1,000,000 g/mol and at least 1.5 wt. % of the polymer having a molecular weight less than 1000 g/mol is provided, as well as an ethylene homopolymer with at least 3.5 methyl short chain branches and less than 0.6 butyl short chain branches per 1000 total carbon atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Masud M. Monwar, Carlos A. Cruz, Jared L. Barr, Max P. McDaniel
  • System and method for securing an asset
    Patent number: 11865883
    Abstract: A system and method is provided to lock or unlock a gladhand coupler on a towed asset to prevent connection of a tractor air line to the gladhand is provided. The system prevents the tractor from properly operating the towed asset brakes and therefore prevents the unauthorized movement of the towed asset. The system has a locking mechanism that blocks the surface on the gladhand used for coupling with another gladhand coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Phillips Connect Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gil Winograd, Jim Epler, Adam Bean, Thomas Peterson, Zhimin Guo
  • Aqueous methods for titanating a chromium/silica catalyst
    Patent number: 11865505
    Abstract: Methods for synthesizing a water-soluble titanium-silicon complex are disclosed herein. The titanium-silicon complex can be utilized to produce titanated solid oxide supports and titanated chromium supported catalysts. The titanated chromium supported catalysts subsequently can be used to polymerize olefins to produce, for example, ethylene based homopolymer and copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Max P. McDaniel, Kathy S. Clear, Jeremy M. Praetorius
  • Dual metallocene polyethylene with improved processability for lightweight blow molded products
    Patent number: 11866529
    Abstract: Ethylene-based polymers having a density of 0.952 to 0.968 g/cm3, a ratio of HLMI/MI from 185 to 550, an IB parameter from 1.46 to 1.80, a tan ? at 0.1 sec?1 from 1.05 to 1.75 degrees, and a slope of a plot of viscosity versus shear rate at 100 sec?1 from 0.18 to 0.28 are described, with low melt flow versions having a HLMI from 10 to 30 g/10 min and a Mw from 250,000 to 450,000 g/mol, and high melt flow versions having a HLMI from 30 to 55 g/10 min and a Mw from 200,000 to 300,000 g/mol. These polymers have the processability of chromium-based resins, but with improved stress crack resistance and topload strength for bottles and other blow molded products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Jeremy M. Praetorius, Yongwoo Inn, Alfred E. Brown, Jr., Brandy Rutledge-Ryal, Carlos A. Cruz, Jay M. Chaffin
  • Camera system for monitoring cargo of a trailer
    Patent number: D1012152
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: R.A. Phillips Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter John Pless, Daniel William Forthoffer
  • Autoinjector
    Patent number: D1016276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Phillips-Medisize A/S
    Inventors: Carsten Petersen, Emil Wegger Jensen, Troels Rask Pedersen