Patents Assigned to Total
  • Modified crystalline aluminosilicate for dehydration of alcohols
    Patent number: 10773250
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst composition comprising a modified crystalline aluminosilicate of the Framework Type FER having Si/Al framework molar/ratio greater than 20 characterized in that in said modified crystalline aluminosilicate the ratio between the strong acid sites and the weak acid sites, S/W, is lower than 1.0 and having the extra framework aluminum (EFAL) content lowered to less than 10 wt % preferably 5 wt % even more preferably less than 2 wt % measured by 27Al MAS NMR. The present invention further relates to a process for producing olefins from alcohols in presence of said catalyst composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Total Research & Technology Feluy
    Inventors: Nikolai Nesterenko, Delphine Minoux, Nadiya Danilina, Jean-Pierre Dath, Vincent Coupard, Sylvie Maury
  • FLEXIBLE LAMINATE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH A FLEXIBLE LAMINATE
    Publication number: 20200287068
    Abstract: A flexible laminate of photovoltaic cells is provided, including a layer of photovoltaic cells connected to one another; a frontal layer and a rear layer encapsulating the layer of photovoltaic cells, the frontal layer and the rear layer sandwiching the layer of photovoltaic cells; and at least one transparent layer of polymer-based varnish deposited on one of the frontal layer and/or the rear layer, the at least one transparent layer being disposed on an outside of the flexible laminate and being configured to ensure a protection of the flexible laminate. A method for manufacturing a flexible laminate of photovoltaic cells is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicant: TOTAL SOLAR INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Valerick CASSAGNE, Raphael DINELLI
  • HYBRID AIRSHIP AND RELATED ASSEMBLY AND/OR MAINTENANCE METHOD
    Publication number: 20200283170
    Abstract: The present invention concerns hybrid airship comprising at least one buoyancy enclosure containing a gas lighter than air, a gondola attached below the buoyancy enclosure, the gondola extending along a longitudinal axis, at least one propeller configured to propel the hybrid airship, the at least one propeller being attached to the buoyancy enclosure, at least one generator, configured to provide power to the propeller, the generator being connected to the gondola. The hybrid airship comprises an arm protruding from the gondola and connecting the generator to the gondola.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Applicants: TOTAL SA, FLYING WHALES
    Inventor: Hervé KUHLMANN
  • Method of input data compression, associated computer program product, computer system and extraction method
    Patent number: 10771089
    Abstract: A method of data compression performed by at least one core communicating with a central memory. The input data presents a two-dimensional input array formed by a plurality data items stored contiguously in the central memory according to a contiguous direction. The method comprises a step of wavelet transform comprising the following sub-steps: forming from the input array at least one tile comprising a plurality of consecutive data block columns, each data block column being formed by a plurality of lines of consecutive data items according to the contiguous direction, the length of each line being a multiple of the cache line length; and for each data block column computing dot products between a filter vector and each group of N lines using fused multiply-add instructions for the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: TOTAL SA
    Inventors: Long Qu, Marianne Cuif-Sjostrand, Mathieu Zmudz
  • Copolymer suitable for use as a detergent additive for fuel
    Patent number: 10767128
    Abstract: A copolymer obtained by copolymerization of at least: an apolar monomer (ma) with the following formula (I), where u=0 or I, w=0 or I, E=-0- or —NH(Z)—, or —O—CO—, or —NH—CO— or —CO—NH—, wherein Z is H or an alkyl group, and G is a group selected among an alkyl, an aromatic ring and an arylalkyl; and a polar monomer (mb) selected among those of the following formula (II), wherein t=0 or I, Q is selected among the oxygen atom and the —NR?— group, wherein R? is selected among a hydrogen atom and hydrocarbon chains, and R is a hydrocarbon chain substituted by at least one quaternary ammonium group and optionally one or more hydroxyl groups. The invention also relates to the use of such a copolymer as a detergent additive in a liquid fuel of an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventor: Julie Prevost
  • Process to mitigate unwanted formation of popcorn polymers using acoustic emission signals
    Patent number: 10765964
    Abstract: Process to monitor unwanted formation of a polymer, having internal mechanical strain, wherein said formation of polymer generates acoustic emissions due to the sudden break of the polymer, wherein the number of said acoustic emissions increases over time when there is formation of said unwanted polymer formation, wherein said acoustic emissions is detected by a resonant piezo electric transducer having a resonant frequency centred on the second harmonic of said acoustic emission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Total Research & Technology Feluy
    Inventor: Jean-Pierre Thoret Bauchet
  • Polylactide based compositions
    Patent number: 10767042
    Abstract: Embodiments of poly-lactide compositions are disclosed herein. The compositions may comprise at least one first polymer selected from polylactide-polybutadiene (PLA-PB) block copolymer, polylactide-urethane-polybutadiene block copolymer, or a mixture thereof; and at least one second polymer selected from polylactide, polylactide-urethane, or a mixture thereof. The composition may also comprise from 20% to 50% by weight of said first polymer based on the total weight of the composition and from 50% to 80% by weight of said second polymer based on the total weight of the composition. Embodiments of the present invention also relate to a process for preparing the poly-lactide compositions and articles comprising the poly-lactide compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Total Research & Technology Feluy
    Inventor: Thierry Coupin
  • Repair clamp gasket
    Patent number: 10767806
    Abstract: A clamp comprising a spanner extending across a gap between first and second longitudinally extending edges of a band clamped onto a fluid conduit having a circumference orientated about an axis; a connecting assembly configured to tighten the spanner and band to the conduit and a gasket between the band and spanner and the conduit; the gasket comprising a first circumferential seal bead protruding from an inner side of the gasket and having a circumferential length that is equal to or greater than the circumference of the conduit and at least one standalone header bead protruding from the inner side of the gasket and disposed at least partially between the spanner and the conduit and having a circumferential length that is substantially less than the circumference of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Total Piping Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Daryl M. Piontek, Raymond C. Minich
  • Combination of fuel additives
    Patent number: 10767126
    Abstract: A fuel composition which includes at least: a fuel from one or more sources selected from the group that comprises mineral, plant and synthetic sources; a compound (T1) selected among polyalkylene glycols, C1-C12 alkyl and polyalkylene glycol ethers, and the mixtures thereof; and a compound (T2) selected among the non-ionic emulsifiers. Also, an additive composition including at least: a compound (T1) selected among the C1-C6 alkyl and polyethylene glycol ethers including two to six units of ethylene glycol; a compound (T2) selected among the esters of one or more C1-C36 alkenyl carboxylic or alkyl carboxylic acids, and a polyol selected among sorbitan and isosorbide, taken alone or mixed together; and possibly a detergent additive. Further, a method for preventing, avoiding or delaying the formation of ice crystals or flakes in a tank of a vehicle provided with an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventors: Bernard Dequenne, Thomas Dubois
  • Opto-electronic device with textured surface and method of manufacturing thereof
    Patent number: 10763381
    Abstract: Disclosed is an opto-electronic device including a semiconducting substrate, a layered interface including at least one layer, the layered interface having a first surface in contact with a surface of the semiconducting substrate and the layered interface being adapted for passivating the surface of the semiconducting substrate, the layered interface having a second surface and the layered interface being adapted for electrically insulating the first surface from the second surface, and a textured surface structure including a plurality of nanowires and a transparent dielectric coating, the textured surface structure being in contact with the second surface of the layered interface, the plurality of nanowires protruding from the second surface and the plurality of nanowires being embedded between the second surface and the transparent dielectric coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: TOTAL S.A., ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE
    Inventors: Pere Roca I Cabarrocas, Wanghua Chen, Martin Foldyna, Gilles Poulain
  • Bitumen-polymer composition and method for the preparation thereof
    Patent number: 10759967
    Abstract: A process for preparing a bitumen-polymer composition includes mixing and heating a base bitumen-polymer with at least: one compound of general formula (I): R1—(COOH)z where R1 is a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, hydrocarbon chain, including 4 to 68 carbon atoms, and z is an integer from 1 to 4, and a compound (II) selected from the compounds able to react according to an acid-base reaction, an amidation reaction or an esterification reaction, with the carboxylic acid group of the additive (I). Also set forth is the composition obtained by the method and a kit composed of a bitumen-polymer composition including an additive (I), in the form of blocks, and a capsule comprising a compound (II).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventors: Laurence Lapalu, Mouhamad Mouazen
  • FLEXIBLE LAMINATE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20200274012
    Abstract: A flexible laminate of photovoltaic cells is provided, including a layer of photovoltaic cells that are connected to one another; a front layer and a back layer configured to encapsulate the layer of photovoltaic cells; and an outer film of flexible material with anti-soiling properties disposed on the front layer, the outer film having an average roughness that is less than 1 ?m. There is also provided a method for decreasing or limiting soiling on a surface of a flexible laminate of photovoltaic cells, the method including applying an outer film of flexible material with anti-soiling properties to the front layer, the outer film having an average roughness that is less than 1 ?m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: TOTAL SA
    Inventors: Valerick CASSAGNE, Frederic LEROY
  • GEAR LUBRICANT COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20200270544
    Abstract: A gear lubricant composition includes at least 97% by weight, based on the total weight of the lubricant composition, of at least one hydrocarbon-based oil that includes a weight content of isoparaffins ranging from 90 to 0%, a weight content of normal paraffins ranging from 0 to 10% and a carbon content of biological origin greater than or equal to 90% relative to the total weight of the oil, at least 0.01% by weight, based on the total weight of the lubricant composition, of at least one additive selected among the anti-wear additives, extreme pressure additives, anti-corrosion additives, additives having metal-deactivating properties, anti-foam additives, anti-oxidant additives selected among the phenolic anti-oxidants, and the mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventor: Louis PLANCQ
  • Copolymer that can be used as detergent additive for fuel
    Patent number: 10752853
    Abstract: A block copolymer including: at least one block A of following formula (I): in which p is an integer ranging from 2 to 100, R1? is selected from hydrogen and the methyl group, R2? is chosen from C1 to C34 hydrocarbon-based chains, at least one block B of following formula (II): in which n is an integer ranging from 2 to 40, R1 is chosen from hydrogen and the methyl group, Z is chosen from the oxygen atom and the group —NR?— with R? being chosen from a hydrogen atom and C1 to C12 hydrocarbon-based chains, G is a C1 to C34 hydrocarbon-based chain substituted by at least one quaternary ammonium group and optionally one or more hydroxyl groups. Also, the use of such a block copolymer as detergent additive in an internal combustion engine liquid fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventor: Julie Prevost
  • Lubricant composition
    Patent number: 10752858
    Abstract: A lubricant composition has a high molybdenum content and includes a combination of at least two compounds including molybdenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Total Marketing Services
    Inventors: Olivier Lerasle, Jérôme Valade, Mickaël Debord
  • Method for estimating faults in a three-dimensional seismic image block
    Patent number: 10746889
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for estimating faults in a three-dimensional seismic image block. Directrices are generated within respective first cross-sections of the seismic image block based on points selected by a user. Similarly, generatrices are generated within respective second cross-sections of the block based on points selected by the user. The user inputs relationships between directrices and generatrices. A fault is estimated within the seismic image block as a surface including at least one directric and at least one generatrix having a relationship therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: TOTAL SA
    Inventors: Noomane Keskes, Georges Sibille
  • Single step lactide production process with recovering water by decantation
    Patent number: 10745374
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for synthesizing lactide, comprising the steps of: providing one or more components to at least one reactor, the one or more components comprising lactic acid and a solvent; converting at least part of the lactic acid into lactide and water; recovering at least part of the lactide; and recovering at least part of the water; wherein the step of converting at least part of the lactic acid into lactide and water is performed in one step; and wherein the step of recovering at least part of the water comprises a decantation step, preferably with the proviso that the step of recovering at least part of the water does not comprise an azeotropic distillation step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Total Research & Technology Feluy
    Inventors: Mahdi Yazdanpanah, Jamal Chaouki, Pieter Van Wouwe, Bert Sels
  • Electric heating device
    Patent number: 10743372
    Abstract: An electrical heating device comprising a support and a heating layer made of carbon fibre composite on the support mid connected to an electrical power supply to warm the device. The heating layer has a volume which comprises an electrically conducting circuit part which extends along at least one continuous line, and an electrically non-conducting insulation part which fills the remainder of the volume of the heating layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: TOTAL SA
    Inventors: Alexandre Lewandowski, Franck Rey-Bethbeder, Dominique Delaporte, Alain Lechon, Maurice Geli, Yann Buzaré
  • Use of a fatty amine for preventing and/or reducing the metal losses of the parts in an engine
    Patent number: 10738261
    Abstract: One or more fatty amines are soluble in a lubricating composition for preventing and/or reducing the metal losses of the parts of an engine, such as a marine engine. The parts are brought into contact with the lubricating composition in order to prevent or reduce the metal losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventors: Valérie Doyen, Céline Chalancon
  • METHOD FOR PREPARING BITUMEN SOLID AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, IN A FLUIDISED AIR BED
    Publication number: 20200247011
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing granules of material usable as a road binder or as a sealing binder, including a core and a coating layer in a fluidized air bed facility, the core consisting of a first composition including at least one material selected from: a bitumen base, a pitch, a clear binder, and the coating layer consisting of a second composition including at least one viscosifying compound and at least one anticaking agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventors: Pauline ANACLET, Yvong HUNG