Patents Assigned to Total
  • Patent number: 9394775
    Abstract: A device is provided for fracturing a geological hydrocarbon reservoir including two packers defining between them a confined space in a well drilled in the reservoir; a pump for increasing the pressure of a fluid in the confined space; an apparatus for heating the fluid; at least one pair of two electrodes arranged in the confined space; and an electric circuit for generating an electric arc between the two electrodes, the circuit including at least one voltage source connected to the electrodes and an inductance between the voltage source and one of the two electrodes. The device permits improved fracturing of the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: TOTAL S.A.
    Inventors: Franck Rey-Bethbeder, Antoine Jacques, Justin Martin, Antoine Sylvestre De Ferron, Thierry Reess, Alain Gibert, Olivier Maurel, Christian Laborderie, Gilles Pijaudier-Cabot
  • Patent number: 9388095
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi staged cracking and stripping process that can be used in a fluidized-bed catalytic cracking process or FCC (fluidized catalytic cracking) process for maximizing the production of olefins, that is to say of C3 and C4 olefins, in particular propylene and distillates. One subject of the present invention is therefore a multi-staged process for cracking and stripping a fluidized mixture of hydrocarbons and of coked catalyst particles, integrated into a conventional fluidized-bed catalytic cracking process comprising at least one cracking step and one stripping step after separation of the particles of coked catalyst from the cracked effluent during the disengaging/stripping step, characterized in that it comprises at least two steps of cracking at least one hydrocarbonaceous fluid over the separated coked catalyst particles followed by at least two steps of stripping these particles, each cracking step preceding a stripping step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: TOTAL RAFFINAGE MARKETING
    Inventors: Patrick Leroy, Marc Bories, Michaël Echard
  • Patent number: 9388670
    Abstract: A containment system for recovering hydrocarbon fluid from a leaking device comprises a dome situated above the leaking device and forming a cavity for accumulating hydrocarbon fluid from the leaking device, and an injection system that inputs an injection fluid into the cavity. The injection system comprises a plurality of first injectors near the domes inner surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Total SA
    Inventors: Van-Khoi Vu, Jean-Claude Bourguignon
  • Patent number: 9388979
    Abstract: The object of the invention is a chemical-looping combustion device utilizing a solid fuel generating unburnt particles and using oxygen-carrying particles such as metallic oxides, and comprising at least one combustion zone and a separator for the particles contained in a gaseous mixture coming from the combustion zone, wherein the separator comprises at least one enclosure (1) with an intake line (4) for said mixture, a discharge line (5) arranged in the lower part of the enclosure and an outlet line (6) arranged in the upper part of the device, the intake and discharge/outlet parameters being so selected as to create in the enclosure a dense phase in the lower part and a dilute phase in the upper part, and wherein said intake line opens into the dilute phase. The invention also relates to a combustion method implementing the device according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: TOTAL SA, IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES
    Inventors: Ali Hoteit, Florent Guillou, Sébastien Rifflart, Thierry Gauthier
  • Patent number: 9384871
    Abstract: A composition can include polystyrene, modified-polystyrene, or a mixture thereof. The polystyrene, modified-polystyrene, or mixture thereof can include carbon nanotubes. The composition can also include a polyolefin. The composition can include at most 1.90% by weight of carbon nanotubes, based on a total weight of the composition. The composition can be made by melt blending the polystyrene, modified-polystyrene, or a mixture thereof with carbon nanotubes, and with the polyolefin. An article can be made from the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Total Research & Technology Feluy
    Inventors: Dimitri Rousseaux, Michel Duc, Philippe Lodefier, Olivier Lhost
  • Patent number: 9377549
    Abstract: According to the invention, elastic parameters, including density, pressure wave propagation speed, and/or shear in pervious layers located in a dense underground area along an array of horizontal positions, are estimated by inverting 4D seismic data. Firstly, an estimate of variations in the elastic parameters in one or more starting positions of the array, which can be located on bored wells within the area in question, is obtained. Then, a propagation algorithm is used in order to gradually carry out the 4D data inversion on the basis of the starting positions. The inversion takes into account the previously estimated parameter variations. A spatial variation in the depth and/or the thickness of the pervious lavers in question can also be taken into account. Propagation is based on positions that are consecutively selected as providing optimal values for a cost function assessed in order to invert the 4D data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Total SA
    Inventors: Pierre Thore, Christian Hubans
  • Patent number: 9376557
    Abstract: A process for preparing a homogeneous polyethylene product can include producing a first polyethylene resin in the presence of a metallocene catalyst in a reactor. The first polyethylene resin can have a density of from 0.942 to 0.970 g/cm3 and an HLMI of from 0.5 to 150 g/10 min. The process can include separately producing a second polyethylene resin in the presence of a chromium catalyst in a reactor. The process can include physically blending together the first polyethylene resin and the second polyethylene resin to produce the homogeneous polyethylene product. The homogeneous polyethylene product can include at least 25% by weight of the first polyethylene resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Total Research & Technology Feluy
    Inventors: Daan Dewachter, Eric Damme
  • Publication number: 20160177216
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lubricant for marine engines including at least one base oil, at least one overbased detergent, at least one neutral detergent and at least one fatty amine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventors: Denis LANCON, Valérie DOYEN
  • Publication number: 20160177341
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of a switch for the production of heterologous non-catabolic compounds in microbial host cells. In one aspect, provided herein are genetically modified microorganisms that produce non-catabolic compounds more stably when serially cultured under aerobic conditions followed by microaerobic conditions, and methods of producing non-catabolic compounds by culturing the genetically modified microbes under such culture conditions. In another aspect, provided herein are genetically modified microorganisms that produce non-catabolic compounds more stably when serially cultured in the presence of maltose followed by the reduction or absence of maltose, and methods of producing non-catabolic compounds by culturing the genetically modified microbes under such culture conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicants: AMYRIS, INC., TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventors: Penelope R. CHUA, Adam MEADOWS
  • Publication number: 20160178486
    Abstract: Apparatuses, methods and uses thereof, for sampling fluids and volatile components in such fluids, from a high pressure pipe, are provided. The apparatus can include dual floating pistons moveably disposed in two cylinders. The lower portion of the first cylinder can be fluidly connected to the upper portion of the second cylinder. In operation, fluids can enter the upper portion of the first cylinder, controlled by flow limiting means. Once the first cylinder is filled with sample, the pressure on the sample can equalize to the pressure set in the lower portion of the second cylinder. The sample can be exposed to gas to liberate the volatile components of the sample into a vapour phase. The sample, or vapour phase, can then be discharged from the first cylinder to an analyzing device. The apparatus, method and use of the present disclosure can reduce the risk of plugging of the system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: TOTAL ANALYTICAL CONSULTING INC.
    Inventor: Kurt TREFIAK
  • Patent number: 9371446
    Abstract: A monovinylaromatic polymer composition can include a bio-sourced polymer dispersed phase and optionally a rubber dispersed phase. The bio-sourced polymer dispersed phase can be predominantly made of particles having a size of less than 10 ?m. The monovinylaromatic polymer composition can be made by admixing a monovinylaromatic monomer, bio-sourced polymer, and optionally rubber at conditions effective to polymerize at least a part of the monovinylaromatic monomer and generate a compatibilizer. The monovinylaromatic polymer composition can be made by admixing a monovinylaromatic monomer, functionalized bio-sourced polymer(s) or mixtures of bio-sourced polymer(s) and functionalized bio-sourced polymer(s), and optionally rubber at conditions effective to polymerize at least a part of the monovinylaromatic monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Total Petrochemicals France
    Inventor: Michel Duc
  • Patent number: 9372273
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of processing seismic image of the subsurface. The method comprises determining two surfaces in the seismic image, the two surfaces being extracted from well data from at least on well in the subsurface; determining the dip components the first surface and the second surface; determining interpolated dip components based on dip components of the two surfaces; determining an interpolated surface based on at least the interpolated dip components; determining a density value based on a number of intersections of the determined surfaces with a column comprising said current pixel; determining a geological-time image, columns of said geological-time image are computed based on the density values of pixels of a corresponding column of the seismic image; and on the color value of pixels of the corresponding column of the seismic image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Total SA
    Inventors: Noomane Keskes, Jonathan Gallon, Yahui Yin
  • Patent number: 9370684
    Abstract: An elastic band or elastic strap retention system, used for example in exercise equipment, encompasses a pin with one end of the elastic strap wrapped around the pin and with a series of hog rings or other fastening devices encircling the wrapped assembly of elastic strap end and pin. The assembly is encapsulated in a ridged thermoplastic or thermoset resin system in order to inhibit the movement of the hog rings or other components of the assembly. The resulting attachment is stronger than the elastic material of the elastic strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Total Manufacturing Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles A. Poe, Steve Peterson, Ryan Peterson
  • Patent number: 9371418
    Abstract: A process for copolymerizing selectively i) ethylene carbonate with ii) one or more cyclic esters can include contacting the ethylene carbonate with the one or more cyclic esters in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst can be a Zn-complex with a diaminophenolate ligand (NNO) or a ?-diiminate ligand (BDI).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignees: Total Research & Technology Feluy, Centre National de la Recherche
    Inventors: Jean-François Carpentier, Sophie Guillaume, William Guerin
  • Publication number: 20160168505
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lubricating composition including at least one base oil, at least one compound including a dithiocarbamate group, at least one compound including a phosphite group, at least one compound including a dithiophosphate group and at least one compound including a thiadiazole group. The lubricating composition simultaneously exhibits good anti-wear properties, extreme-pressure, a low friction coefficient and good anti-seizing properties. The lubricating composition can be used for lubricating transmissions such as gearboxes, axles, preferably manual gearboxes of motor vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: TOTAL MARKETING SERVICES
    Inventors: Goulven BOUVIER, Blandine BRIZARD
  • Patent number: 9365675
    Abstract: Poly(carbonate-urethane) or poly(ester-urethane) may be characterized in that of carbonate soft segments have molecular weights Mn ranging between 10,000 and 250,000 g/mol. The segments' length may be monitored by the ring-opening polymerization condition. The process of preparing the poly(carbonate-urethane) or poly(ester-urethane) may include immortal ring-opening polymerization of a cyclic carbonate or of a cyclic ester or diester monomers in the presence of a first catalyst system and diols or polyols. The process may include chemical modification of the hydroxyl chain-end groups into carboxylic groups in the presence of a second catalyst system. The process may include a coupling reaction with at least 2 equivalents of a second cyclic carbonate, enabling coupling with the carboxylic moiety in the presence of a third catalyst system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignees: Total Research & Technology Feluy, Centre National de la Recherche
    Inventors: Sophie Guillaume, Marion Helou, Jean-François Carpentier, Martine Slawinski
  • Patent number: 9359493
    Abstract: A high-density polyethylene (HDPE) can be adapted for the manufacture of caps and closures. The caps and closures can be used as screw-on caps for carbonated or still drinks. The high-density polyethylene can have a density of at least 940 kg/m3 and of at most 970 kg/m3, and a high load melt index HLMI of at least 35 dg/min and of at most 180 dg/min. The high-density polyethylene can include a first polyethylene fraction and a second polyethylene fraction. The first polyethylene fraction can have a density of at least 920 kg/m3 and of at most 945 kg/m3, and a melt index HL275 of at least 3 dg/min and of at most 12 dg/min. The second polyethylene fraction can have a density of at least 960 kg/m3 and of at most 980 kg/m3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Total Research & Technology Feluy
    Inventors: David Ribour, Alain Standaert, Daniel Siraux, Ludovic Horion, Olivier Lhost
  • Patent number: 9362427
    Abstract: Approaches for the metallization of solar cells and the resulting solar cells are described. In an example, a method of fabricating a solar cell involves forming a barrier layer on a semiconductor region disposed in or above a substrate. The semiconductor region includes monocrystalline or polycrystalline silicon. The method also involves forming a conductive paste layer on the barrier layer. The method also involves forming a conductive layer from the conductive paste layer. The method also involves forming a contact structure for the semiconductor region of the solar cell, the contact structure including at least the conductive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignees: SunPower Corporation, Total Marketing Services
    Inventors: Richard Hamilton Sewell, David Aaron Randolph Barkhouse, Junbo Wu, Michael Cudzinovic, Paul Loscutoff, Joseph Behnke, Michel Arsène Olivier Ngamo Toko
  • Publication number: 20160153945
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for constituting a collection of chromatograms of a reference mixture of organic compounds. The present disclosure also relates to a method for the identification of compounds in a sample of an organic mixture using a collection of chromatograms. A kit is also provided for the identification of at least one compound in a sample from an organic mixture. The method and kit belong to the field of analytical chemistry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: TOTAL S.A.
    Inventors: Daniel DESSORT, Jacques BICKERT
  • Patent number: 9352293
    Abstract: Regenerator for catalytic cracking unit comprising a first part occupied by a dense fluidized bed of catalyst and a second part positioned above the first part and occupied by a fluidized bed of low solid particles density, the said second part comprising one internal device covering, by projection onto the plane of the cross section of the said vessel of the regenerator, at least 80% of the said cross section, the said regenerator being equipped with at least one cyclone for separating gases/solids in the mixture derived from the low-density bed, the said cyclone being placed outside the vessel of the regenerator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: TOTAL RAFFINAGE FRANCE
    Inventors: Juan-David Llamas, Guillaume Berric