Patents Assigned to Total
  • Impact copolymer in single reactor
    Patent number: 8426534
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of impact copolymers and their preparation in a single reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Total Research & Technology Feluy
    Inventor: Abbas Razavi
  • Tridentate ligand compounds with imino furan units, method for manufacturing said compounds, and their use in the preparation of catalysts for the homopolymerisation and copolymerisation of ethylene and alpha-olefins
    Patent number: 8426540
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new tridentate ligand compounds with imino furan units, to a method for manufacturing said compounds and to their use in the preparation of catalysts for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of ethylene and alpha-olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy
    Inventor: Sabine Sirol
  • Transition metal complexes supported on activating support
    Patent number: 8426539
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an active supported catalyst system comprising: a) one or more non-metallocene catalyst component; b) an alkylating agent; c) an activating functionalised and fluorinated support. It also discloses a method for preparing said active support and its use in the polymerisation of polar and non polar monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignees: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy, Centre National de la Research Scientifique (CNRS)
    Inventors: Floran Prades, Roger Spitz, Christophe Boisson, Sabine Sirol, Abbas Razavi
  • Synthesis of substituted tetrahydroindenyl complexes
    Patent number: 8426613
    Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis of substituted tetrahydroindenyls and the use of the synthesized complexes in the homo- and co-polymerization of ethylene and alpha-olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy
    Inventors: Alexander Z. Voskoboynikov, Vyatcheslav V. Izmer, Dmitry S. Kononovich, Abbas Razavi
  • Process for Improving the Polymerization of Ethylene and One or More Optional Comonomer(s) in a Polymerization Loop Reactor
    Publication number: 20130095001
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for improving the polymerization of ethylene and one or more optional co-monomer(s) in a polymerization loop reactor characterized in that said process comprises the step of controlling the hydrogen/monomer ratio along the path of the reactor by multiple, spatially separated, feeding of hydrogen along the path of the loop reactor. In particular, the invention provides a process for controlling, and preferably narrowing, the molecular weight distribution of the produced polymer particles. In another aspect, the invention relates to a polymerization loop reactor suitable for the polymerization process of ethylene and an optional olefin co-monomer, wherein the molecular weight distribution of the produced ethylene polymer can be controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy
    Inventor: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy
  • LUBRICANT COMPOSITIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20130096041
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a lubricant composition including: (a) an organomolybdenum compound, (b) one or more anti-wear and extreme pressure additives chosen from thia(di)azoles, (c) one or more phosphorus-containing or phosphor-sulfur-containing anti-wear and extreme pressure additives chosen from phosphites, phosphates, phosphonates, thiophosphates or thiophosphites, the lubricant composition having a weight content of molybdenum between 90 and 350 ppm. This is used for lubrication of gear boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: TOTAL RAFFINAGE MARKETING
    Inventors: Emmanuel Matray, Richard Vernay
  • USE OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING POLYETHER-BLOCK COPOLYAMIDES AS ADDITIVE
    Publication number: 20130093118
    Abstract: The present invention discloses the use in rotomolding or slush molding applications of a composition comprising a polyolefin, a processing aid and optionally a UV-stabilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS RESEARCH FELUY
    Inventor: TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS RESEARCH FELUY
  • Process for the purification of gaseous mixtures containing mercaptans and other acid gases
    Patent number: 8419832
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the purification of a gaseous mixture containing mercaptans and other acid gases comprising a stage of bringing said gaseous mixture into contact with an absorbent solution comprising an alkanolamine, a C2-C4 thioalkanol and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Total S.A.
    Inventors: Serge Capdeville, Jean-Louis Peytavy, Georges Fremy, Didier Anglerot
  • Rotomoulded articles prepared with polyethylene
    Patent number: 8420194
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with rotomoulded articles having very low warpage and shrinkage and consisting essentially of polyethylene prepared with a catalyst system based on a bis-indenyl or on a bis(n-butyl-cyclopentadienyl)metallocene component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy
    Inventor: Eric Maziers
  • Polymerisation of ethylene and alpha-olefins with catalyst systems based on binam derived ligands
    Patent number: 8420756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of single site catalyst systems based on aromatic BINAM diamine ligands and suitable for oligomerising or polymerising ethylene and alpha-olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy
    Inventors: Caroline Hillairet, Guillaume Michaud, Sabine Sirol
  • Single-Step Precipitation Method of Producing Magnesia-zirconia Complex Carrier for Catalyst for Oxidative Dehydrogenation of n-Butane, Magnesium Orthovanadate Catalyst Supported on Magnesia-zirconia Complex Carrier, and Method of Producing n-Butene and 1,3-Butadiene Using Said Catalyst
    Publication number: 20130090509
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of producing a magnesia-zirconia complex carrier for a catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation of n-butane through a single-step precipitation process wherein the oxidative dehydrogenation of n-butane is to produce n-butene and 1,3-butadiene from n-butane; a method of producing a magnesium orthovanadate catalyst supported by thus prepared magnesia-zirconia complex carrier; and a method of producing n-butene and 1,3-butadiene using said catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: SAMSUNG TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SAMSUNG TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS CO., LTD
  • PROCESS FOR DEHYDRATION OF DILUTE ETHANOL INTO ETHYLENE WITH LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION WITHOUT RECYCLING OF WATER
    Publication number: 20130090510
    Abstract: A process for dehydration of an ethanol feedstock into ethylene, comprising the vaporization of said dilute hydrated ethanol feedstock in an exchanger, with heat exchange with the effluent that is obtained from a last reactor, with said mixture being introduced into said vaporization stage at a pressure that is lower than the pressure of the effluent that is obtained from the last reactor, the compression of the mixture that is vaporized in a compressor, the introduction of the vaporized and compressed mixture, into at least one adiabatic reactor that contains at least one dehydration catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicants: IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES, TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY
    Inventors: TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY, IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES
  • Exercise Device and Method of Using Same
    Publication number: 20130090211
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a vertical support member; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline adjustably supported by, and vertically movable with respect to, the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement; and a non-motorized lift assist mechanism coupled to the adjustable incline and configured to impart a force on the adjustable incline to assist a user in adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: TOTAL GYM GLOBAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Total Gym Global Corporation
  • Catalytic process for polymerising cyclic carbonates issued from renewable resources
    Patent number: 8415448
    Abstract: This invention relates to the polymerisation of five-, six- or seven-membered cyclic carbonates by ring-opening polymerisation in the presence of a system comprising a metal salt such as triflate, triflimidate, acetylacetonate or carboxylate and an alcohol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignees: Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
    Inventors: Marion Helou, Sophie Guillaume, Jean-François Carpentier, Olivier Miserque
  • Methods for analyzing USB data traffic using a single USB host controller
    Patent number: 8417840
    Abstract: A method is described for capturing USB data traffic for a monitored device by a USB analyzer using a single USB host controller. It comprises the steps of: generating and storing an address and communication speed associated with the USB analyzer; reading a USB packet; discarding selected read packets based on the stored analyzer address and communication speed; and transmitting the remaining packets to an analysis computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Total Phase, Inc.
    Inventors: Gopal Santhanam, Etai Bruhis, Kumaran Santhanam
  • Rolling fluids
    Patent number: 8413475
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cold rolling fluid, including: (a) a hydrocarbon base including at least 50 wt % of isoparaffins; (b) one or more frictional modifiers selected from among fatty alcohols, fatty acids, fatty amines, fatty acid esters, or polymer esters resulting from the esterification of alpha-olefin copolymers and dicarboxylic acids using alcohols; and (c) one or more phosphorous anti-wear and/or extreme pressure additives. The disclosure also relates to an emulsion containing the rolling fluid and to the use of the rolling fluid for cold-rolling steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Total Raffinage Marketing
    Inventors: Nicole Genet, Frédéric Jarnias
  • Mesoporous materials and reactants for preparing them
    Patent number: 8415403
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing porous materials, which comprises the following steps: preparation of a solution of at least one structuring agent, having at least two structuring parts linked by at least one type of reversible non-covalent interaction; formation of the structured or porous material; separation of the at least two parts of the structuring agent at low temperature; and recovery of at least 50% by weight of the two non-degraded structuring parts and the porous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignees: Total Raffinage Marketing, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
    Inventors: Niki Baccile, Martin In, Corine In-Gerardin, Francis Luck, Julien Reboul, Sander Van Donk
  • USE OF NANOPARTICLES FOR LABELLING OIL FIELD INJECTION WATERS
    Publication number: 20130084643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of tracer fluids, more generally, that of aqueous liquids, intended to be injected under pressure in an oil reservoir, for example from an injection well up to a production well. The object of the invention is to propose a new method of study of a solid medium, i.e. an oil reservoir, by diffusion of a liquid (i.e. injection waters) containing tracers, through said solid medium, which is simple to implement and economical and which remedies the drawbacks of the known tracers for injection waters of oil reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: TOTAL SA
    Inventors: Annie Commarieu, Fabrice Aubertin, Nicolas Crowther, Cédric Louis, Pascal Perriat, Matteo Martini, Olivier Tillement
  • Cetane-improving component for diesel fuels and diesel fuels containing it
    Patent number: 8409304
    Abstract: Cetane improver for diesel fuels, characterized in that it comprises at least one ester of stearic acid, selected from the esters of linear or branched monoalcohols containing 1 to 6 carbon atoms: a) added in the pure state to a mixture of at least one vegetable or animal oil ester in crude or partially hydrogenated form b) or else included in a mixture of esters of one or more vegetable and/or animal oils, in crude or partially hydrogenated form, the mixtures of saturated or unsaturated esters being such that the ratio by mass of the amount of stearic ester(s) to the total sum of the amounts of unsaturated esters present in the vegetable or animal oil esters varies from 1% to 12%, and the unsaturated fatty acid esters being esters of mono or polyunsaturated acids containing at least 18 carbon atoms with monoalcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Total France
    Inventors: Satoshi Furuta, Frédéric Tort, Daniel Meyet
  • METHOD FOR ANALYZING SEISMIC DATA
    Publication number: 20130077832
    Abstract: A method for analyzing seismic data by generating a post-migration common image gather in a dip angle domain from measured seismic data; detecting concave features related to reflection events in the common image gather and apexes; filtering out part of the concave features in the common image gather in a vicinity of the detected apexes; applying a hybrid Radon transform to the filtered common image gather to separate residues of the concave features from other image features related to diffraction events; and applying an inverse hybrid Radon transform to an image containing the separated features related to diffraction events to obtain a transformed common image gather in the dip angle domain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: TOTAL SA
    Inventors: Evgeny Landa, Reda Baina