Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Taylor
Andrew M. Taylor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11267772Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating 245eb to produce 1234yf.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: MEXICHEM AMANCO HOLDING S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: John W Smith, Claire McGuinness, Andrew P Sharratt, Andrew M Taylor
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Publication number: 20200325089Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating 245eb to produce 1234yf.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Applicant: MEXICHEM AMANCO HOLDING S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: JOHN W. SMITH, CLAIRE MCGUINNESS, ANDREW P. SHARRATT, ANDREW M. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 10683248Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating 245eb to produce 1234yf.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: MEXICHEM AMANCO HOLDING S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: John W Smith, Claire McGuinness, Andrew P Sharratt, Andrew M Taylor
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Publication number: 20180265437Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating 245eb to produce 1234yf.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Applicant: MEXICHEM AMANCO HOLDING S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: John W. Smith, Claire McGuinness, Andrew P. Sharratt, Andrew M. Taylor
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Patent number: 9957210Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating 245eb to produce 1234yf.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: MEXICHEM AMANCO HOLDINGS S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: John W. Smith, Claire McGuinness, Andrew P. Sharratt, Andrew M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20160023969Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating 245eb to produce 1234yf.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: MEXICHEM AMANCO HOLDING S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: JOHN W. SMITH, CLAIRE MCGUINESS, ANDREW P. SHARRATT, ANDREW M. TAYLOR
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Patent number: 9162948Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3 hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3 hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3 -pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225 ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3 -pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating (245eb) to produce (1234yf).Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Mexichem Amanco Holding S.A. de C.V.Inventors: John W Smith, Claire McGuiness, Andrew P Sharratt, Andrew M Taylor
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Patent number: 8311762Abstract: Methods and systems generate a manufacturing test of a programmable integrated circuit and optionally test the programmable integrated circuit with the manufacturing test. A netlist is generated that represents a specific user design implemented in programmable resources of the programmable integrated circuit. The netlist represents user registers that are implemented in a portion of the logic registers of the programmable logic resources. A virtual scan chain is added to the netlist. Scan-test vectors are generated from the netlist using automatic test pattern generation (ATPG). The scan-test vectors serially scan the portion of the logic registers via the virtual scan chain. The scan-test vectors are converted into access-test vectors that access the portion of the logic registers via a configuration port of the programmable integrated circuit. The programmable integrated circuit is optionally tested for a manufacturing defect with the access-test vectors.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.Inventors: Ismed D. Hartanto, Andrew M. Taylor, Shahin Toutounchi
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Publication number: 20110112338Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of 1234yf comprising (a) contacting 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropene (1216) with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (236ea); (b) dehydrofluorinating 236ea to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (1225ye); (c) contacting 1225ye with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst to produce 1,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane (245eb); and (d) dehydrofluorinating (245eb) to produce (1234yf).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: MEXICHEM/ AMANCO HOLDING S.A. DE C.V.Inventors: John W. Smith, Claire McGuiness, Andrew P. Sharratt, Andrew M. Taylor
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Patent number: 7219287Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed that simplify and reduce the time required for detecting faults in a programmable device such as a programmable logic device (PLD) by utilizing fault coverage information corresponding to a plurality of test patterns for the PLD to reduce the set of potential faults. For one embodiment, each test pattern is designated as either passing or failing, the faults that are detectable by at least two failing test patterns and the faults that are not detectable by any passing test patterns are eliminated, and the remaining faults are diagnosed. For another embodiment, the faults detectable by each failing test pattern are diagnosed to generate corresponding fault sets, and the faults not common to the fault sets and not detectable by one or more of the failing test patterns are eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Xilinx, Inc.Inventors: Shahin Toutounchi, Andrew M. Taylor
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Patent number: 6910957Abstract: A cleaning system 210 having nozzle assembly 10 for a pressured fluid stream entrained with abrasive that includes a pressured fluid receiving portion 15 adapted to accommodate a pressured fluid dispenser 20. An abrasive entrainment chamber 25 is oriented to accept pressured fluid jetted thereacross from the pressured fluid dispenser. The abrasive entrainment chamber is adapted to establish a venturi suction responsive to pressured fluid being jetted thereacross. An access port 30 is provided in fluid communication with the abrasive entrainment chamber for permitting suction of abrasive into the abrasive entrainment chamber for entrainment in a pressured fluid being jetted thereacross. A spray enclosure 35 is positioned at the abrasive entrainment chamber and oriented to receive pressured fluid dispensed from the pressured fluid dispenser at the pressured fluid receiving portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Inventor: Andrew M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20040255990Abstract: A system for cleaning golf clubs having a detergent nozzle and rinse nozzle which move in a rectilinear fashion across the face of the golf club irons placed generally horizontally therein. The golf club irons may be placed generally horizontally in a right hand and left hand configuration such that the face of each golf club iron lies in grooves at an angle generally between 15 and 30 degrees relative to a detergent nozzle of a cleaning assembly. The generally trapezoidal lid is then closed around the golf club irons. As the lid is closed, complementary grooves form slots around the handle of the golf club irons. The golf club cleaning system may then be activated by inserting a coin into a control box . When activated, the cleaning system translates along a track assembly while the detergent nozzle imparts a stream of detergent from a detergent container to the faces of the golf club irons.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventor: Andrew M. Taylor
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Publication number: 20010036801Abstract: A cleaning system 210 having nozzle assembly 10 for a pressured fluid stream entrained with abrasive that includes a pressured fluid receiving portion 15 adapted to accommodate a pressured fluid dispenser 20. An abrasive entrainment chamber 25 is oriented to accept pressured fluid jetted thereacross from the pressured fluid dispenser. The abrasive entrainment chamber is adapted to establish a venturi suction responsive to pressured fluid being jetted thereacross. An access port 30 is provided in fluid communication with the abrasive entrainment chamber for permitting suction of abrasive into the abrasive entrainment chamber for entrainment in a pressured fluid being jetted thereacross. A spray enclosure 35 is positioned at the abrasive entrainment chamber and oriented to receive pressured fluid dispensed from the pressured fluid dispenser at the pressured fluid receiving portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventor: Andrew M. Taylor
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Patent number: 6098240Abstract: An axially securable roller paint applicator that includes a substantially cylindrical body having an inner core constructed from form retaining material and an outer paint absorbent covering substantially surrounding the inner core. The body has a first end for location proximate to a handle assembly of a rotary roller paint applicator holder when the body is slidingly engaged upon such a rotary roller paint applicator holder. A second end of the body is located distally away from the handle assembly of the rotary roller paint applicator holder when the body is engaged upon the holder. An end cap is configured for engagement with the second end of the body for preventing axial movement of the body on the rotary roller paint applicator holder when the body is installed for use. The end cap has an interior surface configured for face-to-face releasable interlocking engagement with an exterior end surface of the rotary roller paint applicator holder.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 1998Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Inventor: Andrew M. Taylor
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Patent number: 5718135Abstract: An electrically operated door lock has a pair of pivotally mounted jaws (12, 13) which can be moved towards and away from each other to capture and release the end of a bolt or style (11). The bolt or style moves in a direction perpendicular to the direction of movement of the jaws. The jaws are locked in the captive position by a cam (39) which is controlled by a low power electric motor (81). The motor has three positions corresponding to release, locking and deadlocking of the jaws, the jaws being releasable by a handle (49) in the locked position but not when deadlocked. An electronic control system is used to control the motor, and the lock can be released using an electronic coded proximity key.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 1995Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Reynolds (UK) LimitedInventors: Philip H. Bertenshaw, Andrew M. Taylor
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Patent number: 5588901Abstract: A method and apparatus for effecting the continuous reliable supply of sodium bicarbonate particles to a blasting nozzle employing pressured air or water for conveying such particles into contact with a surface to be cleaned. The apparatus includes a hopper at atmospheric pressure and a removable orifice through which the abrasive particles are directed from the hopper to an open ended pipe. One end of the pipe is connected to a media conveying line and a venturi passage provided in a blast nozzle whereby a pressurized fluid passing through the venturi passage creates a suction force in the conveying line and the pipe such that atmospheric air and abrasive particles are drawn from the air pipe to the blast nozzle. The amount of air flow permitted through the pipe can be adjusted by a valve to control the vacuum within the conveying line and along with the particle feeding orifice controls the concentration of abrasive particles in the air stream directed to the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1994Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Assignee: Yelapa CorporationInventors: Arthur C. Rubey, III, Andrew M. Taylor, William E. Spears, Jr.
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Patent number: 5366560Abstract: A method for effecting the continuous reliable supply of sodium bicarbonate particles to a blasting nozzle employing pressured air or water as the means for conveying such particles into impact engagement with a surface to be cleaned.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 1993Date of Patent: November 22, 1994Assignee: Yelapa Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Arthur C. Rubey, III, Andrew M. Taylor
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Patent number: 5211817Abstract: A product stream containing, inter alia, HCl, HF and fluorocarbons which form close boiling point azeotropes with HF is subjected to distillation using sidestream rectification in order to effect energy efficient separation of selected fluorocarbon/HF azeotropes from one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1992Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries PLCInventors: Stephen J. Adams, Andrew M. Taylor
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Patent number: 5211020Abstract: A method for separating HFA 134a from an HFA 134a-rich mixture thereof with HF and/or CFC 1122 which comprises feeding the mixture to a distillation column to separate an azeotrope or near-azeotrope of HFA 134a and HF and/or CFC 1122 from a residue comprising substantially pure HFA 134a. Starting from an HF-rich mixture of HFA 134a such as a typical product stream in HFA 134a production, the method includes a first distillation step to separate HF from the initial mixture and produce an azeotrope or near azeotrope of HFA 134a and HF which is an HFA 134a-rich mixture.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 1991Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries, PLCInventors: Andrew M. Taylor, Robert W. Wheelhouse
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Patent number: D546942Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventor: Andrew M. Taylor