Patents by Inventor Anthony F. Volpe
Anthony F. Volpe 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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Publication number: 20200156050Abstract: Inventive dehydrogenation catalysts according to multiple embodiments and alternatives contain about 60 to about 80% of iron oxide; with up to 100 ppm and in some embodiments from about 1 to about 65 ppm, of a platinum group metal or metals, being rhodium or rhodium combined with palladium; and a promoter that may include, among others, potassium and cerium; to achieve an improved ethylbenzene conversion to styrene at more favorable steam to oil ratios, including such a ratio of 0.8:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Tatiana SHVAREVA-PIEKARZ, Claus G. LUGMAIR, David LOWE, Anthony F. VOLPE, Nobuaki KODAKARI, Shinya HIRAHARA
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Publication number: 20200139358Abstract: The present disclosure relates to zeolite-containing catalysts useful in the transalkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, such as the isomerization of ethylbenzene, to methods for making such catalysts, and to methods for aromatic transalkylation with such catalysts. One aspect of the disclosure provides an aromatic transalkylation catalyst that includes one or more zeolites, an inorganic binder, a transition metal catalyst, and vanadium.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Malati RAGHUNATH, Matthew GREANEY, Aaron B. MILLER, Claus G. LUGMAIR, Anthony F. VOLPE
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Patent number: 10137437Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a supported catalyst, a catalyst which is obtainable using the method, and use thereof for the partial oxidation or ammoxidation of olefins, in particular for the oxidation of propene to acrolein, of isobutene to methacrolein, and/or the ammoxidation of propene to acrylonitrile. The method according to the invention includes the following steps: a) providing a solution in which precursor compounds of the catalytically active component are essentially completely dissolved in a suitable solvent; b) bringing the solution obtained in step a) into contact with a (chemically) inert, porous support having a specific surface of 1 to 500 m2/g; c) heat treatment of the material obtained in step b), in which the precursor compounds of the catalytically active component are converted to their oxides.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: Clariant CorpoationInventors: Valery Sokolovskii, David Michael Lowe, Deepti Machiraju, Hongyi C. Hou, Gerhard Mestl, Claus G. Lugmair, Aaron B. Miller, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160051967Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a supported catalyst, a catalyst which is obtainable using the method, and use thereof for the partial oxidation or ammoxidation of olefins, in particular for the oxidation of propene to acrolein, of isobutene to methacrolein, and/or the ammoxidation of propene to acrylonitrile. The method according to the invention includes the following steps: a) providing a solution in which precursor compounds of the catalytically active component are essentially completely dissolved in a suitable solvent; b) bringing the solution obtained in step a) into contact with a (chemically) inert, porous support having a specific surface of 1 to 500 m2/g; c) heat treatment of the material obtained in step b), in which the precursor compounds of the catalytically active component are converted to their oxides.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Valery Sokolovskii, David Michael Lowe, Deepti Machiraju, Hongyi C. Hou, Gerhard Mestl, Claus G. Lugmair, Aaron B. Miller, Anthony F. Volpe, JR.
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Patent number: 9205412Abstract: Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol may be made by hydrogenolysis of a polyol comprising the steps of reacting a polyol with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenolysis catalyst. The hydrogenolysis comprises nickel, one or more promoter, and one or more support. The promoter is selected from bismuth, silver, tin, antimony, gold, lead, thallium, cerium, lanthanum, and manganese. The support is selected from zirconia and carbon. A zirconia support comprises a zirconia textual promoter, which is selected from Cr, Mo, W, Nb, Ce, Ca, Mg, La, Pr, Nd, Al, and P. If the support comprises carbon, then the promoter is selected from bismuth and antimony. In another embodiment, if the support comprises carbon, then both the promoter is selected from bismuth and antimony, and the catalyst comprises copper. In another embodiment, the catalyst additionally comprises copper.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: CLARIANT CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron B. Miller, Malati Raghunath, Valery Sokolovskii, Claus G. Lugmair, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr., Wenqin Shen, Wayne Turbeville
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Patent number: 9175232Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst and method for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a high temperature alumina support in the presence of a dispersion aid to produce a catalyst that is then used for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha. The high temperature alumina support has a defined surface area that minimizes olefin saturation.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Jason Wu, Edward S Ellis, Valery Sokolovskii, David Michael Lowe, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140249334Abstract: Ethylene glycol and propylene glycol may be made by hydrogenolysis of a polyol comprising the steps of reacting a polyol with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenolysis catalyst. The hydrogenolysis comprises nickel, one or more promoter, and one or more support. The promoter is selected from bismuth, silver, tin, antimony, gold, lead, thallium, cerium, lanthanum, and manganese. The support is selected from zirconia and carbon. A zirconia support comprises a zirconia textual promoter, which is selected from Cr, Mo, W, Nb, Ce, Ca, Mg, La, Pr, Nd, Al, and P. If the support comprises carbon, then the promoter is selected from bismuth and antimony. In another embodiment, if the support comprises carbon, then both the promoter is selected from bismuth and antimony, and the catalyst comprises copper. In another embodiment, the catalyst additionally comprises copper.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Clariant CorporationInventors: Aaron B. MILLER, Malati RAGHUNATH, Valery SOKOLOVSKII, Claus G. LUGMAIR, Anthony F. VOLPE, JR., Wenqin SHEN, Wayne TURBEVILLE
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Publication number: 20140190869Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst and method for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a high temperature alumina support in the presence of a dispersion aid to produce a catalyst that is then used for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha. The high temperature alumina support has a defined surface area that minimizes olefin saturation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Jason WU, Edward S ELLIS, Valery SOKOLOVSKII, David Michael LOWE, Anthony F. VOLPE, JR.
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Publication number: 20140038855Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of reactor vessels for containing individual library members, a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels, and a housing for enclosing the reactor vessels. The housing defines a pressure chamber configured to sustain a pressure substantially above atmospheric pressure. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members at high pressure by providing a small pressure differential on reactor components. The apparatus is used for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Intermolecular, Inc.Inventors: Sam H. Bergh, John Gallipeo, Jeffrey Maag, Lynn Van Erden, Anthony F. Volpe, Jason Wells, Victor Wong
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Patent number: 8637423Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst and method for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a high temperature alumina support in the presence of a dispersion aid to produce a catalyst that is then used for hydrodesulrurizing naphtha. The high temperature alumina support has a defined surface area that minimizes olefin saturation.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Jason Wu, Edward S. Ellis, Valery Sokolovskii, David Michael Lowe, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr.
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Patent number: 8592220Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of reactor vessels for containing individual library members, a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels and a housing for enclosing the reactor vessels, the housing defining a pressure chamber, wherein the housing is configured to sustain a pressure substantially above atmospheric pressure. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members at high pressure by providing a small pressure differential on reactor components. The disclosed apparatus is especially useful for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Intermolecular, Inc.Inventors: H. Sam Bergh, Jason Wells, Victor Wong, John Gallipeo, Lynn Van Erden, Anthony F. Volpe, Jeffrey Maag
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Patent number: 8263519Abstract: Catalysts for dewaxing of hydrocarbon feeds, particularly feeds with elevated sulfur and nitrogen levels, are provided. The dewaxing catalysts include a zeolite with a low silica to alumina ratio combined with a low surface binder, or alternatively the formulated catalyst has a high ratio of zeolite surface area to external surface area.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Christine N. Elia, Mohan Kalyanaraman, Michel A. Daage, Stephen H. Brown, Lei Zhang, Robert A. Crane, Valery Sokolovskii, David M. Lowe, Jun Han, Nicholas Ohler, Daniel M. Giaquinta, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr.
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Patent number: 8216958Abstract: A method for hydrodesulfurizing FCC naphtha is described. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a silica or modified silica support in the presence of organic ligand and sulfided to produce a catalyst which is then used for hydrodesulfurizing FCC naphtha. The silica support has a defined pore size distribution which minimizes olefin saturation.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2007Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Jason Wu, Chuansheng Bai, Thomas R. Halbert, Stuart L. Soled, Sabato Miseo, Jonathan M. McConnachie, Valery Sokolovskii, David M. Lowe, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr., Jun Han
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Patent number: 8030240Abstract: Catalysts for dewaxing of hydrocarbon feeds, particularly feeds with elevated sulfur and nitrogen levels, are provided. The dewaxing catalysts include at least two zeolites, including a zeolite with a low silica to alumina ratio. The catalysts may be combined with a low surface binder, or alternatively the catalysts as formulated may have a high ratio of zeolite surface area to external surface area.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Christine N. Elia, Mohan Kalyanaraman, Lei Zhang, Michel A. Daage, Darden Sinclair, Valery Sokolovskii, David M. Lowe, Jun Han, Nicholas Ohler, Daniel M. Giaquinta, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr.
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Patent number: 7951746Abstract: Bulk metallic catalysts comprised of a Group VIII metal and a Group VIB metal and methods for synthesizing bulk metallic catalysts are provided. The catalysts are prepared by a method wherein precursors of both metals are mixed and interacted with at least one organic acid, such as glyoxylic acid, dried, calcined, and sulfided. The catalysts are used for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Chuansheng Bai, El-Mekki El-Malki, Jeff Elks, Zhiguo Hou, Jon M. McConnachie, Pallassana S. Venkataraman, Jason Wu, Jun Han, Daniel Giaquinta, Alfred Hagemeyer, Valery Sokolovskii, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr., David Michael Lowe
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Publication number: 20100320123Abstract: A method for hydrodesulfurizing FCC naphtha is described. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a silica or modified silica support in the presence of organic ligand and sulfided to produce a catalyst which is then used for hydrodesulfurizing FCC naphtha. The silica support has a defined pore size distribution which minimizes olefin saturation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: December 23, 2010Inventors: Jason Wu, Chuansheng Bai, Thomas R. Halbert, Stuart L. Soled, Sabato Miseo, Jonathan M. Mcconnachie, Valery Sokolovskii, David M. Lowe, Anthony F. Volpe, JR., Jun Han
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Publication number: 20100144539Abstract: The present invention discloses an apparatus and method for rapid analysis of members of a combinatorial library. The apparatus includes a plurality of reactor vessels for containing individual library members, a fluid handling system that apportions a test fluid about equally between each of the vessels and a housing for enclosing the reactor vessels, the housing defining a pressure chamber, wherein the housing is configured to sustain a pressure substantially above atmospheric pressure. This allows for simultaneous screening of library members at high pressure by providing a small pressure differential on reactor components. The disclosed apparatus is especially useful for screening library members based on their ability to catalyze the conversion of fluid reactants.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2007Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: Symyx Technologies, Inc.Inventors: H. Sam Bergh, Jason Wells, Victor Wong, John Gallipeo, Lynn Van Erden, Anthony F. Volpe, Jeffrey Maag
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Publication number: 20100075831Abstract: Catalysts for dewaxing of hydrocarbon feeds, particularly feeds with elevated sulfur and nitrogen levels, are provided. The dewaxing catalysts include at least two zeolites, including a zeolite with a low silica to alumina ratio. The catalysts may be combined with a low surface binder, or alternatively the catalysts as formulated may have a high ratio of zeolite surface area to external surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Christine N. Elia, Mohan Kalyanaraman, Lei Zhang, Michel A. Daage, Darden Sinclair, Valery Sokolovskii, David M. Lowe, Jun Han, Nicholas Ohler, Daniel M. Giaquinta, Anthony F. Volpe, JR.
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Patent number: 7670589Abstract: The synthesis of a crystalline material, in particular, a high silica zeolite, comprising a chabazite-type framework molecular sieve is conducted in the presence of an organic directing agent having the formula: [R1R2R3N—R4]+Q? wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrocarbyl groups and hydroxy-substituted hydrocarbyl groups having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, provided that R1 and R2 may be joined to form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic structure, R3 is an alkyl group having 2 to 4 carbon atoms and R4 is selected from a 4- to 8-membered cycloalkyl group, optionally, substituted by 1 to 3 alkyl groups each having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; and a 4- to 8-membered heterocyclic group having from 1 to 3 heteroatoms, said heterocyclic group being, optionally, substituted by 1 to 3 alkyl groups each having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and the or each heteroatom in said heterocyclic group being selected from the group consisting of O, N, and S, or R3 and R4 are hydrocarbyl groups having from 1 to 3 carbon aType: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Guang Cao, Machteld Maria Mertens, Matu J. Shah, Marc H. Anthonis, Hailian Li, Anil S. Guram, Robert J. Saxton, Mark T. Muraoka, Jeffrey C. Yoder, Anthony F. Volpe, Jr.
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Publication number: 20090321320Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst and method for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a high temperature alumina support in the presence of a dispersion aid to produce a catalyst that is then used for hydrodesulrurizing naphtha. The high temperature alumina support has a defined surface area that minimizes olefin saturation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Jason Wu, Edward S. Ellis, Valery Sokolovskii, David Michael Lowe, Anthony F. Volpe, JR.