Patents by Inventor Brent M. T. Lok

Brent M. T. Lok 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).

  • Patent number: 5160717
    Abstract: Titanium-aluminum-silicon-oxide molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous crystalline framework structures of tetrahedral oxide units TiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 are disclosed having use as molecular sieves and as catalyst compositions in hydrocarbon conversion and other processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 5057295
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of BO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(B.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline port system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (B.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fraction of boron, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Richard T. Gajek, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5032368
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GaO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(Ga.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ga.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of gallium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5000931
    Abstract: A process for treating crystalline aluminophosphates to provide aluminophosphates having modified catalytic properties. The crystalline aluminophosphates are contacted with a halogen-derived compound at an effective temperature and for an effective time to alter the surface characteristics of the aluminophosphates with resulting modification of catalytic properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Frank P. Gortsema, Brent M. T. Lok
  • Patent number: 4992250
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GeO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(Ge.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" represent per mole of (Ge.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" present the mole fractions of germanium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as absorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4985151
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of ELO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 framework oxide units are disclosed. The molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; "EL" represents at least one element capable of forming a framework oxide unit; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of elements(s) "EL", aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as framework oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Lawrence D. Vail, Edith M. Flanigen, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4973460
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of LiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Li.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Li.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of lithium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson, David A. Lesch
  • Patent number: 4973785
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of ELO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 framework oxide units are disclosed. The molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; "EL" represents at least one element capable of forming a framework oxide unit; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of element(s) "EL", aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as framework oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Lawrence D. Vail, Edith M. Flanigen, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4956164
    Abstract: Molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of CoO.sub.2, MnO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2, and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis are expressed by the formula:mR: (Co.sub.u Mn.sub.v Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Co.sub.u Mn.sub.v Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "u", "v", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of cobalt, manganese, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4956165
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of MO.sub.2.sup.n, AlO.sub.2, and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "M" represents iron and/or titanium, and at least one of cobalt, magnesium, manganese and zinc; "n" is 0, -1 or -2; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of "M", aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Celeste A. Messina, Stephen T. Wilson, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4952384
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of MO.sub.2.sup.n, AlO.sub.2, and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR : (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "M" represents iron and/or titanium, and at least one of cobalt, magnesium, manganese and zinc; "n" is O, -1 or -2; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of "M", aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Celeste A. Messina, Stephen T. Wilson, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4952383
    Abstract: Molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of BO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (B.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (B.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of boron, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. The use of these molecular sieves as adsorbents, catalysts etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson, Richard T. Gajek
  • Patent number: 4935216
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimentional microporous framework structures of ZnO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Zn.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Zn.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of zinc, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Lawrence D. Vail, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4917876
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of FeO.sub.2, TiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "M" represents iron and titanium, "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (M.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represnt the mole fractions of "M", aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Celeste A. Messina, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4913888
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of AsO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (As.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (As.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of arsenic, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4894213
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of AsO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (As.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (As.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of arsenic, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4888167
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GeO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Ge.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ge.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of germanium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4882038
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having a three-dimensional microporous framework structures of MgO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Mg.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Mg.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of magnesium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Lawrence D. Vail, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4880520
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of TiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Ti.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ti.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of titanium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 14, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 4869805
    Abstract: Titanium-aluminum-silicon-oxide molecular sieves are disclosed having use as molecular sieves and as catalyst compositions in hydrocarbon conversion and other processes. The molecular sieves have a unit empirical formula on an anhydrous basis ofmR: (Ti.sub.x Al.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic+emplating agent; "m" represents the moles of "R" present per mole of (Ti.sub.x Al.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of titanium, aluminum and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Edith M. Flanigen