Patents by Inventor Bryce A. Williams
Bryce A. Williams 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: 20210053898Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing methanol and to a plant for producing methanol. A first fresh gas suitable for production of methanol and having a high carbon dioxide content is pre-compressed by a first compressor stage to obtain a second fresh gas. The second fresh gas is merged with a recycle gas stream and further compressed to synthesis pressure in a second compressor stage. Catalytic conversion of the thus obtained synthesis gas stream in a plurality of serially arranged reactor stages with intermediate condensation and separation of the crude methanol reduces the recycle gas amount in the synthesis circuit to such an extent that recycle gas may be directly recycled to the second fresh gas stream, thus ensuring that no recycle gas compressor stage is required and that the total compressor power may be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Bryce Williams, Timm Schuhmann, Veronika Gronemann, Stephane Haag, Frank Castillo-Welter
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Patent number: 10927050Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-strand plant and a corresponding process for producing olefins from oxygenates in which a plurality of reactor trains which each comprise one or more catalyst-containing oxygenate-to-olefin (OTO) reaction zones are arranged in parallel and operated in parallel, wherein at least one of the parallel reaction zones may be operated in a regeneration mode while the OTO synthesis reaction may be performed in the other reaction zones parallel thereto. The partial product streams obtained from the individual reactor trains operated in a synthesis mode are discharged via partial product conduits, combined into a complete product conduit using a connecting device, compressed using a compressor and separated into a plurality of olefin-containing hydrocarbon fractions using a multi-stage workup apparatus. The inventive configuration of the plant and of the process reduces pressure drops and thus enhances the yield for short-chain olefins, for example propylene.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme pour l'Etude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges ClaudeInventors: Bryce Williams, Stephane Haag, Christopher Drosdzol, Frank Castillo-Welter
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Publication number: 20200346994Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-strand plant and a corresponding process for producing olefins from oxygenates in which a plurality of reactor trains which each comprise one or more catalyst-containing oxygenate-to-olefin (OTO) reaction zones are arranged in parallel and operated in parallel, wherein at least one of the parallel reaction zones may be operated in a regeneration mode while the OTO synthesis reaction may be performed in the other reaction zones parallel thereto. The partial product streams obtained from the individual reactor trains operated in a synthesis mode are discharged via partial product conduits, combined into a complete product conduit using a connecting device, compressed using a compressor and separated into a plurality of olefin-containing hydrocarbon fractions using a multi-stage workup apparatus. The inventive configuration of the plant and of the process reduces pressure drops and thus enhances the yield for short-chain olefins, for example propylene.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Bryce Williams, Stephane Haag, Christopher Drosdzol, Frank Castillo-Welter
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Publication number: 20200272703Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for predicting design space quality for materials development and manufacture. In an embodiment, a processor receives input of a material property and a design space. The processor identifies a best data point. For each respective candidate material of the design space, the processor receives, as output from a model, a respective property value. The processor determines respective property values that exceed the property value of the best data point adds them to a subset of candidate materials. The processor determines a PFIC score for candidates in the subset. The processor generates a plurality of curves, each reflecting a respective probability distribution of property values. The processor determines a CMLI score based on the plurality of respective curves. The processor determines that the design space is high quality based on the PFIC and CMLI scores, and outputs a recommendation to proceed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Yoolhee Kim, Erin Melissa Tan Antono, Edward Soo Kim, Bryce William Meredig, Julia Black Ling
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Patent number: 10657300Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for predicting design space quality for materials development and manufacture. In an embodiment, a processor receives input of a material property and a design space. The processor identifies a best data point. For each respective candidate material of the design space, the processor receives, as output from a model, a respective property value. The processor determines respective property values that exceed the property value of the best data point adds them to a subset of candidate materials. The processor determines a PFIC score for candidates in the subset. The processor generates a plurality of curves, each reflecting a respective probability distribution of property values. The processor determines a CMLI score based on the plurality of respective curves. The processor determines that the design space is high quality based on the PFIC and CMLI scores, and outputs a recommendation to proceed.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: CITRINE INFORMATICS, INC.Inventors: Yoolhee Kim, Erin Melissa Tan Antono, Edward Soo Kim, Bryce William Meredig, Julia Black Ling
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Publication number: 20200122328Abstract: Systems and methods for process tending with a robot arm are presented. The system comprises a robot arm and robot arm control system mounted on a self-driving vehicle, and a server in communication with the vehicle and/or robot arm control system. The vehicle has a vehicle control system for storing a map and receiving a waypoint based on a process location provided by the server. The robot arm control system stores at programs that is executable by the robot arm. The vehicle control system autonomously navigates the vehicle to the waypoint based on the map, and the robot arm control system selects a target program from the stored programs based on the process location and/or a process identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Daniel Cantor, Ryan Christopher Gariepy, Roydyn Clayton, Yvan Geoffrey Rodrigues, Anthony William Tod, Bryce William Vondervoort
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Patent number: 10400270Abstract: A technique that uses nanotechnology to electrically detect and identify RNA sequences without the need for using enzymatic amplification methods or fluorescent labels. The technique may be scaled into large multiplexed arrays for high-throughput and rapid screening. The technique is further able to differentiate closely related variants of a given bacterial or viral species or strain. This technique addresses the need for a quick, efficient, and inexpensive bacterial and viral detection and identification system.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Andre Knoesen, Paul Alexander Feldstein, Joshua Hihath, Erkin Seker, Maria Louise Marco, Bryce William Falk
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Publication number: 20180078466Abstract: A multi liquid phase composition wherein said phases are visually distinctive. These compositions combine multiple phases for creating multipurpose personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Karl Shiqing Wei, Bryce William Wilson, John Eric VanHook, II, Andres Ernesto Velarde
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Publication number: 20180066310Abstract: A technique that uses nanotechnology to electrically detect and identify RNA sequences without the need for using enzymatic amplification methods or fluorescent labels. The technique may be scaled into large multiplexed arrays for high-throughput and rapid screening. The technique is further able to differentiate closely related variants of a given bacterial or viral species or strain. This technique addresses the need for a quick, efficient, and inexpensive bacterial and viral detection and identification system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Andre Knoesen, Paul Alexander Feldstein, Joshua Hihath, Erkin Seker, Maria Louise Marco, Bryce William Falk
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Patent number: 9803234Abstract: A technique that uses nanotechnology to electrically detect and identify RNA sequences without the need for using enzymatic amplification methods or fluorescent labels. The technique may be scaled into large multiplexed arrays for high-throughput and rapid screening. The technique is further able to differentiate closely related variants of a given bacterial or viral species or strain. This technique addresses the need for a quick, efficient, and inexpensive bacterial and viral detection and identification system.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Andre Knoesen, Paul Alexander Feldstein, Joshua Hihath, Erkin Seker, Maria Louise Marco, Bryce William Falk
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Publication number: 20160022551Abstract: A multi liquid phase composition wherein said phases are visually distinctive. These compositions combine multiple phases for creating multipurpose personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Karl Shiqing Wei, Bryce William Wilson, John Eric VanHook, II, Andres Ernesto Velarde
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Publication number: 20150275279Abstract: A technique that uses nanotechnology to electrically detect and identify RNA sequences without the need for using enzymatic amplification methods or fluorescent labels. The technique may be scaled into large multiplexed arrays for high-throughput and rapid screening. The technique is further able to differentiate closely related variants of a given bacterial or viral species or strain. This technique addresses the need for a quick, efficient, and inexpensive bacterial and viral detection and identification system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Andre Knoesen, Paul Alexander Feldstein, Joshua Hihath, Erkin Seker, Maria Louise Marco, Bryce William Falk
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Patent number: 9114087Abstract: A process for making multi-phase liquid compositions is disclosed. For example, a plurality of liquid phases can be placed in separate vessels equipped with supply lines. Predetermined amounts of each of the liquid phase can be transferred, via the supply lines, into a combiner that aligns each of the liquid phases. The liquid phases can be transferred from the combiner to a blender. A mixing element of the blender can blend the liquid phases together to produce a multi-phase liquid composition having a visually distinct pattern formed by the liquid phases. The multi-phase liquid phase composition can be transferred to an individual product container via a delivery nozzle. When said multi-phase liquid composition is transferred to said individual product container via said delivery nozzle, the individual product container can be rotated, via a rotating platform of a bottle holding device.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Karl Shiqing Wei, Bryce William Wilson, John Eric VanHook, II, Andrés Ernesto Velarde
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Publication number: 20080200742Abstract: Adsorbent compositions for vapor-phase adsorption processes, which are selective for para-xylene. Such compositions can be used in gas-phase adsorption processes for the separation of para-xylene or the separation of para-xylene and ethylbenzene from mixed xylenes or a C8 aromatic mixture, respectively. The adsorbent compositions generally comprise materials of a molecular sieve material and a binder, wherein the adsorbent composition has a macropore volume of at least about 0.02 cc/g and a mesopore volume of less than about 0.20 cc/g.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2006Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.Inventors: Ruth Ann Doyle, Bryce A. Williams, Jeffrey T. Miller
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Publication number: 20080196787Abstract: A method of filling a container with a liquid composition, which comprises at least two visually distinct phases, comprising the steps of: a.) transferring said liquid composition to a container using a dispenser which has an initial fill rate; b.) rotating said container during said step a. at an initial speed of rotation and in an initial direction of rotation; c.) changing a feature selected from the group consisting of: the speed of rotation of said container, the fill rate of the dispenser, and the direction of rotation of said container; and mixtures of said features, each independently from the geometry of said container; and d.) completing the transfer of said liquid composition to said container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2007Publication date: August 21, 2008Inventors: Bryan Gabriel Comstock, Bryce William Wilson, John Eric Vanhook
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Patent number: 7271305Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved method for making and obtaining para-xylene from a mixture of xylene isomers, and various embodiments of the method. The method generally includes contacting a mixture comprising xylene isomers and ethylbenzene with a para-xylene selective adsorbent to obtain a para-xylene depleted raffinate, and a desorption effluent comprising a para-xylene enriched product. The method also includes isomerizing the para-xylene depleted raffinate. The contacting step is carried out in a manner such that the raffinate need not be pressurized prior to isomerization, thus advantageously obviating expensive compression steps.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: Bryce A. Williams, Ruth Ann Doyle, Jeffrey T. Miller
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Patent number: 7122496Abstract: Adsorbent compositions for vapor-phase adsorption processes, which are selective for para-xylene. Such compositions can be used in gas-phase adsorption processes for the separation of para-xylene or the separation of para-xylene and ethylbenzene from mixed xylenes or a C8 aromatic mixture, respectively. The adsorbent compositions generally comprise materials of a molecular sieve material and a binder, wherein the adsorbent composition has a macropore volume of at least about 0.20 cc/g and a mesopore volume of less than about 0.20 cc/g.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.Inventors: Ruth Ann Doyle, Bryce A. Williams, Jeffrey T. Miller
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Publication number: 20040219119Abstract: A multi liquid phase composition wherein said phases are visually distinctive. These compositions combine multiple phases for creating multipurpose personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2004Publication date: November 4, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Karl Shiqing Wei, Bryce William Wilson, John Eric VanHook, Andres Ernesto Velarde
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Publication number: 20040220047Abstract: Adsorbent compositions for vapor-phase adsorption processes, which are selective for para-xylene. Such compositions can be used in gas-phase adsorption processes for the separation of para-xylene or the separation of para-xylene and ethylbenzene from mixed xylenes or a C8 aromatic mixture, respectively. The adsorbent compositions generally comprise materials of a molecular sieve material and a binder, wherein the adsorbent composition has a macropore volume of at least about 0.20 cc/g and a mesopore volume of less than about 0.20 cc/g.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Ruth Ann Doyle, Bryce A. Williams, Jeffrey T. Miller
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Publication number: 20040220439Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved method for making and obtaining para-xylene from a mixture of xylene isomers, and various embodiments of the method. The method generally includes contacting a mixture comprising xylene isomers and ethylbenzene with a para-xylene selective adsorbent to obtain a para-xylene depleted raffinate, and a desorption effluent comprising a para-xylene enriched product. The method also includes isomerizing the para-xylene depleted raffinate. The contacting step is carried out in a manner such that the raffinate need not be pressurized prior to isomerization, thus advantageously obviating expensive compression steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2003Publication date: November 4, 2004Inventors: Bryce A Williams, Ruth Ann Doyle, Jeffrey T. Miller