Patents by Inventor Christopher Jansen

Christopher Jansen 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).

  • Device for removing catalyst and other material from refinery and petrochemical reactors and other vessels
    Patent number: 10974292
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for removing catalyst, absorbents and other materials from a reactor, guard bed, or other refinery or petrochemical vessel via a robotic or remotely operated device. A vacuum hose is connected to the device for removing the material from the vessel for ex-situ regeneration or disposal. The device moves around on the surface of the catalyst using motorized screws that grip to the catalyst material. The device is powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or electric motors attached to the frame of the device with supply and return hoses extending in and out of the vessel in line with the vacuum hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: WorleyParsons Services Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Christopher Jansen, Merlin S. Hoiseth, Nicolas Harvey
  • DEVICE FOR REMOVING CATALYST AND OTHER MATERIAL FROM REFINERY AND PETROCHEMICAL REACTORS AND OTHER VESSELS
    Publication number: 20190201947
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for removing catalyst, absorbents and other materials from a reactor, guard bed, or other refinery or petrochemical vessel via a robotic or remotely operated device. A vacuum hose is connected to the device for removing the material from the vessel for ex-situ regeneration or disposal. The device moves around on the surface of the catalyst using motorized screws that grip to the catalyst material. The device is powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or electric motors attached to the frame of the device with supply and return hoses extending in and out of the vessel in line with the vacuum hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: WorleyParsons Services Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Christopher Jansen, Merlin S. Hoiseth, Nicolas Harvey