Patents by Inventor David R. Battiste

David R. Battiste 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: 7754932
    Abstract: Processes, methods and apparatus relating to olefin oligomerization include the use of Raman spectrometry to monitor the concentration of reactants, products or other chemical components. One or more oligomerization conditions are adjusted in response to those monitored concentrations. The present processes, methods and apparatus are capable of monitoring olefin oligomerization with the use of low resolution Raman spectrometry equipment, even where there is some degree of overlap between Raman spectral peaks. Apparatus for olefin oligomerization reactions have at least one Raman probe located in the oligomerization equipment, the Raman probe providing an output signal, and Raman spectrometry equipment located outside the oligomerization equipment and operatively connected to at least one Raman probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 7751941
    Abstract: The present technique provides for the use of spectroscopic probes, such as Raman probes, within the conduits or other equipment of a polyolefin production system and upstream systems. The Raman probe or other spectroscopic probes may be used to obtain spectroscopic measurements of the contents of the conduits or other equipment. The spectroscopic measurements may be processed and analyzed to determine one or more properties of interest of the contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron Philips Chemical Company LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Publication number: 20090037027
    Abstract: The present technique provides for the use of spectroscopic probes, such as Raman probes, within the conduits or other equipment of a polyolefin production system and upstream systems. The Raman probe or other spectroscopic probes may be used to obtain spectroscopic measurements of the contents of the conduits or other equipment. The spectroscopic measurements may be processed and analyzed to determine one or more properties of interest of the contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Publication number: 20080275282
    Abstract: Processes, methods and apparatus relating to olefin oligomerization include the use of Raman spectrometry to monitor the concentration of reactants, products or other chemical components. One or more oligomerization conditions are adjusted in response to those monitored concentrations. The present processes, methods and apparatus are capable of monitoring olefin oligomerization with the use of low resolution Raman spectrometry equipment, even where there is some degree of overlap between Raman spectral peaks. Apparatus for olefin oligomerization reactions have at least one Raman probe located in the oligomerization equipment, the Raman probe providing an output signal, and Raman spectrometry equipment located outside the oligomerization equipment and operatively connected to at least one Raman probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 7433761
    Abstract: The present technique provides for the use of spectroscopic probes, such as Raman probes, within the conduits of a polyolefin production system. The Raman probe or other spectroscopic probes may be used to obtain spectroscopic measurements of the contents of the conduits. The spectroscopic measurements may be processed and analyzed to determine the composition of the conduit contents. In addition, the spectroscopic measurements may be used in conjunction with correlations or other statistical models to determine one or more properties of interest of a constituent of the conduit contents. One or more processes upstream and/or downstream of the conduit may be adjusted in response to the determined composition or composition properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Chevron Philips Chemical Company, LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 7417095
    Abstract: The present technique provides for the use of spectroscopic probes, such as Raman probes, within the conduits of a polyolefin production system. The Raman probe or other spectroscopic probes may be used to obtain spectroscopic measurements of the contents of the conduits. The spectroscopic measurements may be processed and analyzed to determine the composition of the conduit contents. In addition, the spectroscopic measurements may be used in conjunction with correlations or other statistical models to determine one or more properties of interest of a constituent of the conduit contents. One or more processes upstream and/or downstream of the conduit may be adjusted in response to the determined composition or composition properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 7400941
    Abstract: The present technique provides for the use of spectroscopic probes, such as Raman probes, within the conduits of a polyolefin production system. The Raman probe or other spectroscopic probes may be used to obtain spectroscopic measurements of the contents of the conduits. The spectroscopic measurements may be processed and analyzed to determine the composition of the conduit contents. In addition, the spectroscopic measurements may be used in conjunction with correlations or other statistical models to determine one or more properties of interest of a constituent of the conduit contents. One or more processes upstream and/or downstream of the conduit may be adjusted in response to the determined composition or composition properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Chrevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 7396970
    Abstract: Processes, methods and apparatus relating to olefin oligomerization include the use of Raman spectrometry to monitor the concentration of reactants, products or other chemical components. One or more oligomerization conditions are adjusted in response to those monitored concentrations. The present processes, methods and apparatus are capable of monitoring olefin oligomerization with the use of low resolution Raman spectrometry equipment, even where there is some degree of overlap between Raman spectral peaks. Apparatus for olefin oligomerization reactions have at least one Raman probe located in the oligomerization equipment, the Raman probe providing an output signal, and Raman spectrometry equipment located outside the oligomerization equipment and operatively connected to at least one Raman probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 7315369
    Abstract: The present technique provides for the use of spectroscopic probes, such as Raman probes, within the conduits of a polyolefin production system. The Raman probe or other spectroscopic probes may be used to obtain spectroscopic measurements of the contents of the conduits. The spectroscopic measurements may be processed and analyzed to determine the composition of the conduit contents. In addition, the spectroscopic measurements may be used in conjunction with correlations or other statistical models to determine one or more properties of interest of a constituent of the conduit contents. One or more processes upstream and/or downstream of the conduit may be adjusted in response to the determined composition or composition properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 7213413
    Abstract: Raman spectrometers are employed in a hydrocarbon processing plant for online measurement of at least one compositional property of a hydrocarbon stream. The Raman spectrometers can be used to control separations equipment, determine energy content, and/or determine flow rate. The Raman spectrometers are especially advantageous when employed in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant to determine properties of cooled natural gas streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Conocophillips Company
    Inventors: David R. Battiste, Donald L. Andress
  • Patent number: 7179854
    Abstract: A polyolfin composition having high resistance to degradation is formed of at least one polyolefin component, bis(2,4dicumylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite, triisopropanolamine, a hydrotalcite component, and at least one phenol component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Mark K. Russell, David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 7135511
    Abstract: The whiteness and stability of a polyolefin have been found to be improved upon addition of a first phosphite, an arylalkyl diphosphite, and a second phosphite selected from a second arylalkyl disphosphite or a triarylphosphite. In addition, the addition of a triarylphosphite with an arylalkyl disphoshite has been found to improve the hygroscopic nature and the hydrolytic stability of the arylalkyl disphosphite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, L.P.
    Inventors: David R. Battiste, Mark K. Russell, William R. Coutant, Joseph R. Harder
  • Publication number: 20040198927
    Abstract: Processes, methods and apparatus relating to olefin polymerization include the use of Raman spectrometry to monitor the concentration of reactants, products or other chemical components. One or more polymerizaton conditions are adjusted in response to those monitored concentrations. The present processes, methods and apparatus are applicable with slurry olefin polymerization process, even though such slurry processes contain solid particles were are known to interfere with Raman spectrometry. Furthermore, the present processes, methods and apparatus are applicable where there is some degree of overlap between Raman spectral peaks. Methods of monitoring and controlling olefin polymerization processes, reactants and other components use Raman spectrometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Publication number: 20040127610
    Abstract: A polyolfin composition having high resistance to degradation is formed of at least one polyolefin component, bis(2,4dicumylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite, triisopropanolamine, a hydrotalcite component, and at least one phenol component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Mark K. Russell, David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 6723804
    Abstract: Processes, methods and apparatus relating to olefin polymerization include the use of Raman spectrometry to monitor the concentration of reactants, products or other chemical components. One or more polymerizaton conditions are adjusted in response to those monitored concentrations. The present processes, methods and apparatus are applicable with slurry olefin polymerization process, even though such slurry processes contain solid particles were are known to interfere with Raman spectrometry. Furthermore, the present processes, methods and apparatus are applicable where there is some degree of overlap between Raman spectral peaks. Methods of monitoring and controlling olefin polymerization processes, reactants and other components use Raman spectrometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP
    Inventor: David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 6680351
    Abstract: A polyolefin composition having high resistance to degradation, said composition formed by combining components comprising at least one polyolefin component produced from a transition metal halide catalyst, bis(2,4-dicumylphenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite, triisopropanolamine, a hydrotalcite component, and at least one phenol component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Mark K. Russell, David R. Battiste
  • Patent number: 6613823
    Abstract: The whiteness and stability of a polyolefin have been found to be improved upon addition of a first phosphite, an arylalkyl diphosphite, and a second phosphite selected from the group consisting of a second arylalkyl diphosphite and a triarylphosphite. In addition, the addition of a triarylphosphite with an arylalkyl diphosphite has as been found to improve the hygroscopic nature and the hydrolytic stability of the arylalkyl diphosphite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: David R. Battiste, Mark K. Russell, William R. Coutant, Joseph R. Harder
  • Publication number: 20030158306
    Abstract: The whiteness and stability of a polyolefin have been found to be improved upon addition of a first phosphite, an arylalkyl diphosphite, and a second phosphite selected from a second arylalkyl disphosphite or a triarylphosphite. In addition, the addition of a triarylphosphite with an arylalkyl disphoshite has been found to improve the hygroscopic nature and the hydrolytic stability of the arylalkyl disphosphite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: August 21, 2003
    Inventors: David R. Battiste, Mark K. Russell, William R. Coutant, Joseph R. Harder
  • Patent number: 5371129
    Abstract: A composition of matter is provided comprising:(a) a poly(mono-1-olefin);(b) from about 0.0001 to about 5 weight percent octadecyl 3-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate; and(c) from 0.0001 to 0.04 weight percent Sodium stearoyl lactylate;where the weight percents are based on the weight of said poly(mono-1-olefin). This composition exhibits corrosion resistance and color stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: David R. Battiste, Kiplin D. Cowan
  • Patent number: 5362825
    Abstract: Pillared clay based high activity olefin polymerization catalysts, methods of producing the catalysts and methods of using the catalysts in the polymerization of olefins are provided. The methods of producing the catalysts each basically comprise contacting a pillared clay with the soluble complex produced by heating a mixture of a metal dihalide with a transition metal compound to produce a solid, and then reacting the solid with an organoaluminum halide. The process produces catalyst components shaped like dipyramidal or generally "football"-shaped crystals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Gil R. Hawley, Max P. McDaniel, Jesse R. Harris, David R. Battiste