Patents by Inventor Donald C. Olson

Donald C. Olson 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: 5265752
    Abstract: A flange disc for protecting a flange having an inner annular machined surface surrounded by an outer surface with bolt holes extending through the outer surface and opening to a back surface opposing the outer surface, includes: a disc of flexible material having a size corresponding to a size of the outer surface of the flange to selectively cover the inner surface, outer surface and bolt holes, the disc defining a disc plane; and a plurality of connectors symmetrically located about a periphery of the disc at locations corresponding to at least some of the bolt holes, the connectors being integral with the disc and having, at one end, a resilient hinge portion and, at an opposite end, an engagement portion for engaging the corresponding bolt hole, the connectors rotating about the hinge portion between a transport position in which the engagement portion is in the disc plane and an engagement position in which the engagement portion is angled with respect to the disc plane for engaging the bolt hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Alliance Plastics
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 5149459
    Abstract: A process for removal of H.sub.2 S from gas streams is described, the process being characterized by use of a novel iron chelate treating solution containing a specified ferric to ferrous chelate ratio and aqueous ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Olson, John J. Miller, deceased, Wayne R. Miller, executor
  • Patent number: 5149460
    Abstract: A process for removal of H.sub.2 S from gas streams is described, the process being characterized by use of a novel iron chelate treating solution containing a specified ferric to ferrous chelate ratio, aqueous ammonia, and thiosulfate ion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Olson, John J. Miller, deceased, Wayne R. Miller, executor, George C. Blytas, Zaida Diaz
  • Patent number: 5034038
    Abstract: A separator for a vacuum loading system is located in a flow path of an air/particulate mixture between a loading system and a vacuum pump, the vacuum pump drawing the air/particulate mixture from the loading system through a liquid chamber to trap particulate matter in a liquid while the air in the air/particulate mixture is drawn through the liquid and into an air chamber for return to the vacuum pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Alliance Plastics
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4925569
    Abstract: A process is disclosed for reducing the level of sulfides in aqueous solutiuons which comprises contacting a sulfide-containing solution having a pH value in the range from about 8.5 to 12 with oxygen in the presence of a flocculent manganese-containing catalyst having been prepared by aerating an aqueous solution of a divalent manganese salt, said salt solution having a pH value in the range from about 8.5 to about 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1990
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Charles C. Chou, Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4871520
    Abstract: A process for removal of H.sub.2 S from gas streams is described, the process being characterized by use of a novel iron chelate treating solution containing a specified ferric to ferrous chelate ratio, aqueous ammonia, and thiosulfate ion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Olson, John J. Miller, deceased, Wayne R. Miller, executor, George C. Blytas, Zaida Diaz
  • Patent number: 4859436
    Abstract: A process for removal of H.sub.2 S from gas streams is described, the process being characterized by use of a novel iron chelate treating solution containing a specified ferric to ferrous chelate ratio and aqueous ammonia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Olson, John J. Miller, deceased
  • Patent number: 4540561
    Abstract: A process for the removal of hydrogen sulfide from a variety of gas streams is disclosed. The gas stream containing the sour gases is contacted with a reactant solution comprising iron (Fe III) lignosulfonate. The hydrogen sulfide is converted to sulfur, and the reactant is reduced. The process may be cyclic, and may include sulfur removal and regeneration of the reactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1985
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4443424
    Abstract: A process for the removal of H.sub.2 S from sour gas streams is described, the process being characterized by the utilization of washing solutions containing oxidizing polyvalent metal chelates of specified aminocarboxylic acids, and by the electrolytic regeneration of spent solutions. Use of an optional CO.sub.2 -selective absorbent in the washing solution is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4443423
    Abstract: A process for the removal of H.sub.2 S from sour gas streams is disclosed, the process being characterized by the use of a washing or contacting solution containing oxidizing polyvalent metal chelates of specified aminocarboxylic acids, the electrolytic regeneration of spent solution, and the co-production of hydrogen. Provision is also made for selective absorption of CO.sub.2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1984
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4436712
    Abstract: A process for the removal of H.sub.2 S from sour gas streams is disclosed, the process being characterized by the use of a washing or contacting solution containing oxidizing polyvalent metal chelates of nitrilotriacetic acid, the electrolytic regeneration of spent solution, and the co-production of hydrogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1984
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4436711
    Abstract: A process for the removal of H.sub.2 S from sour gas streams is described, the process being characterized by the utilization of washing solutions containing oxidizing polyvalent metal chelates of specified amino-carboxylic acids, and by the regeneration of the spent solutions in a fuel cell mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1984
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4436713
    Abstract: A process for the removal of H.sub.2 S from sour gas streams is described, the process being characterized by the utilization of washing solutions containing oxidizing polyvalent metal chelates of nitrilotriacetic acid, and by the regeneration of the spent solutions in a fuel cell mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1984
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4436714
    Abstract: A process for the removal of H.sub.2 S from sour gas streams is disclosed, the process being characterized by the utilization of washing solutions containing oxidizing metal chelates of nitrilotriacetic acid, and by the electrolytic regeneration of the spent solutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 13, 1984
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4153517
    Abstract: An improved galvanic detector for measuring trace amounts of tetralkyl lead in gasoline having a sample holder mounted in a turntable. A disc of dried porous material is placed in the holder and a small sample of gasoline placed on the porous material and allowed to evaporate for a pre-set time to flash off the olefins. The turntable is then rotated to pass the disc over the sensing electrode of the galvanic cell and the peak value of current signal produced by the galvanic cell is measured and recorded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1979
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4012290
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring trace amounts of lead alkyls in gasoline wherein a small sample of the gasline is injected into a vaporizer, with a carrier gas transporting the sample through the vaporizer to a filter that separates the interfering olefins and aromatic components from the lead alkyls in the sample. The discharge from the filter is supplied to an electrochemical cell of a type known as a galvanic sensor whose output signal is integrated or otherwise utilized to obtain a measurement of the quantity of lead alkyls in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson
  • Patent number: 4012291
    Abstract: A method for measuring the quantity of olefins present in a hydrocarbon stream wherein a measured quantity of the hydrocarbon is injected into a vaporizing furnace. A carrier gas transports the vaporized hydrocarbon through the furnace to an electrochemical cell whose signal is integrated to provide a measure of the olefins present in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1977
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Donald C. Olson, Michael P. Guillory
  • Patent number: 3960690
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring trace amounts of lead alkyls in gasoline wherein a small sample of the gasoline is injected into a vaporizer, with a carrier gas transporting the sample through the vaporizer to a filter that separates the interfering olefins and aromatic components from the lead alkyls in the sample. The discharge from the filter is supplied to an electrochemical cell of a type known as a galvanic sensor whose output signal is integrated or otherwise utilized to obtain a measurement of the quantity of lead alkyls in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1976
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Donald C. Olson