Patents by Inventor Felipe J. Suarez

Felipe J. Suarez 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).

  • Process for treating an effluent alkaline stream having sulfur-containing and phenolic compounds
    Patent number: 5997731
    Abstract: An alkaline solution containing dissolved sodium sulfides, mercaptides and phenolates is treated with a carbon dioxide-containing solvent in a reaction zone under mass transfer conditions to neutralize effluent alkaline solution and recover processable hydrocarbon values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Merichem Company
    Inventor: Felipe J. Suarez
  • Treatment of sour hydrocarbon distillate
    Patent number: 4746494
    Abstract: An apparatus and process where a sour hydrocarbon distillate stream is treated in two oxidation zones within the same reaction vessel to oxidize mercaptans. The initial treatment is in the presence of a fiber bundle and the subsequent treatment over a bed of supported oxidation catalyst which can be in an annular arrangement surrounding a portion of the fiber bundle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Assignee: Merichem Company
    Inventors: Ralph E. Maple, Felipe J. Suarez
  • Treatment of sour hydrocarbon distillate
    Patent number: 4675100
    Abstract: An apparatus and process is described whereby a sour hydrocarbon distillate stream is treated in two oxidation zones within the same reaction vessel to oxidize mercaptans. The initial treatment is in the presence of a fiber bundle and the subsequent treatment over a bed of supported oxidation catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: Merichem Company
    Inventors: Ralph E. Maple, Felipe J. Suarez