Patents by Inventor Fermin A. Sandoval

Fermin A. Sandoval 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).

  • Publication number: 20230372889
    Abstract: A fluidized bed processing system include a vessel having a vessel wall and a plurality of chemical feed distributors coupled to the vessel wall and extending into an internal volume of the vessel. Each of the chemical feed distributors includes a distributor body forming a chemical feed flow path and a plurality of chemical feed outlets. The fluidized bed processing system further includes at least one intermediate beam having at plurality of slots spaced apart along a beam length. That intermediate beam is coupled to the vessel wall at both ends, each chemical feed distributor passes through one slot of the intermediate beam, and the intermediate beam provides vertical support for each of the plurality of chemical feed distributors. The fluidized bed processing system can include lateral guides. The intermediate beams and lateral guides support the chemical feed distributors vertically and laterally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Matthew T. Pretz, Donald F. Shaw, Richard Walter, Albert Meza, Fermin Sandoval, Quan Yuan, Liwei Li, Pritish Kamat
  • Patent number: 9889418
    Abstract: A fluidized fuel gas combustor system for a catalytic dehydrogenation process comprising a vessel having a lower portion and an upper portion; a plurality of air injection diffusers located in the lower portion of the vessel; a plurality of fuel gas injection diffusers located on fuel gas distributors disposed in the vessel and spaced apart from and above a plurality of air injection diffusers, wherein the fuel gas diffusers are placed in a manner to maximize even mass distribution of a fuel gas injected through the fuel gas diffusers in the vessel, wherein each fuel distributor comprises a tube having a plurality of fuel gas injection diffusers; and one or more grid assemblies disposed in the vessel spaced above the fuel gas distributors is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Matthew T. Pretz, Richard E. Walter, Don F. Shaw, Fermin A. Sandoval, Liwei Li
  • Patent number: 9827543
    Abstract: A fluid solids contacting device comprising a vessel; one or more grid structures comprising two or more levels, wherein each level comprises a plurality of grid assembly sections; a base formed from structural members used to support the multi-tiered structure; and three or more chairs attached to an inside surface of the vessel and spaced apart to support the base; and wherein the base is supported by the chairs is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Matthew T. Pretz, Fermin A. Sandoval, Don F. Shaw
  • Patent number: 9815040
    Abstract: A fluid solids contacting device comprising a vessel; a first grid assembly section which comprises a plurality of horizontal chords spaced horizontally apart from each other and a plurality of grid platforms inserted between the horizontal chords; wherein each horizontal chord comprises a structural member with sufficient mechanical strength to withstand fluidized forces in the vessel; a plurality of chairs attached to an inside surface of the vessel and spaced circumferentially apart to support the structural member; and wherein each structural member is supported on one or more of the plurality of chairs is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Matthew T. Pretz, Don F. Shaw, Fermin A. Sandoval
  • Publication number: 20170087528
    Abstract: A fluidized fuel gas combustor system for a catalytic dehydrogenation process comprising a vessel having a lower portion and an upper portion; a plurality of air injection diffusers located in the lower portion of the vessel; a plurality of fuel gas injection diffusers located on fuel gas distributors disposed in the vessel and spaced apart from and above a plurality of air injection diffusers, wherein the fuel gas diffusers are placed in a manner to maximize even mass distribution of a fuel gas injected through the fuel gas diffusers in the vessel, wherein each fuel distributor comprises a tube having a plurality of fuel gas injection diffusers, one or more optional grid assemblies disposed in the vessel spaced apart from and above the plurality of air injection diffusers and paced apart from and below the fuel gas distributors to maximize even air mass distribution; and one or more grid assemblies disposed in the vessel spaced above the fuel gas distributors is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew T. Pretz, Richard E. Walter, Don F. Shaw, Fermin A. Sandoval, Liwei Li
  • Publication number: 20170001163
    Abstract: A fluid solids contacting device comprising a vessel; one or more grid structures comprising two or more levels, wherein each level comprises a plurality of grid assembly sections; a base formed from structural members used to support the multi-tiered structure; and three or more chairs attached to an inside surface of the vessel and spaced apart to support the base; and wherein the base is supported by the chairs is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew T. Pretz, Fermin A. Sandoval, Don F. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20160375419
    Abstract: A fluid solids contacting device comprising a vessel; a first grid assembly section which comprises a plurality of horizontal chords spaced horizontally apart from each other and a plurality of grid platforms inserted between the horizontal chords; wherein each horizontal chord comprises a structural member with sufficient mechanical strength to withstand fluidized forces in the vessel; a plurality of chairs attached to an inside surface of the vessel and spaced circumferentially apart to support the structural member; and wherein each structural member is supported on one or more of the plurality of chairs is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew T. Pretz, Don F. Shaw, Fermin A. Sandoval
  • Patent number: 6904788
    Abstract: A sensor component that may be used in conjunction with a filter module may include a plurality of sensor packages. The latter, in turn, may incorporate one or more micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors to measure various characteristics of fluid flow and filtration. A single sensor component may be adapted to measure the pressure, temperature, flow rate, differential pressure, conductivity, viscosity, pH level, etc. of the fluid at an upstream and a downstream location. Sensor measurements may be obtained continuously in order to monitor and indicate fluid conditions, including the use of a warning mechanism to indicate an out-of-range condition when the measurements fall outside of pre-set limits. Depending on the application and the fluid being filtered, data, including measurement data, may be transmitted through electrical connections or wirelessly. In wireless configurations, a sleep-mode may be included to maximize the life of local power supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: PTI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Sandford, Fermin A. Sandoval Diaz
  • Patent number: 6901812
    Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor having a pair of ultrasound transducers adapted to be inserted in and being able to perform at a single site of introduction into a duct. The ultrasonic sensor measures a forward ultrasonic path transit time and a second reverse ultrasonic path transit time of ultrasound signals propagating in a fluid. The arrangement being such that a comparison of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in one direction with that of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in the opposite direction enables the flow rate of the fluid in the duct to be determined. The ultrasonic sensor may utilize a reflecting surface on the duct and a reflective surface of an ultrasonic sensor end cap to provide forward and reverse ultrasonic W-shaped paths. In addition, the ultrasonic sensor may also be used to measure the temperature, viscosity, and cavitation effects of a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: PTI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel K. Moscaritolo, Francis H. Kantor, Fermin A. Sandoval Diaz
  • Publication number: 20050092102
    Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor, including methods of using and installing same, the sensor having a pair of ultrasound transducers adapted to be inserted in, and being able to perform at, a single site of introduction into a duct. The ultrasonic sensor measures a forward ultrasonic path transit time and a second reverse ultrasonic path transit time of ultrasound signals propagating in a fluid, the arrangement being such that a comparison of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in one direction with the signal associated with ultrasound travel in the opposite direction enables the flow rate of the fluid in the duct to be determined. The ultrasonic sensor may utilize a curved reflecting surface on the duct and a reflective surface of an ultrasonic sensor end cap to provide forward and reverse ultrasonic W-shaped paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Moscaritolo, Francis Kantor, Fermin Sandoval Diaz, David Tigwell
  • Publication number: 20050087025
    Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor, including methods of using and installing same, the sensor having a pair of ultrasound transducers adapted to be inserted in, and being able to perform at, a single site of introduction into a duct. The ultrasonic sensor measures a forward ultrasonic path transit time and a second reverse ultrasonic path transit time of ultrasound signals propagating in a fluid, the arrangement being such that a comparison of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in one direction with the signal associated with ultrasound travel in the opposite direction enables the flow rate of the fluid in the duct to be determined. The sensor may utilize a reflecting surface on the duct and a reflective surface of an ultrasonic sensor end cap to provide forward and reverse ultrasonic W-shaped paths. In addition, the ultrasonic sensor may be used to measure the temperature, viscosity, and cavitation effects of a fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Daniel Moscaritolo, Francis Kantor, Fermin Sandoval Diaz
  • Patent number: 6854339
    Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor having a pair of ultrasound transducers adapted to be inserted in and being able to perform at a single site of introduction into a duct. The ultrasonic sensor measures a forward ultrasonic path transit time and a second reverse ultrasonic path transit time of ultrasound signals propagating in a fluid. The arrangement being such that a comparison of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in one direction with that of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in the opposite direction enables the flow rate of the fluid in the duct to be determined. The ultrasonic sensor may utilize a curved reflecting surface on the duct and a reflective surface of an ultrasonic sensor end cap to provide forward and reverse ultrasonic W-shaped paths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Assignees: PTI Technologies, Inc., D. C. Tigwell & Associates
    Inventors: Daniel Moscaritolo, Francis H. Kantor, Fermin A. Sandoval Diaz, David Tigwell
  • Publication number: 20050016260
    Abstract: A sensor component that may be used in conjunction with a filter module may include a plurality of sensor packages. The latter, in turn, may incorporate one or more micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors to measure various characteristics of fluid flow and filtration. A single sensor component may be adapted to measure the pressure, temperature, flow rate, differential pressure, conductivity, viscosity, pH level, etc. of the fluid at an upstream and a downstream location. Sensor measurements may be obtained continuously in order to monitor and indicate fluid conditions, including the use of a warning mechanism to indicate an out-of-range condition when the measurements fall outside of pre-set limits. Depending on the application and the fluid being filtered, data, including measurement data, may be transmitted through electrical connections or wirelessly. In wireless configurations, a sleep-mode may be included to maximize the life of local power supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Sandford, Fermin Sandoval Diaz
  • Patent number: 6823718
    Abstract: A sensor component that may be used in conjunction with a filter module may include a plurality of sensor packages. The latter, in turn, may incorporate one or more micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors to measure various characteristics of fluid flow and filtration. A single sensor component may be adapted to measure the pressure, temperature, flow rate, differential pressure, conductivity, viscosity, pH level, etc. of the fluid at an upstream and a downstream location. Sensor measurements may be obtained continuously in order to monitor and indicate fluid conditions, including the use of a warning mechanism to indicate an out-of-range condition when the measurements fall outside of pre-set limits. Depending on the application and the fluid being filtered, data, including measurement data, may be transmitted through electrical connections or wirelessly. In wireless configurations, a sleep-mode may be included to maximize the life of local power supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: PTI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Sandford, Fermin A. Sandoval Diaz
  • Publication number: 20040129088
    Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor has a pair of ultrasound transducers and is adapted to be inserted in and able to perform at a single site of introduction into a duct, a manifold, or a pipe. The ultrasonic sensor measures a forward ultrasonic path transit time and a second reverse ultrasonic path transit time of ultrasound signals propagating in a fluid. The arrangement being such that a comparison of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in one direction with that of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in the opposite direction enables the flow rate of the fluid in the duct to be determined. The ultrasonic sensor may utilize a curved reflecting surface on the duct and a reflective surface of an ultrasonic sensor end cap or housing to provide forward and reverse ultrasonic W-shaped paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: D.C. TIGWELL & ASSOCIATES
    Inventors: Daniel Moscaritolo, Francis H. Kantor, Fermin A. Sandoval Diaz, David Tigwell
  • Publication number: 20040123674
    Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor having a pair of ultrasound transducers adapted to be inserted in and being able to perform at a single site of introduction into a duct. The ultrasonic sensor measures a forward ultrasonic path transit time and a second reverse ultrasonic path transit time of ultrasound signals propagating in a fluid. The arrangement being such that a comparison of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in one direction with that of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in the opposite direction enables the flow rate of the fluid in the duct to be determined. The ultrasonic sensor may utilize a reflecting surface on the duct and a reflective surface of an ultrasonic sensor end cap to provide forward and reverse ultrasonic W-shaped paths. In addition, the ultrasonic sensor may also be used to measure the temperature, viscosity, and cavitation effects of a fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Applicant: PTI Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel K. Moscaritolo, Francis H. Kantor, Fermin A. Sandoval Diaz
  • Publication number: 20040123673
    Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor having a pair of ultrasound transducers adapted to be inserted in and being able to perform at a single site of introduction into a duct. The ultrasonic sensor measures a forward ultrasonic path transit time and a second reverse ultrasonic path transit time of ultrasound signals propagating in a fluid. The arrangement being such that a comparison of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in one direction with that of the signal associated with ultrasound travel in the opposite direction enables the flow rate of the fluid in the duct to be determined. The ultrasonic sensor may utilize a curved reflecting surface on the duct and a reflective surface of an ultrasonic sensor end cap to provide forward and reverse ultrasonic W-shaped paths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Daniel Moscaritolo, Francis H. Kantor, Fermin A. Sandoval Diaz, David Tigwell
  • Publication number: 20040079148
    Abstract: A sensor component that may be used in conjunction with a filter module may include a plurality of sensor packages. The latter, in turn, may incorporate one or more micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors to measure various characteristics of fluid flow and filtration. A single sensor component may be adapted to measure the pressure, temperature, flow rate, differential pressure, conductivity, viscosity, pH level, etc. of the fluid at an upstream and a downstream location. Sensor measurements may be obtained continuously in order to monitor and indicate fluid conditions, including the use of a warning mechanism to indicate an out-of-range condition when the measurements fall outside of pre-set limits. Depending on the application and the fluid being filtered, data, including measurement data, may be transmitted through electrical connections or wirelessly. In wireless configurations, a sleep-mode may be included to maximize the life of local power supplies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: PTI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Sandford, Fermin A. Sandoval Diaz