Patents by Inventor Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey 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: 7410924
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrocracking catalyst containing: a hydrogenative component which is selected from at least one group VIB metal, at least one group VIII metal and combinations of same; at least one matrix comprising at least one oxide which is selected from an amorphous oxide, an oxide with low crystallinity and a mixture of both; and at least one microporous crystalline solid material which, in the calcined and anhydrous state, has molar composition X2O3:nYO2:mZO2, wherein X is a trivalent element, Y is at least one tetravalent element that is different from Ge and Z is Ge, and which, im the calcined and anhydrous state, has an X-ray diffractogram containing at least diffraction lines with d values=13.64, 7.87, 4.82, 4.55, 4.11 and 3.41 ?. The invention also relates to the method of preparing the inventive catalyst and to the use of same in hydrocarbon hydrocracking processses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Agustin Martinez Feliu, Fernando Rey García, María José Díaz Cabañas, Carlos López Cruz
  • Patent number: 7344696
    Abstract: The invention relates to a porous crystalline material (ITQ-24), the preparation method thereof and the use of same in the catalytic conversion of organic compounds. More specifically, the invention relates to a synthetic porous crystalline material which is characterised in that it is formed by tetrahedrally coordinated atoms which are interconnected by means of oxygens. Said material, which comprises a unit cell containing 56 tetrahedrally coordinated atoms, is known as ITQ-24. Moreover, in the calcined anhydrous state, the material has chemical formula nM1/pXO2: YO2, wherein: X is at least one trivalent element, Y is at least one tetravalent element, n is between 0 and 0.2 and M is at least one charge compensation cation in oxidation state p.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Rafael Castañeda Sánchez, Vicente Fornés Seguí, Fernando Rey García
  • Publication number: 20070261995
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating the components of a mixture. The inventive method is characterised in that it comprises the following steps: (a) the bringing into contact of the components of a mixture selected from (i) at least two hydrocarbons, (ii) a mixture containing at least nitrogen and oxygen, and (iii) at least one hydrocarbon and water, with an ITQ-29 zeolite material having a T(IV)/T(III) ratio of greater than 7, whereby T(IV) denotes one or more tetravalent elements and T(III) denotes one or more trivalent elements; (b) preferential adsorption of one or more of the components by the ITQ-29 zeolite material and (c) recovery of one or more of the components, preferably for the separation of hydrocarbon mixtures, such as linear or branched olefins from paraffins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicants: CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS, UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Patent number: 7056489
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for synthesizing a family of zeolite materials, grouped together under the name ITQ-16, in an OH? medium and in the absence of fluorides and to the catalytic applications thereof. The zeolite ITQ-16 family of materials is characterized by having different proportions of distinct polymorphs A, B and C described as possible intergrowths in the Beta zeolite and, therefore, the X-ray diffraction patterns of said family are different from that described for the Beta zeolite. In its calcinated form, zeolite ITQ-16 has the following empirical formula: x(MXO2):tTO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2, wherein T is one or more elements having +4 oxidation status and different from Ge and Si; X is one or more elements having +3 oxidation status; and M can be H+ or one or more inorganic cations with a +n charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politenica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Teresa Navarro Villalba, Susana Valencia Valencia, Fernando Rey García
  • Publication number: 20060110321
    Abstract: ITQ-27 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA QUÍMICA number 27) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. ITQ-27 can be prepared in silicate compositions with a organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. ITQ-27 is stable to calcination in air, absorbs hydrocarbons, and is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Avelino Corma, Maria Jose Diaz, Fernando Rey, Karl Strohmaier, Douglas Dorset
  • Patent number: 7014836
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a crystalline material that does not contain fluorides, with a composition in a roasted state corresponding to that of the material called ITQ-17 and that has a composition on an anhydrous base and in terms of oxide moles upon being synthesized, unroasted, represented by: xX2O3:(1?z)YO2:zGeO2:r/nRnO wherein: X is at least one trivalent element, Y is one or more tetravalent elements other than germanium, R is an organic structure directing compound, preferably the cation 1-methyl-4-aza,1-azoniumbicyclo[2.2.2]octane (DABMe+) or the cation 1,4-bis[N-(4-aza,1-azoniumbicyclo[2.2.2]octane)methyl]benzene (d-DABBz)+2 x varies between 0 and 0.02, z is comprised between 0.02 and 0.67, r varies between 0.01 and 0.5, and n is 1 or 2. It also refers to a process for synthesizing said material, as well as to the material obtained by said process and subjected to a step of post-synthesis to eliminate the organic component from its structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Fernando Rey García, María Teresa Navarro Villalba, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Patent number: 7008612
    Abstract: The invention relates to a porous crystalline material which, in the calcined state, has a composition: X2O3:nYO2:mZO2, wherein: X represents a trivalent element; Z represents Ge; and Y represents at least one tetravalent element other than Ge. Furthermore, in the chemical composition, (n+m) is equal to at least 5 and the Y/Z ratio is equal to at least 1. Moreover, in the calcined state, said material has an X-ray diffraction pattern which coincides substantially with (1), wherein VS is a very strong relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 80 and 100 with respect to the most intense peak; M is a mean relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 40 and 60 with respect to the most intense peak; and W is a mean relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 20 and 40 with respect to the most intense peak.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, María José Díaz Cabañas, Fernando Rey García
  • Publication number: 20060036120
    Abstract: The invention relates to a porous crystalline material (ITQ-24), the preparation method thereof and the use of same in the catalytic conversion of organic compounds. More specifically, the invention relates to a synthetic porous crystalline material which is characterised in that it is formed by tetrahedrally coordinated atoms which are interconnected by means of oxygens. Said material, which comprises a unit cell containing 56 tetrahedrally coordinated atoms, is known as ITQ-24. Moreover, in the calcined anhydrous state, the material has chemical formula nM1/pXO2: YO2, wherein: X is at least one trivalent element, Y is at least one tetravalent element, n is between 0 and 0.2 and M is at least one charge compensation cation in oxidation state p.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Rafael Castaneda Sanchez, Vicente Fornes Segui, Fernando Rey Garcia
  • Patent number: 6998037
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of zeolite ITQ-21 in a process of catalytic cracking of organic compounds. In said cracking process the zeolite ITQ-21 can be present in the catalyst as the sole zeolite component of same of combined with at least one second zeolite component. Moreover, said zeolite ITQ-21 can be present in the catalyst as unmodified zeolite ITQ-21 or as ITQ-21 modified zeolite. The preferred combinations, wherein the zeolite forms part of the cracking catalyst, are those wherein it is combined with at least one second zeolite component. The preferred modifications comprise, for example, a modification by means of post-synthesis treatment with phosphorous or a modification involving the introduction of acid centres. The catalytic process is preferably an FCC or DPC type hydrocarbon cracking process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, María José Díaz Cabañas, Luis Joaquín Martinez Triguero, Fernando Rey García
  • Publication number: 20050238575
    Abstract: ITQ-25 (INSTITUTO DE TECNOLOGÍA QUÍMICA number 25) is a new crystalline microporous material with a framework of tetrahedral atoms connected by atoms capable of bridging the tetrahedral atoms, the tetrahedral atom framework being defined by the interconnections between the tetrahedrally coordinated atoms in its framework. ITQ-25 can be prepared in silicate compositions with a organic structure directing agent. It has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern, which identifies it as a new material. ITQ-25 is stable to calcination in air, absorbs hydrocarbons, and is catalytically active for hydrocarbon conversion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2005
    Publication date: October 27, 2005
    Inventors: Avelino Corma, Maria Diaz, Fernando Rey
  • Publication number: 20050192469
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing an alkylated aromatic compound. The inventive method is characterized in that it comprises an alkylation reaction of an aromatic compound with an alkylating agent which is selected from an olefin, an alcohol and a polyalkylated aromatic compound, in the presence of a catalyst which is a porous crystalline material with the following chemical composition in the calcined form: X2O3:n YO2:m ZO2, wherein (n+m) is at least 5, X is at least a trivalent element, Z is Ge, Y is at least a tetravalent element different from Ge and the n/m ratio is at least 1. Said method is particularly suitable for obtaining cumene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Maria Diaz Cabanas
  • Patent number: 6916459
    Abstract: This invention refers to a new zeolitic material included under the ITQ-16 denomination, to the method for obtaining them and their use as catalysts. This material, ITQ-16 zeolite, is characterized by having different ratios of the different polymorphs A, B and C described as possible intergrowths in Beta zeolite and which, therefore, show different X-ray diffraction patterns to that described for Beta zeolite, showing the X-ray diffraction pattern for ITQ-16, as it is synthesised, diffraction peaks at 2? angles of 6.9°, 7.4°, and 9.6°, simultaneously. ITQ-16 zeolite in its calcinated form has the following empiric formula: x(M1/nXO2):tTO2:gGeO2:(1?g)SiO2 where T is one or various elements with +4 oxidation status, different of Ge and Si; X is one or various elements with +3 oxidation status and M can be H+ or one or various inorganic cations with charge +n, t is comprised between 0 and 0.1, g is comprised between 0.001 and 0.33 and x is comprised between 0 and 0.2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Assignees: Consejo Superior De Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica De Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Maria Teresa Navarro Villalba, Fernando Rey García, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Patent number: 6896869
    Abstract: A microporous crystalline material of a zeolitic nature, that corresponds to the empirical formula x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:zGeO2:(1?z)TO2 wherein x has a value between 0 and 0.2; y has a value between 0 and 0.1; z has a value between 0 and 0.67; being at least one of the z, x and y above zero; M is selected between H+ and inorganic cations with a +n charge; X is at least one chemical element with a +3 oxidation status; Y is at least one chemical element with a +4 oxidation status; and T is at least one chemical element with a +4 oxidation status; and is also characterised by its X-ray diffraction pattern and its microporous properties, and can be employed as a catalyst or oxidating agent in the separation and transformation of organic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, María Teresa Navarro Villalba, Fernando Rey García, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Patent number: 6849248
    Abstract: A porous crystalline material (ITQ-21) which in its calcined form has the chemical composition X2O3:nYO2:mZO2 wherein (n+m) is at least 5, X is a trivalent element, Z is Ge, Y is at least one tetravalent element other than Ge, and the ratio is m/(n+m) is 0.0 to 0.5, and displays the X-ray diffraction values given in Table 1, and a method of preparation of the material in the presence of fluoride ions and using N(16)-methylsparteinium as structure director agent; the material being useful in its acid form and in bifunctional catalyst form in processes of catalytic cracking, hydro-cracking and alkylation of aromatics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canós, Fernando Rey García, María José Díaz Cabañas
  • Publication number: 20050008567
    Abstract: The invention relates to a porous crystalline material which, in the calcined state, has a composition: X2O3:nYO2:mZO2, wherein: X represents a trivalent element; Z represents Ge; and Y represents at least one tetravalent element other than Ge. Furthermore, in the chemical composition, (n+m) is equal to at least 5 and the Y/Z ratio is equal to at least 1. Moreover, in the calcined state, said material has an X-ray diffraction pattern which coincides substantially with (1), wherein VS is a very strong relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 80 and 100 with respect to the most intense peak; M is a mean relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 40 and 60 with respect to the most intense peak; and W is a mean relative intensity corresponding to a percentage of between 20 and 40 with respect to the most intense peak.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Maria Diaz Cabanas, Fernando Rey Garcia
  • Publication number: 20040256291
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of zeolite ITQ-21 in a process of catalytic cracking of organic compounds. In said cracking process the zeolite ITQ-21 can be present in the catalyst as the sole zeolite component of same of combined with at least one second zeolite component. Moreover, said zeolite ITQ-21 can be present in the catalyst as unmodified zeolite ITQ-21 or as ITQ-21 modified zeolite. The preferred combinations, wherein the zeolite forms part of the cracking catalyst, are those wherein it is combined with at least one second zeolite component. The preferred modifications comprise, for example, a modification by means of post-synthesis treatment with phosphorous or a modification involving the introduction of acid centres. The catalytic procxess is preferably an FCC or DPC type hydrocarbon cracking process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Maria Jose Diaz Cabanas, Luis Joaquin Martinez Triguero, Fernando Rey Garcia
  • Patent number: 6797254
    Abstract: A microporous crystalline material of a zeolitic nature that, in a calcinated and anhydrous state, has a chemical composition represented by the formula: x(M1/nXO2):yYO2:zGeO2:(1−z)TO2 wherein x has a value below 0.2, y has a value below 0.1, z has a value below 1, with at least one of x, z and y being above zero; M is H+ or at least an inorganic cation with a +n charge; X is at least one chemical element with a +3 oxidation status; Y is at least one chemical element with a + oxidation status; and T is at least one chemical element with a +4 oxidation status (Si, Ti, Sn, V), this material having a specific X-ray diffraction pattern. A method for preparation of the material and its use as a catalyst in organic compound separation and transformation processes is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignees: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, María José Diaz Cabañas, Fernando Rey García
  • Publication number: 20040171477
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a crystalline material that does not contain fluorides, with a composition in a roasted state corresponding to that of the material called ITQ-17 and that has a composition on an anhydrous base and in terms of oxide moles upon being synthesized, unroasted, represented by:
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Maria Teresa Navarro Villalba, Susana Valencia Valencia
  • Publication number: 20040149964
    Abstract: A porous crystalline material (ITQ-21) which in its calcined form has the chemical composition
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Fernando Rey Garcia, Maria Jose Diaz Cabanas
  • Publication number: 20040089587
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for synthesizing a family of zeolite materials, grouped together under the name ITQ-16, in an OH− medium and in the absence of fluorides and to the catalytic applications thereof. The zeolite ITQ-16 family of materials is characterized by having different proportions of distinct polymorphs A, B and C described as possible intergrowths in the Beta zeolite and, therefore, the X-ray diffraction patterns of said family are different from that described for the Beta zeolite. In its calcinated form, zeolite ITQ-16 has the following empirical formula: x(MXO2):tTO2:gGeO2:(1−g)SiO2, wherein T is one or more elements having +4 oxidation status and different from Ge and Si; X is one or more elements having +3 oxidation status; and M can be H+ or one or more inorganic cations with a +n charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Avelino Corma Canos, Teresa Navarro Villalba, Susana Valencia Valencia, Fernando Rey Garcia