Patents by Inventor Frank C. Wang
Frank C. Wang 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).
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Patent number: 11401471Abstract: A method to simulate distillation of a petroleum stream by gas chromatography can include separating the petroleum stream with a gas chromatograph as a function of boiling point; passing the separated petroleum stream through a vacuum ultraviolet detector to yield data comprising a vacuum ultraviolet signal as a function of boiling point; integrating the vacuum ultraviolet signal as a function of boiling point over two or more wavelength ranges to derive relative concentrations of two or more components of the separated petroleum stream that correspond to the two or more wavelength ranges.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2019Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering CompanyInventor: Frank C. Wang
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Publication number: 20200199458Abstract: A method to simulate distillation of a petroleum stream by gas chromatography can include separating the petroleum stream with a gas chromatograph as a function of boiling point; passing the separated petroleum stream through a vacuum ultraviolet detector to yield data comprising a vacuum ultraviolet signal as a function of boiling point; integrating the vacuum ultraviolet signal as a function of boiling point over two or more wavelength ranges to derive relative concentrations of two or more components of the separated petroleum stream that correspond to the two or more wavelength ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventor: Frank C. Wang
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Patent number: 10451602Abstract: A method of screening a hydrocarbon stream for potential toxicological hazards. The method involves providing a hydrocarbon stream; conducting 2-dimensional gas chromatography (2D-GC) analysis to quantify saturates and aromatic distribution in the hydrocarbon stream; identifying 2-8 ring aromatic distribution and weight percentage of 2-8 ring aromatic molecules in the hydrocarbon stream from the 2D-GC analysis; relating the weight percentage of 2-8 ring aromatic molecules in the hydrocarbon stream from the 2D-GC analysis to a mutagenicity index (MI), in which the MI is determined in accordance with ASTM Standard Method E 1687; and assessing a potential toxicological hazard of the hydrocarbon stream based on the weight percentage of 2-8 ring aromatic molecules in the hydrocarbon stream from the 2D-GC analysis and a MI threshold value. The 2-8 ring aromatic distribution preferably includes 3-6 ring aromatics, more preferably 3.5-5.5 ring aromatics.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: ExxonMobil Research And Engineering CompanyInventors: Tracie L. Owens, Beatrice M. Gooding, Frank C. Wang, Yogi V. Shukla, Eugenio Sanchez, Charles L. Baker, Jr., Roland B. Saeger
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Patent number: 10450256Abstract: The present disclosure provides ketone waxes, methods of forming ketone waxes, and compositions comprising ketone waxes. In at least one embodiment, a ketone wax is provided. The ketone wax includes about 50 wt % or greater C40-C90 ketone content; about 50 wt % or greater of the ketone wax has a boiling point of 961° F. or greater; and a paraffins content of less than about 10 wt %, as determined by 2-dimensional gas chromatography. In at least one embodiment, a method for forming a C40-C90 ketone wax includes exposing a feed stock to a basic catalyst under conditions suitable for coupling unsaturated carbon chains from the feed to form a composition including a ketone wax, oligomerizing the ketone wax to form a ketone wax having C40-C90 ketone wax, and distilling and/or extracting the oligomerized ketone wax to provide a C40-C90 ketone wax of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Virginia M. Reiner, Michel Daage, Kun Wang, Sarvesh K. Agrawal, Frank C. Wang
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Publication number: 20190106371Abstract: The present disclosure provides ketone waxes, methods of forming ketone waxes, and compositions comprising ketone waxes. In at least one embodiment, a ketone wax is provided. The ketone wax includes about 50 wt % or greater C40-C90 ketone content; about 50 wt % or greater of the ketone wax has a boiling point of 961° F. or greater; and a paraffins content of less than about 10 wt %, as determined by 2-dimensional gas chromatography. In at least one embodiment, a method for forming a C40-C90 ketone wax includes exposing a feed stock to a basic catalyst under conditions suitable for coupling unsaturated carbon chains from the feed to form a composition including a ketone wax, oligomerizing the ketone wax to form a ketone wax having C40-C90 ketone wax, and distilling and/or extracting the oligomerized ketone wax to provide a C40-C90 ketone wax of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Virginia M. Reiner, Michel Daage, Kun Wang, Sarvesh K. Agrawal, Frank C. Wang
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Publication number: 20180091585Abstract: A content delivery system and method for use with plurality of digital multimedia data processing systems and legacy systems spanning across one or more network environments. The system and method enable users with freedom of mobility while maintaining access to the user's selected content while the user transitions from one device in one location to a different device in a difference location, substantially without interruption and without the need for user action to turn on and off these target data processing systems. The Instant Invention can provide high bandwidth content delivery solutions based upon hardware and software components by activating a target device while the system is proximate to the target device and, in one embodiment, automatically redirecting the content while the system is proximate to a new target device without user intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventor: Frank C. Wang
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Patent number: 9919288Abstract: Adsorbent materials comprising a ZIF material and cross-linked polymer are provided herein. Methods of separating organic compounds from an aqueous solution or a non-aqueous solution and biofuel production processes using the adsorbent material are also provided herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Yi Du, Kanmi Mao, Bradley Wooler, Arun K. Sharma, Doug F. Colmyer, Frank C. Wang, Simon C. Weston
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Patent number: 9854033Abstract: A content delivery system and method for use with plurality of digital multimedia data processing systems and legacy systems spanning across one or more network environments. The system and method enable users with freedom of mobility while maintaining access to the user's selected content while the user transitions from one device in one location to a different device in a difference location, substantially without interruption and without the need for user action to turn on and off these target data processing systems. The Instant Invention can provide high bandwidth content delivery solutions based upon hardware and software components by activating a target device while the system is proximate to the target device and, in one embodiment, automatically redirecting the content while the system is proximate to a new target device without user intervention.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Inventor: Frank C. Wang
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Publication number: 20170284995Abstract: A method of screening a hydrocarbon stream for potential toxicological hazards. The method involves providing a hydrocarbon stream; conducting 2-dimensional gas chromatography (2D-GC) analysis to quantify saturates and aromatic distribution in the hydrocarbon stream; identifying 2-8 ring aromatic distribution and weight percentage of 2-8 ring aromatic molecules in the hydrocarbon stream from the 2D-GC analysis; relating the weight percentage of 2-8 ring aromatic molecules in the hydrocarbon stream from the 2D-GC analysis to a mutagenicity index (MI), in which the MI is determined in accordance with ASTM Standard Method E 1687; and assessing a potential toxicological hazard of the hydrocarbon stream based on the weight percentage of 2-8 ring aromatic molecules in the hydrocarbon stream from the 2D-GC analysis and a MI threshold value. The 2-8 ring aromatic distribution preferably includes 3-6 ring aromatics, more preferably 3.5-5.5 ring aromatics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Tracie L. Owens, Beatrice M. Gooding, Frank C. Wang, Yogi V. Shukla, Eugenio Sanchez, Charles L. Baker, JR., Roland B. Saeger
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Patent number: 9777227Abstract: The invention relates to a utility fluid, such as a fluid containing aromatic and non-aromatic ringed molecules, useful as a diluent when hydroprocessing pyrolysis tar, such as steam cracker tar. The specified utility fluid comprises ?10.0 wt % aromatic and non-aromatic ring compounds and each of the following: (a) ?1.0 wt % of 1.0 ring class compounds; (b) ?5.0 wt % of 1.5 ring class compounds; (c) ?5.0 wt % of 2.0 ring class compounds; and (d) ?0.1 wt % of 5.0 ring class compounds. The invention also relates to methods for producing such a utility fluid and to processes for hydroprocessing pyrolysis tar.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.Inventors: Nikolaos Soultanidis, John S. Buchanan, Christopher M. Evans, David T. Ferrughelli, Luc R. M. Martens, Keith G. Reed, Frank C. Wang, Teng Xu, Cathleen Yung
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Publication number: 20160367962Abstract: Adsorbent materials comprising a ZIF material and cross-linked polymer are provided herein. Methods of separating organic compounds from an aqueous solution or a non-aqueous solution and biofuel production processes using the adsorbent material are also provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Yi Du, Kanmi Mao, Bradley Wooler, Arun K. Sharma, Doug F. Colmyer, Frank C. Wang, Simon C. Weston
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Patent number: 9525736Abstract: A content delivery system and method for use with plurality of digital multimedia data processing systems and legacy systems spanning across one or more network environments. The system and method enable users with freedom of mobility while maintaining access to the user's selected content while the user transitions from one device in one location to a different device in a difference location, substantially without interruption and without the need for user action to turn on and off these target data processing systems. The Instant Invention can provide high bandwidth content delivery solutions based upon hardware and software components by activating a Target device while the system is proximate to the Target device and, in one embodiment, automatically redirecting the content while the system is proximate to a new Target device without user intervention.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Inventor: Frank C. Wang
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Patent number: 9487723Abstract: Provided are high viscosity high quality Group II lube base stocks with improved properties produced by an integrated hydrocracking and dewaxing process. In one form, the Group II lube base stock includes greater than or equal to 90 wt. % saturates, and less than 10 wt. % aromatics, and has an aromatic performance ratio between 1.0 and 5.0. Also provided are lubricant formulations including the high viscosity high quality Group II lube base stock.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Gretchen L. Holtzer, Ajit B. Dandekar, Charles L. Baker, Jr., Bradley R. Fingland, Bryan E. Hagee, Cathleen Yung, Frank C. Wang, Eugenio Sanchez, Rugved Prakash Pathare
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Publication number: 20160269476Abstract: A content delivery system and method for use with plurality of digital multimedia data processing systems and legacy systems spanning across one or more network environments. The system and method enable users with freedom of mobility while maintaining access to the user's selected content while the user transitions from one device in one location to a different device in a difference location, substantially without interruption and without the need for user action to turn on and off these target data processing systems. The Instant Invention can provide high bandwidth content delivery solutions based upon hardware and software components by activating a target device while the system is proximate to the target device and, in one embodiment, automatically redirecting the content while the system is proximate to a new target device without user intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventor: Frank C. Wang
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Publication number: 20160264780Abstract: Finished wax compositions with low aromatic content and high oil contents may be suitable for use in candle applications and/or food packaging and other food grade quality applications despite such high oil contents. Such wax compositions can reduce the need for wax refinement and/or post-processing, such as de-oiling, and increase the ease and efficiency of batch preparation and large volume manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Sarvesh K. Agrawal, Sara L. Yohe, Larry E. Hoch, Elizabeth A. Turner, Frank C. Wang
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Patent number: 9417220Abstract: Petroleum or other hydrocarbon samples can be analyzed in parallel by 1) GC-field ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer (GC-FI-TOF MS) and 2) two dimensional gas chromatography (2D-GC) equipped with a flame ionization detector (FID). The combined techniques allow for improved quantitative characterization of the compounds within a hydrocarbon sample. The techniques can be combined by correlating the 2D-GC FID data with the GC-FI-TOF MS data based on correlation of compound classes, correlation of retention windows within a compound class, correlation of individual compounds, such as paraffins, or a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Frank C. Wang, Kuangnan Qian, Kathleen E. Edwards
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Publication number: 20160191626Abstract: A content delivery system and method for use with plurality of digital multimedia data processing systems and legacy systems spanning across one or more network environments. The system and method enable users with freedom of mobility while maintaining access to the user's selected content while the user transitions from one device in one location to a different device in a difference location, substantially without interruption and without the need for user action to turn on and off these target data processing systems. The Instant Invention can provide high bandwidth content delivery solutions based upon hardware and software components by activating a Target device while the system is proximate to the Target device and, in one embodiment, automatically redirecting the content while the system is proximate to a new Target device without user intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventor: Frank C. Wang
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Patent number: 9350799Abstract: A content delivery system and method for use with plurality of digital multimedia data processing systems and legacy systems spanning across one or more network environments. The system and method enable users with freedom of mobility while maintaining access to the user's selected content while the user transitions from one device in one location to a different device in a difference location, substantially without interruption and without the need for user action to turn on and off these target data processing systems. The Instant Invention can provide high bandwidth content delivery solutions based upon hardware and software components by activating a target device while the system is proximate to the target device and, in one embodiment, automatically redirecting the content while the system is proximate to a new target device without user intervention.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Inventor: Frank C. Wang
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Patent number: 9247001Abstract: A content delivery system and method for use with plurality of digital multimedia data processing systems and legacy systems spanning across one or more network environments. The system and method enable users with freedom of mobility while maintaining access to the user's selected content while the user transitions from one device in one location to a different device in a difference location, substantially without interruption and without the need for user action to turn on and off these target data processing systems. The Instant Invention can provide high bandwidth content delivery solutions based upon hardware and software components by activating a Target device while the system is proximate to the Target device and, in one embodiment, automatically redirecting the content while the system is proximate to a new Target device without user intervention.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Frank C. Wang
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Publication number: 20150315496Abstract: The invention relates to a utility fluid, such as a fluid containing aromatic and non-aromatic ringed molecules, useful as a diluent when hydroprocessing pyrolysis tar, such as steam cracker tar. The specified utility fluid comprises ?10.0 wt % aromatic and non-aromatic ring compounds and each of the following: (a) ?1.0 wt % of 1.0 ring class compounds; (b) ?5.0 wt % of 1.5 ring class compounds; (c) ?5.0 wt % of 2.0 ring class compounds; and (d) ?0.1 wt % of 5.0 ring class compounds. The invention also relates to methods for producing such a utility fluid and to processes for hydroprocessing pyrolysis tar.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Nikolaos Soultanidis, John S. Buchanan, Christopher M. Evans, David T. Ferrughelli, Luc R. M. Martens, Keith G. Reed, Frank C. Wang, Teng Xu, Cathleen Yung