Patents by Inventor George P. Partridge, Jr.

George P. Partridge, Jr. 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).

  • Hydrogen fluoride alkylation apparatus and vapor recovery method
    Patent number: 5277881
    Abstract: A safety apparatus has been found for controlling the release of flashing hydrogen fluoride in a hydrocarbon alkylation process. The safety apparatus comprises containment baffles enclosing major process vessels. The safety apparatus may be used in combination with a liquid onium polyhydrogen fluoride complex to substantially reduce the vapor cloud produced from a leaking process vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: George P. Partridge, Jr., Kenneth R. Comey, III, James Mudra, IV, Lee K. Gilmer