Patents by Inventor Gil Hawley

Gil Hawley 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: 20080058199
    Abstract: This invention provides a compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer into at least one polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Elizabeth Benham, Shirley Martin, Kathy Collins, James Smith, Gil Hawley, Christopher Wittner, Michael Jensen
  • Publication number: 20080026934
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, typically using a supported catalyst composition. In one aspect, this invention encompasses precontacting a metallocene with an olefin or alkyne monomer and an organoaluminum compound, prior to contacting this mixture with the acidic activator-support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Michael Jensen, Gil Hawley, Max McDaniel, Tony Crain, Elizabeth Benham, Joel Martin, Qing Yang
  • Publication number: 20070197752
    Abstract: This invention provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer. This invention also provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer, wherein said catalyst composition comprises contacting an organometal compound, an organoaluminum compound, and a treated solid oxide compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Kathy Collins, Gil Hawley, Michael Jensen, Christopher Wittner, Elizabeth Benham, Anthony Eaton, Joel Martin, David Rohlfing, Youlu Yu
  • Publication number: 20060287447
    Abstract: This invention provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer. This invention also provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer, wherein said catalyst composition comprises contacting an organometal compound, an organoaluminum compound, and a treated solid oxide compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Youlu Yu, Max MacDaniel, Kathy Collins, Gil Hawley, Michael Jensen, Christopher Wittner, Elizabeth Benham, Anthony Eaton, Joel Martin, David Rohlfing
  • Publication number: 20060122344
    Abstract: Fluorenyl-containing metallocenes are disclosed along with methods for making the metallocenes. Also disclosed are methods for using the metallocenes as polymerization catalysts. In addition, polymers resulting from such polymerizations are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2002
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Applicant: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: HELMUT ALT, SYRIAC PALACKAL, KONSTANTINOS PATSIDIS, M. WELCH, ROLF GEERTS, ERIC HSIEH, MAX MCDANIEL, GIL HAWLEY, PAUL SMITH
  • Publication number: 20060100401
    Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a first metallocene compound, a second metallocene compound, a third metallocene compound, a chemically-treated solid oxide, and an organoaluminum compound are provided. Methods for preparing and using the catalyst and polyolefins are also provided. The compositions and methods disclosed herein provide ethylene polymers having decreased haze while minimizing impact on other properties, such as dart impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Inventors: Joel Martin, Elizabeth Benham, Mark Kertok, Michael Jensen, Max McDaniel, Gil Hawley, Qing Yang, Matthew Thorn, Ashish Sukhadia
  • Publication number: 20060094841
    Abstract: This invention provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer This invention also provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer, wherein said catalyst composition comprises a post-contacted organometal compound, a post-contacted organoaluminum compound, and a post-contacted fluorided silica-alumina.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Elizabeth Benham, Michael Jensen, Joel Martin, Gil Hawley
  • Publication number: 20060094590
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, including polymerization methods using a supported catalyst composition. In one aspect, the present invention encompasses a catalyst composition comprising the contact product of at least one metallocene compound, at least one organochromium compound, at least one chemically-treated solid oxide, and at least one organoaluminum compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Elizabeth Benham, Michael Jensen, Kathy Collins, Joel Martin, Gil Hawley
  • Publication number: 20050288178
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of olefin polymerization catalyst compositions, and methods for the polymerization and copolymerization of olefins, typically using a supported catalyst composition. In one aspect, this invention encompasses precontacting a metallocene with an olefin or alkyne monomer and an organoaluminum compound, prior to contacting this mixture with the acidic activator-support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Jensen, Gil Hawley, Max McDaniel, Tony Crain, Elizabeth Benham, Joel Martin, Qing Yang
  • Publication number: 20050197470
    Abstract: This invention provides a compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer into at least one polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Elizabeth A. Benham, Shirley Martin, Kathy Collins, James L. Smith, Gil Hawley, Christopher Wittner, Michael Jensen
  • Publication number: 20050137366
    Abstract: This invention provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer. This invention also provides catalyst compositions that are useful for polymerizing at least one monomer to produce a polymer, wherein said catalyst composition comprises a post-contacted organometal compound, a post-contacted organoaluminum compound, and a post-contacted treated solid oxide compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Max McDaniel, Kathy Collins, Gil Hawley, Michael Jensen, Elizabeth Benham, Anthony Eaton, Joel Martin, Christopher Wittner
  • Patent number: 5276114
    Abstract: A method for making polymerization catalysts is disclosed which comprises contacting a soluble complex prepared from the combination of a metal dihalide and a transition metal compound with a particulate material comprising zirconium phosphate and then reacting the resulting mixture with an organoaluminum halide to produce a catalyst precursor. The catalyst precursor is then contacted with a halogen containing compound selected from halides of Groups IVA and VA to produce the catalyst. Novel catalysts prepared in accordance with the invention method, novel polymerization processes therewith and novel polymers having relatively high melt flow rates while retaining good mechanical strength are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Gil Hawley, Max McDaniel, Simon Kukes
  • Patent number: 5231065
    Abstract: A method for making polymerization catalysts is disclosed which comprises contacting a soluble complex prepared from the combination of a metal dihalide and a transition metal compound with a particulate material comprising zirconium phosphate and then reacting the resulting mixture with an organoaluminum halide to produce a catalyst precursor. The catalyst precursor is then contacted with a halogen containing compound selected from halides of Groups IVA and VA to produce the catalyst. Novel catalysts prepared in accordance with the invention method, novel polymerization processes therewith and novel polymers having relatively high melt flow rates while retaining good mechanical strength are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Gil Hawley, Max McDaniel, Simon Kukes