Patents by Inventor Hubertus J. Beckers

Hubertus J. Beckers 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: 8921607
    Abstract: Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes. Higher temperatures and/or longer residence times and/or higher partial pressure of carbon monoxide than in conventional processes are used to ensure hydroformylation of all the monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Raphael F. Caers, Eddy Theophile Van Driessche, Hubertus J. Beckers, Luc Roger Marc Martens, Georges Marie Mathys, John Richard Shutt
  • Publication number: 20120253059
    Abstract: Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes. Higher temperatures and/or longer residence times and/or higher partial pressure of carbon monoxide than in conventional processes are used to ensure hydroformylation of all the monomers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Raphael F. Caers, Eddy Theophile Van Driessche, Hubertus J. Beckers, Luc Roger Marc Martens, Georges Marie Mathys, John Richard Shutt
  • Patent number: 8178730
    Abstract: Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Raphael F. Caers, Eddy Theophile Van Driessche, Hubertus J. Beckers, Luc Roger Marc Martens, Georges Marie Mathys, John Richard Shutt
  • Publication number: 20120010426
    Abstract: Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Raphael F. Caers, Eddy Theophile Van Driessche, Hubertus J. Beckers, Luc Roger Marc Martens, Georges Marie Mathys, John Richard Shutt
  • Patent number: 8049043
    Abstract: Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Raphael F. Caers, Eddy Theophile Van Driessche, Hubertus J. Beckers, Luc Roger Mare Martens, Georges Marie Mathys, John Richard Shutt
  • Patent number: 8022256
    Abstract: Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes. Higher temperatures and/or longer residence times and/or higher partial pressure of carbon monoxide than in conventional processes are used to ensure hydroformylation of all the monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Raphael F. Caers, Eddy Theophile Van Driessche, Hubertus J. Beckers, Luc Roger Marc Martens, Georges Maria Mathys, John Richard Shutt
  • Publication number: 20110137071
    Abstract: Mixed butene streams containing butene-1 and isobutylene and optionally butene-2 are hydroformylated under conditions that hydroformylates all the monomers to yield a mixture of valeraldehydes
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Raphael F. Caers, Eddy Theophile Van Driessche, Hubertus J. Beckers, Luc Roger Mare Martens, Georges Marie Mathys, John Richard Shutt
  • Patent number: 7880046
    Abstract: Water reacts on molecular sieve catalysts used in oligomerization reactions and forms oxygenated compounds, in particular organic acids that may cause corrosion problems downstream of the reactor, in particular in distillation tower overhead systems and downstream thereof. A lowering of the presence of water in the feed prior to contacting thereof with the molecular sieve brings a significant reduction in corrosion downstream. At the same time, it has a significant beneficial effect on catalyst activity and brings a significant extension of catalyst life. Lowering water in the feed is particularly effective when organic nitrogen-containing Lewis bases are present in the feed, even at low levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: John S. Godsmark, Georges M. K. Mathys, Hubertus J. Beckers, Raphael F. Caers, Roger Eijkhoudt, Stephen H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20080312484
    Abstract: Water reacts on molecular sieve catalysts used in oligomerisation reactions and forms oxygenated compounds, in particular organic acids that may cause corrosion problems downstream of the reactor, in particular in distillation tower overhead systems and downstream thereof. A lowering of the presence of water in the feed prior to contacting thereof with the molecular sieve brings a significant reduction in corrosion downstream. At the same time, it has a significant beneficial effect on catalyst activity and brings a significant extension of catalyst life. Lowering water in the feed is particularly effective when organic nitrogen-containing Lewis bases are present in the feed, even at low levels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: John S. Godsmark, Georges M.K. Mathys, Hubertus J. Beckers, Raphael F. Caers, Roger Eijkhoudt, Stephen H. Brown
  • Patent number: 7381853
    Abstract: A method of making a higher olefin product from a C4+ fraction separated from the hydrocarbon product produced by an oxygenate to olefin reaction unit. The C4+ fraction primarily contains butenes which may be directed to a higher olefin reaction unit without removing isobutenes, butanes, and/or butadiene. The C4+ fraction is particularly well suited for the production of higher olefins because of its high olefin content, low branching number, and low contaminent levels. The invention is also directed to an olefin product composition that is produced by contacting the C4+ fraction with an oligomerization catalyst. The olefin composition is characterized by a relatively high octene content, and octene with a branching number less than 1.4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Luc R. M. Martens, John Stephen Godsmark, Marcel J. Janssen, Georges M. K. Mathys, Raphael F. Caers, Hubertus J. Beckers, J. Richard Shutt, Eddy Van Driessche
  • Patent number: 6875899
    Abstract: A method of making a higher olefin product from a C4+ fraction separated from the hydrocarbon product produced by an oxygenate to olefin reaction unit. The C4+ fraction primarily contains butenes which may be directed to a higher olefin reaction unit without removing isobutenes, butanes, and/or butadiene. The C4+ fraction is particularly well suited for the production of higher olefins because of its high olefin content, low branching number, and low contaminent levels. The invention is also directed to an olefin product composition that is produced by contacting the C4+ fraction with an oligomerization catalyst. The olefin composition is characterized by a relatively high octene content, and octene with a branching number less than 1.4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Luc R.M. Martens, John Stephen Godsmark, Marcel J. Janssen, Georges M. K. Mathys, Raphael F. Caers, Hubertus J. Beckers, J. Richard Shutt, Eddy Van Driessche
  • Publication number: 20040133053
    Abstract: A method of making a higher olefin product from a C4+ fraction separated from the hydrocarbon product produced by an oxygenate to olefin reaction unit. The C4+ fraction primarily contains butenes which may be directed to a higher olefin reaction unit without removing isobutenes, butanes, and/or butadiene. The C4+ fraction is particularly well suited for the production of higher olefins because of its high olefin content, low branching number, and low contaminent levels. The invention is also directed to an olefin product composition that is produced by contacting the C4+ fraction with an oligomerization catalyst. The olefin composition is characterized by a relatively high octene content, and octene with a branching number less than 1.4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Luc R.M. Martens, John Stephen Godsmark, Georges J.K. Janssen, Georges M.K. Mathys, Raphael F. Caers, Hubertus J. Beckers, J. Richard Shutt, Eddy Van Driessche