Patents by Inventor Jaime G. Moscoso

Jaime G. Moscoso 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).

  • PROCESSES USING UZM-37 ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITE
    Publication number: 20110245564
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • PROCESS FOR XYLENE AND ETHYLBENZENE ISOMERIZATION USING UZM-35HS
    Publication number: 20110245566
    Abstract: Xylene and ethylbenzene isomerization process is catalyzed by the UZM-35 family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These UZM-35 zeolites are active and selective in the isomerization of xylenes and ethylbenzene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Paula L. Bogdan, Deng-Yang Jan, Christopher P. Nicholas, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • AROMATIC ALKYLATION PROCESS USING UZM-37 ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITE
    Publication number: 20110245563
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out alkylation processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • PROCESS FOR CATALYTIC CRACKING OF HYDROCARBONS USING UZM-35HS
    Publication number: 20110230697
    Abstract: Catalytic cracking processes such as fluidized catalytic cracking, naphtha cracking, and olefin cracking are catalyzed by the UZM-35 family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These UZM-35 zeolites are active and selective in the catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • UZM-35 zeolitic composition method of preparation and processes
    Patent number: 8022262
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitic compositions, UZM-35 compositions, has been synthesized. These zeolitic compositions are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These compositions comprise a MSE zeolite, a MFI zeolite and an ERI zeolite. The compositions are similar to MCM-68 but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • Hydrocarbon conversion processes using UZM-29 and UZM-29HS crystalline zeolitic compositions
    Patent number: 8017824
    Abstract: This invention relates to hydrocarbon conversion processes using UZM-29 and UZM-29HS zeolitic compositions. The UZM-29 zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+R+rAl1?xExSiyOz UZM-29 has the PHI structure type topology but is thermally stable up to a temperature of at least 350° C. UZM-29HS is a high silica version of UZM-29 and is represented by the empirical formula: M1?n+aAl(1?x)ExSiyOz. Examples of the hydrocarbon conversion processes are isomerization of alkanes, especially butane and the conversion of oxygenates to olefins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Susan C. Koster, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • ALKYLATION PROCESS USING CATALYSTS WITH LOW OLEFIN SKELETAL ISOMERIZATION ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20110207981
    Abstract: A process is presented for the production of linear alkylbenzenes. The process includes contacting an aromatic compound with an olefin in the presence of a selective zeolite catalyst. The catalyst includes two zeolites combined to improve the linearity, and to produce detergent grade LAB. The two zeolites are selected to limit skeletal isomerization while producing a desired 2-phenyl content for the LAB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark G. Riley, Deng-Yang Jan, Stephen W. Sohn, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Aromatic alkylation process using UZM-37 aluminosilicate zeolite
    Patent number: 7985886
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out alkylation processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • UZM-35 ALUMINOSILICATE ZEOLITE, METHOD OF PREPARATION AND PROCESSES USING UZM-35
    Publication number: 20110178357
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+R+rAl1-xExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MCM-68 but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • Process for alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons using UZM-35
    Patent number: 7982081
    Abstract: Alkylation processes such as the alkylation of aromatics, are catalyzed by the UZM-35 family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rr+Al(1?x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These UZM-35 zeolites are active and selective in alkylation processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Processes using UZM-37 aluminosilicate zeolite
    Patent number: 7982084
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the propyltrimethylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MWW but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • Process for catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons using UZM-35
    Patent number: 7981273
    Abstract: Catalytic cracking processes such as fluidized catalytic cracking, naphtha cracking, and olefin cracking are catalyzed by the UZM-35 family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These UZM-35 zeolites are active and selective in the catalytic cracking of hydrocarbons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Process for alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons using UZM-35
    Patent number: 7982082
    Abstract: Alkylation processes such as the alkylation of aromatics, are catalyzed by the UZM-35 family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolitic compositions represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These UZM-35 zeolitic compositions are active and selective in alkylation processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P Nicholas, Deng-Yang Jan, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Alkylation process using catalysts with low olefin skeletal isomerization activity
    Patent number: 7973206
    Abstract: A process is presented for the production of linear alkylbenzenes. The process includes contacting an aromatic compound with an olefin in the presence of a selective zeolite catalyst. The catalyst includes two zeolites combined to improve the linearity, and to produce detergent grade LAB. The two zeolites are selected to limit skeletal isomerization while producing a desired 2-phenyl content for the LAB.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark G. Riley, Deng-Yang Jan, Stephen W. Sohn, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Detergent Alkylation Using a Rare Earth Exchanged Catalyst
    Publication number: 20110144403
    Abstract: A process is disclosed using a new catalyst for use in the alkylation of benzene with a substantially linear olefin. The catalyst allows for cation exchange with a rare earth element to increase the alkylation of benzene, while reducing the amount of isomerization of the alkyl group. This is important for increasing the quality of the alkylbenzene by increasing the linearity of the alkylbenzene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang Jan, Mark G. Riley, Stephen W. Sohn, Jaime G. Moscoso, Raelynn M. Miller
  • Rare Earth Exchanged Catalyst for Use in Detergent Alkylation
    Publication number: 20110143920
    Abstract: A catalyst is disclosed for use in the alkylation of benzene with a substantially linear olefin. The catalyst allows for cation exchange with a rare earth element to increase the alkylation of benzene, while reducing the amount of isomerization of the alkyl group. This is important for increasing the quality of the alkylbenzene by increasing the linearity of the alkylbenzene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Deng-Yang JAN, Mark G. RILEY, Stephen W. SOHN, Jaime G. MOSCOSO, Raelynn M. MILLER
  • ALKYLATION PROCESS USING CATALYSTS WITH LOW OLEFIN SKELETAL ISOMERIZATION ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20110144402
    Abstract: A process is presented for the production of linear alkylbenzenes. The process includes contacting an aromatic compound with an olefin in the presence of a selective zeolite catalyst. The catalyst includes two zeolites combined to improve the linearity, and to produce detergent grade LAB. The two zeolites are selected to limit skeletal isomerization while producing a desired 2-phenyl content for the LAB.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark G. Riley, Deng-Yang Jan, Stephen W. Sohn, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • Alkylation Catalysts with Low Olefin Skeletal Isomerization Activity
    Publication number: 20110143918
    Abstract: A catalyst is presented for use in the production of linear alkylbenzenes. The catalyst includes two zeolites combined to improve the quality of the linear alkylbenzenes. The catalyst includes a first zeolite that is UZM-8 and a second zeolite that is a low silica to alumina ratio zeolite. The second zeolite is also cation exchanged with a rare earth elements to provide a zeolite that increases the alkylation of benzene while reducing the amount of skeletal isomerization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark G. Riley, Deng-Yang Jan, Stephen W. Sohn, Jaime G. Moscoso
  • UZM-35 aluminosilicate zeolite, method of preparation and processes using UZM-35
    Patent number: 7922997
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites has been synthesized. These zeolites are represented by the empirical formula. Mmn+Rr+Al(1-x)ExSiyOz where M represents a combination of potassium and sodium exchangeable cations, R is a singly charged organoammonium cation such as the dimethyldipropylammonium cation and E is a framework element such as gallium. These zeolites are similar to MCM-68 but are characterized by unique x-ray diffraction patterns and compositions and have catalytic properties for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jaime G. Moscoso, Deng-Yang Jan
  • HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESSES USING UZM-29 AND UZM-29HS CRYSTALLINE ZEOLITIC COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20110034746
    Abstract: This invention relates to hydrocarbon conversion processes using UZM-29 and UZM-29HS zeolitic compositions. The UZM-29 zeolites are represented by the empirical formula: Mmn+R+rAl1?xExSiyOz UZM-29 has the PHI structure type topology but is thermally stable up to a temperature of at least 350° C. UZM-29HS is a high silica version of UZM-29 and is represented by the empirical formula: M1?n+aAl(1?x)ExSiyOz. Examples of the hydrocarbon conversion processes are isomerization of alkanes, especially butane and the conversion of oxygenates to olefins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Susan C. Koster, Jaime G. Moscoso