Patents by Inventor James C. Vartuli

James C. Vartuli 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: 5160500
    Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing a zeolite other than ZSM-5 from a reaction mixture comprising a mixed organic directing agent which is a combination of (a) an organic nitrogen containing compound such as an amine or a quaternary ammonium compound and (b) an alcohol and/or diol. Particular zeolites synthesized by this method include ZSM-22 and ZSM-23. The use of an alcohol or a diol may inhibit the coformation of ZSM-5. Especially when used to prepare ZSM-23, this method enables the preparation of more catalytically active ZSM-23 of reduced crystallite size and also enables the use of lower crystallization temperatures. Particular mixed organic directing agents for the preparation of ZSM-23 are combinations of (a) pyrrolidine and (b) ethanol or ethylene glycol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Pochen Chu, Donald J. Klocke, David O. Marler, John P. McWilliams, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5156829
    Abstract: A method for improving the stability of a composition of matter comprising an inorganic, porous, non-layered crystalline phase exhibiting an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least one peak at a d-spacing greater than about 18 Angstrom Units and having a benzene adsorption capacity after stabilization of greater than 15 grams benzene per 100 grams of said material at 50 torr and 25.degree. C. includes contacting the crystalline material with a compound M'X.sub.2 Y.sub.n wherein M' represents B, Al, Si, or Ti; X represents halides or alkoxides of C.sub.1-6 ; Y represents X or alkyls of C.sub.1-12 ; and n=1-2; said contacting occurring under sufficient contacting conditions to result in a thermally and/or hydrothermally stable crystalline product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Sharon B. McCullen, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5147838
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new form of crystalline porous chalcogenide, e.g. silicate or like material, to a new and useful improvement in synthesizing said crystalline material and to use of said crystalline material prepared in accordance herewith as a catalyst for organic compound, e.g. hydrocarbon compound, conversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 15, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: David O. Marler, John P. McWilliams, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5145816
    Abstract: A method is described for modifying an ultra-large pore crystalline material by contacting with a treatment composition M'X'Y'.sub.n wherein M' is an element of Groups IIA, IVA, VA, VIA, VIIA, IB, IIB, IVB, VB or VIB; X' is halide, hydride, alkoxide of C.sub.1-6', or acetate; Y' is X or phosphine, sulfide, carbonyl or cyano; and N=1-5. The contacted crystalline material becomes functionalized. The functionalized material is also described and can be used as a sorbent or catalyst component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Beck, David C. Calabro, Sharon B. McCullen, Bruce P. Pelrine, Kirk D. Schmitt, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5143707
    Abstract: Emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO.sub.X) to the atmosphere are reduced by treatment of gases containing nitrogen oxides with a reducing agent such as ammonia in the presence of a catalyst containing a mesoporous crystalline catalyst. The mesoporous crystalline catalyst comprises an inorganic, non-layered, porous, crystalline phase aluminosilicate material which exhibits a benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene per 100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C. In its preferred catalytic form, the crystalline material has a uniform, hexagonal arrangement of pores with diameters of at least about 13 .ANG. and exhibiting, after calcination, an X-ray diffraction pattern with at least on d-spacing greater than about 18 .ANG. and a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 .ANG. which corresponds to at least one peak in the X-ray diffraction pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Beck, Richard F. Socha, David S. Shihabi, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5137861
    Abstract: There is provided a catalyst comprising at least one hydrogenation metal, such as Ni and Mo, supported on a delaminated layered silicate, such as kenyaite, which has been swollen and calcined. There is also provided a method for making this catalyst. There is further provided a process for using this catalyst to demetalize a petroleum feedstock, such as a gas oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.
    Inventors: Stuart S. Shih, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5110572
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for synthesizing ultra-large pore crystalline material which can be used as a sorbent or catalyst component for conversion of organic and inorganic compounds. A dialkoxyaluminoxytrialkoxysilane is added to the reaction mixture as a metal oxide source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.
    Inventors: David C. Calabro, Kirk D. Schmitt, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5108725
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for synthesizing a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material which can be used as a sorbent or catalyst component for conversion of organic and inorganic compounds. The crystalline material product of this method exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C., a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 Angstrom Units and a hexagonal arrangement of uniformly sized pores with a maximum perpendicular cross section of at least about 13 Angstrom units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Beck, Cynthia T. Chu, Ivy D. Johnson, Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5105051
    Abstract: A process for oligomerizing alpha olefins to produce hydrocarbon oligomers useful as lubricants and lubricant additives uses a catalyst comprising a supported reduced group VIB metal, preferably chromium, in the form of its oxide. The support is a mesoporous, inorganic, crystalline solid of unique structure, of novel pore geometry. The preferred forms of these mesoporous materials are characterized by substantially uniform hexagonal honeycomb microstructure, with uniform pores having a cell diameter greater than 13 .ANG., preferably in the mesoporous range of about 20-100 .ANG.. The use of the catalysts made with the mesoporous support materials enables products of greater viscosity to be made as compared to the products from catalysts using amorphous supports. The catalyst is usually used under oligomerization conditions at a temperature of about 90.degree. to 250.degree. C. to produce liquid hydrocarbon oligomers in the lubricant range which have a branch ratio of less than 0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce P. Pelrine, Kirk D. Schmitt, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5102643
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material, a method for its preparation and use thereof as sorbent and in catalytic conversion of organic compounds. The new crystalline material exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams anhydrous crystal at 50 torr and 25.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.
    Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5098684
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new synthetic composition of ultra-large pore crystalline material and use thereof as sorbent and in catalytic conversion of organic and inorganic compounds. The new crystalline material exhibits unusually large sorption capacity demonstrated by its benzene adsorption capacity of greater than about 15 grams benzene/100 grams at 50 torr and 25.degree. C., a hexagonal electron diffraction pattern that can be indexed with a d.sub.100 value greater than about 18 Angstrom Units and a hexagonal arrangement of uniformly sized pores with a maximum perpendicular cross section of at least about 13 Angstrom units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.
    Inventors: Charles T. Kresge, Michael E. Leonowicz, Wieslaw J. Roth, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 5063038
    Abstract: There is provided a method for preparing a zeolite other than ZSM-5 from a reaction mixture comprising a mixed organic directing agent which is a combination of (a) an organic nitrogen containing compound such as an amine or a quaternary ammonium compound and (b) an alcohol and/or diol. Particular zeolites synthesized by this method include ZSM-22 and ZSM-23. The use of an alcohol or a diol may inhibit the coformation of ZSM-5. Especially when used to prepare ZSM-23, this method enables the preparation of more catalytically active ZSM-23 of reduced crystallite size and also enables the use of lower crystallization temperatures. Particular mixed organic directing agents for the preparation of ZSM-23 are combination of (a) pyrrolidine and (b) ethanol or ethylene glycol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.
    Inventors: Garry W. Kirker, Donald J. Klocke, James C. Vartuli, Pochen Chu, David O. Marler, John P. McWilliams
  • Patent number: 5030787
    Abstract: A feedstock containing one or more C.sub.9 + aromatic compounds, and optionally benzene and/or toluene, undergoes conversion over a catalyst comprising a zeolite possessing a Constraint Index of from 1 to about 3 to provide a product containing a substantial amount of C.sub.6 -C.sub.8 aromatic compounds, e.g. benzene and xylene(s), predominantly the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1991
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corp.
    Inventors: Robert P. L. Absil, Scott Han, David O. Marler, David S. Shihabi, James C. Vartuli, Philip Varghese
  • Patent number: 4990710
    Abstract: Group VIII metal modified non-acidic tin containing microporous crystalline materials which in catalysis exhibit high selectively for dehydrogenation and dehydrocyclization are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph M. Dessau, Ernest W. Valyocsik, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 4968406
    Abstract: A process for increasing the volume of feed throughput to the catalytic cracker by decreasing hydrogen and total gas volume production, under catalytic cracking conditions temperature of 950.degree. F. to about 1150.degree. F., a catalyst to feed ratio of 3:1 to 10:1 and a catalyst contact time of from about 1 to about 20 in the presence of catalyst comprising ZSM-20 and a matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1990
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Sadi Mizrahi, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 4935566
    Abstract: An improved, low-pressure dehydrocyclization and/or reforming process based on a non-acidic metal containing crystalline microporous tin catalyst, in which the feed is rich in low octane hydrocarbons, such as paraffins, and in which the product has increased aromatic content and increased octane value over that of the feed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph M. Dessau, Randall D. Partridge, Ernest W. Valyocsik, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 4886926
    Abstract: A catalytic dehydrogenation to produce the unsaturated analogs of aliphatic compounds with high process selectivity for the unsaturated analog production. The catalytic dehydrogenation comprises contacting the aliphatic compound, under dehydrogenation conditions, with a catalyst composition comprising a dehydrogenation metal and tin containing non-acidic crystalline microporous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph M. Dessau, Ernest W. Valyocsik, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 4810357
    Abstract: Relatively heavy or relatively light lube chargestocks are dewaxed in two parallel, separate reactors. The reactor used for dewaxing the relatively light chargestocks contains a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite exemplified natural or synthetic ferrierite, ZSM-22, ZSM-23 and ZSM-35 zeolites and/or mixtures thereof. The reactor used for dewaxing the relatively heavy chargestocks contains a crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite exemplified by ZSM-5, ZSM-11 zeolites, ZSM-5/ZSM-11 intermediates and/or mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur W. Chester, William E. Garwood, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 4778666
    Abstract: A crystallization process employing microwave energy is described. The process is especially useful in the manufacture of porous crystalline materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Pochen Chu, Francis G. Dwyer, James C. Vartuli
  • Patent number: 4773987
    Abstract: This invention relates to an efficient process for shape-selective conversion of organic feedstock with a catalyst comprising a Clathrate Group tectosilicate such as ZSM-39 and a highly siliceous, shape selective zeolite such as ZSM-5. In one embodiment, a stabilized, dewaxed lube stock is prepared by catalytically dewaxing a hydrocrackate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1987
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1988
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: William E. Garwood, John L. Schlenker, James C. Vartuli