Patents by Inventor James L. Rockwell

James L. Rockwell 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).

  • Devices, Methods, and Graphical User Interfaces for Interacting with Window Controls in Three-Dimensional Environments
    Publication number: 20240152245
    Abstract: A computer system displays a first object that includes at least a first portion of the first object and a second portion of the first object and detects a first gaze input that meets first criteria, wherein the first criteria require that the first gaze input is directed to the first portion of the first object in order for the first criteria to be met. In response, the computer system displays a first control element that corresponds to a first operation associated with the first object, wherein the first control element was not displayed prior to detecting that the first gaze input met the first criteria, and detects a first user input directed to the first control element. In response to detecting the first user input directed to the first control element, the computer system performs the first operation with respect to the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Lee S. Broughton, Israel Pastrana Vicente, Matan Stauber, Miquel Estany Rodriguez, James J. Owen, Jonathan R. Dascola, Stephen O. Lemay, Christian Schnorr, Zoey C. Taylor, Jay Moon, Benjamin H. Boesel, Benjamin Hylak, Richard D. Lyons, Willliam A. Sorrentino, III, Lynn I. Streja, Jonathan Ravasz, Nathan Gitter, Peter D. Anton, Michael J. Rockwell, Peter L. Hajas, Evgenii Krivoruchko, Mark A. Ebbole, James Magahern, Andrew J. Sawyer, Christopher D. McKenzie, Michael E. Buerli, Olivier D. R. Gutknecht
  • Optimized heavies removal system in an LNG facility
    Patent number: 8505333
    Abstract: An LNG facility employing an optimized heavies removal system. The optimized heavies removal system can comprise at least one distillation column and at least two separate heat exchangers. The heat exchangers can be operable to heat a liquid stream withdrawn from a distillation column to thereby provide predominantly vapor and/or liquid streams that can be reintroduced into the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: ConocoPhilips Company
    Inventors: Megan V. Evans, Attilio J. Praderio, Lisa M. Strassle, Mohan S. Chahal, Matthew C. Gentry, Wesley R. Qualls, Marc T. Bellomy, James L. Rockwell
  • OPTIMIZED HEAVIES REMOVAL SYSTEM IN AN LNG FACILITY
    Publication number: 20090301132
    Abstract: An LNG facility employing an optimized heavies removal system. The optimized heavies removal system can comprise at least one distillation column and at least two separate heat exchangers. The heat exchangers can be operable to heat a liquid stream withdrawn from a distillation column to thereby provide predominantly vapor and/or liquid streams that can be reintroduced into the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY
    Inventors: Megan V. Evans, Attilio J. Praderio, Lisa M. Strassle, Mohan S. Chahal, Matthew C. Gentry, Wesley R. Qualls, Marc T. Bellomy, James L. Rockwell
  • Method of removing and replacing catalyst in a multi-reactor cascade configuration
    Patent number: 7033488
    Abstract: A defined catalyst withdrawal and replacement program for optimizing the productivity and the economics of catalyst consumption in a multi-reactor system is disclosed. Catalyst cost is reduced by minimizing removal of the newest catalyst and maximizing removal of older catalyst to achieve an overall reduction of catalyst age in the multi-reactor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventor: James L. Rockwell
  • Method of removing and replacing catalyst in a multi-reactor cascade configuration
    Publication number: 20040065591
    Abstract: A defined catalyst withdrawal and replacement program for optimizing the productivity and the economics of catalyst consumption in a multi-reactor system is disclosed. Catalyst cost is reduced by minimizing removal of the newest catalyst and maximizing removal of older catalyst to achieve an overall reduction of catalyst age in the multi-reactor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Conoco Inc.
    Inventor: James L. Rockwell