Patents by Inventor James Mudra, IV

James Mudra, IV 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).

  • Fluid catalytic cracking process yielding hydrogen
    Patent number: 5362380
    Abstract: In a fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process coked catalyst is partially regenerated by contacting with high temperature steam in the absence of oxygen. About 10 to 30% of the coke is converted to a steam reformed gas comprising hydrogen, methane and carbon dioxide. The off-gas may be subjected to cryogenic separation to yield a hydrogen-rich gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: Hsu-Hui Hsing, James Mudra, IV
  • Hydrogen fluoride alkylation apparatus and vapor recovery method
    Patent number: 5277881
    Abstract: A safety apparatus has been found for controlling the release of flashing hydrogen fluoride in a hydrocarbon alkylation process. The safety apparatus comprises containment baffles enclosing major process vessels. The safety apparatus may be used in combination with a liquid onium polyhydrogen fluoride complex to substantially reduce the vapor cloud produced from a leaking process vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Texaco Inc.
    Inventors: George P. Partridge, Jr., Kenneth R. Comey, III, James Mudra, IV, Lee K. Gilmer