Patents by Inventor Jeff Harlan
Jeff Harlan 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).
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Publication number: 20160347889Abstract: Catalyst systems and methods for making and using the same. A method of polymerizing olefins to produce a polyolefin polymer with a multimodal composition distribution, includes contacting ethylene and a comonomer with a catalyst system. The catalyst system includes a first catalyst compound and a second catalyst compound that are co-supported to form a commonly supported catalyst system. The first catalyst compound includes a compound with the general formula (C5HaR1b)(C5HcR2d)HfX2. The second catalyst compound includes at least one of the following general formulas: In both catalyst systems, the R groups can be independently selected from any number of substituents, including, for example, H, a hydrocarbyl group, a substituted hydrocarbyl group, or a heteroatom group, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: Ching-Tai Lue, Francis C. Rix, C. Jeff Harlan, Laughlin G. McCullough
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Publication number: 20160347874Abstract: A system and method of producing polyethylene, including: polymerizing ethylene in presence of a catalyst system in a reactor to form polyethylene, wherein the catalyst system includes a first catalyst and a second catalyst; and adjusting reactor conditions and an amount of the second catalyst fed to the reactor to control melt index (MI), density, and melt flow ratio (MFR) of the polyethylene.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2015Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Boller, Ching-Tai Lue, Francis C. Rix, Daniel P. Zilker, Jr., C. Jeff Harlan, James M. Farley, Fathi D. Hussein, Dongming Li, Steven A. Best
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Publication number: 20160122270Abstract: A method for protecting a phenol group on a precursor compound is provided. The method includes reacting the phenol group with dihydropyran in an acid catalyzed protection reaction and quenching the protection reaction with a strong base within less than about 60 seconds to form a protected precursor compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: C. Jeff Harlan, Steven D. Brown
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Patent number: 9242143Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: iStep Global, LLCInventors: John Cole, David C. Pratson, Tien Le, Axel Mnich, Jeff Harlan
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Patent number: 9234060Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing a catalyst system comprising a spray-dried activator and polymerization processes employing these catalyst systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: Sun-Chueh Kao, Phuong A. Cao, C. Jeff Harlan, Parul A. Khokhani, George Rodriguez, Francis C. Rix, Garth R. Giesbrecht
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Publication number: 20150166699Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of preparing a catalyst system comprising a spray-dried activator and polymerization processes employing these catalyst systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2012Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: UNIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Sun-Chueh Kao, Phuong A. Cao, C. Jeff Harlan, Parul A. Khokhani, George Rodriguez, Francis C. Rix, Garth R. Giesbrecht
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Patent number: 8975427Abstract: A method of synthesizing an alkyl cyclopentadiene compound is disclosed. The method includes contacting at least one cyclopentadienyl anion source and at least one alkyl group source to form at least one alkyl cyclopentadiene compound. The method further includes extracting the alkyl cyclopentadiene compound with a hydrocarbon solvent. The alkyl cyclopentadiene compound may be converted to a metallocene catalyst compound.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: C. Jeff Harlan, Xianyi Cao, Francis C. Rix
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Publication number: 20140302974Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: iStep Global, LLCInventors: John Cole, David C. Pratson, Tien Le, Axel Mnich, Jeff Harlan
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Patent number: 8835582Abstract: Catalyst systems and methods for making and using the same. The catalyst system can include a single site catalyst compound, a support comprising fluorinated alumina, and an aluminoxane. The aluminoxane can be present in an amount of about 10 mmol or less per gram of the support.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin J. Cann, C. Jeff Harlan, Wesley R. Mariott, Lixin Sun, Daniel P. Zilker, Jr., F. David Hussein, Phuong A. Cao, John H. Moorhouse, Mark G. Goode
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Patent number: 8753252Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: iStep Global, LLCInventors: John Cole, David C. Pratson, Tien Le, Axel Mnich, Jeff Harlan
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Publication number: 20130260971Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: John Cole, David C. Pratson, Tien Le, Axel Mnich, Jeff Harlan
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Patent number: 8460161Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: iStep Global, LLCInventors: John Cole, David C. Pratson, Tien Le, Jeff Harlan, Irene Elisa Mnich
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Patent number: 8435914Abstract: A polymerization catalyst system and polymerization processes using the catalyst systems are disclosed. The polymerization catalyst systems may include a) a first catalyst compound, and b) a second catalyst compound, wherein the first catalyst compound includes an oxadiazole-containing compound. In some embodiments, the oxadiazole-containing compound has essentially no hydrogen response, thus allowing better and/or tailored control of product properties when producing polymers using the catalyst system.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: Sun-Chueh Kao, Francis C. Rix, Dongming Li, C. Jeff Harlan, Parul A. Khokhani
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Publication number: 20130085289Abstract: A method of synthesizing an alkyl cyclopentadiene compound is disclosed. The method includes contacting at least one cyclopentadienyl anion source and at least one alkyl group source to form at least one alkyl cyclopentadiene compound. The method further includes extracting the alkyl cyclopentadiene compound with a hydrocarbon solvent. The alkyl cyclopentadiene compound may be converted to a metallocene catalyst compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Univation Technologies, LLCInventors: C. Jeff Harlan, Xianyi Cao, Francis C. Rix
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Publication number: 20130035463Abstract: Catalyst systems and methods for making and using the same. The catalyst system can include a single site catalyst compound, a support comprising fluorinated alumina, and an aluminoxane. The aluminoxane can be present in an amount of about 10 mmol or less per gram of the support.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: UNIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Kevin J. Cann, C. Jeff Harlan, Wesley R. Mariott, Lixin Sun, Daniel P. Zilker, JR., F. David Hussein, Phuong A. Cao, John H. Moorhouse, Mark G. Goode
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Publication number: 20120323221Abstract: An adapter cap is configured to convert a plastic water or drinking bottle into a nasal washing device. The cap has a connector portion or mechanism configured for engagement with the neck of a plastic water bottle in place of a conventional bottle cap, and a tapered applicator or spout portion having a tip with an opening which is configured for placing into a nostril of a user during a nasal washing procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: MED-SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: David Gallo, Jeff Harlan, Lisa Franklin
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Publication number: 20120046428Abstract: A polymerization catalyst system and polymerization processes using the catalyst systems are disclosed. The polymerization catalyst systems may include a) a first catalyst compound, and b) a second catalyst compound, wherein the first catalyst compound includes an oxadiazole-containing compound. In some embodiments, the oxadiazole-containing compound has essentially no hydrogen response, thus allowing better and/or tailored control of product properties when producing polymers using the catalyst system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: UNIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Sun-Chueh Kao, Francis C. Rix, Dongming Li, C. Jeff Harlan, Parul A. Khokhani
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Publication number: 20110111935Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a substantially flat, rigid platform for supporting a user during exercise. An inflatable tubular support having an upper portion with a first radial outside diameter, and a lower portion with a second radial outside diameter that is greater than the first radial outside diameter, is coupled to the platform by a fastener. The tubular support defines a central opening that communicates between the platform and a support surface. The platform includes a venting structure for releasing air from the central opening during use. The inflatable support includes an intermediate portion between the upper portion and the lower portion of the tubular support, the intermediate portion including a support feature to restrain the intermediate portion from radial expansion induced by an air pressure internal to the integral inflatable support.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: ISTEP GLOBAL, LLCInventors: John Cole, David C. Pratson, Tien Le, Jeff Harlan, Axel Mnich, Irene Elisa Mnich
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Publication number: 20100114016Abstract: A method of using a nasal wash system includes providing a nasal washing device including a container including a saline solution, a cap for the container, a delivery tube carried by the cap for withdrawing saline solution from the container, an atomizing nozzle for spraying the saline solution, a conduit carrying the atomizing nozzle, the conduit including a malleable portion, and a pump mechanism coupled to the malleable conduit and including a movable pump member; adjusting the malleable portion of the conduit to a desired configuration to control a point of impact of a discharge mist from the atomizing nozzle; and moving the movable pump member of the pump mechanism so that saline solution is withdrawn from the container through the delivery tube, through the pump mechanism, through the conduit, and sprayed out of the atomizing nozzle as a discharge mist, while the atomizing nozzle remains stationary.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Med-Systems, Inc.Inventors: David Gallo, Diane Heatley, Jeff Harlan
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Patent number: D643289Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Inventor: Jeff Harlan