Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Allen Nicholson

Jeffrey Allen Nicholson 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).

  • Compositions and methods for improved handling and combustion of petroleum pitch
    Patent number: 11655419
    Abstract: This alternative fuel is a reclaimed waste product which has a solid, particulate consistency at ambient temperature. The fuel comprises a composite of petroleum pitch and a powder coating. The powder coating penetrates into the surface of the pitch. The powder coating is recycled ash, pulverized coal, or pulverized petroleum coke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
    Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Nicholson
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED HANDLING AND COMBUSTION OF PETROLEUM PITCH
    Publication number: 20220228069
    Abstract: This alternative fuel is a reclaimed waste product which has a solid, particulate consistency at ambient temperature. The fuel comprises a composite of petroleum pitch and a powder coating. The powder coating penetrates into the surface of the pitch. The powder coating is recycled ash, pulverized coal, or pulverized petroleum coke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
    Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Nicholson
  • SOLIDIFICATION TECHNIQUES FOR LOW SOFTENING POINT PETROLEUM PITCH
    Publication number: 20200123449
    Abstract: This alternative fuel is a reclaimed waste product which has a solid, particulate consistency at ambient temperature. The fuel comprises a composite of petroleum pitch and a powder coating. The powder coating penetrates into the surface of the pitch. The powder coating is recycled ash, pulverized coal, or pulverized petroleum coke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Applicant: Marathon Petroleum Company LP
    Inventor: Jeffrey Allen Nicholson