Patents by Inventor Jianhua Yao

Jianhua Yao 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).

  • Process for the removal of heavy metals from gases, and compositions therefor and therewith
    Patent number: 7399457
    Abstract: A composition containing silica and vanadium, wherein at least a portion of the vanadium is present as a distorted octahedral and in a phase selected from the group consisting of amorphous, nano-crystalline, and combinations thereof, is disclosed. A method of preparing such composition is also disclosed. The composition is employed in a process to remove a heavy metal from a gaseous feed stream which can optionally include a separate heavy metal adsorption stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Joseph B. Cross, Glenn W. Dodwell, Jianhua Yao, Marvin M. Johnson, Edward L. Sughrue, II
  • Process for the removal of heavy metals from gases, and compositions therefor and therewith
    Patent number: 7399456
    Abstract: A composition, containing vanadium, phosphorus and a support is disclosed. A method of preparing such composition is also disclosed. The composition is employed in a process to remove a heavy metal from a gaseous feed stream which can optionally include a separate heavy metal adsorption stage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Joseph B. Cross, Marvin M. Johnson, Glenn W. Dodwell, Edward L. Sughrue, II, Jianhua Yao
  • PROCESS FOR SELECTIVE OXIDATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN A HYDROGEN CONTAINING STREAM
    Publication number: 20080019895
    Abstract: A method of making a composition, said method comprising, spraying a substance comprising platinum and iron into or onto an alumina-containing compound is disclosed. The resulting composition can then be used in a process for oxidizing carbon monoxide with free oxygen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: M. Bruce Welch, Roland Schmidt, Jianhua Yao, Glenn W. Dodwell, Robert W. Morton, Jason J. Gislason, James B. Kimble, David E. Simon, Marvin M. Johnson
  • Process for converting carbon dioxide to oxygenates
    Patent number: 7273893
    Abstract: A catalyst and process for converting carbon dioxide into oxygenates. The catalyst comprises copper, zinc, aluminum, gallium, and a solid acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, James B. Kimble
  • Process for converting triglycerides to hydrocarbons
    Publication number: 20070175795
    Abstract: Processes for the conversion of hydrocarbons boiling in the temperature range of from about 80° F. to about 1000° F. to diesel boiling range hydrocarbons, and processes for increasing the cetane number and amount of n-C17 hydrocarbon products in such processes. Diesel boiling range hydrocarbons may be produced by contacting a hydrocarbon boiling in the above-mentioned boiling range with a triglyceride-containing compound to form a mixture, and then contacting the mixture with a hydrotreating catalyst under suitable reaction conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, Edward Sughrue, Joseph Cross, James Kimble, Hsu-Hui Hsing, Marvin Johnson, Dhananjay Ghonasgi
  • Process for converting carbohydrates to hydrocarbons
    Publication number: 20070142633
    Abstract: Processes for the conversion of carbohydrates to gasoline boiling range hydrocarbons, and processes for increasing the solubility of carbohydrates used in such processes are disclosed. The solubility of carbohydrates may be increased by contacting the carbohydrate with an ion-exchange resin. The dissolved product may be hydrogenated and reacted in the present of a catalyst to form a reaction product containing non-aromatic and aromatic gasoline boiling range hydrocarbons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, Edward Sughrue, James Kimble, Joseph Cross, Marvin Johnson, Dhananjay Ghonasgi
  • SYNTHESIS GAS CONVERSION AND NOVEL CATALYSTS FOR SAME
    Publication number: 20070043127
    Abstract: A catalyst including a metal material and alumina, and a method of preparing such catalyst composition, are disclosed. A catalyst including a metal material, alumina, and thallium, and a method of preparing such catalyst composition are also disclosed. Each of these thus-obtained catalysts can be used for the conversion of synthesis gas into olefins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, James Kimble
  • Process for the removal of heavy metals from gases, and compositions therefor and therewith
    Publication number: 20060286016
    Abstract: A composition, containing vanadium, potassium and a support is disclosed. A method of preparing such composition is also disclosed. The composition is employed in a process to remove a heavy metal from a gaseous feed stream which can optionally include a separate heavy metal adsorption stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Glenn Dodwell, Joseph Cross, Marvin Johnson, Edward Sughrue, Jianhua Yao
  • Process for the removal of heavy metals from gases, and compositions therefor and therewith
    Publication number: 20060229200
    Abstract: A composition containing vanadium, and an amorphous carbon selected from the group consisting of an activated carbon, an activated charcoal, and combinations thereof, which is heated to a calcination temperature at or less than about 210° C. A method of preparing such composition is also disclosed. The composition is employed in a process to remove a heavy metal from a gaseous feed stream which can optionally include a separate heavy metal adsorption stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, Marvin Johnson, Edward Sughrue, Glenn Dodwell, Joseph Cross
  • Process for the removal of heavy metals from gases, and compositions therefor and therewith
    Publication number: 20060228280
    Abstract: A composition containing silica and vanadium, wherein at least a portion of the vanadium is present as a distorted octahedral and in a phase selected from the group consisting of amorphous, nano-crystalline, and combinations thereof, is disclosed. A method of preparing such composition is also disclosed. The composition is employed in a process to remove a heavy metal from a gaseous feed stream which can optionally include a separate heavy metal adsorption stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Cross, Glenn Dodwell, Jianhua Yao, Marvin Johnson, Edward Sughrue
  • Mercury Removal sorbent
    Publication number: 20060198774
    Abstract: A composition comprising a vanadium oxide compound and an alkali metal promoter loaded onto a porous support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds from flue gas streams produced from the combustion of hydrocarbon-containing materials such as coal and petroleum fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Cross, Glenn Dodwell, Marvin Johnson, Edward Sughrue, Jianhua Yao
  • Mercury removal sorbent
    Publication number: 20060198777
    Abstract: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium compound and a ZrO2 support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds from flue gas streams produced from the combustion of hydrocarbon-containing materials such as coal and petroleum fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Cross, Glenn Dodwell, Marvin Johnson, Edward Sughrue, Jianhua Yao
  • Mercury removal sorbent
    Publication number: 20060198776
    Abstract: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium-phosphorus-oxide material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds from flue gas streams produced from the combustion of hydrocarbon-containing materials such as coal and petroleum fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Cross, Glenn Dodwell, Marvin Johnson, Jianhua Yao
  • Mercury removal sorbent
    Publication number: 20060198775
    Abstract: A sorbent composition comprising a vanadium compound and a TiO2 support material is disclosed. Methods of making and using the composition to remove heavy metals or heavy metal containing compounds from a fluid stream are also provided. Such methods are particularly useful in the removal of mercury and mercury compounds from flue gas streams produced from the combustion of hydrocarbon-containing materials such as coal and petroleum fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Cross, Glenn Dodwell, Marvin Johnson, Edward Sughrue, Jianhua Yao
  • Process for the removal of heavy metals from gases, and compositions therefor and therewith
    Publication number: 20060193763
    Abstract: A composition, containing vanadium, phosphorous and a support is disclosed. A method of preparing such composition is also disclosed. The composition is employed in a process to remove a heavy metal from a gaseous feed stream which can optionally include a separate heavy metal adsorption stage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Joseph Cross, Marvin Johnson, Glenn Dodwell, Edward Sughrue, Jianhua Yao
  • Catalyst composition comprising ruthenium and a treated silica support component and processes therefor and therewith for preparing high molecular weight hydrocarbons such as polymethylene
    Publication number: 20060128554
    Abstract: A catalyst composition and a process of using a catalyst composition for preparing high molecular weight hydrocarbons, such as polymethylene, from a fluid containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide are disclosed. The catalyst composition contains ruthenium and a treated silica support component. The treated silica support component is prepared by a process including contacting a silica support component, such as silicon dioxide, and a treating agent, such as a silicon-containing compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: James Kimble, Jianhua Yao
  • Catalyst composition comprising ruthenium and a treated silica support component and processes therefor and therewith for preparing high molecular weight hydrocarbons such as polymethylene
    Patent number: 7030053
    Abstract: A catalyst composition and a process of using a catalyst composition for preparing high molecular weight hydrocarbons, such as polymethylene, from a fluid containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide are disclosed. The catalyst composition contains ruthenium and a treated silica support component. The treated silica support component is prepared by a process including contacting a silica support component, such as silicon dioxide, and a treating agent, such as a silicon-containing compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, James B. Kimble
  • Process for selective oxidation of carbon monoxide in a hydrogen containing stream
    Patent number: 7029640
    Abstract: In a process for oxidizing carbon monoxide with oxygen to carbon dioxide using a composition comprising platinum and iron, a process of at least partially regenerating the composition is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, James B Kimble
  • Process for selective oxidation of carbon monoxide in a hydrogen containing stream
    Publication number: 20050255028
    Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a composition comprising admixing a substance comprising platinum and a halide and a substance comprising iron and a halide and incorporating the thus-obtained mixture into or onto an aluminum-containing compound, drying and calcining the incorporated mixture, and then admixing the calcined mixture and an aqueous ammonia solution, and drying and calcining that mixture. The thus-obtained composition is then used in a process for oxidizing carbon monoxide with free oxygen to carbon dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Jianhua Yao, James Kimble
  • Catalyst composition comprising ruthenium and zirconium and processes therefor and therewith for preparing high molecular weight hydrocarbons such as polymethylene
    Patent number: 6956064
    Abstract: A catalyst composition and a process of using a catalyst composition for preparing high molecular weight hydrocarbons, such as polymethylene, from a fluid containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide are disclosed. The catalyst composition contains ruthenium and zirconium. The zirconium can be present as a zirconium component that can be selected from zirconyl phosphate, zirconium oxide, and zirconium phosphate prepared by processes of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: ConocoPhillips Company
    Inventors: Lyle R. Kallenbach, Jianhua Yao, James B. Kimble