Patents by Inventor John A. Petri

John A. Petri 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).

  • Patent number: 6168765
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for indirectly exchanging heat with narrow channel in a heat exchange type reaction zone uses manifold space to interconnect the common ends of channels and to provide controlled distribution of additional reactants. The invention simplifies the operation and construction of the heat exchanging type reaction zone by directly communicating reaction channels and/or heating channels with a manifold located at the end of the channels. The manifold can provides the extra function of mixing additional reactants. The invention promotes simplified intermediate injection of reactants over tube and shell heat transfer arrangements that have been used for similar purposes. Improved process control has particular benefits for exothermic reactions. The narrow channels are preferably defined by corrugated plates. The reaction channels will contain a catalyst for the promotion of the primary reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Jacques J. L. Romatier, Robert C. Mulvaney, III, John A. Petri
  • Patent number: 6106361
    Abstract: A generally conventional radio controlled toy vehicle is provided with a mother vehicle. The vehicle can be driven inside the vehicle via a ramp. Once inside, tractive drive to road wheels of the vehicle is used to drive road wheels of the vehicle. In this way, the mother vehicle can be controlled to move backwards and forwards, and be steered, by otherwise normal radio signal supplied to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Creata International Ltd.
    Inventor: Michael John Petris