Patents by Inventor John H. Thurtoll

John H. Thurtoll 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).

  • Catalytic reformer unit and unit operation
    Patent number: 9175233
    Abstract: An improved process for catalytic reformers and their use for the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthas. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved reformer unit which can be operated at higher throughput relative to compressor size. The invention utilizes pressure swing adsorption to improve the hydrogen content of hydrogen containing streams generated by and utilized in catalytic reforming processes. The invention also has the capability of enabling compressor-limited catalytic reforming units to be operated at increased capacities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Stuart S. Goldstein, John H. Thurtoll, Bal K. Kaul, Greg A. Marshall
  • Catalytic Reformer Unit and Unit Operation
    Publication number: 20110147270
    Abstract: An improved process for catalytic reformers and their use for the catalytic reforming of petroleum naphthas. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved reformer unit which can be operated at higher throughput relative to compressor size. The invention utilizes pressure swing adsorption to improve the hydrogen content of hydrogen containing streams generated by and utilized in catalytic reforming processes. The invention also has the capability of enabling compressor-limited catalytic reforming units to be operated at increased capacities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Stuart S. Goldstein, John H. Thurtoll, Bal K. Kaul, Greg A. Marshall