Patents by Inventor John L. Steinbach

John L. Steinbach 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: 10532338
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single shell open interstage reactor (“SSOI”). The SSOI comprises a first reaction stage, an interstage heat exchanger, an open interstage region, and a second reaction stage. The SSOI may be configured for upflow or downflow operation. Further, the open interstage region of the SSOI may comprise a supplemental oxidant feed. When the open interstage region comprises a supplemental oxidant feed, the SSOI may further comprise a supplemental oxidant mixing assembly. Processes for producing acrylic acid through the oxidation of propylene are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Decourcy, John L. Steinbach, Nicolas Dupont, Roger L. Roundy
  • Publication number: 20190201862
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single shell open interstage reactor (“SSOI”). The SSOI comprises a first reaction stage, an interstage heat exchanger, an open interstage region, and a second reaction stage. The SSOI may be configured for upflow or downflow operation. Further, the open interstage region of the SSOI may comprise a supplemental oxidant feed. When the open interstage region comprises a supplemental oxidant feed, the SSOI may further comprise a supplemental oxidant mixing assembly. Processes for producing acrylic acid through the oxidation of propylene are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Michael S. DeCourcy, John L. STEINBACH, Nicolas DUPONT, Roger L. ROUNDY
  • Patent number: 10286374
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single shell open interstage reactor (“SSOI”). The SSOI comprises a first reaction stage, an interstage heat exchanger, an open interstage region, and a second reaction stage. The SSOI may be configured for upflow or downflow operation. Further, the open interstage region of the SSOI may comprise a supplemental oxidant feed. When the open interstage region comprises a supplemental oxidant feed, the SSOI may further comprise a supplemental oxidant mixing assembly. Processes for producing acrylic acid through the oxidation of propylene are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeCourcy, John L. Steinbach, Nicolas Dupont, Roger L. Roundy
  • Publication number: 20180078919
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single shell open interstage reactor (“SSOI”). The SSOI comprises a first reaction stage, an interstage heat exchanger, an open interstage region, and a second reaction stage. The SSOI may be configured for upflow or downflow operation. Further, the open interstage region of the SSOI may comprise a supplemental oxidant feed. When the open interstage region comprises a supplemental oxidant feed, the SSOI may further comprise a supplemental oxidant mixing assembly. Processes for producing acrylic acid through the oxidation of propylene are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Michael S. DeCourcy, John L. STEINBACH, Nicolas DUPONT, Roger L. ROUNDY
  • Patent number: 9861948
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single shell open interstage reactor (“SSOI”). The SSOI comprises a first reaction stage, an interstage heat exchanger, an open interstage region, and a second reaction stage. The SSOI may be configured for upflow or downflow operation. Further, the open interstage region of the SSOI may comprise a supplemental oxidant feed. When the open interstage region comprises a supplemental oxidant feed, the SSOI may further comprise a supplemental oxidant mixing assembly. Processes for producing acrylic acid through the oxidation of propylene are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Decourcy, John L. Steinbach, Nicolas Dupont, Roger L. Roundy
  • Publication number: 20160303532
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single shell open interstage reactor (“SSOI”). The SSOI comprises a first reaction stage, an interstage heat exchanger, an open interstage region, and a second reaction stage. The SSOI may be configured for upflow or downflow operation. Further, the open interstage region of the SSOI may comprise a supplemental oxidant feed. When the open interstage region comprises a supplemental oxidant feed, the SSOI may further comprise a supplemental oxidant mixing assembly. Processes for producing acrylic acid through the oxidation of propylene are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: Michael S. DeCourcy, John L. Steinbach, Nicolas Dupont, Roger L. Roundy
  • Patent number: 9440903
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single shell open interstage reactor (“SSOI”). The SSOI comprises a first reaction stage, an interstage heat exchanger, an open interstage region, and a second reaction stage. The SSOI may be configured for upflow or downflow operation. Further, the open interstage region of the SSOI may comprise a supplemental oxidant feed. When the open interstage region comprises a supplemental oxidant feed, the SSOI may further comprise a supplemental oxidant mixing assembly. Processes for producing acrylic acid through the oxidation of propylene are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeCourcy, John L. Steinbach, Nicolas Dupont, Roger L. Roundy
  • Publication number: 20130274508
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a single shell open interstage reactor (“SSOI”). The SSOI comprises a first reaction stage, an interstage heat exchanger, an open interstage region, and a second reaction stage. The SSOI may be configured for upflow or downflow operation. Further, the open interstage region of the SSOI may comprise a supplemental oxidant feed. When the open interstage region comprises a supplemental oxidant feed, the SSOI may further comprise a supplemental oxidant mixing assembly. Processes for producing acrylic acid through the oxidation of propylene are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Arkema Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. DeCourcy, John L. Steinbach, Nicolas Dupont, Roger L. Roundy