Patents by Inventor Kathy S. Nicholes

Kathy S. Nicholes 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 cracking of whole crude oil
    Patent number: 4859310
    Abstract: An effective, economical catalytic cracking process is provided to produce quality gasoline and other hydrocarbons from whole crude oil. The catalytic cracking process is operable and particularly useful during maintenance or shutdown of associated pipestills, vacuum tower, and/or atmospheric tower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: William D. Fitzharris, Scott J. Ringle, Kathy S. Nicholes