Patents by Inventor Kayo Vizzini
Kayo Vizzini 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).
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Patent number: 9416202Abstract: Processes of forming catalyst systems, catalyst systems and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The processes generally include providing a first compound including a magnesium dialkoxide, contacting the first compound with a second compound to form a solution of reaction product “A”, wherein the second compound is generally represented by the formula: Ti(OR1)4; wherein R1 is selected from C1 to C10 linear to branched alkyls, contacting the solution of reaction product “A” with a first metal halide to form a solid reaction product “B”, contacting solid reaction product “B” with a second metal halide, to form reaction product “C” and contacting reaction product “C” with reducing agent to form a catalyst component.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: TINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, David Knoeppel, Lei Zhang
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Patent number: 8592535Abstract: Processes of forming catalyst systems, catalyst systems and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The processes generally include providing a first compound including a magnesium dialkoxide, contacting the first compound with a second compound to form a solution of reaction product “A”, wherein the second compound is generally represented by the formula: Ti(OR1)4; wherein R1 is selected from C1 to C10 linear to branched alkyls, contacting the solution of reaction product “A” with a first metal halide to form a solid reaction product “B”, contacting solid reaction product “B” with a second metal halide to form reaction product “C” and contacting reaction product “C” with reducing agent to form a catalyst component.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, David Knoeppel, Lei Zhang
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Publication number: 20120083405Abstract: Processes of forming catalyst systems, catalyst systems and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The processes generally include providing a first compound including a magnesium dialkoxide, contacting the first compound with a second compound to form a solution of reaction product “A”, wherein the second compound is generally represented by the formula: Ti(OR1)4; wherein R1 is selected from C1 to C10 linear to branched alkyls, contacting the solution of reaction product “A” with a first metal halide to form a solid reaction product “B”, contacting solid reaction product “B” with a second metal halide, to form reaction product “C” and contacting reaction product “C” with reducing agent to form a catalyst component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, David Knoeppel, Lei Zhang
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Publication number: 20120064268Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making a Ziegler-Natta catalyst having controlled particle size and distribution. The process enables improved catalyst consistency regardless of production scale and customizing of catalyst morphology to desired polymer morphology. The novel catalyst components may be used to prepare polymers, and end-use articles therefrom, having desirable properties. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, Henry Enriquez, Steven D. Gray, Tim J. Coffy, David W. Knoeppel
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Patent number: 8063159Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making a Ziegler-Natta catalyst having controlled particle size and distribution. It comprises altering the precipitation of a catalyst component from a catalyst synthesis solution including a soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor by controlling the concentration of either the soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor, wherein the average particle size of the catalyst component is increased, and the particle size distribution increased, with a decreased concentration of the soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor; or of the precipitating agent, wherein the average particle size of the catalyst component is increased, and the particle size distribution increased with an increased concentration of the precipitating agent. Use of the invention enables improved catalyst consistency regardless of production scale and customizing of catalyst morphology to desired polymer morphology.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Fina Technology, IncInventors: Kayo Vizzini, Henry Enriquez, Steven D. Gray, Tim J. Coffy, David W. Knoeppel
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Publication number: 20110275509Abstract: The present invention relates generally to catalysts, to methods of making catalysts, to methods of using catalysts, to methods of polymerizing, and to polymers made with such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyolefin catalysts and to Ziegler-Natta catalysts, to methods of making such catalysts, to methods of using such catalysts, to polyolefin polymerization, and to polyolefins.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, David Knoeppel
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Patent number: 8003741Abstract: The present invention relates generally to catalysts, to methods of making catalysts, to methods of using catalysts, to methods of polymerizing, and to polymers made with such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyolefin catalysts and to Ziegler-Natta catalysts, to methods of making such catalysts, to methods of using such catalysts, to polyolefin polymerization, and to polyolefins.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, David Knoeppel
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Publication number: 20110183097Abstract: A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Vincent Barre, Kayo Vizzini, Steven D. Gray
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Publication number: 20110172379Abstract: Processes of forming catalyst systems, catalyst systems and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. The processes generally include providing a first compound including a magnesium dialkoxide, contacting the first compound with a second compound to form a solution of reaction product “A”, wherein the second compound is generally represented by the formula: Ti(OR1)4; wherein R1 is selected from C1 to C10 linear to branched alkyls, contacting the solution of reaction product “A” with a first metal halide to form a solid reaction product “B”, contacting solid reaction product “B” with a second metal halide to form reaction product “C” and contacting reaction product “C” with reducing agent to form a catalyst component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, David Knoeppel, Lei Zhang
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Patent number: 7943545Abstract: A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Barre, Kayo Vizzini, Steven Gray
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Publication number: 20100273962Abstract: A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Barre, Kayo Vizzini, Steven Gray
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Patent number: 7786237Abstract: A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Barre, Kayo Vizzini, Steven D. Gray
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Publication number: 20100210797Abstract: Blown films and processes of forming the same are described herein. The blown films generally include high density polyethylene exhibiting a molecular weight distribution of from about 1.5 to about 8.0 and a density of from 0.94 g/cc to less than 0.96 g/cc.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Steven Gray, David Knoeppel, Tim Coffy, Kayo Vizzini, Cyril Chevillard, Shannon Hoesing
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Patent number: 7655590Abstract: Catalyst components, methods of forming catalyst compositions, polymerization processes utilizing the catalyst compositions and polymers formed thereby are described herein. The methods generally include providing a magnesium dialkoxide compound, contacting the magnesium dialkoxide compound with a first agent to form a solution of a reaction product “A1”, contacting the solution of reaction product “A1” with a reducing agent to form a reduced reaction product “A2”, contacting reduced reaction product “A2” with a second agent to form a solid reaction product “A3”, contacting solid reaction product “A3” with a metal halide to form reaction product “B” and contacting reaction product “B” with an organoaluminum compound to form a catalyst component.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Henry Enriquez, Kayo Vizzini, Steven Gray
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Publication number: 20090203856Abstract: The present invention relates generally to catalysts, to methods of making catalysts, to methods of using catalysts, to methods of polymerizing, and to polymers made with such catalysts. More particularly, the present invention relates to polyolefin catalysts and to Ziegler-Natta catalysts, to methods of making such catalysts, to methods of using such catalysts, to polyolefin polymerization, and to polyolefins.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, David Knoeppel
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Publication number: 20090198023Abstract: A polyethylene may be prepared using a mixture of a silica supported catalyst and a magnesium chloride supported catalyst. By changing the ratio of the two catalysts, the polyethylene produced may have a varying bulk density and shear response. The method allows for the tuning or targeting of properties to fit a specific application, such as a blow molding or vapor barrier film.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Vincent Barre, Kayo Vizzini, Steven D. Gray
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Publication number: 20090163680Abstract: Catalyst components, methods of forming catalyst compositions, polymerization processes utilizing the catalyst compositions and polymers formed thereby are described herein. The methods generally include providing a magnesium dialkoxide compound, contacting the magnesium dialkoxide compound with a first agent to form a solution of a reaction product “A1”, contacting the solution of reaction product “A1” with a reducing agent to form a reduced reaction product “A2”, contacting reduced reaction product “A2” with a second agent to form a solid reaction product “A3”, contacting solid reaction product “A3” with a metal halide to form reaction product “B” and contacting reaction product “B” with an organoaluminum compound to form a catalyst component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Henry Enriquez, Kayo Vizzini, Steven Gray
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Publication number: 20090023875Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making a Ziegler-Natta catalyst having controlled particle size and distribution. It comprises altering the precipitation of a catalyst component from a catalyst synthesis solution including a soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor by controlling the concentration of either the soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor, wherein the average particle size of the catalyst component is increased, and the particle size distribution increased, with a decreased concentration of the soluble magnesium containing catalyst precursor; or of the precipitating agent, wherein the average particle size of the catalyst component is increased, and the particle size distribution increased with an increased concentration of the precipitating agent. Use of the invention enables improved catalyst consistency regardless of production scale and customizing of catalyst morphology to desired polymer morphology.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2007Publication date: January 22, 2009Applicant: FINA TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, Henry Enriquez, Steven D. Gray, Tim J. Coffy, David W. Knoeppel
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Patent number: 7473664Abstract: Methods of forming polyolefins and catalysts are described herein. Such methods generally include forming Ziegler-Natta catalyst compounds in the absence of one or more blended compounds typically used to form such catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, David Knoeppel, Steven Gray, David Rauscher, Tim Coffy, Henry Enriquez
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Publication number: 20080051535Abstract: Polymerization processes and polymers formed therefrom are described herein. Such processes generally include providing a catalyst system, introducing the catalyst system to a reaction zone, introducing 1-chlorobutane to the reaction zone, introducing an olefin monomer to the reaction zone, contacting the olefin monomer with the catalyst system in the presence of the 1-chlorobutane to form a polyolefin and withdrawing the polyolefin from the reaction zone. The catalyst system is generally formed from a process including contacting a magnesium dialkoxide compound with a first agent to form a first compound, contacting the first compound with a plurality of halogenating/titanating agents to form a reaction product and contacting the reaction product with an activating agent to form the catalyst system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2006Publication date: February 28, 2008Applicant: Fina Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kayo Vizzini, Steven Gray