Patents by Inventor Kevin Cann

Kevin Cann 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).

  • Publication number: 20240082082
    Abstract: A wheelchair assembly is provided for easy assembly, disassembly, and transport. The wheelchair assembly includes a plurality of subassemblies, including a first subassembly having a first frame and a second subassembly having a second frame. The wheelchair assembly includes at least one motor and a plurality of wheels. The plurality of subassemblies are configured to be selectively attached with each other to form the wheelchair assembly, and the wheelchair assembly is configured to be easily assembled and disassembled. The subassemblies are configured to be disassembled from each other so that each of the plurality of subassemblies can be separately carried by a single person. The wheelchair assembly is an all-terrain wheelchair assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Michael John Cann, Anthony Kevin Stent, Jonathan Andrew George Lambert
  • Publication number: 20080090976
    Abstract: Broad molecular weight polyethylene and polyethylene having a bimodal molecular weight profile can be produced with chromium oxide based catalyst systems employing alkyl silanols. The systems may also contain various organoaluminum compounds. Catalyst activity and molecular weight of the resulting polyethylene may also be tuned using the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: UNIVATION TEHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Cann, Minghui Zhang, John Moorhouse, Maria Apecetche
  • Publication number: 20080051531
    Abstract: A process for producing polymer particles in a gas phase polymerization reaction using a group 4 metal complex containing at least one cyclic ligand containing delocalized ?-electrons and optionally a flow aid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Xinlai Bai, Maria Apecetche, Kevin Cann, David Ramage, Natarajan Muruganandam, Ardenhu Sen, Matthew Fedec, Woo Song, David Rebhan, Albert Widmar
  • Publication number: 20070027276
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are various processes, including continuous fluidized-bed gas-phase polymerization processes for making a high strength, high density polyethylene copolymer, comprising (including): contacting monomers that include ethylene and optionally at least one non-ethylene monomer with fluidized catalyst particles in a gas phase in the presence of hydrogen gas at an ethylene partial pressure of 100 psi or more and a polymerization temperature of 105° C. or less to produce a polyethylene copolymer having a density of 0.945 g/cc or more and an ESCR Index of 1.0 or more wherein the catalyst particles are prepared at an activation temperature of 700° C. or less, and include silica, chromium, and titanium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Cann, Ronald Eisinger, Mark Goode, John Moorehouse, Cliff Mure, Stephen Jaker, Maria Apecetche
  • Publication number: 20060183630
    Abstract: Broad molecular weight polyethylene and polyethylene having a bimodal molecular weight profile can be produced with chromium oxide based catalyst systems employing alkyl silanols. The systems may also contain various organoaluminum compounds. Catalyst activity and molecular weight of the resulting polyethylene may also be tuned using the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin Cann, Minghui Zhang, John Moorhouse, Maria Apecetche
  • Publication number: 20060160965
    Abstract: Embodiments of our invention relate to processes for transitioning among polymerization catalyst systems including processes for transitioning among olefin polymerization reactions using Ziegler-Natta catalysts systems and chromium-based catalyst systems. Among embodiments contemplated are a method of transitioning from a first catalyst to a second catalyst in an olefin polymerization reactor, comprising: adding to the reactor a deactivating agent (DA) selected from one of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, or combinations thereof; adding to the reactor a cocatalyst adsorbing agent (CAA), comprising an inorganic oxide selected from one of silica, alumina or combinations thereof; wherein the first catalyst comprises at least one conventional Ziegler-Natta catalyst, and a cocatalyst, wherein the second catalyst comprises at least one chromium-based catalyst, wherein the reactor is a gas-phase, fluidized bed reactor, and wherein the CAA is substantially free of transition metals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Goode, Kevin Cann, F. Hussein, Robert Santana, David Schutz, Agapios Agapiou
  • Publication number: 20060128908
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method of polymerizing olefins comprising contacting olefins with a catalyst composition made by the process of combining a hindered polyalicyclic alkyl catalyst precursor with a particulate inorganic oxide for a deposition time greater than 2 hours to form a catalyst composition. Embodiments of the present invention also include catalyst compositions comprising a hindered polyalicyclic alkyl catalyst precursor made by the process of combining the hindered polyalicyclic alkyl catalyst precursor with a particulate inorganic oxide for a deposition time greater than 2 hours to form the catalyst composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Maria Apecetche, John Moorhouse, Mark Goode, Ronald Eisinger, Kevin Cann
  • Publication number: 20060074205
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of aluminum alkyl activators and co-catalysts to improve the performance of chromium-based catalysts. The aluminum alkyls allow for the variable control of polymer molecular weight, control of side branching while possessing desirable productivities, and may be applied to the catalyst directly or separately to the reactor. Adding the alkyl aluminum compound directly to the reactor (in-situ) eliminates induction times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Kevin Cann, Minghui Zhang, Jose Cevallos-Candau, John Moorhouse, Mark Goode, Daniel Zilker, Maria Apecetche
  • Publication number: 20050272886
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of aluminum alkyl activators and co-catalysts to improve the performance of chromium-based catalysts. The aluminum alkyls allow for the variable control of polymer molecular weight, control of side branching while possessing desirable productivities, and may be applied to the catalyst directly or separately to the reactor. Adding the alkyl aluminum compound directly to the reactor (in-situ) eliminates induction times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Cann, Minghui Zhang, Jose Cevallos-Candau, John Moorhouse, Mark Goode, Daniel Zilker, Maria Apecetche
  • Publication number: 20050037917
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of aluminum alkyl activators and co-catalysts to improve the performance of chromium-based catalysts. The aluminum alkyls allow for the variable control of polymer molecular weight, control of side branching while possessing desirable productivities, and may be applied to the catalyst directly or separately to the reactor. Adding the alkyl aluminum compound directly to the reactor (in-situ) eliminates induction times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Cann, Minghui Zhang, Jose Cevallos-Candau, John Moorhouse, Mark Goode, Daniel Zilker, Maria Apecetche