Patents by Inventor Kirk D. Schmitt

Kirk D. Schmitt 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: 20220023827
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to EMM-41 materials, methods for making it, and processes for its use. This disclosure also relates to the structure directing agents used in the methods for making the EMM-41 material as well as the synthesis method used to prepare such structure directing agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Ross Mabon, Michael A. Marella, Allen W. Burton, Hilda B. Vroman, Kirk D. Schmitt, Tom Willhammar, Hongyi Xu, Xiaodong Zou, Simon C. Weston
  • Patent number: 10710889
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to EMM-31 materials, processes, and uses of the same as well as reagents used in the preparation of the EMM-31 materials, process and intermediates for preparing these reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research & Engineering Company
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Allen W. Burton, Hilda B. Vroman, Karl G. Strohmaier, Simon C. Weston, Michael A. Marella, Ross Mabon
  • Patent number: 10597300
    Abstract: A novel synthetic crystalline material, EMM-28, can be synthesized in the presence of an organic structure directing agent (Q) selected from one or more of the following dications: EMM-28 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and sorptive processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Hilda B. Vroman, Allen W. Burton, Michael A. Marella, Ross Mabon, Simon C. Weston
  • Patent number: 10364220
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of succinimides, in particular to a method for the synthesis of a succinimide compound, comprising the step of reacting an alkyne, with carbon monoxide and ammonia or an amine, in the presence of an iron catalyst, wherein the reaction is carried out in an amine liquid phase and/or in the absence of an ether solvent. The succinimides may be reduced to quaternary ammonium cations which may be used as structure directing agents in the synthesis of molecular sieves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Stephen Zushma, Allen W. Burton
  • Publication number: 20190218106
    Abstract: A novel synthetic crystalline material, EMM-28, can be synthesized in the presence of an organic structure directing agent (Q) selected from one or more of the following dications: EMM-28 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and sorptive processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Hilda B. Vroman, Allen W. Burton, Michael A. Marella, Ross Mabon, Simon C. Weston
  • Publication number: 20190194028
    Abstract: The disclosure is related to EMM-31 materials, processes, and uses of the same as well as reagents used in the preparation of the EMM-31 materials, process and intermediates for preparing these reagents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Allen W. Burton, Hilda B. Vroman, Karl G. Strohmaier, Simon C. Weston, Michael A. Marella, Ross Mabon
  • Patent number: 10252918
    Abstract: A novel synthetic crystalline material, EMM-28, can be synthesized in the presence of an organic structure directing agent (Q) selected from one or more of the following dications: EMM-28 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and sorptive processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Hilda B. Vroman, Allen W. Burton, Michael A. Marella, Ross Mabon, Simon C. Weston
  • Publication number: 20180305309
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of succinimides, in particular to a method for the synthesis of a succinimide compound, comprising the step of reacting an alkyne, with carbon monoxide and ammonia or an amine, in the presence of an iron catalyst, wherein the reaction is carried out in an amine liquid phase and/or in the absence of an ether solvent. The succinimides may be reduced to quaternary ammonium cations which may be used as structure directing agents in the synthesis of molecular sieves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Stephen Zushma, Allen W. Burton
  • Patent number: 10035762
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of succinimides, in particular to a method for the synthesis of a succinimide compound, comprising the step of reacting an alkyne, with carbon monoxide and ammonia or an amine, in the presence of an iron catalyst, wherein the reaction is carried out in an amine liquid phase and/or in the absence of an ether solvent. The succinimides may be reduced to quaternary ammonium cations which may be used as structure directing agents in the synthesis of molecular sieves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Stephen Zushma, Allen W. Burton
  • Publication number: 20170158521
    Abstract: A novel synthetic crystalline material, EMM-28, can be synthesized in the presence of an organic structure directing agent (Q) selected from one or more of the following dications: EMM-28 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and sorptive processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Kirk D. SCHMITT, Hilda B. VROMAN, Allen W. BURTON, Michael A. MARELLA, Ross MABON, Simon C. WESTON
  • Publication number: 20150329487
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of succinimides, in particular to a method for the synthesis of a succinimide compound, comprising the step of reacting an alkyne, with carbon monoxide and ammonia or an amine, in the presence of an iron catalyst, wherein the reaction is carried out in an amine liquid phase and/or in the absence of an ether solvent. The succinimides may be reduced to quaternary ammonium cations which may be used as structure directing agents in the synthesis of molecular sieves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Stephen Zushma, Allen W. Burton
  • Patent number: 8367028
    Abstract: A porous material comprises oxides of silicon and aluminum and is substantially free of X-ray diffraction peaks in its calcined form. The material is characterized by the following properties: (a) a Bronsted acid site density as measured by temperature programmed ammonia adsorption of at least 0.005 mmol/g; (b) an alpha value of at least 0.5; (c) a specific surface area of about 50 to about 160 m2 g?1; (d) a total pore volume of about 0.14 to about 1.0 cm3 g?1; and (d) a micropore volume of about 0.001 to about 0.015 cm3 g?1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Robert C. Lemon, Gordon J. Kennedy, Michael C. Kerby, Kirk D. Schmitt, James C. Vartuli, Kun Wang
  • Publication number: 20100189620
    Abstract: A porous material comprises oxides of silicon and aluminum and is substantially free of X-ray diffraction peaks in its calcined form. The material is characterized by the following properties: (a) a Bronsted acid site density as measured by temperature programmed ammonia adsorption of at least 0.005 mmol/g; (b) an alpha value of at least 0.5; (c) a specific surface area of about 50 to about 160 m2 g?1; (d) a total pore volume of about 0.14 to about 1.0 cm3 g?1; and (d) a micropore volume of about 0.001 to about 0.015 cm3 g?1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Robert C. Lemon, Gordon J. Kennedy, Michael C. Kerby, Kirk D. Schmitt, James C. Vartuli, Kun Wang
  • Patent number: 7528089
    Abstract: The present invention includes a microporous or mesoporous composition of matter in which the composition is formed continuously or semi-continuously in a heated reactor zone, including a rotary calciner or a rotary screw as a means for conveying the synthesis mixture, at a temperature between 200° C. and 500° C. with a residence time less than 24 hours. The reagents are solid and liquid reagents in which the solid reagents have a weight percent between 45% and 98% of the total reagents. The invention also includes a continuous or semi-continuous process for the hydrothermal manufacture of the microporous or mesoporous composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Ivy D. Johnson, Kirk D. Schmitt, Steven T. Ragomo, Stephen G. Casmer
  • Publication number: 20080168014
    Abstract: The present invention is a method to determine catalyst structures by correlating experimental conditions and directing agent characteristics to catalyst products. The correlating step is carried out by a performance model such as a neural net.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Phiroz M. Bhagat, Kirk D. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 6723300
    Abstract: In a process for synthesizing a porous crystalline material, a mixture capable of forming said material is prepared wherein the mixture comprises sources of water, an oxide of a tetravalent element Y, preferably silicon, an oxide of a trivalent element X, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, gallium, iron, and indium, fluoride ions, and an organonitrogen cation RNm+ capable of directing the synthesis of said material, wherein the molar ratio of fluoride ions to organonitrogen cations RNm+ in said mixture is greater than 1.15 m but less than 2.5 m. The mixture is maintained under crystallization conditions until crystals of said material are formed and the resultant crystalline material is recovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Stephen G. Casmer
  • Publication number: 20030190282
    Abstract: In a process for synthesizing a porous crystalline material, a mixture capable of forming said material is prepared wherein the mixture comprises sources of water, an oxide of a tetravalent element Y, preferably silicon, an oxide of a trivalent element X, wherein X is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, boron, gallium, iron, and indium, fluoride ions, and an organonitrogen cation RNm+ capable of directing the synthesis of said material, wherein the molar ratio of fluoride ions to organonitrogen cations RNm+ in said mixture is greater than 1.15 m but less than 2.5 m. The mixture is maintained under crystallization conditions until crystals of said material are formed and the resultant crystalline material is recovered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Kirk D. Schmitt, Stephen G. Casmer
  • Publication number: 20030173254
    Abstract: A catalytic cracking process is disclosed for feedstock containing hydrocarbons having at least 5 carbon atoms. The feedstock is contacted, under catalytic cracking conditions, with a 9-member ring catalyst composition and, optionally, a large pore molecular sieve, such as zeolite Y.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Ten-Jen Chen, Paul F. Keusenkothen, John Scott Buchanan, Kirk D. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 5714133
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improvement in the method for synthesis of crystalline aluminosilicate zeolites, such as ZSM-10, whose synthesis requires or is improved by one or more periods of gel aging. The gel aging step is replaced by a continuous increase in temperature to the final crystallization temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Kirk D. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 5689024
    Abstract: This invention relates to use of a new and improved form of crystalline material identified as having the structure of SUZ-9 as a sorbent or a catalyst for organic compound, e.g., hydrocarbon compound, conversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventor: Kirk D. Schmitt