Patents by Inventor Luig G. Aquino

Luig G. Aquino 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).

  • Process for the conversion of asphaltenes and resins in the presence of steam, ammonia and hydrogen
    Patent number: 4469587
    Abstract: A process for upgrading heavy crude comprises the hydroconversion of asphaltenes and resins in the presence of steam and ammonia at high temperatures, followed by deasphalting to eliminate metals and remaining asphaltenes. By way of the process of the present invention, conversion of asphaltenes and resins is accomplished while at the same time insuring a low formation of gases and coke so as to obtain an end product with a high yield of distillates and low metal content. The process is particularly suitable for any type of heavy crude, for example those of the Orinoco zone, which possess a high content of asphaltenes and metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1984
    Assignee: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventors: Roberto E. Galiasso Tailleur, Jose A. Salazar Guillen, Donald Huskey, Alfredo L. Morales, Luig G. Aquino