Patents by Inventor Matthew C. Cole
Matthew C. Cole 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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Publication number: 20240010937Abstract: A solvent stripping process has been developed for separating the pyrolysis oil in an extracted phase feed stream from an organic solvent used for extraction. The process involves using a stripping solvent to strip the organic solvent from the pyrolysis oil in a stripping column. The stripping column bottom stream comprising the pyrolysis oil and part of the stripping solvent can be separated into a vapor stream comprising the stripping solvent and a liquid stream comprising the pyrolysis and a portion of the stripping solvent. The stripping column overhead stream comprising the stripping solvent and the organic solvent can be separated in a recovery column into a recovery column overhead stream comprising the stripping solvent and a recovery column bottom stream comprising the organic solvent.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Anton N. Mlinar, Stanley J. Frey, Geoffrey W. Fichtl, Matthew C. Cole, Charles P. Luebke, Joe R. Haas
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Patent number: 11724972Abstract: Processes for the direct alkylation of ethylene with isobutane or isopentane using a highly active ionic liquid alkylation catalyst are described. Ethylene is sent to a high-temperature alkylation reactor loop, and C3, C4, and C5 olefins are routed to a low temperature alkylation reactor loop. In each reactor, the olefins are contacted with an excess of isobutane or isopentane in the presence of a highly active ionic liquid catalyst. Portions of the reactor effluent streams are fed to a common downstream catalyst separation and product fractionation sections. The remainder of the reactor effluent is recycled back to the respective alkylation reactor.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Matthew C. Cole, Dominic P. Weber, Rajeswar R. Gattupalli, Hye Kyung Timken, Huping Luo, Bong Kyu Chang, Rebecca Mudrock
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Publication number: 20230201805Abstract: A catalytic composite comprises a first component selected from Group VIII noble metal components and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from one or more of alkali and alkaline earth metal components, and a third component selected from one or more of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, and thallium, all supported on an alumina support comprising delta alumina having an X-ray diffraction pattern comprising at least three 2? diffraction angle peaks between 32.0° and 70.0°. The at least three 2? diffraction angle peaks comprise a first 2? diffraction angle peak of 32.7°±0.4°, a second 2? diffraction angle peak of 50.8°±0.4°, and a third 2? diffraction angle peak of 66.7°±0.8°, wherein the second 2? diffraction angle peak has an intensity of less than about 0.06 times the intensity of the third 2? diffraction angle peak.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Phuong T.M. Do, Manuela Serban, J.W.Adriaan Sachtler, Matthew C. Cole
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Publication number: 20230183150Abstract: Processes for the direct alkylation of ethylene with isobutane or isopentane using a highly active ionic liquid alkylation catalyst are described. Ethylene is sent to a high-temperature alkylation reactor loop, and C3, C4, and C5 olefins are routed to a low temperature alkylation reactor loop. In each reactor, the olefins are contacted with an excess of isobutane or isopentane in the presence of a highly active ionic liquid catalyst. Portions of the reactor effluent streams are fed to a common downstream catalyst separation and product fractionation sections. The remainder of the reactor effluent is recycled back to the respective alkylation reactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Matthew C. Cole, Dominic P. Weber, Rajeswar R. Gattupalli, Hye Kyung Timken, Huping Luo, Bong Kyu Chang, Rebecca Mudrock
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Patent number: 10981149Abstract: Catalysts and processes for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst comprises: a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a modifier selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof; and a support forming a catalyst particle comprising a plurality of pores. The catalyst has a modifier profile index in a range of 1 to 1.4 across the catalyst particle.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Clayton C. Sadler
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Publication number: 20210053034Abstract: A catalytic composite comprises a first component selected from Group VIII noble metal components and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from one or more of alkali and alkaline earth metal components, and a third component selected from one or more of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, and thallium, all supported on an alumina support comprising delta alumina having an X-ray diffraction pattern comprising at least three 2? diffraction angle peaks between 32.0° and 70.0°. The at least three 2? diffraction angle peaks comprise a first 2? diffraction angle peak of 32.7°±0.4°, a second 2? diffraction angle peak of 50.8°±0.4°, and a third 2? diffraction angle peak of 66.7°±0.8°, wherein the second 2? diffraction angle peak has an intensity of less than about 0.06 times the intensity of the third 2? diffraction angle peak.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Phuong T.M. Do, Manuela Serban, J.W.Adriaan Sachtler, Matthew C. Cole, John P.S. Mowat
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Publication number: 20200298213Abstract: Catalysts and processes for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst comprises: a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a modifier selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof; and a support forming a catalyst particle comprising a plurality of pores. The catalyst has a modifier profile index in a range of 1 to 1.4 across the catalyst particle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Clayton C. Sadler
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Patent number: 10737244Abstract: A catalyst for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof. The catalyst is a support formed as a spherical catalyst particle with an average pore diameter between 200 to 350 Angstroms, a porosity of at least 75% and an apparent bulk density between 0.60 and 0.3 g/cc. Also, a process of using such a catalyst for a selective hydrocarbon conversion reaction and a process for regenerating such a catalyst by removing coke from same.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Ellen Arnold, Guanghui Zhu
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Patent number: 10682628Abstract: A catalyst for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof. The catalyst is a support formed as a spherical catalyst particle with a median diameter between 1.6 mm and 2.5 mm and an apparent bulk density between 0.6 and 0.3 g/cc. Also a process of using such a catalyst for a selective hydrocarbon conversion reaction and a process for regenerating such a catalyst by removing coke from same.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Ellen Arnold, Guanghui Zhu
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Patent number: 10682629Abstract: A catalyst for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof. The catalyst is a support formed as a spherical catalyst particle with an average pore diameter between 200 to 350 Angstroms, a porosity of at least 75% and an apparent bulk density between 0.60 and 0.3 g/cc. Also, a process of using such a catalyst for a selective hydrocarbon conversion reaction and a process for regenerating such a catalyst by removing coke from same.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: UOP LLCInventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Ellen Arnold, Guanghui Zhu
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Patent number: 10646855Abstract: A catalyst for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof. The catalyst is a support formed as a spherical catalyst particle with a median diameter between 1.6 mm and 2.5 mm and an apparent bulk density between 0.6 and 0.3 g/cc. Also a process of using such a catalyst for a selective hydrocarbon conversion reaction and a process for regenerating such a catalyst by removing coke from same.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Inventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Ellen Arnold, Guanghui Zhu
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Patent number: 10337617Abstract: A combination seal assembly includes: at least one can structure; a primary seal built onto the at least one can structure and having at least one seal lip; and a scraper seal built onto the at least one can structure and having at least one scraper lip. The at least one can structure supports the primary seal and the scraper seal and allows simultaneous installation of the at least one can structure, the primary seal, and the scraper seal into a hardware space.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US, Inc.Inventors: Derek N. Desjardins, Samuel D. Wagoner, Jeffrey A. Baehl, Matthew C. Cole, Harlan H. Hart
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Publication number: 20190126256Abstract: A catalyst for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof. The catalyst is a support formed as a spherical catalyst particle with a median diameter between 1.6 mm and 2.5 mm and an apparent bulk density between 0.6 and 0.3 g/cc. Also a process of using such a catalyst for a selective hydrocarbon conversion reaction and a process for regenerating such a catalyst by removing coke from same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Ellen Arnold, Guanghui Zhu
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Publication number: 20190126249Abstract: A catalyst for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof. The catalyst is a support formed as a spherical catalyst particle with a median diameter between 1.6 mm and 2.5 mm and an apparent bulk density between 0.6 and 0.3 g/cc. Also a process of using such a catalyst for a selective hydrocarbon conversion reaction and a process for regenerating such a catalyst by removing coke from same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Ellen Arnold, Guanghui Zhu
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Publication number: 20190126251Abstract: A catalyst for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof. The catalyst is a support formed as a spherical catalyst particle with an average pore diameter between 200 to 350 Angstroms, a porosity of at least 75% and an apparent bulk density between 0.60 and 0.3 g/cc. Also, a process of using such a catalyst for a selective hydrocarbon conversion reaction and a process for regenerating such a catalyst by removing coke from same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Ellen Arnold, Guanghui Zhu
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Publication number: 20190126250Abstract: A catalyst for a selective conversion of hydrocarbons. The catalyst includes a first component selected from the group consisting of Group VIII noble metals and mixtures thereof, a second component selected from the group consisting of alkali metals or alkaline-earth metals and mixtures thereof, and a third component selected from the group consisting of tin, germanium, lead, indium, gallium, thallium and mixtures thereof. The catalyst is a support formed as a spherical catalyst particle with an average pore diameter between 200 to 350 Angstroms, a porosity of at least 75% and an apparent bulk density between 0.60 and 0.3 g/cc. Also, a process of using such a catalyst for a selective hydrocarbon conversion reaction and a process for regenerating such a catalyst by removing coke from same.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Manuela Serban, Matthew C. Cole, Ellen Arnold, Guanghui Zhu
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Publication number: 20160265665Abstract: A combination seal assembly includes: at least one can structure; a primary seal built onto the at least one can structure and having at least one seal lip; and a scraper seal built onto the at least one can structure and having at least one scraper lip. The at least one can structure supports the primary seal and the scraper seal and allows simultaneous installation of the at least one can structure, the primary seal, and the scraper seal into a hardware space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2016Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US, Inc.Inventors: Derek N. Desjardins, Samuel D. Wagoner, Jeffrey A. Baehl, Matthew C. Cole, Harlan H. Hart
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Patent number: 8178190Abstract: A floor marking tape has a total thickness of 5-7 mil (0.127-0.178 mm) and consists of: A. A top layer consisting of a translucent polyester backing film free of plasticizer and having (i) top and bottom facial surfaces, (ii) a thickness of 3-5 mil (0.076-0.127 mm), (iii) a Shore A Hardness of at least 90, and (iv) a modulus of elasticity of at least 200,000 psi; B. A middle layer consisting of a graphic image having top and bottom facial surfaces the top facial surface of which is in direct contact with the bottom facial surface of the polyester backing film; and C. A bottom layer consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) having top and bottom facial surfaces the top surface of which is in direct contact with at least one of the bottom facial surface of the backing film and graphic image, the PSA having a (i) thickness of 2-3 mil (0.051-0.076 mm), and (ii) shear resistance of at least 50 hours as measured by PSTC 7 with a one-half inch by one inch sample area.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Brady Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Savagian, Steven H. Mess, Matthew C. Cole
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Publication number: 20110117336Abstract: A floor marking tape has a total thickness of 5-7 mil (0.127-0.178 mm) and consists of: A. A top layer consisting of a translucent polyester backing film free of plasticizer and having (i) top and bottom facial surfaces, (ii) a thickness of 3-5 mil (0.076-0.127 mm), (iii) a Shore A Hardness of at least 90, and (iv) a modulus of elasticity of at least 200,000 psi; B. A middle layer consisting of a graphic image having top and bottom facial surfaces the top facial surface of which is in direct contact with the bottom facial surface of the polyester backing film; and C. A bottom layer consisting of a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) having top and bottom facial surfaces the top surface of which is in direct contact with at least one of the bottom facial surface of the backing film and graphic image, the PSA having a (i) thickness of 2-3 mil (0.051-0.076 mm), and (ii) shear resistance of at least 50 hours as measured by PSTC 7 with a one-half inch by one inch sample area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Michael D. Savagian, Steven H. Mess, Matthew C. Cole
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Publication number: 20080121045Abstract: A sensor array includes a plurality of q sensors, a common output lead electrically connected to each sensor, a plurality of m primary input leads each primary input lead electrically connected to n of the plurality of sensors, and a plurality of n secondary input leads each secondary input lead electrically connected to m of the plurality of sensors. The number of sensors q=m·n, m is at least 2, n is at least 2, and each sensor is electrically connected to one of the plurality of primary input leads and one of the plurality of secondary input leads.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2006Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Matthew C. Cole, Paul J.A. Kenis