Patents by Inventor Melissa M. Galey

Melissa M. Galey 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).

  • Patent number: 10888851
    Abstract: A new aluminosilicate zeolite designated UZM-50, methods of making the zeolite, and its use as a catalyst in hydrocarbon conversion processes are described. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRrAl1?xExSiyOz where M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium or combinations thereof, R is the organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 where R1 is an amine essentially incapable of undergoing pyramidal inversion and having 7 or fewer carbon atoms, and R2 is a dihaloalkane, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. UZM-50 has utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions such as conversion of an aromatic molecule to another aromatic molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey, John Mowat, Collette Nicholas
  • Patent number: 10654817
    Abstract: Novel 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts are described. These compounds can be used as structure directing agents, and they overcome many of the typical problems associated with OSDA synthesis and subsequent zeolite synthesis. Methods for synthesis of the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts from a variety of starting materials are also described. A substituted hydrocarbon is added to water to form a mixture, and a 1-oxa-4-azacyclohexane derivative is then added. The reaction mixture stirred until a solution containing the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salt is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey, Benjamin D. Yuhas, Sesh Prabhakar
  • Patent number: 10632454
    Abstract: A new aluminosilicate zeolite designated UZM-50, methods of making the zeolite, and its use as a catalyst in hydrocarbon conversion processes are described. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRrAl1-xExSiyOz where M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium or combinations thereof, R is the organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 where R1 is an amine essentially incapable of undergoing pyramidal inversion and having 7 or fewer carbon atoms, and R2 is a dihaloalkane, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. UZM-50 has utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions such as conversion of an aromatic molecule to another aromatic molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Christopher P. Nicholas, Melissa M. Galey, Mimoza Sylejmani, John Mowat, Collette Nicholas
  • Patent number: 10633355
    Abstract: Novel 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts are described. These compounds can be used as structure directing agents, and they overcome many of the typical problems associated with OSDA synthesis and subsequent zeolite synthesis. Methods for synthesis of the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts from a variety of starting materials are also described. A substituted hydrocarbon is added to water to form a mixture, and a 1-oxa-4-azacyclohexane derivative is then added. The reaction mixture stirred until a solution containing the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salt is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey, Benjamin D. Yuhas, Sesh Prabhakar
  • Patent number: 10625247
    Abstract: A new crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite comprising a new framework has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-55. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRrAl1-xExSiyOz where M represents a metal or metals selected from zinc or Group 1 (IUPAC 1), Group 2 (IUPAC 2), Group 3 (IUPAC 3) or the lanthanide series of the periodic table including sodium, potassium or a combination of sodium and potassium cations, R is an organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 such as where R1 is diisopropanolamine and R2 is a chelating diamine, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. Catalysts made from UZM-55 have utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions. The calcined zeolite is used in hydrocarbon conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Christopher P. Nicholas, Melissa M. Galey, John P. S. Mowat, Wharton Sinkler
  • Patent number: 10611645
    Abstract: A new crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite comprising a novel framework has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-55. This zeolite is represented by a three-dimensional framework of at least SiO2 tetrahedral units and an empirical composition in the as-synthesized and anhydrous basis expressed by an empirical formula of: Mmn+RrAlxEySiOz where M represents a metal or metals from zinc or Group 1 (IUPAC 1), Group 2 (IUPAC 2), Group 3 (IUPAC 3) or the lanthanide series of the periodic table, R is a structure directing agent or agents such as 1,6-bis(N-methylpiperidinium)hexane, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. Catalysts made from UZM-55 have utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions including methanol to hydrocarbons (MTH).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Inventors: John P. S. Mowat, Wharton Sinkler, Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey
  • Patent number: 10597373
    Abstract: Novel 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts are described. These compounds can be used as structure directing agents, and they overcome many of the typical problems associated with OSDA synthesis and subsequent zeolite synthesis. Methods for synthesis of the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts from a variety of starting materials are also described. A substituted hydrocarbon is added to water to form a mixture, and a 1-oxa-4-azacyclohexane derivative is then added. The reaction mixture stirred until a solution containing the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salt is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey, Benjamin D. Yuhas, Sesh Prabhakar
  • Patent number: 10570021
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-77 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula HxMm2+EPxSiyOz where M is a framework metal alkaline earth or transition metal of valence +2, and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The AlPO-77 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure, and have catalytic properties suitable for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, as well as characteristics suitable for adsorption applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Yuhas, Melissa M. Galey, Mark A. Miller, John P. S. Mowat, Wharton Sinkler, Gregory J. Lewis, Lisa M. Knight
  • Patent number: 10513440
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-85 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMm2+EPxSiyOz where M is a framework metal alkaline earth or transition metal of valence +2, such as magnesium or zinc, R is an organoammonium cation, and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The AlPO-85 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure, and have catalytic properties suitable for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, as well as characteristics suitable for adsorption applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Yuhas, Melissa M. Galey, Mark A. Miller
  • Patent number: 10493424
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-78 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMm2+EPxSiyOz where R is an organoammonium cation, M is a framework metal alkaline earth or transition metal of valence +2, and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The AlPO-78 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure, and have catalytic properties suitable for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, as well as characteristics suitable for the efficient adsorption of water vapor in a variety of applications, such as adsorption heat pumps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Yuhas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey, John P. S. Mowat, Wharton Sinkler
  • Patent number: 10384989
    Abstract: Isomerization processes such as the isomerization of ethylbenzene and xylenes, are catalyzed by the new crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite comprising a novel framework type that has been designated UZM-55. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRAl1-xExSiyOz where M represents a metal or metals selected from zinc or Group 1 (IUPAC 1), Group 2 (IUPAC 2), Group 3 (IUPAC 3) or the lanthanide series of the periodic table including sodium, potassium or a combination of sodium and potassium cations, R is an organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 such as where R1 is diisopropanolamine and R2 is a chelating diamine, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. Catalysts made from UZM-55 have utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Rodrigo J. Lobo, Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey
  • Publication number: 20190224656
    Abstract: A new crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite comprising a new framework has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-55. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRrAl1-xExSiyOz where M represents a metal or metals selected from zinc or Group 1 (IUPAC 1), Group 2 (IUPAC 2), Group 3 (IUPAC 3) or the lanthanide series of the periodic table including sodium, potassium or a combination of sodium and potassium cations, R is an organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 such as where R1 is diisopropanolamine and R2 is a chelating diamine, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. Catalysts made from UZM-55 have utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions. The calcined zeolite is used in hydrocarbon conversion reactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Christopher P. Nicholas, Melissa M. Galey, John P. S. Mowat, Wharton Sinkler
  • Publication number: 20190201880
    Abstract: A new aluminosilicate zeolite designated UZM-50, methods of making the zeolite, and its use as a catalyst in hydrocarbon conversion processes are described. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRrAl1-xExSiyOz where M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium or combinations thereof, R is the organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 where R1 is an amine essentially incapable of undergoing pyramidal inversion and having 7 or fewer carbon atoms, and R2 is a dihaloalkane, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. UZM-50 has utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions such as conversion of an aromatic molecule to another aromatic molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Christopher P. Nicholas, Melissa M. Galey, Mimoza Sylejmani, John Mowat, Collette Nicholas
  • Publication number: 20190201881
    Abstract: A new aluminosilicate zeolite designated UZM-50, methods of making the zeolite, and its use as a catalyst in hydrocarbon conversion processes are described. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRrAl1?xExSiyOz where M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium or combinations thereof, R is the organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 where R1 is an amine essentially incapable of undergoing pyramidal inversion and having 7 or fewer carbon atoms, and R2 is a dihaloalkane, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. UZM-50 has utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions such as conversion of an aromatic molecule to another aromatic molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, John Mowet, Collette Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey
  • Patent number: 10272420
    Abstract: A new crystalline aluminosilicate zeolite comprising a MTT framework has been synthesized that has been designated UZM-55. This zeolite is represented by the empirical formula: M+mRrAl1-xExSiyOz where M represents a metal or metals selected from zinc or Group 1 (IUPAC 1), Group 2 (IUPAC 2), Group 3 (IUPAC 3) or the lanthanide series of the periodic table including sodium, potassium or a combination of sodium and potassium cations, R is an organic structure directing agent or agents derived from reactants R1 and R2 such as where R1 is diisopropanolamine and R2 is a chelating diamine, and E is an element selected from the group consisting of gallium, iron, boron and mixtures thereof. Catalysts made from UZM-55 have utility in various hydrocarbon conversion reactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Miller, Christopher P. Nicholas, Melissa M. Galey, John P. S. Mowat, Wharton Sinkler
  • Publication number: 20190031521
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-85 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMin2+EPxSiyOz where M is a framework metal alkaline earth or transition metal of valence +2, such as magnesium or zinc, R is an organoammonium cation, and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The AlPO-85 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure, and have catalytic properties suitable for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, as well as characteristics suitable for adsorption applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Yuhas, Melissa M. Galey, Mark A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20190031520
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-77 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula HxMm2+EPxSiyOz where M is a framework metal alkaline earth or transition metal of valence +2, and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The AlPO-77 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure, and have catalytic properties suitable for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, as well as characteristics suitable for adsorption applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Yuhas, Melissa M. Galey, Mark A. Miller, John P. S. Mowat, Wharton Sinkler, Gregory J. Lewis, Lisa M. Knight
  • Publication number: 20190030511
    Abstract: A new family of crystalline microporous metallophosphates designated AlPO-78 has been synthesized. These metallophosphates are represented by the empirical formula R+rMm2+EPxSiyOz where R is an organoammonium cation, M is a framework metal alkaline earth or transition metal of valence +2, and E is a trivalent framework element such as aluminum or gallium. The AlPO-78 compositions are characterized by a new unique ABC-6 net structure, and have catalytic properties suitable for carrying out various hydrocarbon conversion processes, as well as characteristics suitable for the efficient adsorption of water vapor in a variety of applications, such as adsorption heat pumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin D. Yuhas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey, John P. S. Mowat, Wharton Sinkler
  • Publication number: 20180265486
    Abstract: Novel 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts are described. These compounds can be used as structure directing agents, and they overcome many of the typical problems associated with OSDA synthesis and subsequent zeolite synthesis. Methods for synthesis of the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts from a variety of starting materials are also described. A substituted hydrocarbon is added to water to form a mixture, and a 1-oxa-4-azacyclohexane derivative is then added. The reaction mixture stirred until a solution containing the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salt is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey, Benjamin D. Yuhas, Sesh Prabhakar
  • Publication number: 20180265485
    Abstract: Novel 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts are described. These compounds can be used as structure directing agents, and they overcome many of the typical problems associated with OSDA synthesis and subsequent zeolite synthesis. Methods for synthesis of the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salts from a variety of starting materials are also described. A substituted hydrocarbon is added to water to form a mixture, and a 1-oxa-4-azacyclohexane derivative is then added. The reaction mixture stirred until a solution containing the 1-oxa-4-azonium cyclohexane salt is obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher P. Nicholas, Mark A. Miller, Melissa M. Galey, Benjamin D. Yuhas, Sesh Prabhakar