Patents by Inventor Michael Dorton

Michael Dorton 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 REMOVING POLYMERIC FOULING
    Publication number: 20120174948
    Abstract: A process is provided for removing polymeric fouling on process equipment surfaces to restore the efficiency of such equipment. This is accomplished by contacting the fouled equipment with a solvent comprising at least one non-aromatic hydrocarbon compound, or a mixture of one or more non-aromatic organic compounds and one or more aromatic hydrocarbon compounds, for a period of time sufficient to remove the polymeric fouling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Michael Dorton, Gary Gardner, SR.