Patents by Inventor Michael S. Matson

Michael S. Matson 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: 9340716
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright, Mitchell D. Refvik, Eric J. Netemeyer
  • Patent number: 9340715
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright, Mitchell D. Refvik, Eric J. Netemeyer
  • Publication number: 20160040020
    Abstract: The present invention discloses polythiol compositions containing polythiol molecules having both thiol groups and intermolecular sulfide groups. Processes for producing such polythiol compositions also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Anthony Colin Wright, Ian David Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20160040051
    Abstract: The present invention discloses polythiol compositions containing polythiol molecules having both thiol groups and intermolecular sulfide groups. Processes for producing such polythiol compositions also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Anthony Colin Wright, Ian David Fletcher
  • Publication number: 20150344756
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright, Mitchell D. Refvik, Eric J. Netemeyer
  • Publication number: 20150344742
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright, Mitchell D. Refvik, Eric J. Netemeyer
  • Publication number: 20150344752
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright, Mitchell D. Refvik, Eric J. Netemeyer
  • Publication number: 20150266734
    Abstract: Disclosed are processes for purifying feed streams containing hydrogen sulfide and sulfur-containing impurities by removing sulfur-containing impurities, such as elemental sulfur and polysulfanes, using solid catalytic sorbents. Also disclosed are processes for producing hydrogen sulfide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Daniel M. Hasenberg, Mitchell D. Refvik, Michael S. Matson, Maruti Bhandarkar, Ronald D. Knudsen
  • Patent number: 9133370
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright, Mitchell D. Refvik, Eric J. Netemeyer
  • Publication number: 20150119550
    Abstract: A process comprising contacting a reaction product composition comprising a poly(arylene sulfide) composition and a polar organic compound, wherein the polar organic compound comprises greater than or equal to about 1 wt. % thiophenol, with a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ketone, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ester, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated amide, or any combination thereof, wherein after the contacting, the polar organic compound comprises less than about 1 wt. % thiophenol. A process comprising contacting a composition comprising a polar organic compound and greater than or equal to about 1 wt. % thiophenol with a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ketone, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated ester, a C4-C30 ?,?-unsaturated amide, or any combination thereof, to form a composition comprising the polar organic compound and less than about 1 wt. % thiophenol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Michael S. MATSON, David A. SOULES
  • Publication number: 20140221692
    Abstract: The present invention discloses high pressure flow reactor vessels and associated systems. Also disclosed are processes for producing thiol compounds and sulfide compounds utilizing these flow reactor vessels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Eric J. Netemeyer, Michael S. Matson, Greg L. Thomas, Dale M. Solaas, Christopher R. Tully, Joe E. Figard
  • Publication number: 20140131618
    Abstract: The present invention discloses polythiol compositions containing polythiol molecules having both thiol groups and intermolecular sulfide groups. Processes for producing such polythiol compositions also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP
    Inventor: Michael S. Matson
  • Publication number: 20130240780
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright, Mitchell D. Refvik, Eric J. Netemeyer
  • Patent number: 8461293
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Mitchell D Refvik, Eric J Netemeyer, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright
  • Publication number: 20120035291
    Abstract: The present invention discloses processes for forming polythiol compositions from olefinic hydrocarbons such as cyclooctadiene, cyclododecatriene, and trivinylcyclohexane. The polythiol compositions produced from these processes, including the sulfur-containing compounds of these compositions, also are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Michael S. Matson, Mitchell D. Refvik, Eric J. Netemeyer, Colin Cameron, Alastair Robert Marrion, Anthony Colin Wright
  • Publication number: 20110251358
    Abstract: The present invention discloses compositions comprising oligomers derived from bis(beta-hydroxy)polysulfides, such as dihydroxydiethyl disulfide, and oligomerization processes for producing these compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Jim D. Byers, Michael S. Matson, Mitchell D. Refvik
  • Patent number: 8003748
    Abstract: Polythiourethane polymer compositions, methods of making the polythiourethane polymer compositions, and methods of using the polythiourethane polymer compositions are provided. The polythiourethane can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an isocyanate to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the polythiourethane polymer. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters, and cross-linked thiol esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP
    Inventors: Jim D. Byers, Mitchell D. Refvik, Chad W. Brown, Michael S. Matson, Michael S. Hankinson
  • Patent number: 7989655
    Abstract: Thiol ester compositions, methods of making the thiol ester compositions, and methods of using the thiol ester compositions are provided. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters and cross-linked thiol esters. The thiol ester composition can be used to produce cross-linked thiol esters, sulfonic acid-containing esters, sulfonate containing esters and thioacrylate containing esters. The thiol ester compositions can be used to produce polythiourethanes. The polythiourethanes can be used in fertilizers and fertilizer coatings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Mitchell D. Refvik, Daniel M. Hasenberg, Michael S. Hankinson, Michael S. Matson, Dale M. Solaas, Steven J. Herron, Jim D. Byers
  • Patent number: 7910666
    Abstract: Mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer compositions, methods of making the mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer compositions, and methods of using the mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer compositions are provided. The mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an epoxide composition to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the mercaptan-hardened epoxy polymer. In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters, and crosslinked thiol esters. Adhesive polymer compositions, methods of making the adhesive polymer compositions, and methods of using the adhesive polymer compositions are provided. The adhesive polymer composition can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an epoxide composition to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the adhesive polymer composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Jim D. Byers, Mitchell D. Refvik, Chad E. Brown, Michael S. Matson
  • Patent number: 7585932
    Abstract: Poly(?-thioether ester) compositions, methods of making the poly(?-thioether ester) compositions, and methods of using the poly(?-thioether ester) compositions are provided. The poly(?-thioether ester) can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an ?,?-unsaturated ester to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the poly(?-thioether ester). In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters, and cross-linked thiol esters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
    Inventors: Jim D Byers, Mitchell D Refvik, Chad W Brown, Michael S Matson