Patents by Inventor Michael T. Grove

Michael T. Grove 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 to improve jet fuels
    Patent number: 8303804
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for improving the yield and properties of jet fuel from a kerosene feed. More particularly, a kerosene feedstock is hydrotreated and dewaxed using a ZSM-48 catalyst to produce a jet fuel in improved yield and having improved properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Terry E. Helton, William J. Tracy, III, Michael T. Grove, Dennis H. Hoskin, Philip J. Angevine, David A. Pappal
  • Process to improve jet fuels
    Publication number: 20100084313
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for improving the yield and properties of jet fuel from a kerosene feed. More particularly, a kerosene feedstock is hydrotreated and dewaxed using a ZSM-48 catalyst to produce a jet fuel in improved yield and having improved properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventors: Terry E. Helton, William J. Tracy, III, Michael T. Grove, Dennis H. Hoskin, Philip J. Angevine, David A. Pappal
  • Process for catalytic dewaxing and catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon streams
    Patent number: 7261805
    Abstract: A process for upgrading a hydrocarbon feedstock containing waxy components and having an end boiling point exceeding 650° F., which includes contacting the feedstock at superatmospheric hydrogen partial pressure with an isomerization dewaxing catalyst that includes ZSM-48 and contacting the feedstock with a hydrocracking catalyst to produce an upgraded product with a reduced wax content. Each catalyst is present in an amount sufficient to reduce the cloud point and the pour point of the feedstock at a conversion of greater than about 10%, and an overall distillate yield of greater than about 10% results from the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Michael T. Grove, Randall D. Partridge, Terry E. Helton, David A. Pappal, Philip J. Angevine, Dominick N. Mazzone
  • Process for catalytic dewaxing and catalytic cracking of hydrocarbon streams
    Publication number: 20040004020
    Abstract: A process for upgrading a hydrocarbon feedstock containing waxy components and having an end boiling point exceeding 650° F., which includes contacting the feedstock at superatmospheric hydrogen partial pressure with an isomerization dewaxing catalyst that includes ZSM-48 and contacting the feedstock with a hydrocracking catalyst to produce an upgraded product with a reduced wax content. Each catalyst is present in an amount sufficient to reduce the cloud point and the pour point of the feedstock at a conversion of greater than about 10%, and an overall distillate yield of greater than about 10% results from the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Michael T. Grove, Randall D. Partridge, Terry E. Helton, David A. Pappal, Philip J. Angevine, Dominick N. Mazzone