Patents by Inventor Raymond LITTLE
Raymond LITTLE 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: 20230292784Abstract: Provided herein is a non-baked food product comprising a nougat composition, wherein the nougat composition comprises: chocolate liquor; cocoa powder; chocolate; and invert sugar. Further provided herein is a process for making said non-baked food product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Linda HUIJS, Susie DONNELLY, Peter VAN DEURZEN, Theodor PRINSEN, Raymond LITTLE, Hans VAN HOUTUM
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Patent number: 7408094Abstract: A process for the production of olefins from a hydrocarbon comprising the steps of: a) passing a first feed stream comprising gaseous reactants to a first reaction zone wherein said gaseous reactants react exothermically to provide a product stream b) producing a mixed feed stream comprising oxygen by passing the product stream produced in step (a) and a second feed stream comprising a hydrocarbon feedstock to a mixing zone, oxygen being passed to the mixing zone via (i) the product stream produced in step (a), (ii) the second feed stream comprising a hydrocarbon feedstock and/or (iii) a third stream comprising an oxygen-containing gas c) passing the mixed feed stream directly to an essentially adiabatic second reaction zone wherein in the absence of a supported platinum group metal catalyst at least a part of the oxygen is consumed and a stream comprising olefins is produced e) cooling the stream comprising olefins exiting the second reaction zone to less than 650° C.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Ineos Europe LimitedInventors: Ian Raymond Little, Ian Allan Beattie Reid
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Publication number: 20080154075Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of olefins, which process comprises: (a) providing an autothermal cracking unit having at least two reactors, (b) autothermally cracking a first hydrocarbon stream by contacting said stream with a first catalyst bed in the presence of molecular oxygen containing gas in one or more first reactors to produce one or more first product streams, (c) autothermally cracking a second hydrocarbon stream by contacting said stream with a second catalyst bed in the presence of molecular oxygen containing gas in one or more second reactors to produce one or more second product streams, (d) separating at least one olefin-containing product stream from the first and second product streams, characterised in that at least two of the following apply: (i) the first and second catalyst beds are different, (ii) the first and second hydrocarbon streams are different, and (iii) the second hydrocarbon stream is not cracked to optimize production of C2 to C4 olefins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Inventors: Bryce Alan Williams, Ian Raymond Little
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Patent number: 7357902Abstract: Process for the removal of oxygen from a gas mixture comprising oxygen, at least one olefin, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and optionally at least one alkyne, the ratio of oxygen:hydrogen in the gas mixture being 1 part by volume of oxygen to at least 5 parts by volume of hydrogen. The process comprises contacting the gas mixture with a catalyst in a reaction zone under conditions sufficient to oxidise at least a portion of the hydrogen and to oxidize at least a portion of the carbon monoxide and without significant hydrogenation of the at least one olefin. The catalyst comprises at least one metal or oxide of a metal from the 10th group of the Periodic Table of Elements, the metal or oxide of the metal being supported on an oxide support, provided that the catalyst also comprises tin.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2003Date of Patent: April 15, 2008Assignee: Ineos Europe LimitedInventors: Matthew Hague, Ian Raymond Little, Warren John Smith
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Patent number: 7291760Abstract: A process for the production of an olefin comprising partially combusting in a reaction zone a mixture of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst which is capable of supporting combustion beyond the fuel rich limit of flammability to produce the olefin, wherein the superficial feed velocity of said mixture is at least 250 cm s?-1? at standard temperature and operating pressure with the proviso that where the catalyst is an unsupported catalyst, the superficial feed velocity of said mixture is at least 300 cm s?1 at standard temperature and operating pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Ineos Europe LimitedInventors: David Charles Griffiths, Ian Raymond Little, Brian Edward Messenger, Ian Allan Beattie Reid
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Patent number: 7169962Abstract: Process for the production of an olefin comprising partially combusting in a reaction zone a mixture of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst which is capable of supporting combustion beyond the fuel rich limit of flammability to produce the olefin. The superficial feed velocity of the mixture is at least 250 cm s?1 at standard temperature and operating pressure, with the proviso that where the catalyst is an unsupported catalyst, the superficial feed velocity of the mixture is at least 300 cm s?1 at standard temperature and operating pressure. The process is carried out at a pressure of at least 1.3 bara and the reaction zone is not externally heated.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2001Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: Ineos Europe LimitedInventors: David Charles Griffiths, Ian Raymond Little, Brian Edward Messenger, Ian Allan Beattie Reid
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Publication number: 20060205989Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of olefins which process comprises co-feeding at least one unsaturated hydrocarbon with a paraffinic hydrocarbon-containing feedstock and a molecular oxygen-containing gas to an autothermal cracker, wherein they are reacted in the presence of a catalyst capable of supporting combustion beyond the normal fuel rich limit of flammability to provide a hydrocarbon product stream comprising olefins.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2004Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Ian Raymond Little, Barry Maunders, Brian Messenger
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Publication number: 20040039068Abstract: A process for the production of an olefin comprising partially combusting in a reaction zone a mixture of a hydrocarbon and an oxygen-containing gas in the presence of a catalyst which is capable of supporting combustion beyond the fuel rich limit of flammability to produce the olefin, wherein the superficial feed velocity of said mixture is at least 250 cm s?—1? at standard temperature and operating pressure with the proviso that where the catalyst is an unsupported catalyst, the superficial feed velocity of said mixture is at least 300 cm s−1 at standard temperature and operating pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: David Charles Griffiths, Ian Raymond Little, Brian Edward Messenger, Ian Allan Beattie Reid
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Patent number: 6362292Abstract: Transition metal complexes suitable for use for the polymerization of olefins having Lewis Base functionality. Preferred groups are dienes having dialkylamino functionality. The complexes may suitably be supported by the use of the functionalized dienes to give transition metal complexes which in the presence of activators are particularly suitable for gas phase processes.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Assignee: BP Chemicals LimitedInventors: Eliane Garcia, Ian Raymond Little, Stephan Rodewald
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Patent number: 6232261Abstract: A catalyst system suitable for the polymerization of olefins comprising an olefin polymerization catalyst and an activator comprising the reaction product of (i) an aluminoxane or (ii) the reaction product of an alkylaluminum and water with a silicon-containing compound, for example diphenylsilane diol. Preferred catalysts are metallocene complexes. The activators provide an alternative to the traditional use of aluminoxanes alone.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: BP Chemicals LimitedInventor: Ian Raymond Little
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Patent number: 5747405Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising both metallocene complexes having polymerisable groups and polymerization catalysts eg Ziegler-Natta may be used for the preparation of polyolefins. The catalyst compositions may comprise the metallocene complex in the form of a polymer and may suitably be supported on inorganic supports. Polymers having a wide range of molecular weights and comonomer distributions may be prepared by use of the catalyst compositions. Preferred metallocene complexes are zirconium complexes in which the polymerisable group is vinyl.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: BP Chemicals LimitedInventors: Ian Raymond Little, John Paul McNally
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Patent number: 5714425Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising metallocene complexes having polymerisable olefinic groups substituent on an organic group containing a cyclopentadienyl nucleus may be used for the preparation of polyolefins. The catalyst compositions may be in the form of polymers comprising the metallocene complex and may be suitably supported on inorganic supports. Polymers having a broad range of density and melt indices as well as low hexane extractables and excellent powder morphology and flowability may be obtained by use of the catalyst compositions. Preferred metallocene complexes are zirconium complexes in which the polymerisable olefinic group is vinyl.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 1995Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: BP Chemicals LimitedInventors: Christine Jacqueline Chabrand, Ian Raymond Little, John Paul McNally
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Patent number: 5714555Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising metallocene complexes having polymerisable may be used for the preparation of polyolefins.The catalyst compositions may be in the form of polymers comprising the metallocene complex and may be suitably supported on inorganic supports. Polymers having a broad range of density and melt indices as well as low hexane extractables and excellent powder morphology and flowability may be obtained by use of the catalyst compositions. Preferred metallocene complexes are zirconium complexes in which the polymerisable group is vinyl.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: February 3, 1998Assignee: BP Chemicals LimitedInventors: Christine Jacqueline Chabrand, Ian Raymond Little, John Paul McNally