Patents by Inventor Richard J. Saplis

Richard J. Saplis 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).

  • Hydrocarbon fluids and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11661562
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon fluid is disclosed that has a pour point of at most ?30° C., as measured by ASTM D5950, and that comprises at least 99 wt % of naphthenes and paraffins, based on the total weight of the hydrocarbon fluid, wherein the weight ratio of naphthenes to paraffins is at least 1, as measured by GC-MS, and wherein the paraffins consist essentially of isoparaffins, as determined by GC-FID. In addition, preferred uses of said hydrocarbon fluid are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Sara L. Yohe, Gregory D. Kitts, Richard J. Saplis, Daniel Bien
  • Hydrocarbon Fluids and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20200277532
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon fluid is disclosed that has a pour point of at most ?30° C., as measured by ASTM D5950, and that comprises at least 99 wt % of naphthenes and paraffins, based on the total weight of the hydrocarbon fluid, wherein the weight ratio of naphthenes to paraffins is at least 1, as measured by GC-MS, and wherein the paraffins consist essentially of isoparaffins, as determined by GC-FID. In addition, preferred uses of said hydrocarbon fluid are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Sarah L. Yohe, Gregory D. Kitts, Richard J. Saplis, Daniel Bien
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Composition
    Publication number: 20140305651
    Abstract: The invention relates to subterranean treatment fluids, and more particularly for hydraulic fracturing formulations, comprising a low viscosity hydrocarbon fluid having low pour point and low or no BTEX content combined with suitable additives, in particular with a thickening agent additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald R. Hill, JR., Damian J. Strome, Richard J. Saplis, Raul E. Sequelis Taboada, Sharon K. Moffett Ginsel, Marco A. Calzada
  • Plasticizers from less branched nonyl alcohols
    Patent number: 6969736
    Abstract: Less branched C9 alcohols are used to provide plasticizer esters particularly suitable for high temperature applications such as wire and cable insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Allen D. Godwin, Jon E. Stanat, Richard J. Saplis