Patents by Inventor Rick Coy

Rick Coy 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).

  • Crude oil blending to reduce organic-based fouling of pre-heat train exchangers and furnaces
    Publication number: 20080047874
    Abstract: A high solvent power (HSP) crude oil is added to a blend of incompatible oils to proactively address the potential for fouling heat exchange equipment. The HSP component dissolves asphaltene precipitates before coking affects heat exchange surfaces. An HSP oil is also flushed through heat exchange equipment to remove any deposits and/or precipitates on a regular maintenance schedule before coking can affect heat exchange surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Glen B. Brons, Douglas S. Meyer, Mohsen N. Harandi, Praveen Duggal, Douglas P. Bryant, Rick Coy, Jack C. Dougherty