Patents by Inventor Robert D. Olson

Robert D. Olson 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: 9181361
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for separating a purge gas recovered from a polyethylene product. The method includes recovering a polyethylene product containing one or more volatile hydrocarbons from a polymerization reactor and contacting the polyethylene product with a purge gas to remove at least a portion of the volatile hydrocarbons to produce a polymer product having a reduced concentration of volatile hydrocarbons and a purge gas product enriched in volatile hydrocarbons. The purge gas product is compressed to a pressure of 2,500 kPaa to 10,000 kPaa, and is then cooled and separated into at least a first product, a second product, and a third product. A portion of one or more of the first, second, or third products is then recycled as a purge gas, to the polymerization reactor, or to the purge gas product enriched in volatile hydrocarbons prior to compression, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Univation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Blood, Randall L. Force, Theodore D. Duncan, George W. Schwarz, Jr., Daniel W. Mosser, Donald A. Fischer, Robert D. Olson, James Leland Swecker, II, Cloid Russell Smith, III
  • Publication number: 20130291720
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for separating a purge gas recovered from a polyethylene product. The method includes recovering a polyethylene product containing one or more volatile hydrocarbons from a polymerization reactor and contacting the polyethylene product with a purge gas to remove at least a portion of the volatile hydrocarbons to produce a polymer product having a reduced concentration of volatile hydrocarbons and a purge gas product enriched in volatile hydrocarbons. The purge gas product is compressed to a pressure of 2,500 kPaa to 10,000 kPaa, and is then cooled and separated into at least a first product, a second product, and a third product. A portion of one or more of the first, second, or third products is then recycled as a purge gas, to the polymerization reactor, or to the purge gas product enriched in volatile hydrocarbons prior to compression, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Mark W. Blood, Randall L. Force, Theodore D. Duncan, George W. Schwarz, JR., Daniel W. Mosser, Donald A. Fischer, Robert D. Olson, James Leland Swecker, II, Cloid Russell Smith, III
  • Publication number: 20080199589
    Abstract: A microemulsion, including an aqueous component, a lipid, a saccharide, an alcohol, and an emulsifier is described. A process for producing a microemulsion is also described. Food or beverage products including a microemulsion are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Applicant: Cargill, Incorporated
    Inventors: Alexander Patist, Melanie J. Goulson, Wade N. Schmelzer, John F. Sweeney, Robert D. Olson, Vincent M. Cavallini
  • Patent number: 4823381
    Abstract: A security cover for a conventional telephone installation backboard, characterized by use of a pair of mounting members rapidly attachable to the backboard, one of which includes a hinged door panel which may be pivoted toward and away from the other mounting member to provide selective access to the backboard. The pair of mounting members are so constructed to permit mounting the backboard without disturbing any existing wiring connections on the backboard and once installed, the hinged door panel may be locked in a close position to prohibit unauthorized access to wiring disposed on the backboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Inventor: Robert D. Olson
  • Patent number: 3976793
    Abstract: An improved sugar coated ready-to-eat breakfast cereal flake composed principally of oat and soy flour has enhanced crispness retention and sweetness impact by impregnation of the flake surface with a dilute sweetening syrup which is crystallized thereon so as not to be grossly visible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1976
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Robert D. Olson, Robert H. Eifler