Patents by Inventor Robert J. Rebman

Robert J. Rebman 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: 11613510
    Abstract: A process for the production of 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde is described. The process comprises reacting allyl alcohol with a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of methylcyclohexane as a reaction solvent and a catalyst system comprising a rhodium complex and a substituted or unsubstituted diphosphine ligand. The use of the methylcyclohexane increases the reaction rate while also giving a high yield of 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde compared to 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionaldehyde and improving the separation of the hydroxyaldehyde products from the catalyst system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel F. White, Beaven S. Mandimutsira, Robert J. Rebman
  • Publication number: 20220324782
    Abstract: A process for the production of 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde is described. The process comprises reacting allyl alcohol with a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of methylcyclohexane as a reaction solvent and a catalyst system comprising a rhodium complex and a substituted or unsubstituted diphosphine ligand. The use of the methylcyclohexane increases the reaction rate while also giving a high yield of 4-hydroxybutyraldehyde compared to 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionaldehyde and improving the separation of the hydroxyaldehyde products from the catalyst system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Daniel F. White, Beaven S. Mandimutsira, Robert J. Rebman
  • Patent number: 11014899
    Abstract: Methods of drying streams that include propylene oxide. The methods may include contacting a stream that includes propylene oxide with molecular sieves. The molecular sieves may be in a drying unit, and may be regenerated. The streams that include propylene oxide may include one or more other organic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Xueyong Yang, Daniel F. White, Ha H. Nguyen, Robert J. Rebman, Chelsee A. Arceneaux
  • Publication number: 20200361888
    Abstract: Methods of drying streams that include propylene oxide. The methods may include contacting a stream that includes propylene oxide with molecular sieves. The molecular sieves may be in a drying unit, and may be regenerated. The streams that include propylene oxide may include one or more other organic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Applicant: Lyondell Chemical Technology, L.P.
    Inventors: Xueyong Yang, Daniel F. White, Ha H. Nguyen, Robert J. Rebman, Chelsee A. Arceneaux
  • Patent number: 8966839
    Abstract: A window assembly, adapted to be positioned within a window frame, includes a retainer attachable to the window frame, a transparent panel having an edge, and a frame member attached to the edge and including a lip extending along a substantial length of the frame member. The lip is secured to the retainer by a snap-fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Quiet Energy Services, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Rebman, Daniel J. Springhetti, Donald J. Saringer, Brian S. Cleveland, Robert R. Wright, III, Kevin P. Filley
  • Publication number: 20140144090
    Abstract: A window assembly, adapted to be positioned within a window frame, includes a retainer attachable to the window frame, a transparent panel having an edge, and a frame member attached to the edge and including a lip extending along a substantial length of the frame member. The lip is secured to the retainer by a snap-fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Robert J. Rebman, Daniel J. Springhetti, Donald J. Saringer, Brian S. Cleveland, Robert R. Wright, III, Kevin P. Bluff
  • Patent number: 6851238
    Abstract: The invention provides a ceiling-grid system including a main-runner and a cross-tee. The main-runner has a main-runner tee-portion including at least one opening having a frustoconical portion and a second portion. The cross-tee has a cross-tee tee-portion and a cross-tee support shoulder. The cross-tee tee-portion includes an end and a projection extending from the end. The cross-tee support shoulder is coupled to the cross-tee tee-portion and the projection is insertable into the frustoconical portion and slidable into the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Robert J. Rebman
  • Publication number: 20030172609
    Abstract: The invention provides a ceiling-grid system including a main-runner and a cross-tee. The main-runner has a main-runner tee-portion including at least one opening having a frustoconical portion and a second portion. The cross-tee has a cross-tee tee-portion and a cross-tee support shoulder. The cross-tee tee-portion includes an end and a projection extending from the end. The cross-tee support shoulder is coupled to the cross-tee tee-portion and the projection is insertable into the frustoconical portion and slidable into the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: Robert J. Rebman
  • Patent number: 6536173
    Abstract: The invention is a covering for a suspended ceiling grid system. The covering is particularly suited to be retrofitable onto an installed suspended ceiling grid system. The covering is preferably a plastic cup that can be snap fit onto the main runners or cross-tees of the installed suspended ceiling grid system, and the covering includes an elongate body having an opposed flange and lip which facilitate easy assembly and disassembly from a suspended ceiling grid system. The elongate body of the covering may be planar or non-planar. The covering may also have notches defined in the flange and lip in a suitable arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Robert J. Rebman
  • Publication number: 20020020126
    Abstract: The invention is a covering for a suspended ceiling grid system, the covering is particularly suited to be retrofitable onto an installed suspended ceiling grid system, the covering is preferably a plastic cap that can be snap fit onto the main runners or cross-tees of the installed suspended ceiling grid system, and the covering is comprised of an elongate body having an opposed flange and lip which facilitate easy assembly and disassembly from a suspended ceiling grid system. The elongate body of the covering may be planar or non-planar. The covering may also have notches defined in the flange and lip in a suitable arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Applicant: Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Robert J. Rebman
  • Patent number: 6324806
    Abstract: A covering for a suspended ceiling grid system particularly suited to be retrofitable onto an installed suspended ceiling grid system. The covering is preferably a plastic cap that can be snap fit onto the main runners of cross-tees of the installed suspended ceiling grid system, and the covering includes an elongate body having an opposed flange and lip which facilitate easy assembly and disassembly from a suspended ceiling grid system. The elongate body of the covering may be planar or non-planar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Robert J. Rebman
  • Patent number: 6305137
    Abstract: A covering for a suspended ceiling grid system, the covering is particularly suited to be retrofitable onto an installed suspended ceiling grid system, the covering is preferably a plastic cap that can be snap fit onto the main runners or cross-tees of the installed suspended ceiling grid system, and the covering is comprised of an elongate body having an opposed flange and lip which facilitate easy assembly and disassembly from a suspended ceiling grid system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Robert J. Rebman
  • Patent number: 6205732
    Abstract: A surface mounted grid system for use in association with a substructure and for supporting an array of tile panels which comprises: (a) a plurality of main runners and cross-runners adaptable arranged normal to each other. The main runner has (i) a horizontally oriented surface and spaced, non-peripheral, longitudinal side walls depending transversely therefrom and includes a plurality of spaced openings; and (ii) a downwardly depending member terminating with a horizontally disposed flange having a longitudinal marginal edge. The cross-runners have (i) a horizontally disposed flange with a transverse marginal edge and arranged in a common plane with the flange of the main runner, and (ii) an intermediate longitudinal web extending transversely from the flange and having a longitudinal projection extending beyond the transverse marginal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Acoustic Ceiling Products, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Robert J. Rebman