Patents by Inventor Robert L. Patton

Robert L. Patton 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: 5516957
    Abstract: This invention presents a novel MgAPSO molecular sieve, containing a critical range of magnesium in the sieve framework and having a small crystallite size, which is particularly active for hydrocarbon conversion. The sieve advantageously is incorporated, along with a platinum-group metal, into a catalyst formulation which is useful for isomerization. When utilized in a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes containing ethylbenzene, a greater yield of para-xylene is obtained compared to prior-art processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Hermant W. Dandekar, David A. Lesch, Thomas M. Reynolds, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson, Gregory J. Gajda
  • Patent number: 5478787
    Abstract: This invention presents a novel MgAPSO molecular sieve, containing a critical range of magnesium: in the sieve framework and having a small crystallite size, which is particularly active for hydrocarbon conversion. The sieve advantageously is incorporated, along with a platinum-group metal, into a catalyst formulation which is useful for isomerization. When utilized in a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes containing ethylbenzene, a greater yield of para-xylene is obtained compared to prior-art processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Hemant W. Dandekar, David A. Lesch, Thomas M. Reynolds, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson, Gregory J. Gajda
  • Patent number: 5434326
    Abstract: This invention presents a novel MgAPSO molecular sieve, containing a critical range of magnesium in the sieve framework and having a small crystallite size, which is particularly active for hydrocarbon conversion. The sieve advantageously is incorporated, along with a refractory inorganic oxide, into a catalyst formulation which is useful for alkylation. When utilized in a process for alkylating an aromatic with an olefin, for example in the production of cumene or ethylbenzene, the sieve catalyst shows favorable selectivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Gregory J. Gajda, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5276236
    Abstract: This invention presents a novel MgAPSO molecular sieve, containing a critical range of magnesium in the sieve framework, which is particularly active for hydrocarbon conversion. The sieve advantageously is incorporated, along with a platinum-group metal, into a catalyst formulation which is useful for isomerization. When utilized in a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes containing ethylbenzene, a greater yield of para-xylene is obtained compared to prior-art processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson, Gregory J. Gajda
  • Patent number: 5240891
    Abstract: This invention presents a novel MgAPSO molecular sieve, containing a critical range of magnesium in the sieve framework, which is particularly active for hydrocarbon conversion. The sieve advantageously is incorporated, along with a platinum-group metal, into a catalyst formulation which is useful for isomerization. When utilized in a process for isomerizing a non-equilibrium mixture of xylenes containing ethylbenzene, a greater yield of para-xylene is obtained compared to prior-art processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Inventors: Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson, Gregory J. Gajda
  • Patent number: 5114563
    Abstract: The catalytic conversion of hydrocarbon feedstocks is affected under effective conversion process conditions in the presence of silicoaluminophosphate-based catalyst compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. Lok, Celeste A. Messina, Robert L. Patton, Richard T. Gajek, Thomas R. Cannan, Edith M. Flanigen
  • Patent number: 5057295
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of BO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(B.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline port system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (B.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fraction of boron, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Richard T. Gajek, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5032368
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GaO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(Ga.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ga.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of gallium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5013535
    Abstract: Aluminophosphate-based molecular sieve compositions having the crystal structure of AlPO.sub.4 -54 are stabilized against framework collapse or conversion to other crystal structures by treatment in their hydrated state with boric acid or salts thereof. The stabiized products are characterized, in addition to their essential AlPO.sub.4 -54 structure, by the presence of at least 6 ppm of extraneous boron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Robert L. Bedard, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4992250
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GeO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(Ge.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" represent per mole of (Ge.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" present the mole fractions of germanium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as absorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4985151
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of ELO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 framework oxide units are disclosed. The molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; "EL" represents at least one element capable of forming a framework oxide unit; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of elements(s) "EL", aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as framework oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 15, 1991
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Lawrence D. Vail, Edith M. Flanigen, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4973460
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of LiO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Li.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Li.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of lithium, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson, David A. Lesch
  • Patent number: 4973785
    Abstract: Crystalline molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of ELO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, SiO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 framework oxide units are disclosed. The molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (EL.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; "EL" represents at least one element capable of forming a framework oxide unit; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of element(s) "EL", aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as framework oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 27, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Brent M. T. Lok, Bonita K. Marcus, Lawrence D. Vail, Edith M. Flanigen, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4952383
    Abstract: Molecular sieves having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of BO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (B.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (B.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of boron, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. The use of these molecular sieves as adsorbents, catalysts etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson, Richard T. Gajek
  • Patent number: 4940570
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of BeO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR:(Be.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Be.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of beryllium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4938937
    Abstract: A novel crystalline aluminophosphate of the molecular sieve type, denominated AlPO.sub.4 -34, is prepared by hydrothermal synthesis from reactive sources of aluminum and phosphorus and an organic templating agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: David A. Lesch, Naomi Woodard, Robert L. Patton
  • Patent number: 4913888
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of AsO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (As.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (As.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of arsenic, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4894213
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of AsO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2, PO.sub.2 and SiO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (As.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (As.sub.w Al.sub.x P.sub.y Si.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "w", "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of arsenic, aluminum, phosphorus and silicon, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1990
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4888167
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of GeO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Ge.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Ge.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represent the mole fractions of germanium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 4851106
    Abstract: Molecular sieve compositions having three-dimensional microporous framework structures of CrO.sub.2, AlO.sub.2 and PO.sub.2 tetrahedral oxide units are disclosed. These molecular sieves have an empirical chemical composition on an anhydrous basis expressed by the formula:mR: (Cr.sub.x Al.sub.Y P.sub.z)O.sub.2wherein "R" represents at least one organic templating agent present in the intracrystalline pore system; "m" represents the molar amount of "R" present per mole of (Cr.sub.x Al.sub.y P.sub.z)O.sub.2 ; and "x", "y" and "z" represents the mole fractions of chromium, aluminum and phosphorus, respectively, present as tetrahedral oxides. Their use as adsorbents, catalysts, etc. is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: UOP
    Inventors: Edith M. Flanigen, Brent M. T. Lok, Robert L. Patton, Stephen T. Wilson