Patents by Inventor Ross Vail

Ross Vail 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).

  • Tower bottoms coke catching device
    Patent number: 11891581
    Abstract: A coke catching apparatus for use in hydrocarbon cracking to assist in the removal of coke and the prevention of coke build up in high coking hydrocarbon processing units. The apparatus includes a grid device for preventing large pieces of coke from entering the outlet of the process refining equipment while allowing small pieces of coke to pass through and be disposed of. The coke catching apparatus can be easily disassembled to be removed from the refining process equipment and cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cantley, Ross Vail, Kathleen Yaden, Ray Brooks
  • TOWER BOTTOMS COKE CATCHING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20230220286
    Abstract: A coke catching apparatus for use in hydrocarbon cracking to assist in the removal of coke and the prevention of coke build up in high coking hydrocarbon processing units. The apparatus includes a grid device for preventing large pieces of coke from entering the outlet of the process refining equipment while allowing small pieces of coke to pass through and be disposed of The coke catching apparatus can be easily disassembled to be removed from the refining process equipment and cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cantley, Ross Vail, Kathleen Yaden, Ray Brooks
  • Tower bottoms coke catching device
    Patent number: 11634647
    Abstract: A coke catching apparatus for use in hydrocarbon cracking to assist in the removal of coke and the prevention of coke build up in high coking hydrocarbon processing units. The apparatus includes a grid device for preventing large pieces of coke from entering the outlet of the process refining equipment while allowing small pieces of coke to pass through and be disposed of. The coke catching apparatus can be easily disassembled to be removed from the refining process equipment and cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cantley, Ross Vail, Kathleen Yaden, Ray Brooks
  • TOWER BOTTOMS COKE CATCHING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220064542
    Abstract: A coke catching apparatus for use in hydrocarbon cracking to assist in the removal of coke and the prevention of coke build up in high coking hydrocarbon processing units. The apparatus includes a grid device for preventing large pieces of coke from entering the outlet of the process refining equipment while allowing small pieces of coke to pass through and be disposed of The coke catching apparatus can be easily disassembled to be removed from the refining process equipment and cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Applicant: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cantley, Ross Vail, Kathleen Yaden, Ray Brooks
  • Tower bottoms coke catching device
    Patent number: 11203719
    Abstract: A coke catching apparatus for use in hydrocarbon cracking to assist in the removal of coke and the prevention of coke build up in high coking hydrocarbon processing units. The apparatus includes a grid device for preventing large pieces of coke from entering the outlet of the process refining equipment while allowing small pieces of coke to pass through and be disposed of. The coke catching apparatus can be easily disassembled to be removed from the refining process equipment and cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cantley, Ross Vail, Kathleen Yaden, Ray Brooks
  • TOWER BOTTOMS COKE CATCHING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20200332200
    Abstract: A coke catching apparatus for use in hydrocarbon cracking to assist in the removal of coke and the prevention of coke build up in high coking hydrocarbon processing units. The apparatus includes a grid device for preventing large pieces of coke from entering the outlet of the process refining equipment while allowing small pieces of coke to pass through and be disposed of. The coke catching apparatus can be easily disassembled to be removed from the refining process equipment and cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cantley, Ross Vail, Kathleen Yaden, Ray Brooks
  • Tower bottoms coke catching device
    Patent number: 10696906
    Abstract: A coke catching apparatus for use in hydrocarbon cracking to assist in the removal of coke and the prevention of coke build up in high coking hydrocarbon processing units. The apparatus includes a grid device for preventing large pieces of coke from entering the outlet of the process refining equipment while lowing small pieces of coke to pass through and be disposed of. The coke catching apparatus can be easily disassembled to be removed from the refining process equipment and cleaned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Marathon Petroleum Company LP
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cantley, Ross Vail, Kathleen Yaden, Ray Brooks
  • TOWER BOTTOMS COKE CATCHING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190100702
    Abstract: A coke catching apparatus for use in hydrocarbon cracking to assist in the removal of coke and the prevention of coke build up in high coking hydrocarbon processing units. The apparatus includes a grid device for preventing large pieces of coke from entering the outlet of the process refining equipment while lowing small pieces of coke to pass through and be disposed of. The coke catching apparatus can be easily disassembled to be removed from the refining process equipment and cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Marathon Petroleum Company LP
    Inventors: Gregory A. Cantley, Ross Vail, Kathleen Yaden, Ray Brooks
  • plant named ‘Orange Star’
    Patent number: PP32768
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mangifera plant named ‘Orange Star’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique flavor which includes a citrus component. Fruit lacks a long fiber and has a firmness at maturity which eases processing and cubing. Fruit flesh is orange, trees are observed disease resistant. The new variety is a Mangifera, suitable for the production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Ross Vail