Patents by Inventor Rune Wendelbo

Rune Wendelbo 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: 7533587
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and a method for mass analyses of an array of samples contained in distinct sample holders. The sample holders are placed on a plurality of sensors which preferably comprise an array of microbalances providing output signals comprising mass data on the array of samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan E. Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ib-Rune Johansen, Ivar M. Dahl, Britta G. Fismen, Richard Blom, Dag T. Wang, Morten Gulliksen, Martin Plassen
  • Patent number: 7533586
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and a method for mass analyses of an array of samples contained in distinct sample holders. The sample holders are placed on a plurality of sensors which preferably comprise an array of microbalances providing output signals comprising mass data on the array of samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan E. Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ib-Rune Johansen, Ivar M. Dahl, Britta G. Fismen, Richard Blom, Dag T. Wang, Morten Gulliksen, Martin Plassen
  • Patent number: 7410804
    Abstract: A process of forming an array of powder samples arranged in predefined locations where all samples have a flat surface in a common plane has been developed. A main support having at least N perforations from a first surface of the main support through a second surface of the main support in predefined locations. The main support is equipped with a flat support temporarily attached to its first surface. All samples are loaded simultaneously. A flat surface of each sample, where the flat surfaces are a common plane, is formed by forcing the samples within the perforations against the flat support. The samples are retained in position within the perforations against the flat support using at least one cover. The flat surfaces of the samples are in predefined locations and are all in a common plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan E. Akporiaye, Ivar M. Dahl, Arne Karlsson, Gregory J. Lewis, Richard S. Kempf, Amit J. Patel, Brent J. Anderson, Russell D. Schumaker, Nanette Greenlay
  • Patent number: 7341707
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for production of microporous crystalline metalloaluminium phosphates (ELAPO) based adsorbents or catalysts by in-situ crystallisation of ELAPO inside a formed body. First the formed body containing aluminium phosphate (AIPO) and binder is prepared, thereafter the organic structure directing agent, EL source and water are added and finally ELAPO is crystallised in-situ at elevated temperature and pressure, while keeping the shape and size of the formed body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Polymers Holding AS
    Inventors: Terje Fuglerud, Arne Gidløv Grønvold, Rune Wendelbo, Åse Slagtern, Ivar Martin Dahl
  • Patent number: 7341706
    Abstract: The invention concerns a simple and cheap method for production of microporous crystalline metalloaluminiumphosphates (ELAPO) for use as adsorbent or catalyst by wholly or partially filling the pores of particles containing aluminum phosphate (AIPO) with an aqueous mixture containing an active source of metal and an organic structure directing agent and perform crystallization at elevated temperature under autogenous pressure to form crystals of ELAPO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: Polymers Holding AS
    Inventors: Terje Fuglerud, Arne Gidløv Grønvold, Eddy Walther Hansen, Ivar Martin Dahl, Åse Slagtern, Rune Wendelbo
  • Patent number: 7288411
    Abstract: A process for simultaneously testing a plurality of catalysts using combinatorial chemistry has been developed. The process involves containing the plurality of catalysts in an array of parallel reactors with each reactor containing a bed of catalyst. Each bed of catalyst is then simultaneously contacted, at reaction conditions, with a reactant to form an effluent of each reactor. The reactant or an inert fluid is at a space velocity sufficient to fluidize the catalyst beds. Each of the effluents is analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Duncan E. Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ivar M. Dahl, Rune Wendelbo, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche, Gavin P. Towler, Ralph D. Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20070245840
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and a method for mass analyses of an array of samples contained in distinct sample holders. The sample holders are placed on a plurality of sensors which preferably comprise an array of microbalances providing output signals comprising mass data on the array of samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ib-Rune Johansen, Ivar Dahl, Britta Fismen, Richard Blom, Dag Wang, Morten Gulliksen, Martin Plassen
  • Patent number: 7279131
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and a method for mass analyses of an array of samples contained in distinct sample holders. The sample holders are placed on a plurality of sensors which preferably comprise an array of microbalances providing output signals comprising mass data on the array of samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan E. Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ib-Rune Johansen, Ivar M. Dahl, Britta G. Fismen, Richard Blom, Dag T. Wang, Morten Gulliksen, Martin Plassen
  • Publication number: 20060240567
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide tag and a method using said polypeptide tag sequence for immobilizing a protein on a microporous material, said microporous material is selected from the group consisting of zeolite or similar solid surfaces whereby loss of activity of said protein is less than 10% of the initial activity prior to immobilization, the method comprising the steps of: 1. Selecting a polypeptide tag capable of binding to the surface, 2. Immobilizing said protein by the steps of: attaching said polypeptide tag to the protein, and binding said polypeptide tag to the solid surface where step (a) and (b) is performed simultaneously or sequentially and when performed sequentially, the order of step (a) and (b) is random, subject to the limitation that the polypeptide tag does not consist only of histidine residues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Stanley Brown, Rune Wendelbo, Sanne Nygaard
  • Publication number: 20060024837
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and a method for mass analyses of an array of samples contained in distinct sample holders. The sample holders are placed on a plurality of sensors which preferably comprise an array of microbalances providing output signals comprising mass data on the array of samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ib-Rune Johansen, Ivar Dahl, Britta Fismen, Richard Blom, Dag Wang, Morten Gulliksen, Martin Plassen
  • Publication number: 20060002819
    Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and a method for mass analyses of an array of samples contained in distinct sample holders. The sample holders are placed on a plurality of sensors which preferably comprise an array of microbalances providing output signals comprising mass data on the array of samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ib-Rune Johansen, Ivar Dahl, Britta Fismen, Richard Blom, Dag Wang, Morten Gulliksen, Martin Plassen
  • Publication number: 20050171394
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for production of microporous crystalline metalloaluminiumphosphates (ELAPO) based adsorbents or catalysts by in-situ crystallisation of ELAPO inside a formed body. First the formed body containing aluminium phosphate (AlPO) and binder is prepared, thereafter the organic structure directing agent, EL source and water are added and finally ELAPO is crystallised in-situ at elevated temperature and pressure, while keeping the shape and size of the formed body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Inventors: Terje Fuglerud, Arne Gronvold, Rune Wendelbo, Ase Slagtern, Ivar Dahl
  • Publication number: 20050090019
    Abstract: A process of forming an array of powder samples arranged in predefined locations where all samples have a flat surface in a common plane has been developed. A main support having at least N perforations from a first surface of the main support through a second surface of the main support in predefined locations. The main support is equipped with a flat support temporarily attached to its first surface. All samples are loaded simultaneously. A flat surface of each sample, where the flat surfaces are a common plane, is formed by forcing the samples within the perforations against the flat support. The samples are retained in position within the perforations against the flat support using at least one cover. The flat surfaces of the samples are in predefined locations and are all in a common plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan Akporiaye, Ivar Dahl, Arne Karlsson, Gregory Lewis, Richard Kempf, Amit Patel, Brent Anderson, Russell Schumaker, Nanette Greenlay
  • Publication number: 20050003956
    Abstract: The invention concerns a simple and cheap method for production of microporous crystalline metalloaluminiumphosphates (ELAPO) for use as adsorbent or catalyst by wholly or partially filling the pores of particles containing aluminium phosphate (AIPO) with an aqueous mixture containing an active source of metal and an organic structure directing agent and perform crystallisation at elevated temperature under autogenous pressure to form crystals of ELAPO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventors: Terje Fuglerud, Arne Gronvold, Eddy Hansen, Ivar Dahl, Ase Slagtern, Rune Wendelbo
  • Patent number: 6821486
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-autoclave and details of its design, a method for automated synthesis of zeolites in the multi-autoclave, and furthermore, to applications of the multi-autoclave for an automated synthesis which is optimized simultaneously with regard to several synthesis parameters in the synthesis of zeolites. The multi-autoclave consists typically of a pressure vessel/autoclave having from 10 to 10,000 small, separated chambers lined with an inert material, with each chamber typically having a volume of 0.2-2 ml. The chambers preferably are formed as through-going perforations in a central block and the perforations are sealed by balls, septa, stoppers or such which are placed at the bottom and top of each through-going perforation. Metal plates are placed over and under the central block so that a closing mechanism is pressed against the edges of the perforations with sufficient load to enable the chambers to be filled with aqueous mixtures and to be heated to 200° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Sinvent AS
    Inventors: Duncan Akporiaye, Ivar Martin Dahl, Arne Karlsson, Rune Wendelbo
  • Patent number: 6806093
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for forming an array of powder samples arranged in predefined locations where all samples have a flat surface in a common plane has been developed. A monolithic block having a main support section having at least N perforations from a first surface of the main support through a second surface of the main support in predefined locations, where N is the number of samples in the array is provided. The monolithic block also has a flat support section covering the perforations of the main support section. All N samples are loaded simultaneously with sample X in perforation X of the main support where X is an integer from 1 to N. A flat surface of each sample where the flat surfaces are a common plane is formed by forcing the samples within the perforations against the flat support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Rune Wendelbo, Duncan E. Akporiaye, Ivar M. Dahl, Arne Karlsson, Gregory J. Lewis, David S. Bem, Andrzej Z. Ringwelski, Richard C. Murray, Jr., Cheryl M. Surman
  • Patent number: 6776963
    Abstract: A multiple parallel catalytic reactor assembly has been developed. The assembly has (1) a plurality of vessels for containing catalyst, each vessel having an open end and a fluid permeable end; (2) a plurality of bottoms, each bottom having an open end and a closed end with the plurality being supported by a single first support plurality of vessels positioned within the plurality of bottoms; (3) a plurality of tops supported by a single second support with the plurality of tops engaged with the plurality of bottoms to form a plurality of sealed independent reaction chambers; (4) a plurality of first fluid conduits in fluid communication with the reaction chambers; (5) a plurality of second fluid conduits in fluid communication with the reaction chambers; and (6) a plurality of microporous structures in alignment with the open ends of said vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Duncan E. Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ivar M. Dahl, Rune Wendelbo
  • Patent number: 6770245
    Abstract: A multiple parallel processing assembly has been developed. The assembly has (1) a plurality of vessels for containing material, each vessel having an open end and a fluid permeable end (2) a plurality of bottoms, each bottom having an open end and a closed end with the plurality being supported by a single first support plurality of vessels positioned within the plurality of bottoms; (3) a plurality of tops supported by a single second support with the plurality of tops engaged with the plurality of bottoms to form a plurality of sealed independent chambers; and (4) a plurality of fluid conduits in fluid communication with the chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Duncan E. Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ivar M. Dahl, Rune Wendelbo
  • Publication number: 20040077094
    Abstract: A process for simultaneously testing a plurality of catalysts using combinatorial chemistry has been developed. The process involves containing the plurality of catalysts in an array of parallel reactors with each reactor containing a bed of catalyst. Each bed of catalyst is then simultaneously contacted, at reaction conditions, with a reactant to form an effluent of each reactor. The reactant or an inert fluid is at a space velocity sufficient to fluidize the catalyst beds. Each of the effluents is analyzed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Duncan E. Akporiaye, Arne Karlsson, Ivar M. Dahl, Rune Wendelbo, Kurt M. Vanden Bussche, Gavin P. Towler, Ralph D. Gillespie
  • Patent number: 6688180
    Abstract: A multi-test assembly for evaluating, detecting and monitoring processes at elevated pressure is described. The Mufti-test assembly has a pressure vessel equipped with trays or plates with a multitude of individual test cells, an optional lid for sealing the cells, and a system for the detection and/or monitoring of the processes in each individual test cell, in situ. Uses of the invention are detection of solid structure formation or phase transformation in, for example, hydrocarbon systems or mixtures of hydrocarbon and water, and also in an automated test which is optimized simultaneously with regard to several test parameters in the testing of inhibitors for gas hydrate formation. The multi-test assembly has built-in systems for pressure and temperature control. The assembly may also be connected to a set-up for the automatic dosing of reagents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Sinvent AS
    Inventors: Are Lund, Duncan E. Akporiaye, Davoud Tayebi, Rune Wendelbo, Kai W. Hjarbo, Arne Karlsson, Ivar Martin Dahl