Patents by Inventor Ryan J. Hulse

Ryan J. Hulse 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: 11884607
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane, the process comprising providing a reactant stream comprising hydrogen iodide and at least one trifluoroacetyl halide selected from the group consisting of trifluoroacetyl chloride, trifluoroacetyl fluoride, trifluoroacetyl bromide, and combinations thereof, reacting the reactant stream in the presence of a first catalyst at a first reaction temperature from about 25° C. to about 400° C. to produce an intermediate product stream comprising trifluoroacetyl iodide, and reacting the intermediate product stream in the presence of a second catalyst at a second reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 600° C. to produce a final product stream comprising the trifluoroiodomethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Haridasan K. Nair, Glenn Matthies, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Terris Yang, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Banavali
  • Publication number: 20230348769
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides minimum-boiling, homogeneous azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethylcyclobutane (“TFMCB”) with each of ethanol, n-pentane, cyclopentane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Patent number: 11739243
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides minimum-boiling, homogeneous azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethylcyclobutane (“TFMCB”) with each of ethanol, n-pentane, cyclopentane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20230190598
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a formulation comprising a fluoroolefin, an amine neutralizer, a fixative polymer, and a solvent. The formulation may be trans-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze(E)), and the amine neutralizer may be triethanolamine (TEA), triisopropanolamine (TIPA), or a mixture thereof. The formulation may be suitable for use as a personal care product, such as a hair spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Gregory L. Smith, Anthony M. Anzalone, Barry Setiawan, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Patent number: 11555136
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCl), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCl) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Haridasan K. Nair
  • Publication number: 20220396536
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane, the process comprising providing a reactant stream comprising hydrogen iodide and at least one trifluoroacetyl halide selected from the group consisting of trifluoroacetyl chloride, trifluoroacetyl fluoride, trifluoroacetyl bromide, and combinations thereof, reacting the reactant stream in the presence of a first catalyst at a first reaction temperature from about 25° C. to about 400° C. to produce an intermediate product stream comprising trifluoroacetyl iodide, and reacting the intermediate product stream in the presence of a second catalyst at a second reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 600° C. to produce a final product stream comprising the trifluoroiodomethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Haridasan K. Nair, Glenn Matthies, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Terris Yang, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Banavali
  • Patent number: 11459284
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane, the process comprising providing a reactant stream comprising hydrogen iodide and at least one trifluoroacetyl halide selected from the group consisting of trifluoroacetyl chloride, trifluoroacetyl fluoride, trifluoroacetyl bromide, and combinations thereof, reacting the reactant stream in the presence of a first catalyst at a first reaction temperature from about 25° C. to about 400° C. to produce an intermediate product stream comprising trifluoroacetyl iodide, and reacting the intermediate product stream in the presence of a second catalyst at a second reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 600° C. to produce a final product stream comprising the trifluoroiodomethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Haridasan K. Nair, Glenn Matthies, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Terris Yang, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Banavali
  • Patent number: 11344761
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ca), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ca) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ca) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) having a boiling point of about ?24.46° C.±0.30° C. at a pressure of about 14.40 psia±0.30 psia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Daniel C. Merkel, Haiyou Wang, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Patent number: 11318338
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) having a boiling point of about ?22.70° C.±0.30° C. at a pressure of about 14.30 psia±0.30 psia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Daniel C. Merkel, Haiyou Wang, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20220073803
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCl), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCl) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Haridasan K. Nair
  • Patent number: 11208582
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCl), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCl) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Haridasan K. Nair
  • Publication number: 20210348044
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides minimum-boiling, homogeneous azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethylcyclobutane (“TFMCB”) with each of ethanol, n-pentane, cyclopentane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20210171423
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane, the process comprising providing a reactant stream comprising hydrogen iodide and at least one trifluoroacetyl halide selected from the group consisting of trifluoroacetyl chloride, trifluoroacetyl fluoride, trifluoroacetyl bromide, and combinations thereof, reacting the reactant stream in the presence of a first catalyst at a first reaction temperature from about 25° C. to about 400° C. to produce an intermediate product stream comprising trifluoroacetyl iodide, and reacting the intermediate product stream in the presence of a second catalyst at a second reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 600° C. to produce a final product stream comprising the trifluoroiodomethane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Haridasan K. Nair, Glenn Matthies, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Terris Yang, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Banavali
  • Patent number: 10954177
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a process for producing trifluoroiodomethane, the process comprising providing a reactant stream comprising hydrogen iodide and at least one trifluoroacetyl halide selected from the group consisting of trifluoroacetyl chloride, trifluoroacetyl fluoride, trifluoroacetyl bromide, and combinations thereof, reacting the reactant stream in the presence of a first catalyst at a first reaction temperature from about 25° C. to about 400° C. to produce an intermediate product stream comprising trifluoroacetyl iodide, and reacting the intermediate product stream in the presence of a second catalyst at a second reaction temperature from about 200° C. to about 600° C. to produce a final product stream comprising the trifluoroiodomethane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Haridasan K. Nair, Glenn Matthies, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Terris Yang, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Banavali
  • Publication number: 20200377366
    Abstract: A process for the manufacture of hydrogen iodide (HI) from hydrogen (H2) and elemental iodine (I2) dissolved in a suitable solvent with use of at least one catalyst selected from the group of platinum, palladium, nickel, cobalt, iron, nickel oxide, cobalt oxide, and iron oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Haridasan K. Nair, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20200369933
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCl), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining trifluoroacetyl chloride (CF3COCl) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Haridasan K. Nair
  • Publication number: 20200231774
    Abstract: A blowing agent composition includes a blowing agent and a nucleating agent. The nucleating agent includes 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethylcyclobutane. The 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethylcyclobutane is present in the blowing agent composition in an amount from about 0.5 wt. % to about 7 wt. % of the blowing agent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Rajiv Ratna Singh, Ryan J. Hulse, Bin Yu
  • Publication number: 20200199501
    Abstract: The use of compositions comprising 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethyl cyclobutane (TFMCB) as a solvent are disclosed, wherein the TFMCB may be formulated into solvent compositions including a co-solvent such as ethanol or trans-dichloroethylene (trans-DCE). The solvent compositions may be in the form of a sprayable aerosol composition, and may be used for applications including degreasing or removal of coatings such as paints and adhesives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Rajiv Ratna Singh, Ryan J. Hulse, Bin Yu
  • Publication number: 20200205318
    Abstract: A heat transfer fluid including 1-trifluoromethyl-1,2,2-trifluorocyclobutane (TFMCB) for high temperature heat transfer applications and environmental and safety requirements, which is non-flammable (and has no flash point below 100° F.), has low toxicity, an ODP of <0.01 and a GWP of 44, is dielectric and electrically stable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan J. Hulse, Robert J. Stewart, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Joshua Close
  • Publication number: 20200199427
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides minimum-boiling, homogeneous azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of 1,2,2-trifluoro-1-trifluoromethylcyclobutane (“TFMCB”) with each of ethanol, n-pentane, cyclopentane, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene, and perfluoro(2-methyl-3-pentanone).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Robert J. Stewart, Ryan J. Hulse