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).

  • 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
  • Patent number: 10662135
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and hexafluoroacetone (HFA), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining hexafluoroacetone (HFA) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising hexafluoroacetone (HFA) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) having a boiling point of about ?29.84° 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 26, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Haiyou Wang, Daniel C. Merkel, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Patent number: 10647645
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225zc), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225zc) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225zc) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) having a boiling point of about ?25.63° C.±0.30° C. at a pressure of about 14.44 psia±0.30 psia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Daniel C. Merkel, Haiyou Wang, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Patent number: 10647644
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and hexafluoropropene (HFP), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining hexafluoropropene (HFP) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising hexafluoropropene (HFP) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) having a boiling point of about ?31.21° C.±0.30° C. at a pressure of about 14.21 psia±0.30 psia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Daniel C. Merkel, Haiyou Wang, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20200115304
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225zc), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225zc) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene (HFO-1225zc) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) having a boiling point of about ?25.63° C.±0.30° C. at a pressure of about 14.44 psia±0.30 psia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Daniel C. Merkel, Haiyou Wang, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20200114188
    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: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Daniel C. Merkel, Haiyou Wang, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20200114187
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and 1,1,1,2,2,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227 ca), 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: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Daniel C. Merkel, Haiyou Wang, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20200115303
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and hexafluoropropene (HFP), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining hexafluoropropene (HFP) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising hexafluoropropene (HFP) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) having a boiling point of about ?31.21° C.±0.30° C. at a pressure of about 14.21 psia±0.30 psia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Daniel C. Merkel, Haiyou Wang, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20200115305
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides azeotrope or azeotrope-like compositions including trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) and hexafluoroacetone (HFA), and a method of forming an azeotrope or azeotrope-like composition comprising the step of combining hexafluoroacetone (HFA) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) to form an azeotrope or azeotrope-like comprising hexafluoroacetone (HFA) and trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I) having a boiling point of about ?29.84° C.±0.30° C. at a pressure of about 14.40 psia±0.30 psia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Christian Jungong, Haiyou Wang, Daniel C. Merkel, Hang T. Pham, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20200062679
    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 23, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Haridasan K. Nair, Glenn Matthies, Rajiv Ratna Singh, Terris Yang, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Banavali
  • Patent number: 9994751
    Abstract: An absorptive refrigeration method that employs a refrigerant comprising one or more hydrofluoroolefin or hydrochlorofluoroolefin refrigerants, and an oil selected from the group consisting of a polyalkyene glycol oil, a poly alpha olefin oil, a mineral oil and a polyolester oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh
  • Patent number: 9950973
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,3-dichloro-3,3-difluoroprop-1-ene (HCFO-1232zd) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such compositions are useful as a feed stock or intermediate in the production of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa),1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd), and 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Hsueh Sung Tung, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Hang T. Pham
  • Patent number: 9950974
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,3,3-trichloro-3-fluoroprop-1-ene (HCFO-1231zd) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such compositions are useful as a feed stock or intermediate in the production of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa), 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd), and 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Hsueh Sung Tung, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Hang T. Pham
  • Publication number: 20180057433
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,3,3-trichloro-3-fluoroprop-1-ene (HCFO-1231zd) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such compositions are useful as a feed stock or intermediate in the production of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa),1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd), and 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Hsueh Sung Tung, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Hang T. Pham
  • Publication number: 20180057430
    Abstract: Azeotropic or azeotrope-like mixtures of 1,3-dichloro-3,3-difluoroprop-1-ene (HCFO-1232zd) and hydrogen fluoride (HF). Such compositions are useful as a feed stock or intermediate in the production of 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa), 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene (HCFO-1233zd), and 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel C. Merkel, Konstantin A. Pokrovski, Hsueh Sung Tung, Haiyou Wang, Ryan J. Hulse, Hang T. Pham
  • Publication number: 20170321328
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a degreasing apparatus which may be made at least partially, or substantially, of at least one plastic material, for use with solvents having relatively low boiling points that are chemically compatible with plastic materials, such as 1233zd (1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-propene, CF3CH?CHCl). Plastic degreasing apparatuses may comprise a tank comprising a side wall and a bottom wall, a partition coupled to a lower portion of the tank, dividing the tank into an immersion sump and a vaporizing sump, a heating element located within the vaporizing sump, and a condensing element positioned above the lower portion, wherein at least one of the side wall, the bottom wall, and the partition is made of a plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Joshua A. Crayne, Jon T. Herdlein, Anthony M. Anzalone, Ryan J. Hulse
  • Publication number: 20160123632
    Abstract: Absorptive refrigeration methods and systems that comprise refrigerant comprising one or more hydrofluoroolefin and/or hydrochlorofluoroolefins, and a solvent or absorbent selected from the group consisting of a polyalkyene glycol oil, a poly alpha olefin oil, a mineral oil and/or a polyolester oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Samuel F. Yana Motta, Mark W. Spatz, Ryan J. Hulse, Rajiv Ratna Singh
  • Publication number: 20140366540
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to working fluids and their use in processes wherein the working fluids comprise compounds having the structure of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of: H, F, Cl, Br, and C1-C6 alkyl, at least C6 aryl, at least C3 cycloalkyl, and C6-C15 alkylaryl optionally substituted with at least one F, Cl, or Br, wherein formula (I) contains at least one F and at least one Cl or Br, provided that if any R is Br, then the compound does not have hydrogen. The working fluids are useful in Rankine cycle systems for efficiently converting waste heat generated from industrial processes, such as electric power generation from fuel cells, into mechanical energy or further to electric power. The working fluids of the invention are also useful in equipment employing other thermal energy conversion processes and cycles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Zyhowski, Ryan J. Hulse, Haridasan K. Nair, David Nalewajek, Rajiv R. Singh
  • Patent number: 8883707
    Abstract: Provided are azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions of PF5 and HF, and methods of making such compositions. Such azeotropic and azeotrope-like compositions can be used, for example, in processes for producing LiPF6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Hulse, Rajat S. Basu, Matthew H. Luly
  • Patent number: 8820079
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are directed to working fluids and their use in processes wherein the working fluids comprise compounds having the structure of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of: H, F, Cl, Br, and C1-C6 alkyl, at least C6 aryl, at least C3 cycloalkyl, and C6-C15 alkylaryl optionally substituted with at least one F, Cl, or Br, wherein formula (I) contains at least one F and at least one Cl or Br, provided that if any R is Br, then the compound does not have hydrogen. The working fluids are useful in Rankine cycle systems for efficiently converting waste heat generated from industrial processes, such as electric power generation from fuel cells, into mechanical energy or further to electric power. The working fluids of the invention are also useful in equipment employing other thermal energy conversion processes and cycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Zyhowski, Ryan J. Hulse, Haridasan K. Nair, David Nalewajek, Rajiv R. Singh