Patents by Inventor Scott T. Matteucci

Scott T. Matteucci 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: 20170216759
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for purification of a carbon dioxide feedstock, for example from a production well, which comprises carbon dioxide and gaseous and liquid C1+ hydrocarbons. Specifically, a carbon dioxide feedstream is passed through one or more separation unit wherein each separation unit removes one or more C1+ hydrocarbon from the carbon dioxide feedstream to provide a richer carbon dioxide gas stream. The process comprises one or more separation unit which employs an adsorption media and has an adsorption step and a media regeneration step wherein the regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process. One embodiment of this method provides for the use of a different regenerable adsorbent media in two or more separation units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, Ajay N. Badhwar, H. Robert Goltz, Jonathan W. Leister, Nicholas J. Shurgott
  • Publication number: 20170066987
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for recovering condensable components from a gas stream, in particular, heavier hydrocarbons from a gas stream. The present process uses solid adsorbent media to remove said heavier hydrocarbons wherein the adsorbent media is regenerated in a continuous fashion in a continuous adsorbent media counter-current regeneration system using a stripping gas to provide a regenerated adsorbent media and a product gas comprising heavier hydrocarbons from a loaded adsorbent media. The improvement is the use of a portion of the product gas from the regeneration unit as the stripping gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Leister, Ajay N. Badhwar, Ross E. Dugas, H. Robert Goltz, Scott T. Matteucci
  • Publication number: 20170066988
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved process for recovering condensable components from a gas stream, in particular, heavier hydrocarbons from a gas stream. The present process uses solid adsorbent media to remove said heavier hydrocarbons wherein the adsorbent media is regenerated in a continuous fashion in a continuous adsorbent media co-current regeneration system using a stripping gas to provide a regenerated adsorbent media and a product gas comprising heavier hydrocarbons from a loaded adsorbent media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan W. Leister, Ajay N. Badhwar, Ross E. Dugas, H. Robert Goltz, Scott T. Matteucci
  • Publication number: 20160355743
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the separation of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons or propane and heavier hydrocarbons from natural gas to provide a methane-rich natural gas stream and less volatile natural gas liquids (NGLs). This method provides for the use of a regenerable adsorbent media comprising a porous cross-linked polymeric adsorbent, a pyrolized macroporous polymer, or mixtures thereof, which is regenerated by a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) process, temperature swing adsorption (TSA) process, or combination of the two. Said regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or preferably as a continuous process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, H. Robert Goltz, Ajay N. Badhwar, Nicholas J. Shurgott
  • Publication number: 20160340596
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of sequentially separating and recovering one or more NGLs (129, 229) from a natural gas feedstream (3). Specifically, a raw natural gas feedstream (3) is passed through two or more NGLs separation unit (100, 200) wherein each separation unit removes one or more NGLs from the natural gas feedstream to provide a methane-rich natural gas supply (205). Each separation unit employs an adsorption media and has an adsorption step and a media regeneration step wherein the regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process. One embodiment of this method provides for the use of a different regenerable adsorbent media in each separation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Scott T. MATTEUCCI, H. Robert GOLTZ, Ajay N. BADHWAR, Nicholas J. SHURGOTT, Jonathan W. LEISTER
  • Publication number: 20160340595
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method to reduce the environmental impact of flaring a natural gas feedstream by removing and recovering some or all natural gas liquids (NGLs) (29) from the natural gas feedstream (3) prior to flaring (100). One embodiment of the present method provides for the use of a regenerable adsorbent media to remove the NGLs from the natural gas which can be regenerated by a microwave heating system. Said regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Scott T. MATTEUCCI, Ajay N. BADHWAR, Nicholas J. SHURGOTT, H. Robert GOLTZ
  • Patent number: 9499712
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for use as elastomeric roof coatings having excellent infrared (IR) reflectivity which comprise (i) one or more elastomeric copolymer having a measured glass transition temperature (measured Tg) of from ?100 to 0° C. and one or more mesoporous filler, preferably a mesoporous filler that is substantially free of organic groups or residues, the mesoporous filler chosen from mesoporous silica, mesoporous aluminosilicates and mesoporous alumina, wherein the composition has a pigment volume concentration (% PVC) of from 0.1 to 15%. Such compositions provide aqueous or solvent borne clearcoats that can go over existing, already painted or colorcoated roof or wall substrates to preserve their finish or appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignees: Rohm and Haas Company, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Joseph M. Rokowski, Beata A. Kilos, Scott T. Matteucci
  • Publication number: 20160333275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of separating and recovering NGLs from a natural gas feedstream. Specifically, the present method allows for the separation of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons and/or propane and heavier hydrocarbons from a raw natural gas feedstream to provide pipeline quality natural gas. One embodiment of this method provides for the use of a regenerable adsorbent media which is regenerated by a microwave heating system. Said regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, Ajay N. Badhwar, Nicholas J. Shurgott, H. Robert Goltz
  • Publication number: 20160333165
    Abstract: The inventions is directed to a method for recovering support materials used in an additive manufacturing process. The method comprises exposing a precursor additive manufactured article comprised of a water soluble support polymer and an insoluble material to water. The water soluble support polymer is dissolved in the water. The remaining article is then removed from the water. The dissolved water soluble polymer is precipitated from the water. The precipitated polymer is separated from the water and any remaining water removed to recover the water soluble support polymer. The recovered water soluble support polymer may then be re-used to make further additive manufactured articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Roland Bayer, Scott T. Matteucci, Aleksander J. Pyzik, Sharon Allen, Mary Anne Leugers, Daniel L. Dermody, Robert S. Moglia
  • Publication number: 20160329585
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a microbial fuel cell comprising: A) an anode containing one or more conductive materials which is arranged to provide flow paths for electrons through the conductive material and to form flow paths for fluid material through passages formed in the conductive material, B) electrogenic microbes in electrical contact with the anode, C) biodegradable material disposed in a fluid, D) a cathode containing one or more conductive materials adapted such that the cathode can be contacted with an oxygen containing gas, E) an anion exchange membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode; and, F) a conduit for electrons which forms a circuit in contact with both the anode and the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Sten A. Wallin, Scott T. Matteucci
  • Publication number: 20160319210
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for running natural gas powered stationary combustion systems, such as an internal combustion engine, a furnace, a fired heater, a power plant, an incinerator, and the like. In one embodiment of the present method, ethane and heavier hydrocarbons or propane and heavier hydrocarbons (29) are removed (90) from a natural gas feedstream (3) to provide the methane-rich natural gas stream (5) used to fuel the stationary combustion system (100). One embodiment of this method provides for the use of a regenerable adsorbent media to remove the higher hydrocarbons which is regenerated by a microwave heating system. Said regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, Ajay N. Badhwar, Nicholas J. Shurgott, H. Robert Goltz
  • Publication number: 20160237233
    Abstract: Prepare a polymer foam by expanding a foamable polymer composition of a copolymer component and a blowing agent where the copolymer component accounts for more than 50 weight-percent of the total polymer weight in the foamable polymer composition and is one or more than one styrene-carboxylic acid copolymer having an acid number of 20 or higher while the blowing agent comprises a fluorinated blowing agent, less than 70 weight-percent of which is 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane and less than five weight-percent is carbon dioxide and C3-C5 hydrocarbons make up less than 30 mole-percent of the blowing agent; expand the foamable polymer composition into a polymer foam having an average cell size of less than 0.5 millimeters where the copolymer composition is a continuous phase in the polymer foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicants: Dow Global Technologies LLC, Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence S. Hood, Stéphane Costeux, Scott T. Matteucci
  • Patent number: 9370735
    Abstract: A composition comprising a mesoporous silica having grafted therewith an ionic liquid to form a mesoporous silica composition offers desirable levels of functionality, sorption, specific surface functionalization, and selectivity for polar gas/non-polar gas and olefin/paraffin separations. One particular embodiment employs silylated 3,3?-(2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diyl)bis(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium)bis-((trifluoromethyl-sulfonyl)amide as the ionic liquid. The mesoporous silica composition may be configured as, for example, a membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Deepak Akolekar, Victor J. Sussman, M J. Yanjarappa, Phani Kiran Bollapragada, Scott T. Matteucci, Peter N. Nickias
  • Patent number: 9353233
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyisocyanurate and/or polyurethane foams containing non-porous silica particles derived from mesoporous cellular foams, wherein the polyisocyanurate and/or polyurethane foams have enhanced heat and/or fire resistance. Processes for making such foams and methods of using them are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, William G. Stobby, Daniel T. Youmans, Jr., Beata A. Kilos, Cathy L. Tway, Dean Millar, Kevin J. Bouck
  • Publication number: 20160145517
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the separation of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons or propane and heavier hydrocarbons from natural gas to provide a methane-rich natural gas stream and less volatile natural gas liquids (NGLs). This method provides for passing a natural gas feedstream though a regenerable adsorbent media which adsorbs the NGLs to provides the methane rich natural gas product. The regenerable adsorbent media of the present invention is a cross-linked macroporous polymeric adsorbent media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, H. Robert Goltz, Ajay N. Badhwar
  • Publication number: 20160136614
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the separation of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons or propane and heavier hydrocarbons from natural gas to provide a methane-rich natural gas stream and less volatile natural gas liquids (NGLs). This method provides for the use of a regenerable adsorbent media which is regenerated by a microwave heating system. Said regeneration step may be operated as a batch process, a semi-continuous process, or a continuous process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, H. Robert Goltz, Ajay N. Badhwar
  • Publication number: 20160122671
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for the separation of ethane and heavier hydrocarbons or propane and heavier hydrocarbons from natural gas to provide a methane-rich natural gas stream and less volatile natural gas liquids (NGLs). This method provides for passing a natural gas feedstream though a regenerable adsorbent media which adsorbs the NGLs to provides the methane rich natural gas product. The regenerable adsorbent media of the present invention is a pyrolized macroporous polymer adsorbent media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, H. Robert Goltz, Ajay N. Badhwar
  • Publication number: 20160009938
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions for use as elastomeric roof coatings having excellent infrared (IR) reflectivity which comprise (i) one or more elastomeric copolymer having a measured glass transition temperature (measured Tg) of from ?100 to 0° C. and one or more mesoporous filler, preferably a mesoporous filler that is substantially free of organic groups or residues, the mesoporous filler chosen from mesoporous silica, mesoporous aluminosilicates and mesoporous alumina, wherein the composition has a pigment volume concentration (% PVC) of from 0.1 to 15%. Such compositions provide aqueous or solvent borne clearcoats that can go over existing, already painted or colorcoated roof or wall substrates to preserve their finish or appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph M. Rokowski, Beata A. Kilos, Scott T. Matteucci
  • Patent number: 9193487
    Abstract: A method of packaging a food product using a polymer membrane, the polymer being a self assembling polymeric material, and the method including a.) rendering the said polymer into a film; and b.) packaging a food product in an atmosphere with the said polymer film, wherein said film regulates the atmosphere in which the food product is packaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, Leonardo C. Lopez, Shawn D. Feist, Peter N. Nickias, Shrikant N. Khot
  • Patent number: 9174175
    Abstract: The present invention appreciates that compounds comprising ester linkages and nitrogen-containing moieties that are at least divalent (e.g., urea, urethane, amide, etc.) can be crosslinked with azides to form membranes that are resistant to CO2 plasticization, that are selective for acid gases relative to nonpolar gases such as hydrocarbons, and that have high acid gas flux characteristics. The resultant membranes have stable structure and stable separation properties at higher temperatures and pressures. The membranes are compatible with many industrial processes in which polar gases are separated from nopolar gases. In an exemplary mode of practice, the membranes can be used to separate acid gases from the hydrocarbon gases in natural or non-acid gas components of flue gas mixtures (e.g., N2, O2, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Scott T. Matteucci, Clark H. Cummins, William J. Kruper, Harry Craig Silvis