Patents by Inventor Stephen D. Matza

Stephen D. Matza 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: 11946021
    Abstract: A method and composition for removing contaminant material from industrial equipment are disclosed herein. The method includes providing a solvent composition having methyl soyate, an aprotic solvent such as dimethyl sulfoxide, an additional solvent, and a cationic surfactant. The method also includes contacting the contaminant material with the solvent composition and allowing the solvent composition to react with the contaminant material such that at least a portion of the contaminant material is no longer attached to the industrial equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Dana M. Archuleta
  • Publication number: 20240067543
    Abstract: A method and system treat contaminated water. In one embodiment, the method comprises treating contaminated water by introducing a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution to a vessel. The vessel contains the contaminated water and iron oxide. The contaminated water comprises contaminants. In addition, the methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution comprises methylmorpholine-N-oxide and water. The method further comprises contacting the methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution with the contaminated water. In addition, the method comprises treating the contaminated water by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the contaminants in the presence of the iron oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Jack G. Frost
  • Patent number: 11850551
    Abstract: A method for treating sulfur contaminants is provided. The method comprises introducing a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution to a vessel, wherein the vessel comprises a water layer and a gas layer, wherein the water layer and the gas layer comprise the hydrogen sulfide; introducing methylmorpholine-N-oxide into the water layer; and treating the water layer by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the hydrogen sulfide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Publication number: 20230348824
    Abstract: A method and composition for removing contaminant material from industrial equipment are disclosed herein. The method includes providing a solvent composition having methyl soyate, N-methylpyrrolidinone, an additional solvent, and a cationic surfactant. The method also includes contacting the contaminant material with the solvent composition and allowing the solvent composition to react with the contaminant material such that at least a portion of the contaminant material is no longer attached to the industrial equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Patent number: 11786893
    Abstract: A method of equipment decontamination may include: introducing a cleaning stream comprising hydrogen and a solvent comprising a fatty acid methyl ester and an oxygenated solvent into the equipment; and introducing a stream comprising nitrogen into the equipment, wherein the equipment comprises deposits and other contaminants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Elisa Rice
  • Patent number: 11753320
    Abstract: A method and system treat contaminated water. In one embodiment, the method comprises treating contaminated water by introducing a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution to a vessel. The vessel contains the contaminated water and iron oxide. The contaminated water comprises contaminants. In addition, the methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution comprises methylmorpholine-N-oxide and water. The method further comprises contacting the methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution with the contaminated water. In addition, the method comprises treating the contaminated water by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the contaminants in the presence of the iron oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Jack G. Frost
  • Patent number: 11697788
    Abstract: A method and composition for removing contaminant material from industrial equipment are disclosed herein. The method includes providing a solvent composition having methyl soyate, N-methylpyrrolidinone, an additional solvent, and a cationic surfactant. The method also includes contacting the contaminant material with the solvent composition and allowing the solvent composition to react with the contaminant material such that at least a portion of the contaminant material is no longer attached to the industrial equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Dana M. Archuleta
  • Publication number: 20230021671
    Abstract: A method, system and composition for decontaminating a vessel. In an embodiment, a solvent composition for decontamination includes an amine oxide, polydimethylsiloxane, and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Publication number: 20220411700
    Abstract: A method for removing hydrogen sulfide from a hydrocarbon. The method comprises introducing methylmorpholine-N-oxide to a vessel, wherein the vessel comprises the hydrocarbon, and wherein the hydrocarbon comprises hydrogen sulfide; and treating the hydrocarbon by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the hydrogen sulfide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Applicant: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Patent number: 11441103
    Abstract: A method, system and composition decontaminate a vessel. In an embodiment, a solvent composition for decontamination includes an amine oxide, polydimethylsiloxane, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Patent number: 11427769
    Abstract: A method for removing hydrogen sulfide from a hydrocarbon. The method comprises introducing methylmorpholine-N-oxide to a vessel, wherein the vessel comprises the hydrocarbon, and wherein the hydrocarbon comprises hydrogen sulfide; and treating the hydrocarbon by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the hydrogen sulfide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Publication number: 20220081625
    Abstract: A method and composition for isolating a paraffinic hydrocarbon layer from a sludge comprising paraffinic hydrocarbons, water, and solids. The method includes contacting the sludge with isopropylamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, a cutter stock, and water. The isopropylamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate comprises a concentration of at least 1500 ppm. The ratio of sludge:cutter:water is at least 4:2:1. The method also includes determining if the sludge has separated into a three phase separation comprising a paraffinic hydrocarbon layer, a water layer, and a layer of settled solids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: HPC PetroServ, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Patent number: 11242265
    Abstract: A system and method treat oilfield produced water by two-stages of hazardous sulfide treatments. In an embodiment, a two-stage oil and gas field produced water treatment system includes an oil removal vessel. The oilfield produced water is introduced to the oil removal vessel. The oil removal vessel removes a portion of the hydrocarbons from the oilfield produced water to provide a reduced oil produced water. In addition, the system includes an iron sponge. The reduced oil produced water is introduced to the iron sponge, and the iron sponge removes a portion of the hazardous sulfides from the reduced oil produced water to provide a reduced sulfide produced water. The system also includes a stabilized sodium percarbonate solution. The stabilized sodium percarbonate solution is mixed with the reduced sulfide produced water to remove a portion of the hazardous sulfides from the reduced sulfide produced water to provide a treated produced water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Martha T. Smith
  • Patent number: 11236262
    Abstract: A method and system remove hydrogen sulfide from a sour liquid. In an embodiment, the method for removing hydrogen sulfide from a hydrocarbon containing fluid includes contacting a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution with the sour liquid. The method also includes allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the hydrogen sulfide to remove the hydrogen sulfide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Martha T. Smith, Jack G. Frost
  • Publication number: 20220025275
    Abstract: A method and composition for isolating a paraffinic hydrocarbon layer from a sludge comprising a mixture of paraffinic hydrocarbons, water, and solids are provided. The method comprises providing a paraffinic hydrocarbon isolation composition comprising isopropylamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, a surfactant, and a solvent; contacting the sludge with the paraffinic hydrocarbon isolation composition; and allowing the paraffinic hydrocarbon isolation composition to separate the sludge into a three phase separation comprising a paraffinic hydrocarbon layer, a water layer, and a layer of settled solids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: HPC Petroserv, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Patent number: 11186783
    Abstract: A method and composition for isolating a paraffinic hydrocarbon layer from a sludge comprising paraffinic hydrocarbons, water, and solids. The method includes contacting the sludge with isopropylamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, a cutter stock, and water. The isopropylamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate comprises a concentration of at least 1500 ppm. The ratio of sludge:cutter:water is at least 4:2:1. The method also includes determining if the sludge has separated into a three phase separation comprising a paraffinic hydrocarbon layer, a water layer, and a layer of settled solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: HPC PetroServ, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Publication number: 20210332309
    Abstract: A method and composition for removing contaminant material from industrial equipment are disclosed herein. The method includes providing a solvent composition having methyl soyate, N-methylpyrrolidinone, an additional solvent, and a cationic surfactant. The method also includes contacting the contaminant material with the solvent composition and allowing the solvent composition to react with the contaminant material such that at least a portion of the contaminant material is no longer attached to the industrial equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Dana M. Archuleta
  • Patent number: 11136510
    Abstract: A method and composition for isolating a paraffinic hydrocarbon layer from a sludge comprising a mixture of paraffinic hydrocarbons, water, and solids are provided. The method comprises providing a paraffinic hydrocarbon isolation composition comprising isopropylamine dodecylbenzene sulfonate, a surfactant, and a solvent; contacting the sludge with the paraffinic hydrocarbon isolation composition; and allowing the paraffinic hydrocarbon isolation composition to separate the sludge into a three phase separation comprising a paraffinic hydrocarbon layer, a water layer, and a layer of settled solids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: HPC Petroserv, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza
  • Publication number: 20210260631
    Abstract: A method for decontaminating industrial facility equipment while the equipment remains in operation (i.e., on-line decontamination). In one embodiment, the method comprises reducing the total volumetric flowrate, injecting a decontamination composition into the industrial equipment at an injection point while the industrial equipment remains in operation, wherein the decontamination composition comprises a solvent composition and a carrier fluid, allowing the decontamination composition to come in contact with any contaminant material disposed on the industrial equipment, wherein the contact removes the contaminant material from the industrial equipment, and managing the contaminant material removed from the industrial equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen D. Matza, Colin Chambers
  • Publication number: 20210213386
    Abstract: A method for treating sulfur contaminants is provided. The method comprises introducing a methylmorpholine-N-oxide solution to a vessel, wherein the vessel comprises a water layer and a gas layer, wherein the water layer and the gas layer comprise the hydrogen sulfide; introducing methylmorpholine-N-oxide into the water layer; and treating the water layer by allowing the methylmorpholine-N-oxide to react with the hydrogen sulfide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: United Laboratories International, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen D. Matza