Patents by Inventor William J. Heilman
William J. Heilman 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).
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Patent number: 8168838Abstract: A process for the preparation of a synthetic predominantly single carbon number hydrocarbon fluid comprises the steps of: contacting an alpha olefin having a carbon number of 4 to 30 with a single site catalyst under conditions effective to produce reactive hydrocarbon oligomers that contain reactive double bonds and comprising predominantly dimers, trimers, and tetramers wherein at least 10 weight percent of such reactive hydrocarbon oligomers at least one of trimers and tetramers; separating at least one of said trimers and tetramers in said reactive hydrocarbon oligomers; dimerizing said separated one of said trimers tetramers by contacting said separated one of said trimers or tetramers with a dimerization catalyst thereby producing an unsaturated synthetic hydrocarbon fluid; and contacting said unsaturated synthetic hydrocarbon fluid with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst thereby producing a synthetic hydrocarbon fluid having predominantly single carbon number.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: William J Heilman, Yajnanarayana Halmuthur Jois, Abraham Robert De Kraker, Wei Song
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Publication number: 20110178348Abstract: A process for the preparation of a synthetic predominantly single carbon number hydrocarbon fluid comprises the steps of: contacting an alpha olefin having a carbon number of 4 to 30 with a single site catalyst under conditions effective to produce reactive hydrocarbon oligomers that contain reactive double bonds and comprising predominantly dimers, trimers, and tetramers wherein at least 10 weight percent of such reactive hydrocarbon oligomers at least one of trimers and tetramers; separating at least one of said trimers and tetramers in said reactive hydrocarbon oligomers; dimerizing said separated one of said trimers tetramers by contacting said separated one of said trimers or tetramers with a dimerization catalyst thereby producing an unsaturated synthetic hydrocarbon fluid; and contacting said unsaturated synthetic hydrocarbon fluid with hydrogen in the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst thereby producing a synthetic hydrocarbon fluid having predominantly single carbon number.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: William J. HEILMAN, Yajnanarayana Halmuthur Jois, Abraham Robert De Kraker, Wei Song
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Patent number: 7524796Abstract: Polymer suspensions prepared with non-aqueous, oil-free carrier fluids, for use in oil or gas well servicing. The polymer suspensions typically comprise a hydrophilic polymer, an organic clay, a stabilizer, and a carrier fluid selected from propylene glycol and butylene glycol. The addition of isopropyl alcohol, a polar activator, lowers the viscosity of the suspension. The further addition of neopentyl glycol further lowers viscosity and improves cross-linking of the polymer. The composition is both stable and environmentally acceptable.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2008Date of Patent: April 28, 2009Inventors: William J. Heilman, Asoke K. Deysarkar
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Patent number: 7129197Abstract: One or more oligomers of an olefin are prepared in the presence of a single-site catalyst. Preferably, the olefin is an ?-olefin, and the oligomers are a poly-alpha-olefin (PAO). The PAO so prepared is completely or substantially free of tertiary hydrogen resulting from isomerization. Consequently, the PAO possesses improved biodegradability, improved oxidation resistance, and/or a relatively higher viscosity index. The PAO has many useful applications, such as a component of a lubricant.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2002Date of Patent: October 31, 2006Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Wei Song, William J. Heilman
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Patent number: 6730818Abstract: A novel series of copolymers and terpolymers, useful as base oils for synthetic lubricants, are produced by polymerization of ethylene, an alpha-olefin, and optionally a third monomer comprising an alpha-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms, in the presence of a combination catalyst comprising a compound of a transition metal of Group IVb of the Periodic Table and an aluminoxane. The copolymer or terpolymer may be further processed by thermal cracking to yield novel cracked polymers, and the cracked polymers may be hydrogenated. The copolymers or terpolymers may also be hydroisomerized. All the polymers are useful as base oils for lubricating oils and consumer products.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Penzoil-Quaker State CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, I-Ching Chiu, James C. W. Chien
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Patent number: 6586646Abstract: Various vinylidene-containing polymers are obtained in the presence of a single-site catalyst. For example, the polymers include ethylene/isobutene copolymer, ethylene/propylene/isobutene terpolymer, ethylene/styrene/isobutene terpolymer, ethylene/&agr;-methyl-styrene/isobutene terpolymer, propylene/isobutene copolymer, styrene/isobutene copolymer, and &agr;-methyl-styrene/isobutene copolymer. These polymers may be used to formulate lubricant oils.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1999Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Pennzoil-Quaker State CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, I-Ching Chiu, Wei Song, James C. W. Chien
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Publication number: 20030055184Abstract: One or more oligomers of an olefin are prepared in the presence of a single-site catalyst. Preferably, the olefin is an &agr;-olefin, and the oligomers are a poly-alpha-olefin (PAO). The PAO so prepared is completely or substantially free of tertiary hydrogen resulting from isomerization. Consequently, the PAO possesses improved biodegradability, improved oxidation resistance, and/or a relatively higher viscosity index. The PAO has many useful applications, such as a component of a lubricant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: Pennzoil-Quaker State CompanyInventors: Wei Song, William J. Heilman
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Publication number: 20020193647Abstract: A novel series of copolymers and terpolymers, useful as base oils for synthetic lubricants, are produced by polymerization of ethylene, an alpha-olefin, and optionally a third monomer comprising an alpha-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms, in the presence of a combination catalyst comprising a compound of a transition metal of Group IVb of the Periodic Table and an aluminoxane. The copolymer or terpolymer may be further processed by thermal cracking to yield novel cracked polymers, and the cracked polymers may be hydrogenated. The copolymers or terpolymers may also be hydroisomerized. All the polymers are useful as base oils for lubricating oils and consumer products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Applicant: Pennzoil-Quaker State CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, I-Ching Chiu, James C. W. Chien
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Patent number: 6417416Abstract: A novel series of copolymers and terpolymers, useful as base oils for synthetic lubricants, are produced by polymerization of ethylene, an alpha-olefin, and optionally a third monomer comprising an alpha-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms, in the presence of a combination catalyst comprising a compound of a transition metal of Group IVb of the Periodic Table and an aluminoxane. The copolymer or terpolymer may be further processed by thermal cracking to yield novel cracked polymers, and the cracked polymers may be hydrogenated. The copolymers or terpolymers may also be hydroisomerized. All the polymers are useful as base oils for lubricating oils and consumer products.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Pennzoil-Quaker State CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, I-Ching Chiu, James C. W. Chien
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Publication number: 20010044562Abstract: A novel series of copolymers and terpolymers, useful as base oils for synthetic lubricants, are produced by polymerization of ethylene, an alpha-olefin, and optionally a third monomer comprising an alpha-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms, in the presence of a combination catalyst comprising a compound of a transition metal of Group IVb of the Periodic Table and an aluminoxane. The copolymer or terpolymer may be further processed by thermal cracking to yield novel cracked polymers, and the cracked polymers may be hydrogenated. The copolymers or terpolymers may also be hydroisomerized. All the polymers are useful as base oils for lubricating oils and consumer products.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2001Publication date: November 22, 2001Applicant: Pennzoil-Quaker State CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, I-Ching Chiu, James C.W. Chien
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Patent number: 6124513Abstract: A novel series of copolymers and terpolymers, usefull as base oils for synthetic lubricants, are produced by polymerization of ethylene, an alpha-olefin, and optionally a third monomer comprising an alpha-olefin of 3 to 20 carbon atoms, in the presence of a combination catalyst comprising a compound of a transition metal of Group IVb of the Periodic Table and an aluminoxane. The copolymer or terpolymer may be further processed by thermal cracking to yield novel cracked polymers, and the cracked polymers may be hydrogenated. The copolymers or terpolymers may also be hydroisomerized. All the polymers are useful as base oils for lubricating oils and consumer products.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 1997Date of Patent: September 26, 2000Assignee: Pennzoil-Quaker State CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, I-Ching Chiu, James C. W. Chien
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Patent number: 6066329Abstract: Transparent stiff gel candles comprising a hydrocarbon oil, a wick, and one or more triblock, radial block or multiblock copolymer of a thermoplastic rubber, and optionally a diblock copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1999Date of Patent: May 23, 2000Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: David S. Morrison, William J. Heilman
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Patent number: 5879694Abstract: Transparent stiff gel candles comprising a hydrocarbon oil, a wick, and one or more triblock, radial block or multiblock copolymer of a thermoplastic rubber, and optionally a diblock copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: David S. Morrison, William J. Heilman
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Patent number: 5728907Abstract: Tetraalkylmethanes are synthetic lubricants. The preferred structure contains four straight chain alkyl groups which may be the same or different and have from 1 to 2 or 5 to 14 carbon atoms. Mixtures are also disclosed as are novel methods for preparation of the tetraalkylmethanes.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 1995Date of Patent: March 17, 1998Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: Michael P. Squicciarini, William J. Heilman
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Patent number: 5436379Abstract: Fully synthetic lubricating base oil compositions are formulated from blends of 50-97 wt % of synthetic hydrocarbons and 3-30 wt % isobutylene oligomers. The lubricating base oil composition have constant viscosity indexes which are higher than those of the components used to form the compositions. The synthetic hydrocarbon and isobutylene oligomers are combinable in various amounts with conventional additives to form multi-grade engine lubricants, which are shear stable.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1994Date of Patent: July 25, 1995Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, Clifford G. Venier
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Patent number: 5221534Abstract: Health and beauty aid compositions comprise one or more health and beauty aid components contained in a gel comprising a mineral oil containing from blends of di- and triblock copolymers based on synthetic thermoplastic rubbers.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1991Date of Patent: June 22, 1993Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: Paul J. DesLauriers, William J. Heilman
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Patent number: 5188724Abstract: A pour point depressant for lubricating oils comprises an olefin copolymer which contains alkyl side chains having carbon atoms, wherein the average side chain length in the copolymer is 10.5 to 12.0.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1991Date of Patent: February 23, 1993Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, Bruce E. Wilburn
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Patent number: 5180865Abstract: Fully synthetic lubricating base oil compositions are formulated from blends of 50-97 wt % of synthetic hydrocarbons and 3-50 wt % isobutylene oligomers. The lubricating base oil compositions have constant viscosity indexes which are higher than those of the components used to form the compositions. The synthetic hydrocarbon and isobutylene oligomers are combinable in various amounts with conventional additives to form multi-grade engine lubricants, which are shear stable.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 1991Date of Patent: January 19, 1993Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: William J. Heilman, Clifford G. Venier
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Patent number: 5015507Abstract: A method of converting a rusted surface to a durable one comprises applying a composition for converting a rusted metal surface to form durable preparative coatings thereon, the rust conversion composition comprising a reducing agent which will function to reduce trivalent iron to divalent iron on the substrate, an organic monomer which is capable of polymerization in the presence of the reducing agent, on the surface, and a free radical initiator which will function to polymerize the organic monomer to form the durable coating.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1989Date of Patent: May 14, 1991Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: Paul J. DesLauriers, William J. Heilman
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Patent number: 4956111Abstract: A pour point depressant for lubricating oils comprises a poly(methacrylate) polymer having the repeating unit ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having an average chain length in the polymer of 12.6 to 13.8, and n is an integer indicating the number of repeating units, the value of n being sufficient to provide a molecular weight of 10,000 to 300,000 for the polymer, the pour point depressant having the capacity to reduce the stable pour point to -35.degree. C., while being compatible with other additives such as viscosity index improvers and detergents.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1989Date of Patent: September 11, 1990Assignee: Pennzoil Products CompanyInventors: Bruce E. Wilburn, William J. Heilman