Patents by Inventor William J. Vedder

William J. Vedder 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).

  • Atomizer system containing a perforated pipe sparger
    Patent number: 6179997
    Abstract: A novel apparatus and process, including a perforated-pipe sparger, for atomizing a liquid stream is disclosed. This novel apparatus and process can be utilized in a fluidized catalytic cracking process or in a coking process for atomizing an oil stream prior to contact with a fluidized catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: William J. Vedder, Jr., Jan W. Wells
  • Feed zone performance for a cat cracker
    Patent number: 5554341
    Abstract: This invention concerns an apparatus and process for effectively contacting oil, catalyst, and a gas. This invention has specific applications in the design and operation of catalytic cracking units and specifically, the processing and upgrading of heavy oils to higher valued components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Jan W. Wells, William H. Long, Jr., William J. Vedder