公开(公告)号：US20080058567A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11851896

申请日：2007-09-07

Applicant: James Butler ,  Kevin Kelly

Inventor： James Butler ,  Kevin Kelly

IPC: C07C15/073 ,  C07C2/66

CPC classification number: C07C2/66 ,  C07C6/126 ,  C07C2529/70 ,  Y02P20/544 ,  C07C15/073

Abstract: A process for the production of ethylbenzene by the ethylation of benzene in the critical phase over a molecular sieve aromatic alkylation catalyst. An aromatic feedstock having a benzene content of at least 90 wt. % is supplied into a reaction zone into contact with a zeolite beta alkylation catalyst having a silica/alumina ratio within the range of 20-500, specifically 50-150. The alkylation catalyst is a zeolite beta specifically a lanthanum-modified zeolite beta. Ethylene is supplied to the reaction zone to provide a benzene/ethylene mole ratio of 1-15. The reaction zone is operated under conditions in which benzene is in the supercritical phase to produce an alkylation product containing ethylbenzene as a primary product with heavier alkylated by-products of no more than 60 wt. % of the ethylbenzene. The alkylation product is recovered from the reaction zone and supplied to a separation and recovery zone to separate ethylbenzene from a polyalkylated component including diethylbenzene. At least a portion of the polyalkylated component is supplied to a transalkylation reaction zone containing a molecular sieve transalkylation catalyst. The transalkylation reaction zone contains a zeolite Y catalyst and is operated under liquid phase conditions.

Abstract translation: 通过在分子筛芳族烷基化催化剂上的临界相中苯的乙基化生产乙苯的方法。 苯含量至少为90wt。％的芳族原料。 将％加入到与二氧化硅/氧化铝比在20-500，特别是50-150范围内的沸石β烷基化催化剂接触的反应区中。 烷基化催化剂是沸石β特别是镧改性沸石β。 将乙烯供应至反应区以提供1-15的苯/乙烯摩尔比。 反应区在苯处于超临界阶段的条件下运行，以产生含有乙苯作为主要产物的烷基化产物，其中较重的烷基化副产物不超过60wt。 ％的乙苯。 将烷基化产物从反应区回收并供给到分离和回收区，以从包含二乙基苯的多烷基化组分分离乙苯。 将至少一部分多烷基化组分供应到含有分子筛烷基转移催化剂的烷基转移反应区。 烷基转移反应区含有沸石Y催化剂，并在液相条件下运行。

公开(公告)号：US20070040313A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-22

申请号：US11505500

申请日：2006-08-17

Applicant: James Butler

Inventor： James Butler

IPC: B25B1/20

CPC classification number: B25B1/20

Abstract: There is provided a mechanism for gripping and retaining flat or curved panels or the like in a generally planar arrangement. More specifically, there is provided a clamping cartridge which includes a plurality of rotatable pin pairs which operate to engage the edges of the panels and apply a clamping force thereto. Preferably, the rotatable pin pairs are resiliently rotatable so that the clamping force which can be applied to the panel edge may be varied. The resilient rotation of the pin pairs may be effected through the use of a spring or other resilient member on which an actuator is operable for ultimately rotating the pin pairs. The pins of each pin pair, which are normally aligned generally perpendicularly to the edge of the panel when in their open-most panel receiving and releasing position, are rotatable into engagement with the edge of the panel so as to clamp the edge therebetween. Further operation of the actuator causes the clamping force to vary the clamping force on account of the spring member without imparting further rotation. The resilient rotation of the pin pairs permits panels of varying thickness and/or multiple panels to be clamped by the same cartridge and permits operability of the device when not all of the pin pairs are used to retain a panel. The clamping force increases with thickness of panel(s) due to increased compression of spring member. One or more such clamping cartridges can be used in a variety of storage and/or packaging systems.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于以平面布置的方式夹持和保持平面或弯曲面板等的机构。 更具体地，提供了一种夹紧盒，其包括多个可旋转销对，其操作以接合面板的边缘并向其施加夹紧力。 优选地，可旋转销对可弹性地旋转，使得可施加到面板边缘的夹紧力可以变化。 销对的弹性旋转可以通过使用弹簧或其它弹性构件来实现，致动器可在其上操作以最终旋转销对。 当它们最开放的面板接收和释放位置时，通常大致垂直于面板的边缘对准的每个销对的销可转动地与面板的边缘接合，从而夹紧它们之间的边缘。 执行器的进一步操作导致夹紧力由于弹簧构件而改变夹紧力而不会进一步旋转。 销对的弹性旋转允许不同厚度的面板和/或多个面板通过相同的盒被夹紧，并且当不是所有的销对都用于保持面板时，允许设备的可操作性。 由于弹簧构件的压缩增加，夹紧力随着板的厚度而增加。 一个或多个这样的夹紧盒可以用于各种存储和/或包装系统中。

公开(公告)号：US20060194992A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11361817

申请日：2006-02-24

Applicant: James Butler ,  Marcus Ledoux ,  Michael Betbeze

Inventor： James Butler ,  Marcus Ledoux ,  Michael Betbeze

IPC: C07C2/64

CPC classification number: C07C5/333 ,  C07C2529/06 ,  C07C15/46

Abstract: Methods and processes for reducing alkylation catalyst poisoning are described herein. Such methods generally include contacting ethylbenzene with a dehydrogenation catalyst to form a dehydrogenation output stream within a dehydrogenation system and passing at least a portion of the dehydrogenation output stream to an alkylation system, wherein the at least a portion of the dehydrogenation output stream contacts an alkylation catalyst. The at least a portion of the dehydrogenation output stream includes a level of impurities resulting from offtest and wherein the level of impurities is sufficiently low to result in essentially no observed effect on the alkylation catalyst life in comparison with an alkylation system feed absent offtest.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于还原烷基化催化剂中毒的方法和方法。 这样的方法通常包括使乙苯与脱氢催化剂接触以在脱氢系统内形成脱氢输出流并将脱氢输出流的至少一部分通入烷基化系统，其中至少部分脱氢输出流接触烷基化 催化剂。 脱氢输出流的至少一部分包含由最短的杂质产生的杂质水平，并且其中杂质水平足够低以致于与烷基化系统进料相比基本上没有观察到对烷基化催化剂寿命的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20060194991A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11326666

申请日：2006-01-07

Applicant: James Butler ,  Jim Merrill ,  Marcus Ledoux ,  Michael Betbeze

Inventor： James Butler ,  Jim Merrill ,  Marcus Ledoux ,  Michael Betbeze

IPC: C07C2/00

CPC classification number: C07C2/66 ,  C07C6/126 ,  C07C15/073

Abstract: Alkylation processes are described herein. The alkylation process generally includes contacting an input stream including benzene with an alkylation catalyst and an alkylating agent to form an alkylation output stream including ethylbenzene. The alkylation process further includes contacting at least a portion of the alkylation output stream with a transalkylation catalyst and a benzene source to form a transalkylation output stream, wherein the benzene source is selected to minimize the amount of alkylation catalyst poisons contacting the alkylation catalyst.

Abstract translation: 烷基化方法在本文中描述。 烷基化方法通常包括使包含苯的输入流与烷基化催化剂和烷基化剂接触以形成包括乙苯的烷基化输出流。 烷基化方法还包括使烷基化输出流的至少一部分与烷基转移催化剂和苯源接触以形成烷基转移输出流，其中选择苯源以使与烷基化催化剂接触的烷基化催化剂毒物的量最小化。

公开(公告)号：US20060135831A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-22

申请号：US11020978

申请日：2004-12-22

Applicant: James Butler ,  Gary Reed

Inventor： James Butler ,  Gary Reed

IPC: C07C2/64 ,  B01J8/00 ,  B01J8/04

CPC classification number: B01J8/065 ,  B01F5/0602 ,  B01J8/009 ,  B01J8/067 ,  B01J2208/00309 ,  B01J2208/00407 ,  B01J2208/00415 ,  B01J2208/00716 ,  B01J2208/0084 ,  B01J2208/00849 ,  B01J2208/00884 ,  C07C5/333 ,  Y10S585/921 ,  Y10S585/922 ,  Y10S585/923 ,  Y10S585/924 ,  C07C15/44 ,  C07C15/46

Abstract: A process for the dehydrogenation of a C2 or C3 alkyl aromatic compound to a corresponding vinyl aromatic compound in a tubular reactor incorporating a spiral flow path. Preferred embodiments of the invention provide processes for the production of styrene or divinylbenzene by the catalytic dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene or diethylbenzene, respectively. A feedstock containing a C2 or C3 alkyl aromatic and steam is supplied into the inlet of a tubular reactor containing a dehydrogenation catalyst and comprising a hydrogen permeable outer wall. The alkyl aromatic compound is dehydrogenated to a corresponding vinyl aromatic compound with the attendant production of hydrogen. The feedstock and products of the dehydrogenation reactor are flowed along a longitudinal spiral flow path providing for an outward radial flow of hydrogen to provide a pressure gradient through the hydrogen permeable outer wall of the reactor with the flow of hydrogen therethrough. Hydrogen is removed from the outer wall of the reactor. The resulting vinyl aromatic product is recovered from the tubular reactor.

Abstract translation: 一种在含有螺旋流路的管式反应器中将C 2或C 3烷基芳族化合物脱氢成相应的乙烯基芳族化合物的方法。 本发明的优选实施方案分别通过乙苯或二乙苯的催化脱氢来提供生产苯乙烯或二乙烯基苯的方法。 含有C 2或C 3烷基芳族和蒸汽的原料被供应到含有脱氢催化剂并包含氢可渗透外壁的管式反应器的入口中。 烷基芳族化合物被氢化成相应的乙烯基芳族化合物，同时产生氢气。 脱氢反应器的原料和产物沿着纵向螺旋流动路径流动，提供氢的向外径向流动，以通过氢气流通过反应器的氢可渗透外壁提供压力梯度。 氢从反应器的外壁去除。 从管式反应器中回收得到的乙烯基芳香族产物。

公开(公告)号：US20060116449A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11001361

申请日：2004-12-01

Applicant: Paul Buras ,  William Lee ,  James Butler ,  Wendy Stanley

Inventor： Paul Buras ,  William Lee ,  James Butler ,  Wendy Stanley

IPC: E01C7/26

CPC classification number: E01C7/18 ,  C08L9/06 ,  C08L81/04 ,  C08L95/00 ,  C08L2666/08

Abstract: Asphalt and elastomeric polymer compositions crosslinked with mixed polythiomorpholines or at least one alkyl polysulfide can give polymer modified asphalts (PMAs) with improved properties and/or reduced H2S evolution. When at least one alkyl polysulfide is used to completely or partially replace conventional crosslinkers such as S or MBT, mercaptobenzimidazole (MBI) may be optionally used as a co-crosslinker. The use of mixed polythiomorpholines as crosslinkers provide PMAs with better low temperature profiles (BBR m-values). The use of at least one alkyl polysulfide crosslinker gives PMAs with improved PAV-aged DSR results, and reduced H2S evolution. The use of at least one alkyl polysulfide crosslinker together with MBI may give PMAs with improved PAV DSR Fail Temperatures.

Abstract translation: 用混合多硫代吗啉或至少一种烷基多硫化物交联的沥青和弹性体聚合物组合物可以得到具有改进性能和/或降低的H 2 S 2 S演化的聚合物改性沥青（PMA）。 当使用至少一种烷基多硫化物来完全或部分替代常规交联剂如S或MBT时，巯基苯并咪唑（MBI）可以任选地用作共交联剂。 使用混合的聚硫代吗啉作为交联剂为PMA提供了更好的低温谱（BBR m值）。 使用至少一种烷基多硫化物交联剂使得PMA具有改进的PAV老化的DSR结果和降低的H 2 S 2 S进化。 使用至少一种烷基多硫化物交联剂与MBI一起可以使PMA具有改进的PAV DSR失败温度。

公开(公告)号：US20050274899A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US10865393

申请日：2004-06-10

Applicant: James Butler ,  Alex Colvin ,  Thomas Korniski

Inventor： James Butler ,  Alex Colvin ,  Thomas Korniski

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/33

CPC classification number: G01N21/33 ,  G01N21/274

Abstract: An ultraviolet spectroscopic system and method is described that allows accurate, real-time, analysis of an ultraviolet absorbing gas species (e.g., nitric oxide) in vehicle exhaust independent of the air/fuel ratio (i.e., changing hydrocarbon concentrations). The method, which accurately accounts for the continuously changing background, allows the gas species to be measured selectively and accurately in undiluted vehicle exhaust with portable hardware that can be used on-board a vehicle.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种紫外光谱系统和方法，其能够独立于空气/燃料比（即，改变碳氢化合物浓度）来准确地，实时地分析车辆尾气中的紫外线吸收气体种类（例如一氧化氮）。 准确地说明连续变化的背景的方法允许气体物质在可用于车载车辆的便携式硬件的未稀释车辆排气中被选择性和准确地测量。

公开(公告)号：US20050145136A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10750438

申请日：2003-12-31

Applicant: James Butler ,  Kevin Kelly ,  Paul Buras ,  Bill Lee

Inventor： James Butler ,  Kevin Kelly ,  Paul Buras ,  Bill Lee

IPC: C08L95/00 ,  C10C3/00

CPC classification number: C08L95/00

Abstract: It has been discovered that a synthetic flux oil can contain and deliver asphaltites, such as gilsonite, more easily and readily to an asphalt to improve its properties. The synthetic flux oil includes the asphaltite and a carrier oil. Depending on the nature of the carrier oil, the synthetic flux oil may or may not need to be heated during mixing and incorporation into the asphalt.

Abstract translation: 已经发现，合成助熔剂油可以容纳和递送沥青质，例如沥青质，更容易和容易地沥青，以改善其性能。 合成助熔剂油包括沥青质和载体油。 根据载体油的性质，在混合和掺入沥青中合成助熔剂油可能需要或可能不需要加热。

公开(公告)号：US20050143497A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US10749259

申请日：2003-12-31

Applicant: James Butler ,  Paul Buras ,  William Lee

Inventor： James Butler ,  Paul Buras ,  William Lee

IPC: C08L17/00 ,  C08L95/00 ,  C08L1/00

CPC classification number: C08L95/00 ,  C08L17/00 ,  C08L2207/24 ,  C08L2666/04 ,  C08L2666/08

Abstract: In methods of preparing asphalt and elastomeric polymer compositions such as polymer modified asphalt (PMA), it has been discovered that the compatibility can be improved by adding excess amounts of certain organic and inorganic metal salts beyond the proportions normally used. Suitable metal salts may be metal oxides that include, but are not necessarily limited to, zinc oxide, calcium oxide, and the like. The method of the invention also permits asphalt modified with other polymers such as ground tire rubber (GTR) to have improved compatibility. Additionally, the use of excess amounts of these metal salts helps control gel formation.

Abstract translation: 在制备沥青和弹性体聚合物组合物如聚合物改性沥青（PMA）的方法中，已经发现通过加入超过通常使用的比例的过量的某些有机和无机金属盐可以改善相容性。 合适的金属盐可以是金属氧化物，其包括但不一定限于氧化锌，氧化钙等。 本发明的方法还允许用诸如磨碎轮胎橡胶（GTR）的其它聚合物改性的沥青具有改进的相容性。 另外，使用过量的这些金属盐有助于控制凝胶形成。

公开(公告)号：US20050082956A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-21

申请号：US10493357

申请日：2002-10-21

Applicant: David Leistner ,  John Antos ,  James Butler ,  John Wissinger

Inventor： David Leistner ,  John Antos ,  James Butler ,  John Wissinger

IPC: B60N3/10 ,  F25D23/06 ,  F25D25/02 ,  A47B96/04

CPC classification number: B60N3/104 ,  F25D23/067 ,  F25D25/02

Abstract: A refrigerator shelving system includes an item retainer for securing items carried on a shelf, a mounting member for releasably securing a shelf to a cabinet of the refrigerator, and a spill tray carried by the shelf. The item retainer is movable between a first position and a second position such that when in the first position, a first side upwardly extends from the shelf and defines a fence and when in the second position the first side is parallel and adjacent to an upper surface of the shelf The shelf mounting member includes a first portion rotatably interconnected to a lateral side of the shelf and a second portion for selectively engaging a horizontal slot of a cabinet of the refrigerator. The mounting member is rotatable from a first position to a second position to engage the second portion with the horizontal slot. The spill tray includes a main body portion and a plurality of mounting elements. The main body portion is disposed parallel to and substantially adjacent a lower side of the shelf and is positioned completely below the shelf. The plurality of mounting elements releasably engage the shelf.

Abstract translation: 冰箱架系统包括用于固定搁置在货架上的物品的物品保持器，用于将搁板可释放地固定到冰箱的柜子上的安装构件和由搁架承载的溢出托盘。 物品保持器可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动，使得当处于第一位置时，第一侧面从搁架向上延伸并限定挡板，并且当处于第二位置时，第一侧平行并邻近上表面 货架安装部件包括可旋转地互连到搁架的侧面的第一部分和用于选择性地接合冰箱的机柜的水平槽的第二部分。 安装构件可从第一位置旋转到第二位置，以将第二部分与水平槽接合。 泄漏托盘包括主体部分和多个安装元件。 主体部分平行于并且基本上邻近搁板的下侧设置，并且完全位于搁板下方。 多个安装元件可释放地接合货架。