“A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.” Segal's Law
Patents are such a rich source of information that is makes sense to scan the latest patent applications to stay abreast of developments in your field. Searching the Applications section of the US Patent & Trademarks Office (http://patft.uspto.gov/), as opposed to the Patents Granted section, can save lots of time … because applications are, by definition, the newest of the new when it comes to patents.
Here are some examples found in the Applications section of the USPTO site using the following keyword search ...
dibenzothiophene AND diesel
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United States Patent Application 20100089799
BABE; Celine ; et al. April 15, 2010
USE OF ZINC FERRITE-BASED SOLIDS IN A PROCESS FOR DEEP DESULFURIZATION OF HYDROCARBON FRACTIONS
Abstract
The invention relates to a process for desulfurization of a non-oxidized hydrocarbon feedstock, comprising organic sulfur compounds, by adsorption, especially chemisorption of sulfur on a composition in bulk form consisting essentially of 70% by weight of zinc ferrite and optionally iron oxides or zinc oxides. The process is performed in the presence of hydrogen at a temperature of between 200.degree. C. and 450.degree. C.
Assignee Name and Adress: IFP
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United States Patent Application 20100041730
Sabahi; Mahmood ; et al. February 18, 2010
ALKYLATED HETEROCYCLIC REACTION PRODUCTS USEFUL AS ANTIOXIDANTS
Abstract
This invention relates to novel macromolecular compositions having oxidation inhibition characteristics that are exhibited when added to organic material normally susceptible to oxidative degradation in the presence of air or oxygen, such a petroleum products, synthetic polymers, and elastomeric substances.
Inventors: Sabahi; Mahmood; (Baton Rouge, LA) ; Gatto; Vincent J.; (Baton-Rouge, LA) ; Elnagar; Hassan Y.; (Baton Rouge, LA)
Correspondence Name and Address: ALBEMARLE CORPORATION;PATENT DEPARTMENT
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United States Patent Application 20100038285
Toledo Antonio; Jose Antonio ; et al. February 18, 2010
Catalytic composition for hydroprocessing of light and intermediate oil fractions
Abstract
The present invention relates to the novel catalytic composition having a high specific activity in reactions involving hydroprocessing of light and intermediate petroleum fractions, and preferably in hydrodesulphurization and hydrodenitrogenation reactions. The inventive catalyst contains at least one element of a non-noble metal from group VIII, at least one element from group VIB and, optionally, a group one element of the VA group, which are deposited on a novel catalytic support comprising of an inorganic metal oxide from group IVB, consisting of an (ID) one-dimensional nanostructured material having nanofibers and/or nanotube morphology with high specific surface area of between 10 and 500 m.sup.2/g.
Correspondence Name and Address: ROYLANCE, ABRAMS, BERDO & GOODMAN, L.L.P.
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United States Patent Application 20100038284
Vergel; Cesar February 18, 2010
PROCESS FOR HYDROTREATING A DIESEL FUEL FEEDSTOCK, HYDROTREATING UNIT FOR IMPLEMENTING SAID PROCESS, AND CORRESPONDING HYDROREFINING UNIT
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for the catalytic hydrotreatment of a load based on a diesel fuel oil and a biological load based on plant oils and/or animal fats in a hydrotreatment unit. The invention is characterised in that the hydrotreatment unit comprises at least one hydrotreatment reactor operating on a countercurrent. The invention also relates to a hydrotreatment unit for implementing said method, and a corresponding hydrorefining unit.
Assignee Name and Adress: TOTAL RAFFINAGE MARKETING
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United States Patent Application 20100025301
Borgna; Armando ; et al. February 4, 2010
NOVEL PROCESS FOR REMOVING SULFUR FROM FUELS
Abstract
A process for removing sulfur-containing compounds from fuel, said process comprising contacting the fuel in liquid phase with air to oxidize the sulfur-containing compounds, said contacting being carried out in the presence of at least one transition metal oxide catalyst, wherein the catalyst is supported on a porous support and wherein the porous support comprises a support material selected from the group consisting of a titanium oxide, a manganese oxide and a nanostructured material of the aforementioned support materials.
Assignee Name and Adress: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (Singapore)
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United States Patent Application 20100025291
Shafi; Raheel ; et al. February 4, 2010
Process for the Treatment of Heavy Oils Using Light Hydrocarbon Components as a Diluent
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for the treatment of heavy oils using a catalytic hydrotreating process. More specifically, the invention relates to the presence of light hydrocarbon components in conjunction with the heavy oils for improved treatment of the heavy oils utilizing moderate temperature and pressure.
Assignee Name and Adress: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
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United States Patent Application 20100018902
Brownscombe; Thomas Fairchild ; et al. January 28, 2010
METHODS FOR PRODUCING A TOTAL PRODUCT AT SELECTED TEMPERATURES Abstract
Method of producing a total product are described. A method includes providing a feed and a supported inorganic salt catalyst to a contacting zone. Contact of the supported inorganic salt catalyst with the feed in the presence of a hydrogen source and steam in the contacting zone at a temperature of at most 1000.degree. C. and a total operating pressure of at most 4 MPa produces the total product.
Correspondence Name and Address: SHELL OIL COMPANY
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