Christopher A Dillon

US Patent:

8173570, May 8, 2012

Filed:

Oct 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/259467

Inventors:

Theodorus Ludovicus Michael Maesen - Richmond CA, US
Alexander E. Kuperman - Ornida CA, US
Andrew Rainis - Walnut Creek CA, US
Christopher J. Dillon - Manhattan Beach CA, US

Assignee:

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. - San Ramon CA

International Classification:

B01J 21/00
B01J 23/00
B01J 25/00
B01J 29/00
B01J 31/00

US Classification:

502154, 502100, 502150, 502219

Abstract:

A catalyst precursor composition and methods for making such catalyst precursor are disclosed. The catalyst precursor comprises at least a Promoter metal selected from Group VIII, Group IIB, Group IIA, Group IVA and combinations thereof, at least one Group VIB metal, at least one organic, oxygen-containing ligand, and a cellulose-containing material. Catalysts prepared from the sulfidation of such catalyst precursors are used in the hydroprocessing of hydrocarbon feeds. In one embodiment, the sulfidation is carried out by contacting the catalyst precursor with hydrogen and a sulfur containing compound, wherein the contacting is carried out ex-situ. Catalysts prepared from such catalyst precursors have a fouling rate of less than 8 F. (4. 4 C. ) per 1000 hour.

US Patent:

20130276304, Oct 24, 2013

Filed:

Jun 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/490165

Inventors:

David Flaherty - Alamo CA, US
Kevin Flaherty - Dublin CA, US
Christopher Dillon - Redwood City CA, US

International Classification:

H01L 31/18

US Classification:

29890033

Abstract:

A solar panel mounting system includes a plurality of solar panel support structures which can be formed from solid concrete in adjacent rows with mounting surfaces that are tilted towards the equator. The solar panels can have an adhesive backing which can be used to secure the solar panels directly to the mounting surfaces. The support structures can be made of concrete and formed with a slip form machine. This construction can reduce the time and materials required for the solar panel installation. The solar panel mounting system can also occupy significantly less ground space than conventional solar panel installations.