Alexandria, VA, United States of America

Francis X Kelly

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Exxonmobil Research and Engineering Company, Exxonmobil Technology and Engineering Company. Active years: 2015-2022.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Francis X Kelly. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/francis-x-kelly

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 3 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 68(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Alexandria, VA (US) (2015)
  • Skillman, NJ (US) (2022)

Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2015-2022

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations of Francis X Kelly

Introduction

Francis X Kelly is a notable inventor based in Alexandria, VA, with a focus on advancements in the oil and gasoline industries. He holds a total of 3 patents that reflect his innovative contributions to the field.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Gathering and segregation of heterogeneous crude sources." This patent provides systems and methods for gathering and segregating oil extracted from resource fields with multiple disparate sources in close proximity. Instead of assigning a quality and/or destination for crude oil based on its origin, the crude oil can be characterized while still in local storage at or near the wellhead. This characterization allows for the assignment of the crude oil to one of several destinations based on its characteristics before transport to a refinery or terminal.

Another significant patent is "Quality certification of oxygenated gasoline." This method controls the manufacture and certification of an oxygenated gasoline product by creating a gasoline Basestock for Oxygenate Blending (BOB) at a refinery site. The process relies on an empirical relationship between a property value of the BOB stream and the corresponding property value of the final gasoline stream. The final blend is certified to meet the required specifications based on predicted property values.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Francis X Kelly has worked with prominent companies such as ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company and ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company. His experience in these organizations has contributed to his expertise in the field of petroleum engineering and innovation.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Tian Chong Lau and J. Douglas Kushnerick, further enhancing his contributions to the industry.

Conclusion

Francis X Kelly's innovative patents and career achievements highlight his significant impact on the oil and gasoline sectors. His work continues to influence advancements in the field, showcasing the importance of innovation in energy resources.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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