Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996-1998
Title: Innovations of Lawrence Tucker Kass
Introduction
Lawrence Tucker Kass is a notable inventor based in White Plains, NY (US). He holds 2 patents that contribute significantly to the field of hydrocarbon processing and engine exhaust treatment. His innovative approaches have paved the way for advancements in chemical engineering.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Isomerization process with improved chloride recovery." This invention describes a process for the isomerization of hydrocarbons using a chloride-promoted catalyst. The process features an adsorption zone arrangement that maintains chloride compounds in the reaction zone, preventing contamination of product streams. It effectively removes normal paraffins from the desorbent stream, extending the capacity and life of a clinoptilolite molecular sieve. The invention utilizes isoparaffins recovered from the isomerization zone as a desorbent, enhancing efficiency. Additionally, a gaseous fraction of the isomerization zone effluent can be recovered to provide a desorbent with a low concentration of normal paraffins.
Another significant patent by Kass is the "Combination catalyst/adsorber system for treating an engine exhaust gas." This process involves arranging a catalyst bed and a molecular sieve bed side by side, connected by a pipe. Initially, the cool exhaust flows through the catalyst bed, then through the connecting pipe, and finally through the molecular sieve bed before being discharged. As the molecular sieve bed reaches a temperature of about 150°C to 200°C, the exhaust stream is diverted to flow through the molecular sieve bed first, desorbing the adsorbed hydrocarbons before passing through the catalyst bed.
Career Highlights
Lawrence Tucker Kass has made significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering through his innovative patents. His work at UOP LLC has allowed him to develop processes that enhance hydrocarbon processing and improve engine exhaust treatment.
Collaborations
Kass has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Andrew S. Zarchy and Timothy M. Cowan, contributing to advancements in their respective fields.
Conclusion
Lawrence Tucker Kass is a distinguished inventor whose work has led to important innovations in hydrocarbon processing and engine exhaust treatment. His patents reflect a commitment to improving efficiency and reducing environmental impact in chemical engineering.