Patents by Inventor Brian Turk

Brian Turk has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20220219992
    Abstract: A chromium-free catalyst for use in a fluidized bed reactor is described. The catalyst comprises 45-70 wt % Fe2O3, 5-15 wt % CuO, 20-35 wt % Al2O3, 10-20 wt % ZnO, and 1-15 wt % K2CO3. The catalyst has a Davison Index (DI %) of less than or equal to 15. A method for converting carbon monoxide (CO) into carbon-dioxide (CO2) using the catalyst is described. The method includes introducing H2O and CO into a fluidized bed reactor having an operating temperature between about 375° C. and about 450° C. and comprising the chromium free catalyst. The CO conversion is at least 60%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Jian-Ping SHEN, Brian TURK, Pradeepkumar SHARMA, David DENTON
  • Publication number: 20190201877
    Abstract: This invention is directed to novel mixed transition metal iron (II/III) catalysts for the extraction of oxygen from CO2 and the selective reaction with organic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Jian-Ping Shen, Marty Lail, Brian Turk, Paul D. Mobley, Jason S. Norman, Laura Douglas, Jonathan Peters
  • Patent number: 10286383
    Abstract: This invention is directed to novel mixed transition metal iron (II/III) catalysts for the extraction of oxygen from CO2 and the selective reaction with organic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Research Triangle Institute
    Inventors: Jian-ping Shen, Marty Lail, Brian Turk, Paul D. Mobley, Jason S. Norman, Laura Douglas, Jonathan Peters
  • Patent number: 9951233
    Abstract: A composition may include a binder; a coalescing agent with the general formula of wherein Z is C1-C10, wherein X is —H and Y is ?O or X is ?O and Y is —H or —CH3, and wherein R1 and R2 are independently selectable and comprise a C1-C12 or derivative thereof; and a solvent. The composition may be used in products like a paint, a coating, an adhesive, an ink, a toner, a sealant, a stain, a glaze, a carpet backing, and a primer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: Myriant Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Turk, Michael Mang
  • Publication number: 20180065114
    Abstract: This invention is directed to novel mixed transition metal iron (II/III) catalysts for the extraction of oxygen from CO2 and the selective reaction with organic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Jian-ping Shen, Marty Lail, Brian Turk, Paul D. Mobley, Jason S. Norman, Laura DOUGLAS, Jonathan PETERS
  • Patent number: 9884313
    Abstract: This invention is directed to novel mixed transition metal iron (II/III) catalysts for the extraction of oxygen from CO2 and the selective reaction with organic compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Research Triangle Institute
    Inventors: Jian-ping Shen, Marty Lail, Brian Turk, Paul D. Mobley, Jason S. Norman, Laura Douglas, Jonathan Peters
  • Publication number: 20160158734
    Abstract: This invention is directed to novel mixed transition metal iron (II/III) catalysts for the extraction of oxygen from CO2 and the selective reaction with organic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Research Triangle Institute
    Inventors: Jian-ping SHEN, Marty LAIL, Brian TURK, Paul D. MOBLEY, Jason S. NORMAN, Laura DOUGLAS, Jonathan PETERS
  • Publication number: 20140243446
    Abstract: A composition may include a binder; a coalescing agent with the general formula of wherein Z is C1-C10, wherein X is —H and Y is ?O or X is ?O and Y is —H or —CH3, and wherein R1 and R2 are independently selectable and comprise a C1-C12 or derivative thereof; and a solvent. The composition may be used in products like a paint, a coating, an adhesive, an ink, a toner, a sealant, a stain, a glaze, a carpet backing, and a primer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: MYRIANT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Turk, Michael Mang
  • Publication number: 20080026939
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to zinc oxide-based sorbents, and processes for preparing and using them. The sorbents are preferably used to remove one or more reduced sulfur species from gas streams. The sorbents comprise an active zinc component, optionally in combination with one or more promoter components and/or one or more substantially inert components. The active zinc component is a two phase material, consisting essentially of a zinc oxide (ZnO) phase and a zinc aluminate (ZnAl2O4) phase. Each of the two phases is characterized by a relatively small crystallite size of typically less than about 500 Angstroms. Preferably the sorbents are prepared by converting a precursor mixture, comprising a precipitated zinc oxide precursor and a precipitated aluminum oxide precursor, to the two-phase, active zinc oxide containing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Santosh Gangwal, Brian Turk, Raghubir Gupta
  • Publication number: 20080022852
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to zinc oxide-based sorbents, and processes for preparing and using them. The sorbents are preferably used to remove one or more reduced sulfur species from gas streams. The sorbents comprise an active zinc component, optionally in combination with one or more promoter components and/or one or more substantially inert components. The active zinc component is a two phase material, consisting essentially of a zinc oxide (ZnO) phase and a zinc aluminate (ZnAl2O4) phase. Each of the two phases is characterized by a relatively small crystallite size of typically less than about 500 Angstroms. Preferably the sorbents are prepared by converting a precursor mixture, comprising a precipitated zinc oxide precursor and a precipitated aluminum oxide precursor, to the two-phase, active zinc oxide containing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Santosh Gangwal, Brian Turk, Raghubir Gupta
  • Publication number: 20060067866
    Abstract: Reduced sulfur gas species (e.g., H2S, COS and CS2) are removed from a gas stream by compositions wherein a zinc titanate ingredient is associated with a metal oxide-aluminate phase material in the same particle species. Nonlimiting examples of metal oxides comprising the compositions include magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, calcium oxide, nickel oxide, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicants: Research Triangel Institute, INTERCAT, INC.
    Inventors: Albert Vierheilig, Raghubir Gupta, Brian Turk
  • Publication number: 20050098478
    Abstract: Processes are disclosed for removing sulfur, including cyclic and polycyclic organic sulfur components such as thiophenes and benzothiophenes, from a hydrocarbon feedstock including fuels and fuel components. The feedstock is contacted with a regenerable sorbent material capable of selectively adsorbing the sulfur compounds present in the hydrocarbon feedstock in the absence of a hydrodesulfurization catalyst. In one embodiment, the sorbent can be an active metal oxide sulfur sorbent in combination with a refractory inorganic oxide cracking catalyst support. In another embodiment, the sorbent can be a metal-substituted refractory inorganic oxide cracking catalyst wherein the metal is a metal which is capable in its oxide form, of adsorption of reduced sulfur compounds by conversion of the metal oxide to a metal sulfide. The processes are preferably carried out in a transport bed reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventors: Raghubir Gupta, Brian Turk
  • Publication number: 20050070430
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to zinc oxide-based sorbents, and processes for preparing and using them. The sorbents are preferably used to remove one or more reduced sulfur species from gas streams. The sorbents comprise an active zinc component, optionally in combination with one or more promoter components and/or one or more substantially inert components. The active zinc component is a two phase material, consisting essentially of a zinc oxide (ZnO) phase and a zinc aluminate (ZnAl2O4) phase. Each of the two phases is characterized by a relatively small crystallite size of typically less than about 500 Angstroms. Preferably the sorbents are prepared by converting a precursor mixture, comprising a precipitated zinc oxide precursor and a precipitated aluminum oxide precursor, to the two-phase, active zinc oxide containing component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Applicant: Research Triangle Institute
    Inventors: Santosh Gangwal, Brian Turk, Raghubir Gupta