Patents by Inventor Karen Kelly

Karen Kelly 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).

  • System and method for converting biomass to ethanol via syngas
    Publication number: 20070270511
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for synthesizing ethanol using synthetic routes via synthesis gas are disclosed. A method and apparatus for gasifying biomass, such as biomass, in a steam gasifier that employs a fluidized bed and heating using hot flue gases from the combustion of synthesis gas is described. Methods and apparatus for converting synthesis gas into ethanol are also disclosed, using stepwise catalytic reactions to convert the carbon monoxide and hydrogen into ethanol using catalysts including iridium acetate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Woodland Chemical Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Larry Melnichuk, Karen Kelly, Robert Davis