Patents by Inventor Michael P. Harold

Michael P. Harold 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: 20120309610
    Abstract: A method for controlling NOx emissions, in certain instances from diesel or fixed position combustion engines. More specifically a method for forming emission control catalyst structures for fuel combustion, a method of producing the catalyst, and a method of operating the catalyst to control emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
    Inventors: Michael P. Harold, Pranit Metkar
  • Patent number: 7700184
    Abstract: Novel catalytic membranes and methods of synthesizing the membranes are disclosed herein. The technology involves the synthesis of a new type of permselective membrane that combines a hollow porous support with strategically positioned catalytic and selective transport functions to overcome thermodynamic, kinetic, and thermal obstacles, such as in the production of hydrogen. Sub-micron, dense metallic catalysts and films may be deposited within porous hollow substrates to create the membranes using the techniques of sol slip casting, film coating and electroless plating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: University of Houston System
    Inventors: Michael P. Harold, Balamurali Krishna R. Nair
  • Publication number: 20080176060
    Abstract: Novel catalytic membranes and methods of synthesizing the membranes are disclosed herein. The technology involves the synthesis of a new type of permselective membrane that combines a hollow porous support with strategically positioned catalytic and selective transport functions to overcome thermodynamic, kinetic, and thermal obstacles, such as in the production of hydrogen. Sub-micron, dense metallic catalysts and films may be deposited within porous hollow substrates to create the membranes using the techniques of sol slip casting, film coating and electroless plating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
    Inventors: Michael P. Harold, Balamurali Krishna R. Nair