Patents by Inventor Soumitra Deshmukh

Soumitra Deshmukh 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).

  • Laminated, leak-resistant chemical processors, methods of making, and methods of operating
    Patent number: 10843161
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • LAMINATED, LEAK-RESISTANT CHEMICAL PROCESSORS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF OPERATING
    Publication number: 20190224639
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Laminated, leak-resistant chemical processors, methods of making, and methods of operating
    Patent number: 10155213
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Process and apparatus employing microchannel process technology
    Patent number: 9926496
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for conducting a hydrocracking or a hydrotreating process in a microchannel reactor. This invention also relates to a process and apparatus for flowing a vapor and liquid into a plurality of microchannels in a microchannel processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Ravi Arora, John Brophy, Francis P. Daly, Soumitra Deshmukh, Maddalena Fanelli, Kai Tod Paul Jarosch, Timothy J. LaPlante, Richard Q. Long, Terry Mazanec, Daniel Francis Ryan, Laura J. Silva, Wayne W. Simmons, Bruce Strangeland, Yong Wang, Thomas Yuschak, Steven T. Perry, Jeffrey Dale Marco, Michael Alan Marchiando, Robert Lewis Litt
  • Laminated, Leak-Resistant Chemical Processors, Methods of Making, and Methods of Operating
    Publication number: 20170189885
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: Velocys Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Process and apparatus employing microchannel process technology
    Patent number: 9695368
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for conducting a hydrocracking or a hydrotreating process in a microchannel reactor. This invention also relates to a process and apparatus for flowing a vapor and liquid into a plurality of microchannels in a microchannel processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Ravi Arora, John Brophy, Francis P. Daly, Soumitra Deshmukh, Maddalena Fanelli, Kai Tod Paul Jarosch, Timothy J. LaPlante, Richard Q. Long, Terry Mazanec, Daniel Francis Ryan, Laura J. Silva, Wayne W. Simmons, Bruce Stangeland, Yong Wang, Thomas Yuschak, Steven T. Perry, Jeffrey Dale Marco, Michael Alan Marchiando, Robert Lewis Litt
  • Laminated, leak-resistant chemical processors; methods of making, and methods of operating
    Patent number: 9527057
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • PROCESS AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING MICROCHANNEL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
    Publication number: 20160194563
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for conducting a hydrocracking or a hydrotreating process in a microchannel reactor. This invention also relates to a process and apparatus for flowing a vapor and liquid into a plurality of microchannels in a microchannel processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Ravi Arora, John Brophy, Francis P. Daly, Soumitra Deshmukh, Maddalena Fanelli, Kai Tod Paul Jarosch, Timothy J. LaPlante, Richard Q. Long, Terry Mazanec, Daniel Francis Ryan, Laura J. Silva, Wayne W. Simmons, Bruce Stangeland, Yong Wang, Thomas Yuschak, Steven T. Perry, Jeffrey Dale Marco, Michael Alan Marchiando, Robert Lewis Litt
  • Microchannel apparatus comprising structured walls, chemical processes, methods of making formaldehyde
    Patent number: 9278330
    Abstract: Methods for controlling series or series-parallel reactions are described. Novel microchannel apparatus having mesoporous structures adjacent to bulk flow paths are described. Methods of synthesizing formaldehyde from methanol are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Soumitra Deshmukh, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Terry Mazanec, Bin Yang, Kai Jarosch, Richard Long
  • Process for making ethylene oxide
    Patent number: 8933254
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process, comprising reacting ethylene and oxygen or a source of oxygen in the presence of a catalyst in a reactor to form a product comprising ethylene oxide, wherein the catalyst contains silver or silver compound and a support and the catalyst is in the form of particulate solids having a mean particle diameter from 1 to 1000 ?m and wherein the molar ratio of oxygen to ethylene is from 1:4 to 10:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Radwan Abdallah, Torsten Mäurer, Tobias Rosendahl, Frank Rosowski, Gerhard Theis, Terry Mazanec, Soumitra Deshmukh, Laura J. Silva
  • PROCESS AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING MICROCHANNEL PROCESS TECHNOLGOY
    Publication number: 20140291204
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for conducting a hydrocracking or a hydrotreating process in a microchannel reactor. This invention also relates to a process and apparatus for flowing a vapor and liquid into a plurality of microchannels in a microchannel processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Ravi Arora, John Brophy, Francis P. Daly, Soumitra Deshmukh, Maddalena Fanelli, Kai Tod Paul Jarosch, Timothy J. LaPlante, Richard Q. Long, Terry Mazanec, Daniel Francis Ryan, Laura J. Silva, Wayne W. Simmons, Bruce Strangeland, Yong Wang, Thomas Yuschak, Steven T. Perry, Jeffrey Dale Marco, Michael Alan Marchiando, Robert Lewis Litt
  • Microchannel technology having structures with reduced material and enhanced volumetric productivity
    Patent number: 8802039
    Abstract: Novel designs for microchannel apparatus are described in which microchannels are shaped to reduce the amount of material needed to build an apparatus. In these designs, some microchannels are shaped, in cross-section, to provide relatively more structural material in areas of greatest stress, while leaving greater area for unit operations in areas of the apparatus that are subjected to relatively less stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul W. Neagle, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Soumitra Deshmukh, Ravi Arora
  • Process and apparatus employing microchannel process technology
    Patent number: 8747656
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for conducting a hydrocracking or a hydrotreating process in a microchannel reactor. This invention also relates to a process and apparatus for flowing a vapor and liquid into a plurality of microchannels in a microchannel processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Velocys, Inc.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Ravi Arora, John Brophy, Francis P. Daly, Soumitra Deshmukh, Maddalena Fanelli, Kai Tod Paul Jarosch, Timothy J. LaPlante, Richard Q. Long, Terry Mazanec, Daniel Francis Ryan, Laura J. Silva, Wayne W. Simmons, Bruce Stangeland, Yong Wang, Thomas Yuschak, Steven T. Perry, Jeffrey Dale Marco, Michael Alan Marchiando, Robert Dwayne Litt
  • Laminated, Leak-Resistant Chemical Processors; Methods of Making, and Methods of Operating
    Publication number: 20120132290
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: VELOCYS INC.
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Thomas Yuschak, Paul W. Neagle, Jennifer L. Marco, Jeffrey D. Marco, Michael A. Marchiando, Lane W. Keyes, Soumitra Deshmukh, Robert J. Luzenski
  • Microchannel Technology Having Structures With Reduced Material and Enhanced Volumetric Productivity
    Publication number: 20110147665
    Abstract: Novel designs for microchannel apparatus are described in which microchannels are shaped to reduce the amount of material needed to build an apparatus. In these designs, some microchannels are shaped, in cross-section, to provide relatively more structural material in areas of greatest stress, while leaving greater area for unit operations in areas of the apparatus that are subjected to relatively less stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: VELOCYS INC.
    Inventors: Paul W. Neagle, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Soumitra Deshmukh, Ravi Arora
  • PROCESS FOR MAKING ETHYLENE OXIDE
    Publication number: 20110118487
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process, comprising reacting ethylene and oxygen or a source of oxygen in the presence of a catalyst in a reactor to form a product comprising ethylene oxide, wherein the catalyst contains silver or silver compound and a support and the catalyst is in the form of particulate solids having a mean particle diameter from 1 to 1000 ?m and wherein the molar ratio of oxygen to ethylene is from 1:4 to 10:1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Radwan Abdallah, Torsten Mäurer, Tobias Rosendahl, Frank Rosowski, Gerhard Theis, Terry Mazanec, Soumitra Deshmukh, Laura J. Silva
  • MICROCHANNEL APPARATUS COMPRISING STRUCTURED WALLS, CHEMICAL PROCESSES, METHODS OF MAKING FORMALDEHYDE
    Publication number: 20100267993
    Abstract: Methods for controlling series or series-parallel reactions are described. Novel microchannel apparatus having mesoporous structures adjacent to bulk flow paths are described. Methods of synthesizing formaldehyde from methanol are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: VELOCYS INC.
    Inventors: Soumitra Deshmukh, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Terry Mazanec, Bin Yang, Kai Jarosch, Richard Long
  • PROCESS AND APPARATUS EMPLOYING MICROCHANNEL PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
    Publication number: 20100174124
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for conducting a hydrocracking or a hydrotreating process in a microchannel reactor. This invention also relates to a process and apparatus for flowing a vapor and liquid into a plurality of microchannels in a microchannel processing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Anna Lee Tonkovich, Ravi Arora, John Brophy, Francis P. Daly, Soumitra Deshmukh, Maddalena Fanelli, Kai Tod Paul Jarosch, Timothy J. LaPlante, Richard Q. Long, Terry Mazanec, Daniel Francis Ryan, Laura J. Silva, Wayne W. Simmons, Bruce Stangeland, Yong Wang, Thomas Yuschak, Steven T. Perry, Jeffrey Dale Marco, Michael Alan Marchiando, Robert Dwayne Litt
  • Microchannel apparatus comprising structured walls, chemical processes, methods of making formaldehyde
    Patent number: 7745667
    Abstract: Methods for controlling series or series-parallel reactions are described. Novel microchannel apparatus having mesoporous structures adjacent to bulk flow paths are described. Methods of synthesizing formaldehyde from methanol are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Velocys
    Inventors: Soumitra Deshmukh, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Terry Manzanec, Bin Yang, Kai Jarosch, Richard Long, Francis P. Daly
  • Microchannel Apparatus Comprising Structured Walls, Chemical Processes, Methods of Making Formaldehyde
    Publication number: 20090253941
    Abstract: Methods for controlling series or series-parallel reactions are described. Novel microchannel apparatus having mesoporous structures adjacent to bulk flow paths are described. Methods of synthesizing formaldehyde from methanol are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Soumitra Deshmukh, Anna Lee Tonkovich, Terry Manzanec, Bin Yang, Kai Jarosch, Richard Long