Patents by Inventor Alex Tkachenko

Alex Tkachenko 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).

  • Patent number: 11242298
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik C. Scher, Guido Radaelli, Hatem Harraz
  • Patent number: 11078132
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Lummus Technology LLC
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Publication number: 20200354287
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik C. Scher, Guido Radaelli, Hatem Harraz
  • Publication number: 20200070136
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowires catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 10195603
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 9969660
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik Scher, Guido Radaelli, Hatem Harraz
  • Publication number: 20180118637
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Publication number: 20180117579
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 9751818
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Patent number: 9718054
    Abstract: Methods for producing ethylene using nanowires as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The method includes, for example, an oxidative coupling of methane catalyzed by nanowires to provide ethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 9670113
    Abstract: Natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 9580367
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik Scher, Guido Radaelli, Hatem Harraz, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 9556086
    Abstract: Systems and methods conducive to the formation of one or more alkene hydrocarbons using a methane source and an oxidant in an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reaction are provided. One or more vessels each containing one or more catalyst beds containing one or more catalysts each having similar or differing chemical composition or physical form may be used. The one or more catalyst beds may be operated under a variety of conditions. At least a portion of the catalyst beds may be operated under substantially adiabatic conditions. At least a portion of the catalyst beds may be operated under substantially isothermal conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: SILURIA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Julian Wolfenbarger, Milind Ajinkya, Jon McCarty, Joel M. Cizeron, Sam Weinberger, Justin Dwight Edwards, David Sheridan, Erik C. Scher, Jarod McCormick, Fabio R. Zurcher, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 9469577
    Abstract: Systems and methods conducive to the formation of one or more alkene hydrocarbons using a methane source and an oxidant in an oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reaction are provided. One or more vessels each containing one or more catalyst beds containing one or more catalysts each having similar or differing chemical composition or physical form may be used. The one or more catalyst beds may be operated under a variety of conditions. At least a portion of the catalyst beds may be operated under substantially adiabatic conditions. At least a portion of the catalyst beds may be operated under substantially isothermal conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne P. Schammel, Julian Wolfenbarger, Milind Ajinkya, Jon McCarty, Joel M. Cizeron, Sam Weinberger, Justin Dwight Edwards, Dave Sheridan, Erik C. Scher, Jarod McCormick, Fabio R. Zurcher, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Publication number: 20150087875
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Patent number: 8962517
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to C2 hydrocarbons. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio R. Zurcher, Erik C. Scher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce, Anja Rumplecker, Jarod McCormick, Anna Merzlyak, Marian Alcid, Daniel Rosenberg, Erik-Jan Ras
  • Publication number: 20140018589
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides natural gas and petrochemical processing systems including oxidative coupling of methane reactor systems that integrate process inputs and outputs to cooperatively utilize different inputs and outputs of the various systems in the production of higher hydrocarbons from natural gas and other hydrocarbon feedstocks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Rahul Iyer, Alex Tkachenko, Sam Weinberger, Erik Scher, Guido Radaelli, Hatem Harraz
  • Publication number: 20120041246
    Abstract: Nanowires useful as heterogeneous catalysts are provided. The nanowire catalysts are useful in a variety of catalytic reactions, for example, the oxidative coupling of methane to ethylene. Related methods for use and manufacture of the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Siluria Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik C. Scher, Fabio R. Zurcher, Joel M. Cizeron, Wayne P. Schammel, Alex Tkachenko, Joel Gamoras, Dmitry Karshtedt, Greg Nyce
  • Patent number: 6756355
    Abstract: The present invention relates to HMGI genes and proteins and methods of using the same. Embodiments of the invention pertain to methods for treating obesity, methods for treating a tumor, methods for producing a transgenic non-human mammal, methods for screening candidate compounds capable of inhibiting the biological activity of normal HMGI genes or proteins, and methods for detecting the presence of a tumor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    Inventors: Kiran K. Chada, Hena Ashar, Alex Tkachenko, Xianjin Zhou
  • Patent number: 6720472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to HMGI genes and proteins and methods of using the same. Embodiments of the invention pertain to methods for treating obesity, methods for treating a tumor, methods for producing a transgenic non-human mammal, methods for screening candidate compounds capable of inhibiting the biological activity of normal HMGI genes or proteins, and methods for detecting the presence of a tumor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    Inventors: Kiran K. Chada, Hena Ashar, Alex Tkachenko, Xianjin Zhou