Patents by Inventor Andrew J. Lucero

Andrew J. Lucero 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).

  • Process and catalyst for production of mixed alcohols from synthesis gas
    Patent number: 8048933
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology focuses on a new composition that comprises hexagonally close packed molybdenum carbide crystals, in addition to metallic nickel crystals and/or sodium, and having use as a catalyst in a Fischer-Tropsch process to produce alcohol. At least one embodiment of a related aspect of the inventive technology is a Fischer-Tropsch reaction to produce alcohols from carbon monoxide and hydrogen using the aforementioned composition to catalyze reactions producing higher alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: University of Wyoming Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew J. Lucero, Vijay K. Sethi, William H. Tuminello
  • Process and Catalyst for Production of Mixed Alcohols from Synthesis Gas
    Publication number: 20100317750
    Abstract: At least one embodiment of the inventive technology focuses on a new composition that comprises hexagonally close packed molybdenum carbide crystals, in addition to metallic nickel crystals and/or sodium, and having use as a catalyst in a Fischer-Tropsch process to produce alcohol. At least one embodiment of a related aspect of the inventive technology is a Fischer-Tropsch reaction to produce alcohols from carbon monoxide and hydrogen using the aforementioned composition to catalyze reactions producing higher alcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: University of Wyoming Research Corporate d/b/a Western Research Institute
    Inventors: Andrew J. Lucero, Vijay K. Sethi, William H. Tuminello