Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Lachawiec, Jr.

Anthony J. Lachawiec, Jr. 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).

  • Enhancing hydrogen spillover and storage
    Patent number: 8372369
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing hydrogen spillover and storage are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the hydrogen receptor to ultrasonication as doping occurs. Another embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the doped hydrogen receptor to a plasma treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Ralph T. Yang, Yingwei Li, Anthony J. Lachawiec, Jr.
  • Chemical bridges for enhancing hydrogen storage by spillover and methods for forming the same
    Patent number: 8338330
    Abstract: A composition for hydrogen storage includes a source of hydrogen atoms, a receptor, and a chemical bridge formed between the source and the receptor. The chemical bridge is formed from a precursor material. The receptor is adapted to receive hydrogen spillover from the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Ralph T. Yang, Yingwei Li, Gongshin Qi, Anthony J. Lachawiec, Jr.
  • ENHANCING HYDROGEN SPILLOVER AND STORAGE
    Publication number: 20110201492
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing hydrogen spillover and storage are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the hydrogen receptor to ultrasonication as doping occurs. Another embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the doped hydrogen receptor to a plasma treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Ralph T. Yang, Yingwei Li, Anthony J. Lachawiec, JR.
  • Enhancing hydrogen spillover and storage
    Patent number: 7951749
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing hydrogen spillover and storage are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the hydrogen receptor to ultrasonification as doping occurs. Another embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the doped hydrogen receptor to a plasma treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Ralph T. Yang, Yingwel Li, Anthony J. Lachawiec, Jr.
  • ENHANCING HYDROGEN SPILLOVER AND STORAGE
    Publication number: 20100019196
    Abstract: Methods for enhancing hydrogen spillover and storage are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the hydrogen receptor to ultrasonification as doping occurs. Another embodiment of the method includes doping a hydrogen receptor with metal particles, and exposing the doped hydrogen receptor to a plasma treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Ralph T. Yang, Yingwel Li, Anthony J. Lachawiec, JR.
  • Systems and methods for conditioning ultra high purity gas bulk containers
    Patent number: 6814092
    Abstract: A process and system for conditioning a bulk container for ultra-high purity liquefied gas. Vapor is generated in the container from a conditioning quantity of the ultra-high purity liquefied gas by imposing a temperature difference on the container so that the vapor condenses when a temperature difference is achieved. The resulting liquid reflux, e.g., the condensed liquid drips or flows back to the conditioning quantity of the liquified gas, washes or removes contaminants, e.g., particles, metal and moisture, from the interior surface of the container. A portion of the vapor is vented from the container for reclamation. The used conditioning liquid may also be reclaimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Lachawiec, Jr., Vladimir Yliy Gershtein, Ronald Martin Pearlstein, Robert William Ford
  • Systems and methods for conditioning ultra high purity gas bulk containers
    Patent number: 6616769
    Abstract: A process and system for conditioning a bulk container for ultra-high purity liquefied gas. Vapor is generated in the container from a conditioning quantity of the ultra-high purity liquefied gas by imposing a temperature difference on the container so that the vapor condenses when a temperature difference is achieved. The resulting liquid reflux, e.g., the condensed liquid drips or flows back to the conditioning quantity of the liquified gas, washes or removes contaminants, e.g., particles, metal and moisture, from the interior surface of the container. A portion of the vapor is vented from the container for reclamation. The used conditioning liquid may also be reclaimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Lachawiec, Jr., Vladimir Yliy Gershtein, Ronald Martin Pearlstein, Robert William Ford