Patents by Inventor Bruce Adkins
Bruce Adkins 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).
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Patent number: 10934491Abstract: A two-stage reactor/process is disclosed for the conversion of solid particulate biomass material and includes: a first stage, in which solid particulate biomass material is pyrolyzed to primary reaction products, and a second stage in which the primary reaction products are catalytically converted in a second stage which is operated at a temperature higher than that of the first stage.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Mard, Inc.Inventors: Peter Loezos, Brian Bibens, Ronald Cordle, Bruce Adkins, John Hacskaylo
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Publication number: 20200181500Abstract: Biomass is converted into a bio-oil containing stream in a riser reactor containing a cooling media. The cooling media quenches the rapid heat transfer to the biomass during cracking of the biomass in the mixing zone of the riser. By lowering the temperature to which the mixing zone effluent is exposed, production of carbon monoxide and light gases is decreased during thermolysis of the biomass.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Bruce ADKINS, Lorenz J. BAUER, Ronald CORDLE, Richard A. ENGELMAN, J. Christopher LEWIS
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Patent number: 10563129Abstract: Biomass is converted into a bio-oil containing stream in a riser reactor containing a cooling media. The cooling media quenches the rapid heat transfer to the biomass during cracking of the biomass in the mixing zone of the riser. By lowering the temperature to which the mixing zone effluent is exposed, production of carbon monoxide and light gases is decreased during thermolysis of the biomass.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Bruce Adkins, Lorenz J. Bauer, Ronald Cordle, Richard A. Engelman, J. Christopher Lewis
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Publication number: 20190085248Abstract: Biomass is converted into a bio-oil containing stream in a riser reactor containing a cooling media. The cooling media quenches the rapid heat transfer to the biomass during cracking of the biomass in the mixing zone of the riser. By lowering the temperature to which the mixing zone effluent is exposed, production of carbon monoxide and light gases is decreased during thermolysis of the biomass.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Bruce ADKINS, Lorenz J. BAUER, Ronald CORDLE, Richard A. ENGELMAN, J. Christopher LEWIS
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Patent number: 9649624Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder, and methods for making and using same, are disclosed. More, specifically, processes for making a catalyst for biomass conversion are provided. The process includes: treating a ZSM-5 zeolite with a phosphorous-containing compound to form a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component; preparing a slurry comprising the phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder; and shaping the slurry into shaped bodes. Such catalysts can be used for the Thermocatalytic conversion of particulate biomass to liquid products such as bio-oil, resulting in higher bio-oil yields and lower coke than conventional catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Bruce Adkins, Dennis Stamires, Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, John Hacskaylo
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Patent number: 9561501Abstract: A metal contaminated spent catalyst or regenerated catalyst from a biomass conversion unit may be subjected to an ammonium wash in order to remove potassium. The ammonium wash may include ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium acetate, ammonium phosphates, and mixtures thereof. Acidity and catalytic activity of the biomass conversion catalyst is restored by the removal of potassium contaminants.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Ling Zhou, Victoria Samples, Gopal Juttu, Hollie Craig, Bruce Adkins
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Patent number: 9522392Abstract: Disclosed are methods of making, and processes of using phosphorous-promoted zeolite-containing catalysts in the conversion of hydrocarbonaceous materials such as hydrocarbons and biomass. Such disclosed methods of making include: spray drying of the catalyst precursor slurry followed by phosphorous promotion of the resulting spray dried material.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopal Juttu, Kelsey Shogren, Bruce Adkins
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Patent number: 9518229Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst compositions including zeolite and silica components, methods of making, and processes of using in the thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass. Such disclosed methods of making include: i) spray drying of the catalyst precursor slurry at a pH below 1, or ii) the removal of ions such as sodium from the binder material prior to spray drying the catalyst precursor slurry at a pH below 2.7, or iii) spray drying the catalyst precursor including a pore regulating agent followed by steam treating, or iv) some combination of i), ii) and iii).Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Inaeris Technologies, LLCInventors: Jerry Jon Springs, Bruce ADkins, Stephen Schuyten, Gopal Juttu, Christine M. Henry, Kelsey Shogren
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Publication number: 20150231613Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder, and methods for making and using same, are disclosed. More, specifically, processes for making a catalyst for biomass conversion are provided. The process includes: treating a ZSM-5 zeolite with a phosphorous-containing compound to form a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component; preparing a slurry comprising the phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder; and shaping the slurry into shaped bodes. Such catalysts can be used for the Thermocatalytic conversion of particulate biomass to liquid products such as bio-oil, resulting in higher bio-oil yields and lower coke than conventional catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Bruce Adkins, Dennis Stamires, Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, John Hackskaylo
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Publication number: 20150202615Abstract: A metal contaminated spent catalyst or regenerated catalyst from a biomass conversion unit may be subjected to an ammonium wash in order to remove potassium. The ammonium wash may include ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium acetate, ammonium phosphates, and mixtures thereof. Acidity and catalytic activity of the biomass conversion catalyst is restored by the removal of potassium contaminants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Ling Zhou, Victoria Samples, Gopal Juttu, Hollie Craig, Bruce Adkins
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Patent number: 9044741Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder, and methods for making and using same, are disclosed. More specifically, processes for making a catalyst for biomass conversion are provided. The process includes: treating a ZSM-5 zeolite with a phosphorous-containing compound to form a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component; preparing a slurry comprising the phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder; and shaping the slurry into shaped bodies. Such catalysts can be used for the thermocatalytic conversion of particulate biomass to liquid products such as bio-oil, resulting in higher bio-oil yields and lower coke than conventional catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: KiOR, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Adkins, Dennis Stamires, Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, John Hackskaylo
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Publication number: 20150045208Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst compositions including zeolite and silica components, methods of making, and processes of using in the thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass. Such disclosed methods of making include treating the zeolite with phosphorous during formation of the catalyst rather than prior to or after catalyst formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: KIOR, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Adkins, Jerry Jon Springs, Ling Zhou
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Publication number: 20150004093Abstract: Spent catalyst or regenerated catalyst from a biomass conversion unit may be rejuvenated by treating at least a portion of the spent catalyst or regenerated catalyst with a treatment acid, the treatment acid comprising an inorganic acid or an organic acid or a mixture thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: KiOR, Inc.Inventors: Ling Zhou, Amanda Bryant, Maria Magdalena Ramirez, Leslie May, Richard A. Engelman, Bruce Adkins, Darrell Rainer
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Publication number: 20140275588Abstract: Disclosed are methods of making, and processes of using phosphorous-promoted zeolite-containing catalysts in the conversion of hydrocarbonaceous materials such as hydrocarbons and biomass. Such disclosed methods of making include: spray drying of the catalyst precursor slurry followed by phosphorous promotion of the resulting spray dried material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: KiOR, Inc.Inventors: Gopal Juttu, Kelsey Shogren, Bruce Adkins
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Publication number: 20140024866Abstract: Disclosed are catalyst compositions including zeolite and silica components, methods of making, and processes of using in the thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass. Such disclosed methods of making include: i) spray drying of the catalyst precursor slurry at a pH below 1, or ii) the removal of ions such as sodium from the binder material prior to spray drying the catalyst precursor slurry at a pH below 2.7, or iii) spray drying the catalyst precursor including a pore regulating agent followed by steam treating, or iv) some combination of i), ii) and iii).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: KiOR, Inc.Inventors: Jerry Jon Springs, Bruce Adkins, Stephen Schuyten, Gopal Juttu, Christine M. Henry, Kelsey Shogren
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Publication number: 20130232855Abstract: A two-stage reactor/process is disclosed for the conversion of solid particulate biomass material and includes: a first stage, in which solid particulate biomass material is pyrolyzed to primary reaction products, and a second stage in which the primary reaction products are catalytically converted in a second stage which is operated at a temperature higher than that of the first stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: KiOR Inc.Inventors: Peter Loezos, Brian Bibens, Ronald Cordle, Bruce Adkins, John Hacskaylo
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Publication number: 20130000183Abstract: Catalyst compositions comprising a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder, and methods for making and using same, are disclosed. More specifically, processes for making a catalyst for biomass conversion are provided. The process includes: treating a ZSM-5 zeolite with a phosphorous-containing compound to form a phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component; preparing a slurry comprising the phosphorous-promoted ZSM-5 component and a silica-containing binder; and shaping the slurry into shaped bodies. Such catalysts can be used for the thermocatalytic conversion of particulate biomass to liquid products such as bio-oil, resulting in higher bio-oil yields and lower coke than conventional catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: KiOR, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Adkins, Dennis Stamires, Robert Bartek, Michael Brady, John Hackskaylo